M-STEP Week at Mather!
Our 3rd and 4th grade students will be taking the M-STEP assessment this week! We are so proud of all the hard work they’ve put in and are excited for them to show what they know.
Families, you can help set them up for success by making sure your child:
Gets a good night’s rest
Arrives at school on time
Has a healthy breakfast
Your support makes a big difference! Let’s encourage our Mustangs to do their best and shine.
Our 3rd and 4th grade students will be taking the M-STEP assessment this week! We are so proud of all the hard work they’ve put in and are excited for them to show what they know.
Families, you can help set them up for success by making sure your child:
Gets a good night’s rest
Arrives at school on time
Has a healthy breakfast
Your support makes a big difference! Let’s encourage our Mustangs to do their best and shine.
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITES PARENTS, STAFF, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO COME TOMORROW, FRIDAY 4/24 TO MEET MRS. MICHELLE PAUL, THE DISTRICT'S NEXT SUPERINTENDENT FROM 3:00-6:00PM AT THE MUNISING SCHOOL PUBLIC LIBRARY. THERE WILL BE TREATS & BEVERAGES. MRS. PAUL WILL OFFICIALLY ASSUME THE ROLE ON JULY 1ST.
Our kindergarten class had an unforgettable trip to the Children’s Museum in Marquette yesterday, and it truly was a day filled with adventure, curiosity, and fun from start to finish. The students were full of excitement as they explored the hands-on exhibits, discovering new ways to learn through play, creativity, and imagination.
From interactive science displays to imaginative play areas, every corner of the museum offered something new to explore. The children especially loved working together, asking questions, and trying new activities that sparked their curiosity and encouraged problem-solving. It was wonderful to see their faces light up with joy as they made new discoveries and shared those moments with their classmates.
A day like this would not have been possible without the support and dedication of so many wonderful people. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who helped make this trip smooth, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Your time and effort made a big difference.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Mrs. VanBuren, Ms. Campbell, and Mrs. Rusmisel for their guidance, organization, and care throughout the day. Their enthusiasm and commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences helped make this trip truly special.
By the end of the day, the students returned with happy hearts, tired feet, and many stories to tell. It was a memorable experience that combined learning and laughter in the best possible way, and one that will surely be remembered for a long time.
From interactive science displays to imaginative play areas, every corner of the museum offered something new to explore. The children especially loved working together, asking questions, and trying new activities that sparked their curiosity and encouraged problem-solving. It was wonderful to see their faces light up with joy as they made new discoveries and shared those moments with their classmates.
A day like this would not have been possible without the support and dedication of so many wonderful people. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the parents and volunteers who helped make this trip smooth, safe, and enjoyable for everyone. Your time and effort made a big difference.
We would also like to give a special thank you to Mrs. VanBuren, Ms. Campbell, and Mrs. Rusmisel for their guidance, organization, and care throughout the day. Their enthusiasm and commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences helped make this trip truly special.
By the end of the day, the students returned with happy hearts, tired feet, and many stories to tell. It was a memorable experience that combined learning and laughter in the best possible way, and one that will surely be remembered for a long time.
Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
Today we celebrate the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep Munising Public Schools running smoothly each and every day.
We are so grateful for the dedication, care, and heart of:
✨ Mrs. Heribacka
✨ Mrs. Uehlein
✨ Mrs. Berube
✨ Mrs. Goings
✨ Mrs. Wing
✨ Mrs. Anderson
✨ Nurse Amy
Your kindness, organization, and unwavering support make a difference for our students, staff, and families every single day. You are truly the heartbeat of our schools.
Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you more than words can express!
Today we celebrate the behind-the-scenes heroes who keep Munising Public Schools running smoothly each and every day.
We are so grateful for the dedication, care, and heart of:
✨ Mrs. Heribacka
✨ Mrs. Uehlein
✨ Mrs. Berube
✨ Mrs. Goings
✨ Mrs. Wing
✨ Mrs. Anderson
✨ Nurse Amy
Your kindness, organization, and unwavering support make a difference for our students, staff, and families every single day. You are truly the heartbeat of our schools.
Thank you for all you do! We appreciate you more than words can express!
Fall Football for 5th & 6th Graders!
We are excited to share that Munising will be offering a 5th and 6th Grade Tackle Football Team for Fall 2026!
This is a great opportunity for our students to build teamwork, confidence, and school pride while learning the game of football.
If your child is interested in participating, please reach out to:
5mstangs6@gmail.com
Coaches are currently gathering interest to begin planning for the season, including jersey orders. Please include your child’s weight, shirt size, and preferred jersey number (not guaranteed) in your email.
