Munising Public Schools

MUSTANG NOTES & EVENTS - WEEK OF FEB. 7-11 SCHOOL COUNSELORS WEEK: This week is recognized nationally as School Counselors Week, so please remember to show your support and gratitude for all that Mr. Mattson and Ms. Carlson do. Their caring and hard work help to make Munising a great place to live and learn. QUIZ BOWL TEAM: Congratulations to the Quiz Bowl Team and Coach Lynch for a great season and representing Munising well in the semifinal match against Sault Ste. Marie on Friday. This year's team advanced farther than any previous teams. We are sad to see our seniors go, but there is a strong nucleus of players returning next season. COUNT DAY/ATTENDANCE REMINDERS: This Wednesday, February 9th is Spring Count Day and is a very important day for Munising Public Schools and all districts across the state as the number of enrolled and attending students determine the amount of annual funding a district will receive from the State of Michigan. It is critically important that students attend school daily and report to all classes each day. Also, students that are taking online courses must complete 2 two-way communications with their Teacher of Record. These communications are logged and are an important mechanism for pupil accounting of online learners. Improving K-12 student attendance rates in Munising is a priority and goal for the district as well as the newly formed Alger County Youth Services Task Force. ELIGIBILITY CHECKS/ENTERING GRADES: Ms. Anderson will be recording and reporting academic eligibility for our student-athletes to our coaches by NOON TOMORROW. The eligibility report is run at noon every Monday to determine weekly eligibility for our student-athletes. SPECIAL GAMES: On Thursday (2/10) the Hockey team will face the Marquette JV here in Munising at the Alger Centennial Ice Arena beginning at 6:30pm. This would be a great opportunity to watch our boys slap the puck. Also, this coming Friday (2/11) Munising will be hosting a quadruple header of basketball games against NCA. Preceded by two JV games, the Varsity match ups will be at 6:45pm (Girls) and 8:15pm (Boys). The Pep Band will play at both games and it will also be "Parents Night" at our Varsity games. This is a great opportunity to come out and support all of our basketball teams as you watch some great competition against a formidable foe. EVENTS THIS WEEK Monday 2/7 12:00pm - Athletic Eligibility Checks No Athletic Events Tuesday 2/8 6:00pm - JV Girls BB @ Forest Park/Crystal Falls 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB @ Forest Park/Crystal Falls Wednesday 2/9 - SPRING COUNT DAY! 6:00pm - Wrestling Team Districts; Munising vs. Manistique @ BR-Harris Thursday 2/10 9:00am - Scholarship Meeting w/Seniors 6:30pm - Hockey vs. Marquette JV (HOME - Alger Centennial Ice Arena) 6:00pm - JV Girls BB vs. N. Dickinson 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB vs. N. Dickinson Friday 2/11 5:00pm - JV Girls BB vs. NCA (HOME: Mather Elementary) 5:15pm - JV Boys BB vs. NCA (HOME) 6:45pm - Var. Girls BB vs. NCA (HOME) 8:15pm - Var. Boys BB vs. NCA (HOME)

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MUNISING QUIZ BOWL TEAM of Cornish, Potila, and the Hornes about to square of against Sault Ste. Marie at the NMU Library in the first of two Semi-Final Matches. A win against SSM will put them in the UP Championship against the winner of Kingsford vs. Calumet. There was even a guest appearance by legendary Escanaba Quiz Bowl Coach, none other than Mr. Eric Lynch’s father! GO STANGS!!!

On Friday, February 4, 2022, two bus runs will be combined again to take students home at the end of the day. All students who normally ride bus #2 will ride bus #10 home. Students may get home up to 45 minutes later than their usual time. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

On Thursday, February 3, 2022, two bus runs will be combined again to take students home at the end of the day. All students who normally ride bus #10 will ride bus #2 home. Students may get home up to 45 minutes later than their usual time. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

MUNISING WRESTLERS TO COMPETE IN TEAM DISTRICTS WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH @ BARK RIVER-HARRIS Munising will face Manistique at 6:00pm and a victory will put Munising in the final at 7:00pm. The bracket and tournament info is in the pictures below.

MUSTANG GIRLS BASKETBALL NOTICE FOR GAMES TODAY (2/1): Due to illness, Brimley is canceling the JV Girls Basketball Game for tonight (Tuesday, February 1st). The Girls Varsity Basketball Game at Brimley will now be played at 6:00pm.

