VARSITY MUSTANG FOOTBALL - BREAKING NEWS:
Unfortunately, Ironwood High School has forfeited the Week 8 game this Friday, October 15th. Ironwood cited a lack of players due to injury and illness. Fortunately Munising notches another win as our record improves to 6-2. The last regular season games (Week 9) will be away vs. Brimley Schools at 4:30pm (JV) and 7:00pm (Varsity) on Friday, October 22nd. Our JV Football team plays tomorrow (10/14) @ NCA-Powers with a 6:00pm EST start time. (Go Stangs!
On Tuesday, October 12, Thursday, October 14, and Friday, October 15, 2021, two bus runs will again be combined to take students home at the end of the day. All students who normally ride bus #10 will ride bus #2 home on all three days. Students may get home up to 30 minutes later than their usual time.
MUSTANG MS/HS ATHLETICS - WEEK OF OCT. 11-16
Monday 10/11
Munising XC @ Norway 3:30pm EST
Munising JV Volleyball @ North Central Area 6:00pm EST
Munising Varsity Volleyball @ North Central Area 7:15pm EST
Tuesday 10/12
Munising Middle School Football @ Superior Central 4:30pm
Wednesday 10/13
No Munising Athletic Events
Thursday 10/14
Munising JV Volleyball vs Superior Ctrl (HOME) 6:00pm (PINK OUT)
Munising Varsity Volleyball vs Superior Ctrl (HOME) 7:15pm (PINK OUT)
Munising JV Football @ NCA-Powers 6:00pm EST
Friday 10/15
Munising Varsity Football vs Ironwood (HOME) 7:00pm
Saturday 10/16
Munising Varsity XC @ Rudyard - 10:00am
ATTENTION PSAT & SAT TESTERS & PARENTS - GRAPHING CALCULATORS ARE VERY IMPORTANT:
For Fall Testing this Wednesday, October 13th (PSAT for 10th & 11th) and on October 28th (PSAT-9th & SAT 12th) it is recommended that student testers have a College Board approved graphing calculator. The approved models by brand are available at this link -https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10/taking-the-tests/test-day-checklist/approved-calculators. It may be difficult to borrow or buy a calculator in time for fall testing, but it is extremely important that students have a graphing calculator for PSAT & SAT testing in April. Although numerous brands/models are approved by the College Board, if you are going to purchase one for spring testing, we strongly recommend that you select the TI84+ CE. This calculator can be purchased from numerous vendors, but this link enables you to review it online - https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Instruments-TI-84-Graphing-Calculator/dp/B00TFYYWQA/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=ti84+plus+ce+calculator&qid=1633966672&sr=8-3
In addition to being a useful tool that helps students to earn higher scores on PSAT/SAT, a good graphing calculator is a great classroom tool in Algebra, Geometry, and Precalculus.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, on Monday, October 11, 2021, six bus routes will be combined into five bus routes in the morning. Normal pick up times may be later than usual. At the end of the day, two bus runs will be combined to take students home. All students who normally ride bus #2 will ride bus #10. Students may get home up to 30 minutes later than their usual time.
Wendy Zdeb, the Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) Executive Director paid a visit to Munising Middle-High School yesterday (10/7) for a tour of the facilities and to learn about educational needs, priorities, and culture in our school district. Wendy met with Mr. Travis, Mr. Kelto, and numerous teachers. Wendy is a former teacher, assistant principal, athletic director, and principal. She is a champion for education and now serves at the head of the main professional organization serving secondary principals and schools with counsel on legislative, legal, and educational advancement issues as well as providing a strong lobbying voice in Lansing and nationally for public education. Thanks to Wendy for her interest in and support of public education in the Upper Peninsula. Based on her tweet, it is apparent that she was as impressed by the view from our school as she was by the views shared within the school. Please visit again!
ATTENTION MUNISING MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS & GUARDIANS. Principal Travis will begin using the Remind App to relay important grade level specific information directly to the mobile phones of parents and guardians. If you would like to "opt in" to receiving grade level specific text messages and updates from Principal Travis, you simply need to send one of the following text messages to this number:
81010
Middle School Parents/Guardians, text this message: @gdc68k
Frosh & Soph. Parents/Guardians, text this message: @6gdd7e6
Junior & Senior Parents/Guardians, text this message: @mustangjun
MUNISING MS/HS FALL TESTING REMINDER:
- On Wednesday, October 13th, both the Sophomores & the Juniors will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT. On Monday, October 11th they will be completing the required pre-administration paperwork with classroom teachers.
- On Thursday, October 28th, Freshmen will be taking the PSAT9 and select Seniors will be retaking the SAT by choice.
On Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 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 30 minutes later than their usual time.
Please see Mather Elementary's Parent-Teacher Conference Schedule below. There will be no school on 10/7 and 10/8 due to conferences and teacher professional development.
MUSTANG FALL PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES:
On Thursday 10/7 from 12:00-2:30 and 5:30-7:30, Middle & High School P/T Conferences will be held in teacher classrooms for grades 6-12. There will be NO SCHOOL for students on 10/7. Additionally, Teachers will be engaged in Professional Development on Friday 10/8, so there will again be NO SCHOOL for students on 10/8. Please come to conferences to meet your child's teachers and learn about their academic progress.
Mustang MS/HS Athletics - Week of Oct. 4-9
Monday 10/4
No Munising Athletic Events
Tuesday 10/5
Munising Middle School Football (HOME) vs Rapid River 6:00pm EST
Munising JV Volleyball (HOME) vs Carney-Nadeau 6:00pm EST
Munising Varsity Volleyball (HOME) vs Carney-Nadeau 7:30pm EST
Wednesday 10/6
Munising XC @ Rapid River 3:30pm EST (Skyline Central Conf. Meet)
Munising JV Football @ Norway 6:30pm EST
Thursday 10/7
No Munising Athletic Events
Friday 10/8
No Munising Athletic Events
Saturday 10/9
Munising Varsity Football @ Superior Central - 12:00pm
MUNISING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT OF THE WEEK (Sept 20-24):
Savannah Lassila, a freshman at Munising High School, has been selected as this week’s Student of the Week. She is the daughter of Amy and TJ Lassila. Mrs. Albright nominated Savannah Lassila for student of the week, she said, “Savannah is very conscientious and makes sure she gets her work done and understands the material. She is always willing to help others and is a joy to work with. She is also involved in other activities which makes her a very well-rounded student.” Savannah is in sideline and competitive cheerleading, student council, Key Club, and plays the flute in band. She likes to spend her free time with her family. She also enjoys spending time outdoors, babysitting, and working her summer job at Tracey’s. Congratulations to Savannah and her parents. Keep up the great work!