We look forward to seeing our Mustangs take the field!
We are excited to share that Munising will be offering a 5th and 6th Grade Tackle Football Team for Fall 2026!
This is a great opportunity for our students to build teamwork, confidence, and school pride while learning the game of football.
If your child is interested in participating, please reach out to:
5mstangs6@gmail.com
Coaches are currently gathering interest to begin planning for the season, including jersey orders. Please include your child’s weight, shirt size, and preferred jersey number (not guaranteed) in your email.
We look forward to seeing our Mustangs take the field!
M-STEP Testing Has Begun!
Our students in grades 3–5 started M-STEP this week! We are so proud of their hard work and encourage them to do their best and show what they know.
Families can help by making sure students:
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Arrive on time and ready to learn
Let’s support our Mustangs as they shine!
Our students in grades 3–5 started M-STEP this week! We are so proud of their hard work and encourage them to do their best and show what they know.
Families can help by making sure students:
Get a good night’s sleep
Eat a healthy breakfast
Arrive on time and ready to learn
Let’s support our Mustangs as they shine!
Daykamp 2026 is coming!
Looking for a fun and engaging summer option for your child? Daykamp runs June 15 – August 21 (Monday -Friday) for ages 5–12!
Sign-ups begin April 17 at the APRD Office
For more info: kimidaykamp@gmail.com
Don’t miss out on a summer full of fun, learning, and adventure!
Looking for a fun and engaging summer option for your child? Daykamp runs June 15 – August 21 (Monday -Friday) for ages 5–12!
Sign-ups begin April 17 at the APRD Office
For more info: kimidaykamp@gmail.com
Don’t miss out on a summer full of fun, learning, and adventure!
Congratulations to Ethan Nachazel on an incredible achievement at the Boston Marathon! Finishing with an outstanding time of 2:35:44 and earning an impressive 666th out of 16,336 Males & 696th place out of 29,020 overall- finish is a testament to his dedication, perseverance, and athletic excellence.
Running the Boston Marathon is an accomplishment in itself, qualifying, training, and competing at such a high level requires unwavering commitment. Ethan’s performance reflects not only his physical endurance, but also his mental toughness and determination to push beyond limits.
We are incredibly proud of Ethan for representing our community with such strength and pride. His achievement is an inspiration to our students and staff, reminding us all of what can be accomplished through hard work, goal setting, and never giving up.
Way to go, Ethan! Mather is cheering you on every step of the way!
Running the Boston Marathon is an accomplishment in itself, qualifying, training, and competing at such a high level requires unwavering commitment. Ethan’s performance reflects not only his physical endurance, but also his mental toughness and determination to push beyond limits.
We are incredibly proud of Ethan for representing our community with such strength and pride. His achievement is an inspiration to our students and staff, reminding us all of what can be accomplished through hard work, goal setting, and never giving up.
Way to go, Ethan! Mather is cheering you on every step of the way!
MATHER ELEMENTARY FACILITIES PICS OF THE WEEK (APRIL 20) - VOTE MAY 5, 2026 ON THE MPS SINKING FUND BALLOT PROPOSAL. "Did you know that boilers at Mather are 33 years old which is 13 years beyond the life span rating. Since the boilers are analog (not computerized) they must be monitored and adjusted daily by hand and parts are incredibly difficult to find and often must be ordered from E-bay. Did you know that some portions of Mather still employ the use of knob and tube wiring. K&T wiring which is uninsurable in the residential setting, is an obsolete, early 1900s electrical system consisting of single-strand copper wires, ceramic knobs, and protective tubes. Did you know that some rooms and spaces at Mather are no longer usable due to the presence of leaking water which sustains moisture and mold. Did you know that Mather does NOT have functioning ventilation which was decommissioned in 1993? There is no fresh air exchange at Mather and the lack of fresh oxygenated air is known to impact the learning and health of students and staff. Learn more at https://munisingmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/munising-public-schools/page/sinking-fund-2026
Congratulations to Landyn and his family!
Congratulations to Allie and her parents! Your Mather community is so proud of you!
STANG Citizenship Shined Today at Mather!
We are so proud of our students for living out our STANG expectations each and every day!
Cason L. reached the AR 500 Point Club and celebrated with a special pizza party in the principal’s office, where he invited his friend Everest to join the fun! A big thank you to Mrs. Berube for celebrating with us as well!
Wren K. earned a Book Vending Machine token for demonstrating Taking Responsibility and Showing Respect by picking up trash on the 3rd grade floor- without being asked. What an awesome example of leadership and kindness!
