Munising Public Schools

MUNISING MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (MMH): 2025 ALGER COUNTY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT - Alger County residents, MMH needs your assistance in gathering information for an Alger County Health Needs Assessment. This online survey - which is completely anonymous - takes less than 10-15 minutes to complete. Please click on the following link to begin: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/89XVGY5 If anyone needs a paper survey, copies are available at the Chamber Office located at 129 E. Munising Ave. Federal laws governing not-for-profit hospitals require Munising Memorial Hospital to conduct a local community health needs assessment every three years. As part of the assessment this year, results of a survey will be reported to Munising Memorial Hospital to be used for future planning, programming, etc. One of the goals is to also improve your healthcare. We greatly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. Please contact us if you have any questions. Katherine A. Reynolds, Ph.D. CEO-Greater Munising Bay Partnership/Alger Co. Chamber of Commerce & Executive Director-Munising Downtown Development Authority (906) 387-1110 or 387-2138 www.algercountychamber.com www.munisingdowntown.com

MPS PUBLIC NOTICE - MAY 6, 2025 - RE: MUSTANG TRACK & FIELD - We are sad to announce that the Track and Field at Mustang Stadium are CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. The strong thunderstorms and related flooding that we experienced this past weekend resulted in significant damage to the north end of our track and also flooded two storage structures. The flooding resulted in a wash-out/cave-in that impacts the entire track and will require professional repair. This also means that we have canceled the 3 home track meets that we had scheduled this season. Thank you for understanding as we want to avoid injuries or additional damage. We are working with our insurance company through the claims process and will update the public when the track becomes accessible again.

MPS TRANSPORTATION NOTICE - TUESDAY, MAY 6, 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.

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day! Help us honor our staff for all their hard work and dedication to the children of our community by leaving a thank you in the comments! We 🧡 our teachers!

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight!Olivia is the granddaughter of Brenda and John St. Amour. During high school, Olivia was involved in multiple activities: JV girls basketball, yearbook, Key Club, and Munising’s Chapter of the National Honor Society. While being involved in these activities, Olivia has been on the Honor Roll and has received the highest honors for her excellent grades. Previously, Olivia attended Munising Baptist School and was involved in soccer while attending there. Olivia’s favorite memory was the game against Rudyard when she made not only her first 3-pointer of the season for herself but her whole team as well. Olivia’s future plans include attending Northern Michigan University to achieve a degree in elementary education.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Help us celebrate our seniors as we honor them with a senior spotlight! Zachery is the son of Nate and Evi Lindquist. Some of Zach’s school passions include: basketball, baseball, football, track, track, cross country, Munising’s chapter of the National Honor Society, Quiz Bowl, Key Club, and independent band. Awards Zach has earned include: 2nd Team All-Conference running back and Honor Roll all four years. His favorite memory is sophomore English class with friends. His future plans are to attend Michigan State University for environmental science and sustainability.

The following changes in athletic schedules have occured today due to field conditions at both the golf course and track: The golf meet vs. Manistique will now take place in Manistique at 4pm. The middle school track meet is canceled for today.

This past week the 3rd graders at Mather elementary learned about the web of life and invasive species with the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore rangers. The students had lots of fun with the activities. When completed, students were sworn in as Junior Rangers. Thank you, Rangers Maggie, Hannah, and Alisa!

Congratulations to Olivia and her grandparents!

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! Cloey, daughter of Jennifer and Steven LaBean, has been involved in both Youth in Government and concert band during her high school years. She has earned multiple band awards while participating in concerts. Cloey’s favorite memory is eating food in Mr.Tebear’s class and she plans to attend Bay College in pursuit of marine biology. Cloey has also been a write for the school paper The Orange & Black.

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.

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.

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! 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.

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.

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.