Happy Homecoming Friday to the Munising Community!
Parents and community members that would like to watch the Homecoming Pep Rally today at the MS/HS as well as the JV and Varsity Football games at Mustang Stadium from the comfort of home, you can watch it through our NFHS Live Stream camera system.
The link to the following three livestream events today (10/1) is below:
1:47pm = Pep Rally (Event ID = evt8a1151188f)
4:30pm = JV Football vs. Rudyard (Event ID = gam22b511bcad)
7:00pm = Varsity Football vs. Rudyard (Event ID = game01880c56a)
Go Stangs!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/munising-high-school-munising-mi
A GREAT NIGHT OF MUSTANG VOLLEYBALL:
Congratulations to the JV Volleyball Team for their victory over Powers-NCA (25-15, 25-15, 18-16) last night (9/28).
Congratulations to the Varsity Volleyball Team for their victory over Powers-NCA (25-10, 25-14, 25-7) last night (9/28).
Great job ladies and Coaches Bowerman and Cole.
Come and cheer on the Lady Mustangs when they host Forest Park/CF on Thursday (9/30) evening. JV plays at 6:00pm and the Varsity plays at 7:15pm.
On Wednesday, September 29, 2021, and Friday, October 1, 2021, 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 on both days. Students may get home up to 30 minutes later than their usual time.
Monday 9/27
Munising Varsity Girls Tennis @ Norway 4:00pm EST
Tuesday 9/28
Munising El Harger XC Invite - P.R. Golf Course (HOME) 3:30pm EST
Munising JV Volleyball vs North Central Area (HOME) 6:00pm EST
Munising Varsity Volleyball vs North Central Area (HOME) 7:15pm EST
Wednesday 9/29
Munising MS Football @ Forest Park/CF 6:00pm EST
Munising PowderPuff Football (MUSTANG STADIUM) 7:00pm
Thursday 9/30
Munising Varsity Girls Tennis @ U.P. Finals (Westwood HS) 9:00am EST
Munising JV Volleyball vs Forest Park/CF (HOME) 6:00pm EST
Munising Varsity Volleyball vs Forest Park/CF (HOME) 7:15pm EST
Friday 10/1
Munising JV Football vs Rudyard (HOME) 4:30pm
Munising Varsity Football vs Rudyard (HOME) 7:00pm
Saturday 10/2
Munising JV Volleyball @ Marquette - 9:00am
Munising Varsity Volleyball @ Onaway - 9:00am
Munising Varsity XC @ Sault Area High School - 1:30pm
Munising MS/HS Artwork!
Check out what Mrs. Sontag’s talented students have been up to.
Munising MS/HS Artwork!
Check out what Mrs. Sontag’s talented students have been up to.
Munising MS/HS Artwork!
Check out what Mrs. Sontag’s talented students have been up to.
MUNISING HOMECOMING PARADE INFORMATION:
Friday, October 1st begins at 4:00pm sharp!
Line-up begins at 3:30pm
Line-up location:
Meet at the field adjacent from City Hall at the corner of Superior & Birch
Parade Route:
- South on Birch
- West on Varnum
- North on Park
- West on Park/Jewell
- North on Elm
- End at People's State Bank
Contact Student Senate Adviser Eric Lynch with questions at eric.lynch@mps-up.com
Today was a great day for Mustang Cross Country!
Girls Varsity had a near perfect score of 18 points to win the Rapid River Invitational for the second year in a row. Six of our seven runners medaled with Kate Mattson getting her first varsity medal ever! Our #7 runner Elizabeth Wing finished with a personal best.
Earning medals for the girls were:
Jenna Matson 2nd - 23:00
Monique Brisson 3rd - 23:08
Sabryna Smith 5th - 24:03
Hattie Cota 6th - 24:42
Julia Prunick 9th - 25:26
Kate Mattson 14th - 26:27
Elizabeth Wing 22nd - 29:48
All 4 Varsity Boys had strong races today, most of them showing their best of the season. Nick Singer took his first gold of the year and Kaelan Mulye was not far behind. The Boys Team didn’t have enough runners to register a team score.
Earning medals for the boys were:
Nick Singer 1st - 19:11
Kaelan Mulye 2nd - 19:13
Frank Carlson 34th - 25:15
Dylan (Dave) Cornish 40th - 26:50
Middle School times were not recorded today, but 4 of our 6 MS runners went home with medals!
MS medalists were:
Avery Seymour
Carissa Deatsman
Blake Lakosky
John Nord
Munising High School Social Studies Project
Students in Mr. Lynch's World History classes have been working all week on a project entitled, "History of Me". This relevant learning opportunity affords students the chance to learn about history and ancestry in a personal context. In the pictures below various students in periods 3 & 7 share their projects with classmates. Projects by Elizabeth Wing, Toni Briggs, and others were especially impressive.
Thank you to Mrs. Cromell & the Munising Public Library for bringing Jeff Kass a teacher, poet, and author to share his book of poetry with the Munising High School English students on Monday, September 20th. His poetry revolves around his experiences as a teacher and a moonlighting pizza deliveryman.
Mr. Miles’ Construction Trades students are busy building their woods projects. This is a valuable hands-on learning experience. In fact a team of young ladies is building a double occupancy dog house for the principal’s German shepherds. Thanks girls!
Mrs. McLaren’s 6th Grade Physical Education students are listening to “pre-sweat” instructions!
ATTENTION MUNISING MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL FANS:
The MS game next week AT Forest Park/Crystal Falls is in fact on Wednesday, September 29th @ 6:00pm EST. The game was moved a day to accommodate a scheduling request from FP/CF. Go Stangs!
From Saturday, September 18th through Wednesday, September 22nd, one school employee, and several Mather Elementary and Munising Middle School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts have already been contacted by the school to get approval to administer COVID testing for students that will remain in school.
Due to possible delays in the school being notified by the health department, we ask parents of students tested outside of school to please contact the school office immediately if your child has tested positive for COVID-19. If testing results were received outside of school hours, please call the school office and leave a voicemail.
We again thank our students, staff and parents for your patience and understanding.
Homecoming Festivities for Stang Nation!
September 27 - October 2nd.
See Image for Details
BREAKING NEWS AGAIN!
The Munising Varsity Volleyball Team sweeps Rapid River tonight 3-0.