MUSTANG MIDDLE-SCHOOLERS ENJOYING THE NEW LOBBY FURNITURE! Thank you Mr. Kelto for ordering these!

On Tuesday, February 1, and Wednesday, February 2, 2022, two bus runs will be combined to take students home at the end of the day. All students who normally ride bus #10 will ride bus #2 home. Students may get home up to 45 minutes later than their usual time. As always, we appreciate your patience and understanding.

MUNISING MS/HS ATHLETICS & EVENTS WEEK OF JAN. 31 - FEB. 6 Monday 1/31 12:00pm - Athletic Eligibility Checks (Warning Week) No Athletic Events Tuesday 2/1 6:00pm - JV Girls BB @ Brimley 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB @ Brimley 6:00pm - JV Boys BB vs. Bark River-Harris (HOME) 7:30pm - Var. Boys BB vs. Bark River-Harris (HOME) Wednesday 2/2 - Ground Hog Day! 6:00pm - Wrestling Tri vs. Marquette & Newberry (HOME) 6:00pm - JV Girls BB vs. Manistique (HOME) 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB vs. Manistique (HOME) Thursday 2/3 12:00pm - Internships/Jacobetti/Middle-College Student Meetings 6:00pm - Wrestling Tri @ Westwood w/Gwinn 6:00pm - JV Boys BB @ Pickford 7:30pm - Var. Boys BB @ Pickford Friday 2/4 9:00am - HS Quiz Bowl Team vs. SSM @ NMU (Semi-Final) 6:00pm - Drama Club Play (Mather Auditorium) 6:00pm - Hockey vs. Negaunee @ MTU 6:00pm - JV Girls BB @ Superior Central 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB @ Superior Central Saturday 2/5 2:00pm - Hockey vs. Jeffers @ MTU Sunday 2/6 3:00pm - Drama Club Play (Mather Auditorium)

SEEKING DONATIONS: MUNISING HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDS "MICHIGAN YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT" CHAPTER; SENDING DELEGATION OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO THE CAPITOL IN LANSING. On February 16th, we are sending a Munising Delegation of 26 high school students and 3 teacher advisors/chaperones (Mr. Burtis, and Mr. & Mrs. Lynch) to the YMCA Michigan Youth in Government (MYIG) Conference. This program is open to all middle and high school students from across the state who are interested in the political process, current issues, and government. With an active high school program in place, Mr. Burtis and Mr. Lynch are considering starting a middle school MYIG program next year (22-23). This program provides students the opportunity to represent the Munising Public School District at the state level. These Mustangs will travel to Lansing for a 5-day 4-night conference. At the conference, the students will work with more than 600 students from all over the state, debating and discussing the most important topics of today. Students will also have the amazing opportunity to sit on the House and Senate floors of our Capitol and debate bills and proposals that they wrote with our own unique ideas. This program is a great opportunity to experience civic engagement, and provide experiential learning for students in both the legislative and executive branches of government. Earlier this fall, Munising High School was awarded a $9,880.00 grant that covers transportation, hotel rooms, and the majority of student/school registration fees for the conference. HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT COVER MEAL COSTS. The estimated meal costs for this trip are $2465. We are asking for community support to help give our students a great opportunity to learn and practice civic engagement. Any donations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your continued support of the Munising Community! Donations may be made by check (preferred) or cash. Please make checks payable to "Munising High School" and write "MYIG Meals" in the check memo line. Checks or cash may be dropped off in the office or mailed to: Munising Middle-High School 810 State Hwy. M-28 West Munising, MI 49862 Please direct questions to Patrick Burtis at patrick.burtis@mps-up.com

MUSTANG HOP - Saturday January 29th, 2022. What a great group of young adults. We are very proud of our students. Thank you to the Key Club, Mr. Lynch, and Mr. Mulye for your hard work in decorating and setting up last night. The Glow In The Dark - Blacklight theme was a hit! The seniors on the staircase at the AmericInn look classy and represent the Herd well! Congratulations to Jesse Duran and Carmen Behning on being selected as HOP King & Queen. Mustang Pride!