These moments are what STANG pride is all about! Keep it up, Mustangs!
We are so proud of our students for living out our STANG expectations each and every day!
Cason L. reached the AR 500 Point Club and celebrated with a special pizza party in the principal’s office, where he invited his friend Everest to join the fun! A big thank you to Mrs. Berube for celebrating with us as well!
Wren K. earned a Book Vending Machine token for demonstrating Taking Responsibility and Showing Respect by picking up trash on the 3rd grade floor- without being asked. What an awesome example of leadership and kindness!
These moments are what STANG pride is all about! Keep it up, Mustangs!
Mather Sends Off Mr. Ethan!
Today, Mather Elementary took over a block of Elm Avenue as our students ran alongside Mr. Ethan to give him a proper send-off for the Boston Marathon!
The energy, excitement, and support from our students and staff were incredible- what a powerful way to show our STANG pride and cheer on one of our very own!
Good luck, Mr. Ethan- we are cheering you on every step of the way!
Tune in Monday around 9:00AM , Heat 1, BIB# 1495.
Special shout out to our Mather Student Leadership Team who helped organize the event!!!
Mather Elementary Kindergarten Round-Up Screening!
We are excited to welcome our future Mather Mustangs!
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Alger Parks & Recreation Department Gym
This event is a Kindergarten Screening for students entering Kindergarten this fall. During this time, our team will work one-on-one with your child to learn more about their skills and help ensure a successful start to the school year.
Eligibility:
Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
(Children turning 5 between September 2–December 1 may qualify with a waiver.)
📞 Please call the school office 906-387-2102 to schedule your child’s screening appointment and pick up an enrollment packet ahead of time.
Please bring (if available):
Birth certificate
Immunization records
Any relevant paperwork
We can’t wait to meet our newest Mustangs and begin this exciting journey together!
We are excited to welcome our future Mather Mustangs!
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Alger Parks & Recreation Department Gym
This event is a Kindergarten Screening for students entering Kindergarten this fall. During this time, our team will work one-on-one with your child to learn more about their skills and help ensure a successful start to the school year.
Eligibility:
Students must be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2026.
(Children turning 5 between September 2–December 1 may qualify with a waiver.)
📞 Please call the school office 906-387-2102 to schedule your child’s screening appointment and pick up an enrollment packet ahead of time.
Please bring (if available):
Birth certificate
Immunization records
Any relevant paperwork
We can’t wait to meet our newest Mustangs and begin this exciting journey together!
Save the date for our upcoming graduation ceremony for the Class of 2026 being held at the Munising High School Gymnasium!
Mather Mustangs — Let’s Show Our Pride!
Tomorrow is our Send-Off for Mr. Ethan!
Don’t forget to wear ORANGE & RED to show your support as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon!
To celebrate, Mather students and staff will join him for a short one-block “send-off run” in front of the school to show our support!
Want to follow along on race day?
Monday, April 20, 2026
Heat 1, Corral 1
Approx. Start Time: 10:00 AM
Bib Number: 1495
We are so proud of you, Mr. Ethan - Mather is cheering you on every step of the way!
Tomorrow is our Send-Off for Mr. Ethan!
Don’t forget to wear ORANGE & RED to show your support as he prepares to run the Boston Marathon!
To celebrate, Mather students and staff will join him for a short one-block “send-off run” in front of the school to show our support!
Want to follow along on race day?
Monday, April 20, 2026
Heat 1, Corral 1
Approx. Start Time: 10:00 AM
Bib Number: 1495
We are so proud of you, Mr. Ethan - Mather is cheering you on every step of the way!
MUNISING PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS SEEKING A SECONDARY (6-12) MATHEMATICS TEACHER TO BEGIN LATE AUGUST 2026. Interested individuals should promptly apply to the posting below. This posting can also be found on our website at https://munisingmi.sites.thrillshare.com/o/munising-public-schools/page/employment-opportunities.
Mather Q3 Awards Assembly Celebration!
What an incredible morning celebrating our students at Mather Elementary! Our Q3 Awards Assembly was filled with energy, pride, and recognition of the amazing hard work happening in our classrooms every day.
We kicked things off with a fun Balloon Through the Hula Hoop Challenge, bringing smiles and excitement to start the celebration!
STANG Citizen Recognition
We proudly honored students who exemplify our STANG expectations:
Indi Holley
Bryson Miller-Maki
Josh Mattson
Jack Conklin
Nora Storm
Stella Bishop (All 5 STANGS!)
Academic Achievements
We celebrated student success in:
Reflex Math (fluency and growth)
i-Ready (math and reading growth)
Accelerated Reader (including our 250, 350, & 500 point clubs!)