BREAKING NEWS:
Munising Middle School Football Team defeats Stephenson 13-8. Great job boys and great job Coaches Tyner & Lindquist!
MUSTANG XC - Here are the results for our Boys and Girls Cross Country Teams after competing in the “Border Battle Invitational” at Marinette, WI last Saturday (9/18).
Boys MS:
Orin Shalom 5th - 12:52
John Nord 11th - 14:28
Blake Lakosky 12th - 14:40
Girls MS:
Avery Seymour 11th - 14:34
Carissa Deatsman 13th - 14:52
Boys Varsity:
Trevor Nolan 5th - 18:05
Nick Singer 16th - 19:45
Girls Varsity:
Sabryna Smith 22nd - 24:38
On Tuesday, September 21, 2021, two bus runs again need to 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 30 minutes later than their usual time.
We will combine bus runs occasionally throughout the school year due to a shortage of bus drivers. We will continue to inform parents if we do. Thank you for your understanding.
MUNISING BUS TRANSPORTATION MESSAGE:
There will be no bus #10 this afternoon (Tues. 9/21).
Students that normally ride #10, will need to ride # 2.
Questions - Contact kelly.king@mps-up.com
BREAKING NEWS - MUNISING GIRLS TENNIS
This morning our Girls Tennis Team was invited by Marquette to participate in the Great Northern Conference Meet this Wednesday, September 22nd in Marquette. We are pleased to be able to pick up these matches. Our girls WILL BE competing! Coach Cornish may need parent help with transporting student-athletes. See attached image for details and contact Coach Cornish at jlcorn23@gmail.com for more information
Over the past few days, several Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Due to delays in parents being contacted by the LMAS District Health Department because of the COVID case volume in their coverage area, school personnel will initially contact parents of students determined to be close contacts in school. Parents of recent close contacts have already been contacted by the school, and those parents will also receive a call from LMAS. An LMAS case investigator will also contact parents of the COVID positive student as soon as possible to determine if there were any close contacts outside of school.
Due to Munising Public Schools doing universal masking, the new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Quarantine Guidance allows the students determined to be close contacts to continue attending school, providing they are symptom free and test negative for COVID-19 for seven days after contact with the COVID positive student. This only pertains to students identified as close contacts in school. Munising school personnel will administer the COVID tests at the beginning of each school day.
We thank our students, staff and parents for their patience and understanding in yet another challenging school year.
ATTENTION MUSTANG MIDDLE SCHOOL ROBOTICS FANS:
The Middle School Robotics Kickoff Event for the ElectroStangs season is Saturday, September 18th at 11:30AM in room 2205 at the Munising MS/HS. Team sign-ups are in the office and will be available through October 1st for any interested Middle School Students.
On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 15th through 17th, two bus runs need to be combined to take students home at the end of each day. All students who normally ride bus #10 will ride bus #2 home. Students may get home up to 30 minutes later than their usual time. This is the end of day bus run only.
We may combine bus runs occasionally throughout the school year due to a shortage of bus drivers. We will continue to inform parents if we do. Thank you for your understanding.
MUNISING ATHLETICS - WEEK OF SEPT 13, 2021
Wednesday 9/15
JV Volleyball vs. Mid Peninsula - HOME (Munising) 6:00pm
Var. Volleyball vs. Mid Peninsula - HOME (Munising) 7:15pm
Thursday 9/16
JV Football @ Newberry - 4:30pm
Var. Football @ Newberry - 7:00pm
Var. Girls Tennis @ Negaunee - 4:00pm
Friday 9/17
Var. Girls Tennis @ Ishpeming High School - 3:30pm
Saturday 9/18
Var. Volleyball @ Forest Park/Crystal Falls - 10:00am EST
Var. Football - Bessemer vs Rogers City (in Munising) - 2:00pm EST
Varsity XC @ Marinette, WI (Border Battle Invite) - 9:00am EST
On Monday, September 13, 2021, two Munising Middle School students and two Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of a small number of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified by the LMAS District Health Department.
Due to Munising Public Schools doing universal masking, the new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Quarantine Guidance allows the students determined to be close contacts to continue attending school, providing they are symptom free and are tested for COVID-19 for seven days after contact with the COVID positive student. This only pertains to students identified as close contacts in school. Munising school personnel will administer the COVID tests at the beginning of each school day.
Munising Public Schools also began doing weekly COVID testing on all fall sports student-athletes beginning today, Monday September 13.
We thank everyone for their continued support and patience.
ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS, PARENTS, & FANS: All practices this week have been canceled as well as the game scheduled for tomorrow against Holy Name. Practices should resume on Monday 9/20. We will try to reschedule the game against Holy Name..
ATTENTION MS/HS STUDENT-ATHLETES: Tomorrow (Mon. 9/13) COVID19 testing will begin during 1st period. Students will be released via the PA to the Board Room by team. Coaches will resume doing temp checks & health screenings before practices & games. All players will be required to wear masks in the locker rooms during practices & games.
We’ve been notified over the weekend that two Mather Elementary students and four Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts have either been notified or are in the process of being notified.
On Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 9, 2021, two Munising High School students and one employee tested positive for COVID-19. No students in school were determined to be close contacts, so no additional students will need to quarantine.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to provide a safe environment for our students and staff.
We thank everyone for their continued support and patience.
ATTENTION MUNISING JV FOOTBALL TEAM
Practice is cancelled for the rest of the week.
Practice will resume on Monday @ 3:30pm.
Contact Coach Cotey for questions.
kevin.cotey@mps-up.com
FREE SAT Retakes for Munising High School Seniors - The State of Michigan is paying for any seniors that would like to retake the SAT (without essay) college entrance exam. Munising High School seniors that would like to retake this test (which will be proctored on 10/28) must sign up TODAY (Thursday September 9th) by 3:00pm with Mrs. Essinger in the office. Mrs. Nayback has also informed all seniors of this opportunity. Note: This testing is optional and not required. Parents please contact Mrs. Essinger for questions at Jil-Anne.Essinger@mps-up.com.
Congratulations to the Mustang XC Teams and thanks to Coach Kinnunen for reporting the stats. Tonight at Manistique our teams had another strong showing. Mustang Medalists and times are listed below:
Varsity Boys:
Trevor Nolan 3rd - 18:56
Kaelan Mulye 13th - 21:00
Varsity Girls:
Monique Brisson 3rd - 22:47
Hattie Cota 18th - 25:44
MS Boys:
Nolan Dolaskie 11th - 15:26
Orin Shalom 14th - 16:11
MS Girls:
Avery Seymour 9th - 16:19
GREAT NEWS TENNIS FANS: The Munising Girls Varsity Tennis Team has picked up a match at Marquette High School this Friday, September 10th at 2:30pm.