On Wednesday, January 26, 2022, two bus runs will be combined to take students home at the end of the day. All students who normally ride bus #2 will ride bus #10 home. Students may get home up to 45 minutes later than their usual time. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

MUNISING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES MR. DAWSON PONCHAUD. Mr. Ponchaud is a 2018 graduate of Forest Park Schools in Crystal Falls, Michigan. Dawson has been authorized by Northern Michigan University to complete his student teaching experience at Munising Middle-High School. His mentor teachers are Mr. Jim Cotey and Ms. Mandy Frantti. At the successful completion of his student teaching in April he will earn a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Mathematics Education with a minor in History. We hope Mr. Ponchaud serves as a substitute teacher in May and June. With considerable experience as a Math Tutor for students at Escanaba High School, Bay College, and NMU, Dawson will certainly benefit Munising students. Mr. Ponchaud has soccer coaching experience, operates a summer lawn care business, and works weekends at his family’s hardware store in Crystal Falls. Dawson has been a great addition to the team :-)

MUNISING HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS THE HOP DANCE - SATURDAY, JAN. 29TH FOR GRADES 9-12 FROM 8:00-11:00PM IN THE HS CAFETERIA! MASKS are required and ALL Munising students (regardless of vaccination status) will need to test in advance in order to attend. Only those Munising students that have had COVID19 within the last 90 days are exempt from testing. ALL student guests from other districts must be pre-approved in the Office by this Friday 1/28 and MUST test at the door on Saturday in order to enter….no exceptions. Mr. Lynch will be available in the Board Room on Thursday and Friday during 5th Period (12:05-12:55) to offer testing to students as well as after school on Friday from 3:00-3:30pm. If you have questions, please contact Mr. Lynch at eric.lynch@mps-up.com.

There will be no crossing guard at the Middle/High School the remainder of the week. If your child walks to school, please make sure they are extra cautious crossing the highway, or consider giving them a ride to and from school.

MUNISING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES MS. FRANKIE MATTSON BACK HOME! Ms. Mattson, a 2017 Munising Alumni has just been hired as a Mathematics Paraprofessional and is simultaneously completing her student teaching through Northern Michigan University. Frankie’s mentor teachers are Mrs. Michele Albright and Mrs. Amy Grossman. She will be providing additional supports to math students in her combined role, serving with her mentor teachers as a co-educator in some courses. At the successful completion of her student teaching in April she will earn a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education with a minor in Biology. She will continue in her paraprofessional role until school ends in June and hopefully return in the fall. Ms. Mattson was an honors student and a standout athlete for the Mustangs and we are happy to have her back!

MUNISING MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL WELCOMES MR. ROB WIENER! Mr. Wiener is a Science Paraprofessional and will be working to support science students in Mrs. Ludecke’s and Mrs. McDougall’s classes. He lives in Munising with his wife and has served for the last 7 years as a Natural Resources Educator with the MSU Extension. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin and a Master’s degree in Natural Resources from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. We are excited to have an educator with his experience and education join the Mustang Herd!

MUNISING JUNIOR CLASS FRUIT SALE FUNDRAISER Orders are Due February 3rd! Contact Jil Essinger for questions. 906.387.2103 x2102

Monday 1/24 - No School for Students 8:00am-3:00pm - Teacher Prof. Development 6:00pm - JV Girls BB @ Manistique 6:00pm - JV Boys BB vs. Engadine 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB @ Manistique 7:30pm - Var. Boys BB vs. Engadine Tuesday 1/25 - 1st Day of Semester 2 12:00pm - No Athletic Eligibility Checks will be conducted this week. 1:20-2:45 - 1st Period Exam for 1st Semester 6:00pm - JV Girls BB vs. Engadine 7:00pm - Hockey @ Kingsford 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB vs. Engadine Wednesday 1/26 5:45pm - JV Boys BB @ Newberry 7:15pm - Varsity Boys BB @ Newberry Thursday 1/27 6:00p Wrestling @ Bark River-Harris Friday 1/28​ 6:00pm - JV Girls BB @ Bark River-Harris 7:00pm - Hockey vs. Escanaba (HOME = Manistique) 7:30pm - Var. Girls BB @ Bark River-Harris Saturday 1/29 10:00am - Wrestling @ Gaylord ​12:00pm - Competitive MS Cheer Meet (HOME: vs. Escanaba; Gladstone; Iron Mountain; Kingsford; & Manistique - Game Mgr. = Lasak) ​1:00pm - Hockey vs. Jeffers (HOME = Manistique) ​8:00-11:00pm - HOP "Glow in the Dark" Dance; MS/HS Cafeteria; Cost = $15; C19 testing in advance as well as masks will be required.