Bike Giveaway Celebration!
A huge THANK YOU to the Munising Masons for donating beautiful bikes what an incredible incentive for our students! Congratulations to our winners:
Karsen, Amora, Evie, and Loki!
STANG Card Drawing
Students were also selected to receive gold tokens for our Book Vending Machine, celebrating their positive behavior and hard work!
We also look forward to cheering on Mr. Ethan as he runs the Boston Marathon-don’t forget to wear red and orange this Friday!
We are so proud of our Mather students for their growth, effort, and the way they live out STANG pride every single day. Keep it up, Mustangs!
What an incredible morning celebrating our students at Mather Elementary! Our Q3 Awards Assembly was filled with energy, pride, and recognition of the amazing hard work happening in our classrooms every day.
We kicked things off with a fun Balloon Through the Hula Hoop Challenge, bringing smiles and excitement to start the celebration!
STANG Citizen Recognition
We proudly honored students who exemplify our STANG expectations:
Indi Holley
Bryson Miller-Maki
Josh Mattson
Jack Conklin
Nora Storm
Stella Bishop (All 5 STANGS!)
Academic Achievements
We celebrated student success in:
Reflex Math (fluency and growth)
i-Ready (math and reading growth)
Accelerated Reader (including our 250, 350, & 500 point clubs!)
Bike Giveaway Celebration!
A huge THANK YOU to the Munising Masons for donating beautiful bikes what an incredible incentive for our students! Congratulations to our winners:
Karsen, Amora, Evie, and Loki!
STANG Card Drawing
Students were also selected to receive gold tokens for our Book Vending Machine, celebrating their positive behavior and hard work!
We also look forward to cheering on Mr. Ethan as he runs the Boston Marathon-don’t forget to wear red and orange this Friday!
We are so proud of our Mather students for their growth, effort, and the way they live out STANG pride every single day. Keep it up, Mustangs!
Jeff Veley Visits Middle & High School Students
Today, our middle and high school students also had the opportunity to learn from Jeff Veley, who delivered a powerful message focused on resilience, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
Drawing from his own life experiences, Jeff helped students understand how to:
✔️ Manage emotions in challenging situations
✔️ Respond to conflict without escalating it
✔️ Build confidence and mental strength
✔️ Shift their mindset to take away the “power” from negativity
His message emphasized that reacting with anger often makes situations worse, while choosing calmness and respect can change outcomes and relationships.
Through real-life examples and relatable strategies, students were encouraged to take ownership of their actions, support one another, and develop the skills needed to navigate social challenges both in and out of school.
Today, our middle and high school students also had the opportunity to learn from Jeff Veley, who delivered a powerful message focused on resilience, conflict resolution, and personal responsibility.
Drawing from his own life experiences, Jeff helped students understand how to:
✔️ Manage emotions in challenging situations
✔️ Respond to conflict without escalating it
✔️ Build confidence and mental strength
✔️ Shift their mindset to take away the “power” from negativity
His message emphasized that reacting with anger often makes situations worse, while choosing calmness and respect can change outcomes and relationships.
Through real-life examples and relatable strategies, students were encouraged to take ownership of their actions, support one another, and develop the skills needed to navigate social challenges both in and out of school.
Mather Elementary Welcomes Jeff Veley!
Today, we had the opportunity to welcome Jeff Veley to Mather Elementary for an engaging and meaningful assembly!
Students were fully engaged through a fun mix of music, humor, and interactive activities while learning important life skills. Jeff focused on helping students understand how to:
~ Handle difficult situations
~ Respond to unkind behavior with confidence
~Use kindness as a powerful tool
~ Build inner strength and resilience
He introduced simple, easy-to-remember strategies- like his “Peace Sign” approach- that help students stay in control of their emotions and solve problems in positive ways.
It was an impactful experience that connected directly to our STANG expectations and helped empower students to be leaders who choose kindness every day!
Today, we had the opportunity to welcome Jeff Veley to Mather Elementary for an engaging and meaningful assembly!
Students were fully engaged through a fun mix of music, humor, and interactive activities while learning important life skills. Jeff focused on helping students understand how to:
~ Handle difficult situations
~ Respond to unkind behavior with confidence
~Use kindness as a powerful tool
~ Build inner strength and resilience
He introduced simple, easy-to-remember strategies- like his “Peace Sign” approach- that help students stay in control of their emotions and solve problems in positive ways.
It was an impactful experience that connected directly to our STANG expectations and helped empower students to be leaders who choose kindness every day!