On Tuesday, September 7 and Wednesday, September 8, 2021, two Munising High School students and one Munising Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified.
Munising Public Schools is also working with the LMAS District Health Department to determine if new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Quarantine Guidance released today will allow some students to return to school. Students will be contacted if they are able to return. Students that are required to remain quarantined are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
We thank everyone for their continued support and patience.
ATTENTION MUNISING FOOTBALL FANS. Unfortunately there will be no JV or Varsity games this week. Rudyard has canceled the JV game scheduled for Thursday (9/9) due to injuries. Engadine has forfeited the Varsity game on Friday (9/10) due to a shortage of available and/or healthy players. On the bright side, Stang Nation notches a “W” for week three. Our JV & Varsity are currently scheduled to play a doubleheader at Newberry on Thursday, Sept. 16th.
MUNISING MIDDLE HIGH SCHOOL - Chromebook laptops - update! Laptop dispersal is scheduled to occur tomorrow (9/8) in first period for grades 6-9 and any other students that do not have their own devices. Currently, and throughout the year, any students that are on quarantine and do not have a reliable computer to connect to the internet should contact Mr. Travis at mike.travis@mps-up.com to schedule a device pick up or drop off. Students on quarantine are expected to access coursework through individual teacher Google Classrooms and via Google Meet as available. Students and parents are also encouraged to email teachers as needed. Flexibility and amnesty in submitting late coursework will be afforded to students in quarantine.
On Monday, September 6 and Tuesday, September 7, 2021, two Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
As with the previous school year, Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff. Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
ATTENTION GIRLS TENNIS: There will be NO tennis this Friday, September 10th. Ishpeming-Westwood canceled the match. We are tentatively looking at a reschedule on 9/22 if they are available.
Temporary sidewalks have been installed on both sides of the crosswalk on M-28 near the Middle/High School, so the crosswalk is available to be used to cross M-28 safely. A crossing guard will also be at the crosswalk before and after school.
Back to School information has been posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com and was also mailed to all Munising Public Schools Families today. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday, September 7!
Munising Athletics This Week:
Today 8/31
JV Volleyball vs Engadine @ home 5:00
Var. Volleyball vs Engadine @ home 7:00
Tomorrow 9/1
Varsity Girls Tennis @ Escanaba POSTPONED
Friday 9/3
Cross Country @ Marquette HS 4:00
JV Football @ Pickford 4:30
Varsity Football @ Pickford 7:00
Munising gets it done in Mustang fashion tonight. With a big win over the Cedarville/DeTour Islanders 28-0 - Stang Nation!
Go Stangs! 22-0 vs Cedarville/DeTour Islanders - Early in the 3rd. The boys are playing with intensity!
Mather Elementary Open House Schedule:
ATTENTION Munising Football Fans: Come and cheer on the Mustangs tomorrow (Friday 8/27) at the home stadium. The JV plays Norway at 5:00pm and the Varsity will play Cedarville following that at approximately 7:15. You can listen to the varsity games on AM 1400/97.7FM WQX0
Munising Girls Varsity Tennis Update: The Kingsford Invitational tomorrow (Friday 8/27) has been canceled due to expected poor weather conditions. The team will compete next at Escanaba on 9/1 @ 4:00pm.
Mustangs "Meet The Team" is tonight (Thur 8/26) at 6:00pm in the Middle/High School Gymnasium. Fall Coaches & Athletes at all levels including Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity will be recognized. Fall athletes and parents of athletes are strongly encouraged to attend. The public is welcome.
ATTENTION Munising Sports Fans - Just a reminder from the July 29th post; "Meet The Team Night" will be hosted in the Munising Middle High School Gymnasium tomorrow (Thursday 8/26) evening at 6:00pm. Come and join the official kickoff to the Fall Sports Season and meet our coaches, athletes, and teams. Attending this event is especially important for student-athletes and their parents as important information will be shared. For questions, please contact Amy Heribacka at amy.heribacka@mps-up.com.
A Ticket seller is needed for this Friday (8/27) for the JV & Varsity Football games. We will pay $30. If anyone is interested, please contact Amy Heribacka at the Munising High School (906) 387-2103 x2105 or email to amy.heribacka@mps-up.com
REMINDER: 6th Grade Student/Parent Registration & Orientation is tomorrow (Monday 8/23) at 6:00pm in the Munising Middle-High School Cafeteria!
UPDATE - Varsity Girls Tennis: Per a request from Gladstone, the tennis match initially scheduled for this Thursday 8/26 (12:00) at Gladstone has been rescheduled for Tuesday 9/7 (4:00pm) at Gladstone.
UPDATE - Varsity Girls Tennis Players & Fans - Munising will NOT be participating in the Kingsford Tennis Invitational on Friday 8/20. The team plays next week on Wednesday 8/25 at Gwinn (11:00am) and on Thursday 8/26 (12:00) at Gladstone.
Bus routes for the 2021-2022 school year have been posted on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page and on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. We look forward to seeing everyone on September 7th!
Attention Varsity Girls Tennis Players & Fans:
The varsity match scheduled for tomorrow (Weds. 8/18) at Kingsford High School has been canceled due to court availability. However, the Munising Girls Varsity Tennis team will be tentatively playing in the 6 team Kingsford Invitational this Friday, August 20th at 9:00am CST (10:00am EST). The flights will consist of matches of 1-4 singles and 1-4 doubles. The details will be confirmed prior to Friday. Please contact Coach Cornish or Amy Heribacka at amy.heribacka@mps-up.com for questions.
Middle School Athletic Practice Info:
8/23/21- Sideline Cheerleading from 6-8pm
8/23/21- Cross Country at 11am
8/25/21- Football from 4-7pm
All practices are held at the high school.
Please keep in mind that every student athlete needs to have their physical and pay to play turned in BEFORE they can practice. Every student athlete should be hydrated before practice and bring their own water bottle to practice.
For Middle School Football players, please bring a padlock with you to practice.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call Amy Heribacka, athletic department secretary at the high school office at 906-387-2103 x2105.
