Munising Public Schools

Help support senior student Natalie Holmes Nivens with her trip to to CONA! “I am Natalie Holmes-Nivens, a name I’ve worked hard to make known—not just locally, but at a conference with over 600 students. Being selected for CONA is an honor I am deeply grateful for. Youth in Government has given me lasting friendships, confidence, and vital skills. I hope to attend CONA to continue growing, and to represent our Upper Peninsula proudly. Like many families in our area, mine cannot cover this trip on our own. I’m asking for your support so I can continue speaking out for mental health—just as I’ve done in our own community.” https://payments.efundsforschools.com/fundraising/districts/56236/campaigns/MYIG

Congratulations to Jace and his parents!

Schedule change: our Varsity Golf teams will be traveling to Newberry tomorrow for a 4pm meet in place of the Westwood tournament.

MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TODAY - MONDAY, MAY 12 - PM ONLY: Due to an out of town athletics trip, we are down a driver for this afternoon and will be running 4 Bus Routes. P/U & D/O times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for TODAY can be seen in the picture below.

We are proud to recognize Mason St. Amour as our Student of the Week! Mason is a kind-hearted fourth grader who brings a positive attitude and strong determination to everything he does. Mason is the proud son of Shaun and Cori St. Amour. Outside of school, Mason enjoys playing baseball, where he shows great teamwork and sportsmanship. He also loves helping his family at their restaurant, learning the importance of responsibility and working together. Mason never gives up, even when faced with challenges. He is always willing to lend a hand by volunteering wherever he can and mentoring younger students who need extra support. His patience, kindness, and leadership make a real difference for our younger learners, and his positive spirit is felt throughout Mather Elementary. Way to go, Mason! We are so proud of you!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Connor Masters is the son of Ryan and Stacey Masters. Connor has fond memories of attending Northern Michigan University for a time. He would like to obtain a job in the field of fish and wildlife management. Connor is considering attending Bay College this coming fall.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Kate, the daughter of Dawn and Matt Mattson has many fond memories of high school, the most prominent being when she won the UP Championships in cross country. During her high school years, Kate has been team captain of basketball, tennis, cross country, and track. Kate has also been involved in Munising’s Chapter of the National Honors Society, Yearbook, student council, Youth in Government, and Key Club as vice president and president. Kate has achieved many awards, some of the most notable being All-State in cross country, Girls Cross Country Upper Peninsula State Championships, Basketball district championships, All-UP 1st team for Tennis Doubles, Track Regionals Champions, Girls Cross Country UP Runner-Up, Academic Achievement Award, 906 Student of the Week, Top 5% of the class, and being a Senior Scholar. Kate was also awarded the UP Sports Hall of Fame award. Kate plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue a degree in nursing.

Mrs. Sontag-Long's Art 2 class created functional mugs and after their glaze firing, they were able to enjoy drinking from them in class while working on another project. All of these mugs will be on display at next week's art show.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Hunter Mellon is the son of Scott Mellon and Karen Mellon. Hunter has fond memories of homecoming events and of wearing his propeller hat while hanging out with his buddies at school. Hunter participated in Youth in Government, loved astronomy class, and was active in robotics. His future plans are to attend Bay de Noc this fall.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Jace Malone is the son of Chip and Sheena Malone. He has fond memories of hanging out with friends during his high school career. Jace is considering becoming a pilot some day and may attend Bay College once he finalizes his future plans.

Teacher Appreciation Week at Mather Elementary! This week, we’re celebrating the incredible educators who make Mather Elementary such a special place to learn and grow! Mather Loves Our Teachers! Join us in celebrating all the great things they do. Our teachers do so much more than teach—they inspire, encourage, comfort, and guide our children every single day. From early morning planning to late-night grading, their dedication never goes unnoticed. They bring creativity, patience, and heart into every lesson, and we are so thankful for the impact they have on our students' lives.

This year’s Youth in Government conference was a tremendous success. Our students had a rewarding experience and truly thrived in their diverse program areas. We’re proud of their hard work and accomplishments. Thanks to a grant renewal, we were able to continue offering this opportunity, though with reduced funding, which has increased the overall cost of participation. As a result, we are reaching out to our community for support to help sustain this exceptional program. We are currently seeking funds to: Support a student attending the prestigious Conference on National Affairs (CONA) Send two students to a summer leadership program Cover unexpected costs from this year’s conference Any additional funds raised will go directly toward next year’s MYIG program, ensuring continued access for future students. We’re especially excited to share that Natalie Holmes-Nivens has been selected to represent our school and state at CONA—a high honor awarded to just 25 students per state! Please use the link below! https://payments.efundsforschools.com/fundraising/districts/56236/campaigns/MYIG

We completed our first year of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in the middle/high school yesterday! Both male and female middle school students were paired with a junior or senior peer, where they met weekly during school to play games, learn skills, and build relationships. Thank you Big Brothers Big Sisters for bringing this meaningful program to our school!

MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE FOR TODAY & TOMORROW - THURSDAY , MAY 8 & FRIDAY MAY 9: Due to driver illness, the district will be running 4 Bus Routes. P/U & D/O times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for today and tomorrow can be seen in the picture below.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Keegan Long is the son of Mallery Graves and David Long. Keegan has fond memories of winning the district championship his junior year. Keegan has been active in basketball for all of high school and played 2 years of football. Keegan has been recognized for academic awards based on his GPA and his future plans include likely becoming a corrections officer.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Scout is the son of Stephanie McSheehy and Mathew Linsenman. Scout was involved in many activities: basketball, football, tennis, robotics, Quiz Bowl, Youth in Government, concert band and pep band. He has been awarded many band awards throughout high school. He plans to attend Bay College to study automotive engineering.

MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - WEDNESDAY, MAY 7, 2025: Due to a driver out on an afternoon athletics trip today, the district will be running 4 Bus Routes for the PM take home run. Drop off times may vary by 10-20 minutes from the 5 route schedule. The 4 routes for this afternoon can be seen in the picture below.

Next Week is Fine Arts Week at Munising Public Schools. Check out our K-12 Art Show and Middle/High School Band Concert at see our talented students in action!

Floating into Learning! Mrs. Murk’s 1st grade class put their engineering skills to the test last week! On Thursday, students designed and built their own boats. Then on Friday, they tested them to see how much weight each could hold while staying afloat. This hands-on STEM activity was a great way to explore buoyancy, design thinking, and problem-solving—all while having a lot of fun! Great job, young engineers!

The following meets have been added to the Middle School Track Schedule due to cancellations of our home events: Tuesday, May 13th in Escanaba at 1:30 pm Thursday, May 15th (non band students only) in Rapid River at 3:15 pm