
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Savannah is the daughter of Amy and TJ Lassila. Savannah has been extremely active in school while being involved in YIG, Munising’s Chapter of the National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Council, Student Leadership Team, Forensics, Quiz Bowl, competitive and sideline cheerleading, track and field, pep/concert band, jazz band, community band, accompanied an All-Female choir group and currently plays with a worship band. Savannah is not only in the top 5% of her class; she is a senior scholar and was selected for the Excellence in Education Scholarship. Savannah won many awards: selected to represent CONA for YIG, performing at All UP Honors Band, performing at the MIFA Forensics State Finals, competitive cheer regionals, and additionally being selected for 1st Team All-District for cheer and team MVP. In band, Savannah is the flute section leader and won Best in Band/Merit awards. Her most valued high school memory is her CAD class freshman year. Savannah has enlisted in the United States Space Force.


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Lander Knickerbocker is the son of Ross Knickerbocker. His favorite high school memories all entail Hunter Mellon. Lander has been active in robotics and Quiz Bowl throughout high school. Knickerbocker has also been recognized for being on the honor roll and for other academics. He has plans to obtain a job shortly after graduation, to find a good place to live, and to have fun.


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Carson is the son of Morgan and Terry Kienitz. During high school, Carson has been extremely athletic while involved in basketball, football, tennis, cross country, and golf. He has been involved in clubs such as Youth in Government, Key Club, student council, and Munising’s chapter of the National Honor Society. Kienitz has been recognized as 1st Team in basketball twice, All-Defensive Team in basketball twice, MVP in tennis twice, team captain in basketball, team captain in football, MVP in football, and team captain in tennis. He has won academic achievement awards for all 4 years, Honor Roll for 4 years, a state champion, MVP in basketball, 3-time UP Champion in tennis, and Second Team in basketball. Carson’s favorite memory is winning the State Championship in basketball in his sophomore year. Carson plans to attend Michigan State University to pursue a degree in electrical engineering.


We are looking for our next middle school cross country coach! Apply today!


MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2025: Due driver absence, the district is running 4 Bus Routes again tomorrow (5/2). The routes are pictured below and can be found in the Live Feed section of the district website or on the Munising App. Pick-up and Drop-off times could vary 10-20 minutes earlier/later than usual especially toward the end of routes. Delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected for stops in Wetmore, Alger Heights, and within city limits.


PLEASE JOIN MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN RECOGNIZING TWO AMAZING PRINCIPALS. Thank you to Nicole Lasak, Munising Middle/High School Principal and Shannon DeFrancesco, Mather Elementary Principal for your hard work, dedication, service, and desire to "make a difference" for all students!


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Macy is the daughter of Chelsea and David Heyrman. While in school Macy has been involved in concert band, pep band, and in robotics. Her favorite memory is just hanging out and being with friends enjoying the moment. Macy plans to just go with the flow and join the workforce once done with high school.


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Brooklynn Joyner is the daughter of Starr and Charlie Rasmussen. Brooklyn was active in softball and has been recognized for being chosen as Second Team for softball. Her future plans are undecided at this time.


Missed Kindergarten or Preschool Registration? It’s Not Too Late!
If you were unable to attend our Kindergarten or Preschool registration, don’t worry — we’re still enrolling! Stop by the Mather Elementary office or give us a call to pick up a registration packet.
To register, please bring the following required documents:
📌 Birth Certificate
📌 Proof of Residency
📌 Immunization Records
📌 Questions about Preschool enrollment please contact wschampers@maresa.org
Children entering Kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2025
Stop by the office or call us to get started!
We’ll help you complete a registration packet and get your child signed up for our Summer Screening Day on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
📞 Have questions or need assistance? Call our office at 906-387-2102 ext. 1132 — we’re happy to help get your child ready for a great year ahead!


MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - WEDNESDAY APRIL 30, 2025
Due to an out of town sports trip this afternoon, we will be running the following 4 Bus Routes for the PM take home run.


We are looking for our next 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach! Apply today!


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Daniel, the son of Svitlana and John Goss, is one of the most musically gifted students of his class. While in school Daniel has been involved in basketball, track, cross country, and tennis as well as playing guitar and piano for the school band and with friends. He has accomplished a state championship in basketball, won the 4x800m relay, 1600m, and 3200m in track, won cross-country finals, has been cross-country MVP multiple times, and is an excellence in education winner. Daniel has also earned a senior scholar medallion for academics and high SAT scores. Daniel’s favorite memory is winning the 1600m race at the 2024 Track and Field U.P. Finals. Finally, Daniel intends to attend a university to pursue a degree in civil engineering.


Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!
Jack Dusseault, the son of Jason and Laura Dusseault has been well accomplished while attending Munising. Jack has been involved in basketball, football, and track. He has won a basketball championship and has been recognized for first-team All-Conference, first-team defense for basketball, first-team All-Conference for football, and UP finals for track. Jack plans to attend college at Northern Michigan University for a degree in General Business while playing on the football team.


MPS ATHLETICS NOTICE - 4/29/25
The MS Track Meet @ Rapid River is canceled.
The MS Track Team will practice at normal time today.

Congratulations to Dimetri and his dad!


The Varsity CoEd Golf Match in Manistique is canceled today due to impending weather. There will be no practice held today.


The Varsity boys tennis match in Marquette is canceled due to impending weather. Practice will be held at 6pm in the high school gym.


Marshmallow Challenge Moments!
We’re excited to share even more highlights from our Marshmallow Challenge!
Our students worked together with so much creativity, determination, and teamwork, building some incredible structures and having a lot of fun along the way. It was amazing to see their ideas come to life!
Enjoy a few more photos capturing the energy and excitement from this great event. We’re so proud of all our students for their effort and collaboration!




The Varsity Track Meet in Gwinn is canceled for today due to impending weather. The team will practice at 4:30 pm in the high school gym.


MPS TRANSPORTATION UPDATE FOR MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025: Due to last minute driver illness, the district is running 4 Bus Routes again today (4/28). The routes are pictured below and can be found in the Live Feed section of the district website. Pick-up and Drop-off times could vary 10-20 minutes earlier/later than usual especially toward the end of routes. Delays of up to 20 minutes can be expected for stops in Wetmore, Alger Heights, and within city limits. Due to the driver shortage, we also will be unable to provide transportation this afternoon for athletics.