Munising Junior High Football Schedule - Fall 2021
Sept. 14 vs. Holy Name - Home - 6:00pm
Sept. 21 vs. Stephenson - Away - 6:00pm
Sept. 28 vs. Forest Park - Away - 6:00pm
Oct. 5 vs. Rapid River - Home - 6:00pm
Oct. 12 vs. Superior Central - Away - 4:30pm
Return to School plans have been posted on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page and on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. The first day of school for students will be Tuesday, September 7, 2021. We hope everyone stays healthy and enjoys the remaining weeks of summer!
For all Munising Public Schools' student-athletes, Thursday, July 1 through Wednesday, July 7 has been designated as the Summer "Dead Period." No open gyms, conditioning programs or weight training may be conducted on school premises, either individually or as a team, during the dead period.
On Monday, May 24, 2021, a Munising Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
The start time for the Munising High School Academic Awards Program scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, May 19th, has been changed from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. The event takes place in the Middle/High School gymnasium.
On Monday, May 17, 2021, a Munising Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff. Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
On Thursday, May 13, 2021 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Mather Elementary fifth grade student tested positive for COVID-19. Based on discussion with the health department, one section of 5th grade students have been determined to be close contacts and will transition to remote learning for the next two weeks. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols. The students will return to school on Monday, May 24th. Chromebooks and class materials are being sent home with the students and remote learning will begin on Monday, May 17th.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the health and safety of our students.
For those of you that drop off students in the morning at the Middle/High School, the section of the circle drive closest to the main entrance will be blocked off with prom tents beginning sometime on Wednesday, May 12. Please drive along the lake section of the circle drive and drop students off near the corner of the gymnasium. The area will be clear again on Monday, May 17. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Just a reminder that it is a half day of instruction on Friday, May 7th for Munising Public Schools students. Middle/High School students will be dismissed at noon, and Mather Elementary students will be dismissed at 12:15pm.
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified that a Munising High School student is considered to be a probable positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students should be following quarantine protocols.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff. Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we near the end of the school year.
Due to several students being under quarantine, the Munising High School Academic Awards Program scheduled for Monday, May 3, 2021 is being rescheduled so all students receiving awards can be in attendance. We will notify the students when a new date has been selected.
On Friday, April 30, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified that a Munising High School student tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of a small number of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff. Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
The LMAS District Health Department is expecting Emergency Use Authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for adolescents ages 12 and up in the next couple of weeks, and they are conducting a short interest survey on their website. If you have a child in the 12-15 age category, please take a minute and complete the three question survey at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/pfizerinterest. The link can also be found on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page, and on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com.
On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified that two Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff. Quarantined students are required to attend all classroom Google Meets that are available for virtual attendance.
On Monday, April 12, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that three Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Munising Public Schools is working closely with the LMAS Health Department to monitor the safety of our students and staff, and the school will continue delivering in-person instruction at this time. All quarantined students should contact their teachers to see if Google Meets will be available to attend classes virtually.
As many of you are aware, today Governor Gretchen Whitmer recommended, not required, that high school students move to remote learning for the next two weeks, and also recommended, not required, that youth sports suspend in-person activities (practices and games) for the next two weeks. The recommendation also stated that schools should make decisions based on input from their local health departments.
The superintendents of all Marquette and Alger County schools met with their local health departments today and have made the decision to remain in school and continue in-person instruction, and to continue athletics with the required precautions.
In Munising Public Schools, we’ve only had one student test positive for COVID-19 since February 3rd, and all spring sports athletes are now tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. Based on data from the health departments, while hospitalizations due to COVID-19 are rising slightly, overall rates in Upper Peninsula hospitals remain low.
Thank you to our students, staff and parents for continuing to be diligent in wearing masks, staying home when sick, and taking the necessary precautions to keep everyone safe. We will continue to meet with our local health departments and follow their recommendations for possible closure if student and staff cases begin to increase.
This is a reminder that Munising Public Schools is hosting FREE drive-thru coronavirus testing for students, staff, faculty and all Alger County residents returning from spring break. The COVID-19 drive-thru testing will be held in the Munising Middle-High School parking lot today, Monday, April 5, 2021 from noon until 6:00pm.
Those who wish to be tested are strongly encouraged to fill out a pre-registration form for each person who wants to be tested. The pre-registration forms can be found online at http://honumg.info/MunisingMHS or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page or website. You will also be able to register when you get tested.
Testing is open to all Alger County residents. It is recommended that those within the school district sign up as soon as possible. Protect yourself and others. Get tested!
Munising Public Schools is hosting free drive-thru coronavirus testing for students, staff, faculty and all Alger County residents returning from spring break. The COVID-19 drive-thru testing will be held in the Munising Middle-High School parking lot on Monday, April 5, 2021 from noon until 6:00pm. The testing will help provide as safe an environment as possible for students returning to school and for community members.
Those who wish to be tested are strongly encouraged to fill out a pre-registration form for each person who wants to be tested. The pre-registration forms can be found online at http://honumg.info/MunisingMHS or by scanning the QR code on the event flyer on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page or website. You will also be able to register when you get tested.
Once a rapid test has been completed, the individual will receive results by phone, text or email within approximately 15-30 minutes. If your rapid test is positive, you can come back to the same site to get a PCR (comprehensive COVID-19 test), which typically gives results within 48-72 hours. If you cannot return due to time constraints, you may schedule a PCR test with a different provider.
The site will also be open to all Alger County community members. It is recommended that those within the school district sign up as soon as possible.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 due to cold temperatures and wind chills.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 5, 2021 due to hazardous weather and travel conditions.
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising High School student tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Just a reminder that all Munising Middle & High School students, other than students who are fully online, will return to school on Monday, February 1, 2021 for in-person instruction!
Also, as a reminder, students should always stay home if they are experiencing any of the following symptoms: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.
We appreciate everyone's continued patience as we navigate through this school year as safely as possible and we look forward to having everyone back on Monday!
On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising High School student tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing had to go back prior to the transition to remote learning, so parents of a small number of students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
The end of the first semester for Munising Middle/High School students will remain as scheduled on Friday, January 22, 2021. The second semester will begin on Monday, January 25, which will be a half-day for students. Students will still attend all seven classes Monday via Google Meet. The half-day schedule is posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. Second semester student schedules will be emailed on Friday, January 22, and students can also check their second semester class schedule on PowerSchool. If students have fewer than seven classes on their schedule, they should email Matt Mattson at matt.mattson@mps-up.com, or contact the Guidance Office at 906-387-2103, extension 2113.
Students completing make-up work from the first semester should discuss a timeline for completion with their teacher.
Due to a recent increase in Middle/High School students and staff testing positive for COVID-19, and after consultation with the LMAS District Health Department, the Munising Middle/High School (6th through 12th grade students only) is transitioning to remote learning beginning Monday, January 18, 2021 through Friday, January 29, 2021. Middle/High School students will return to school for in-person instruction on Monday, February 1, 2021.
Mather Elementary students will remain in school for in-person instruction.
During the remote learning period, Middle/High School students will be attending classes from home via Google Meet on their regular class period schedule from 8:00am to 2:45pm each day. The class period schedule is posted on the school website at munisingschools.com. Middle/High School students should all have a Chromebook, but if students need to pick up additional materials from school, please call the Middle/High School office at 906-387-2103, extension 2102 to make arrangements.
Free Breakfast/Lunch pickup will be available for students at the Middle/High School from 11:30am to 12:30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Students will receive two breakfasts and lunches each day. Please call 906-387-2193 if you will be picking up food.
No athletic practices or conditioning sessions, and no extra-curricular activities may now occur until Saturday, January 30, 2021.
On Sunday, January 10, 2021, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that two Munising High School students tested positive for COVID-19. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that two Munising Public Schools’ support staff employees tested positive for COVID-19 with the infectious period possibly occurring prior to the holiday break. No students or other employees have been determined to be close contacts.
We continue to appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we navigate through this school year as safely as possible.
On Wednesday, December 23, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising Middle School student tested positive for COVID-19, and a second Munising Middle School student was determined to be a “probable positive” for COVID-19. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts on Monday, December 21 and Tuesday, December 22 are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as we continue to navigate through this school year as safely as possible. We hope everyone can still have a safe and healthy holiday season.
On Monday, December 21, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Munising Middle School student was determined to be a “probable positive” for COVID-19. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the health and safety of our students.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Department of Health and Human Services Director Robert Gordon announced today that, effective at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, December 21, students in grades 9-12 will be allowed to return to school in-person. Munising Public Schools students in grades 9-12 should plan on returning to school for in-person instruction on Monday, December 21, 2020. All K-8 students will remain in-person as they have been.
Winter sports, including practices, continue to be suspended except for outdoor, non-contact athletics, through January 15, 2021.
We look forward to having our high school students back on Monday!
In a new Emergency Order issued today, MDHHS Director Robert Gordon extended the order limiting gatherings in the State of Michigan until Sunday, December 20 at 11:59 PM. Under the new order, all in-person activities for students in grades 9-12 remain suspended. Districts may continue to educate high school students through distance learning, but may not have athletics in-person for any grades. Munising students in grades 9-12 will remain in remote learning until Monday, December 21, when they will return to in-person instruction. Mustang Online students will continue to work on their existing online programs.
Parents/Guardians of Mather Elementary 4th grade students should pick up a Chromebook, class materials and Google Meet schedule between 1:00pm and 4:00pm today in the Mather Elementary office. Devices and materials will also be available for pick up at the office from 8:00am to 3:30pm on Thursday and Friday.
On Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a Mather Elementary fourth grade student tested positive for COVID-19. Based on discussion with the health department, we have made the decision to transition all 4th grade students to remote learning for the next two weeks. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts are in the process of being notified and students will be following quarantine protocols. Fourth grade students will return to school on Tuesday, December 1st. Arrangements will be made for parents of 4th grade students to pick up Chromebooks on Wednesday, November 18, and remote learning will begin on Thursday, November 19.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department to monitor the health and safety of our students.
Munising Public Schools will be following the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services epidemic order and transition grades 9-12 to remote learning beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020. High school students will return to in-person instruction on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. All remaining students, early childhood through 8th grade, will continue attending school in-person.
We will provide further details on the remote learning process for grades 9-12 on the school website at munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page later today.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued an epidemic order this evening that, among other things, will suspend in-person instruction for most students in grades 9-12 beginning on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Those students will transition to remote learning until at least Tuesday, December 8, 2020. All students should plan on attending school on Monday and Tuesday of this week.
A decision regarding continued in-person instruction for Early Childhood through 8th grade students will be made based on input from the LMAS District Health Department. We will notify everyone of the decision as soon as possible.
On Tuesday, November 10, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a contracted employee tested positive for COVID-19. No other employees or students were identified as close contacts.
The Active Confirmed and Active Probable COVID-19 cases at Munising Public Schools are posted on the MPS COVID-19 DASHBOARD link on the school website at munisingschools.com.
Munising Public Schools continues to work closely with the LMAS District Health Department and plans to continue in-person instruction.
Munising Public Schools is now required to follow the MHSAA maximum spectator limits beginning with the winter sports season which starts tonight with Middle School boys basketball against Manistique. There will now be a two-spectator limit per participant through December 31, 2020, when the MHSAA will re-evaluate the spectator limits. Winter sporting events are not open to the public beyond the two-spectator limit.
On Monday, November 2, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that one student tested positive for COVID-19 and another student is considered to be a probable positive. Several students and staff members were identified as close contacts and will be following quarantine protocols. The close contacts have been notified by the health department.
Munising Public Schools plans to continue in-person instruction.
On Tuesday, October 29, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a school employee tested positive for COVID-19. One classroom of 1st grade students in Mather Elementary has been identified as close contacts and will be following quarantine protocols. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts have all been notified. The quarantined section of 1st grade students will transition to remote learning through Wednesday, November 11th, and return to in-person instruction on Thursday, November 12th.
Munising Public Schools will continue with in-person instruction for all other students.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a school employee has a “probable” case of COVID-19. Four students have been identified as close contacts and will be following quarantine protocols. Parents of the students determined to be close contacts have all been notified.
The Active Confirmed and Active Probable COVID-19 cases at Munising Public Schools are posted on the MPS COVID-19 DASHBOARD link on the school website at munisingschools.com.
Munising Public Schools will continue with in-person instruction.
If you are interested in purchasing tickets for Saturday's MHSAA Football Playoffs game, please click the link below to purchase tickets. The MHSAA has decided to manage all ticket sales digitally for football playoff games through GoFan.
Inland Lakes High School vs. Munising High School Event Link: https://gofan.co/app/events/128566
On Sunday, October 18, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a school employee tested positive for COVID-19. No students or other employees were identified as close contacts.
The Active Confirmed and Active Probable COVID-19 cases at Munising Public Schools are posted on the MPS COVID-19 DASHBOARD link on the school website at munisingschools.com.
Munising Public Schools plans to continue in-person instruction.
Munising Public Schools will return to in-person instruction on Monday, October 19, 2020. All school staff who tested positive for COVID-19 are cleared to return to work by October 19. When students return, Munising Public Schools will continue following our COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan safety protocols that require all students and staff to wear masks throughout the school day. This requirement also complies with the latest Emergency Orders from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Free breakfast and lunch pickup for Mustang Online students will be on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at the Middle/High School. Multiple meals will be available for pickup both days.
Middle/High School students should also bring their fully-charged Chromebook with charger or personal device to school beginning on Monday, October 19.
As always, we appreciate everyone’s ongoing support, and we look forward to seeing the students back in school.
On Sunday, October 11, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a fourth employee has tested positive for COVID-19. One other employee was identified as a close contact and will be following quarantine protocols. No students were identified as close contacts of the employee.
We will continue to provide updates as any new cases arise.
On Friday, October 9, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a third employee has tested positive for COVID-19. Four students were identified as close contacts of the employee. The students’ families have been notified by the health department and will be following quarantine protocols. No other employees were identified as close contacts.
We appreciate the hard work of the employees of the LMAS District Health Department in their efforts to keep our community healthy and safe.
On Thursday, October 8, 2020 Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that a second employee has tested positive for COVID-19. No students or other employees were identified as close contacts.
Munising Public Schools is still planning on resuming in-person instruction on Monday, October 19, 2020. Mather Elementary students should continue to work on instructional packets during the week of October 12, and Middle/High School students will continue to attend class via Google Meet during their regular class period schedules for the week of October 12.
Free breakfast and lunch for all students will remain available for pick-up daily at the Middle/High School from noon until 1:00pm.
School athletic events and extracurricular activities will continue as scheduled. Decisions about athletic contests requiring school transportation will still be made on an event by event basis.
As always, we appreciate your support and cooperation.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held as scheduled this Thursday, October 8th at Mather Elementary and the Middle/High School. Conferences at Mather will be held from Noon-2:30pm and 5:30-7:30pm. Conferences at the Middle/High School will be held from 12:30-3:00pm and 6:00-8:00pm.
Conferences will be conducted in teacher classrooms to limit gathering sizes. Please wear a mask in the building and practice physical distancing in classrooms and common areas.
There will be no remote learning for students on Thursday, October 8th, the day of conferences.
Friday, October 9th is a Professional Development day for all teaching staff. The will be no remote learning for students on Friday, October 9th.
During Munising Public Schools’ remote learning period through October 16, middle and high school students will be attending classes via Google Meet on their regular class period schedule beginning at 8:00am on Tuesday, October 6. The class period schedule is posted on the school website at munisingschools.com. If students cannot attend a Google Meet session, parents should call the school to excuse the student for the absence.
Chromebooks can be picked up today in the middle/high school cafeteria for middle and high school students. Staff will be at the school to distribute Chromebooks until 6:00pm. Chromebooks can also be picked up on Tuesday, October 6 from 8:00am to 6:00pm. Students are also allowed to use their own devices.
For Mustang Online students, an assignment must be started or completed in each class on Wednesday, October 7.
Instructional packets for Mather Elementary students can be picked up today in the Mather Elementary lobby beginning at 4:00pm. Staff will be at the school until 6:00pm to hand out packets. Packets can also be picked up on Tuesday, October 6 from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Students are allowed to come into both school buildings to get any materials they need from their lockers. Middle and high school students should come in and get their musical instruments and music.
On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Munising Public Schools was notified by the LMAS District Health Department that one of our employees has tested positive for COVID-19. All close contacts of the individual have been notified by LMAS and will be following quarantine protocols. Only one student was identified as a close contact.
Due to staffing challenges in our transportation department, Munising Public Schools will be switching to remote learning beginning Monday, October 5 and continuing until Monday, October 19, when in-person instruction will resume. The remote learning plan will start with instructional packets for Mather Elementary students. In the Middle/High School, Chromebooks will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, October 5. Students may also use their own devices. Instruction will be delivered through Google Classroom. Middle and high school students should check their school email for Google Meet times for their classes. Mustang Online students will continue their existing form of online instruction.
Free breakfast and lunch for all students will be available for pick-up daily at the Middle/High School from noon until 1:00pm.
School athletic events and extracurricular activities will continue as scheduled. Decisions about athletic contests requiring school transportation will be made on an event by event basis.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change in instruction will cause. As always, we appreciate your support and cooperation.
For Mustang Online High School and Middle School students/parents, if you have not been in contact with the Middle/High School Guidance Office regarding online classes, please contact Matt Mattson, at 906-387-2103, extension 2111, or Katie Anderson at extension 2113 on Monday, September 21st for course information.
For all Mustang Online Kindergarten through 12th grade students, free breakfast and lunch will be available for pick up at the Middle/High School starting on Monday, September 21st. Students or parents can pick up two breakfasts and lunches per student every Monday, and three breakfasts and lunches every Wednesday from 12:30pm until 1:30pm at the front entrance of the Middle/High school. Parents or students must call Laprel Morrison at 906-387-2103 ext. 2193 or email her at laprel.morrison@mps-up.com to let her know if they would like breakfast and/or lunch and for how many students.
Mustang Online Update
For students who will be attending school virtually this fall through the Mustang Online program, we will be contacting you the week of September 14 to set up course schedules. If you are still in need of a device, please pick one up at Mather Elementary or the Munising Middle/High School office. We appreciate your continued patience as schools are experiencing unforeseen delays due to the high volumes of online learners. Students will still complete their marking periods and semesters at the same time as students choosing in-person instruction. Again, thank you for your patience!
A "Back to School Reminder Letter" has been posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page. We are excited to see everyone tomorrow morning!
For students that will be attending school virtually this fall through the Mustang Online program, if you are in need of a device, please stop by Mather Elementary or the Munising Middle/High School beginning Wednesday, September 9, 2020 to pick up a Chromebook. Our online students will not begin instruction until the week of September 14, 2020, due to the high volume of schools and students utilizing GenNET Virtual for their online learning platform. Students will still complete their marking periods and semesters at the same time as students choosing in-person instruction. We will keep everyone updated with our most current information. Thank you for your patience!
Great news! All Munising Public Schools students will receive FREE meals! The United State Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that they are extending the federal waiver that will provide FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL students through December 31, 2020 or until funding runs out. It is important to still fill out the free and reduced lunch applications due to the the waiver ending at some point.
Students will have to pay if they want more than one breakfast or lunch.
A Virtual Orientation for 6th grade students and parents is scheduled for Tuesday, September 1st at 7:00pm. The link to attend the orientation via Google Meet is on the front of the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. Google Meet works best using Chrome as your web browser. Students should still come into the school for registration.
Munising Public Schools has numerous used desks and chairs available for FREE to the public. The desks and chairs are approximately 40 years old. If you are interested, please stop by Munising Middle/High School from 8:00am-noon and 1:00pm to 3:00pm daily. The desks and chairs will be in the lobby and are available for pick-up through Friday, August 28.
Student registration for Munising Middle & High School students has been moved to Monday, August 31st and Tuesday, September 1st. The complete registration schedule for all students is posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page.
Please join us for Return to School Information Sessions via Google Meet video conference on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00pm and Monday, August 24th at 7:00pm. Video links and dial-in numbers are posted on the front page of the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com. The information sessions will provide an overview of what the upcoming school year will look like, and also provide a venue to answer questions you may have.
Please go the the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com, or to the Munising Public Schools Facebook page to access links to our COVID-19 Preparedness and Response Plan, and to our Return to School Questionnaire. We are asking that all parents fill out the questionnaire for each student. Thank you for your patience and assistance as we continue to plan for the upcoming school year!
Important return to school information for students and parents, and the Return to School Parent Survey results have been posted on the Munising Public Schools website at munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page.
Munising Memorial Hospital is sponsoring free drive-thru COVID-19 testing for all school employees on Wednesday, August 5th from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the Middle/High School parking lot.
The free testing is optional for all employees and is not a requirement to return to work this fall.
If you are a parent of a Munising Public Schools' student or students, please complete the Munising Public Schools Return to School Parent Survey to assist us with returning your child(ren) safely to school for the 2020-2021 school year. The survey link can be accessed on the Munising Public Schools' Facebook page or on the Munising Public Schools' website at www.munisingschools.com. Please complete the survey by the end of the day on Sunday, July 26. Thank you for your assistance! Stay safe and healthy!
Due to continued size limitations on indoor gatherings and social distancing concerns, there will be no Munising High School prom this summer. We had hoped to still have the prom on an alternate date, but feel that it is best to cancel because of ongoing COVID-19 issues.
Students can now stop at the Middle/High School to clean out the contents of their gym lockers. The building is open from 8:00am to 3:00pm daily, but will be closed the week of July 6th.
The Munising Public Schools Free Summer Lunch program is starting again on Wednesday, July 1st! Free lunches will be available for pick up at the Munising Middle/High School on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from noon to 1:00pm each week through August 21st. Two lunches will be available each day for all kids 18 & under.
Please come into the main lobby at the Middle/High School to pick up the lunches.
Students with Chromebooks and textbooks can return them to Mather Elementary and the Middle/High School from 8:00am to 3:00pm Monday through Friday. Masks should be worn if entering the school buildings.
The Munising Public Schools lunch program will continue this summer with the following changes:
Free breakfast/lunch will be available for pick up and will be delivered to the existing pick up locations only through Friday, June 19. There will be no breakfast/lunch delivery or pick up from the Middle/High School from June 22 through June 30.
Effective Wednesday, July 1, free lunch pick up will be available again at the Middle/High School, and will continue on Monday, Wednesday and Friday each week through Friday, August 21. There will be no delivery to the existing pick up locations after June 19.
Graduation information for members of the public planning on attending graduation this Saturday, June 13 at noon at Mustang Stadium has been posted on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page and Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com.
All Middle/High School art work is available for pickup between the hours of 8 and 3. The doors are open during these hours, please wear a mask when entering the building. Please return your chrome books and any school or library books before June 17th.
Today's Google Meet postponed due to the power outage has been rescheduled for 10:00am on Thursday, not noon as originally planned.
Due to the power outage, today’s district Google Meet is postponed until Thursday at noon.
Due to today’s power outage, we are unable to prepare breakfast/lunch for pickup or delivery today. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Final instructional packets will be available again today, Tuesday, June 2nd, for pick up until 3:00pm at each school and for delivery along our bus routes. For Mather Elementary, there are instructional packets for Kindergarten and 2nd grade this week. Also, locker items and art pieces may still be picked up at Mather. Middle/High School students may or may not have an instructional packet, so those students should be checking their school email for contact from their teachers. Any instructional packets being returned to the Middle/High School may be given to the school van driver or left in a box or tote near your door. After today, instructional packets with completed materials will need to be delivered to the school by parents or students.
Munising High School students entering grades 9 through 12 in the fall should check their school email to complete a Google Form to register for classes for the 2020-2021 school year. Go Mustangs!
Instructional packets will be available again today, Tuesday, May 27th, for pick up from 11:00am to 1:00pm at each school and for delivery along our bus routes. For Mather Elementary, there are instructional packets for 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and READ 180 students this week. Also, locker items and art pieces may still be picked up at Mather. Middle/High School students may or may not have an instructional packet on a weekly basis, so those students should be checking their school email for contact from their teachers. Any instructional packets being returned to the Middle/High School may be given to the school van driver or left in a box or tote near your door.
Due to the Memorial Day Holiday on Monday, May 25th, there will be no breakfast/lunch delivery or pick up. Meals will resume on Wednesday, May 27th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Instructional packets will be available again today, Tuesday, May 19th, for pick up from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Middle/High School only, and for delivery along our bus routes. There are no instructional packets for Mather Elementary students this week. Any instructional packets being returned to the Middle/High School may be given to the school van driver or left in a box or tote near your door.
Effective Monday, May 18th, Munising Public Schools is adjusting delivery times to our breakfast/lunch pick up locations. We will now have two vans transporting food. Adjusted times can be found on the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page.
Students' locker items and artwork may be picked up at Mather Elementary from 11:00am to 1:00pm beginning Monday, May 18th. Use the intercom at the Elm Street entrance and the items will be brought out to you.
Instructional packets will be available again today, Tuesday, May 12th, for pick up from 11:00am to 1:00pm at each school and for delivery along our bus routes. For Mather Elementary, there are instructional packets for Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students this week. Middle/High School students may or may not have an instructional packet on a weekly basis, so those students should be checking their school email for contact from their teachers. Any instructional packets being returned to the Middle/High School may be given to the school van driver or left in a box or tote near your door.
Welcome Munising Public Schools Graduating Class of 2033!
Even though Kindergarten Registration for the Munising Public Schools 2020-21 school year has been postponed, if you have a child that is 5 years old on or before September 01, 2020, please call 387-2102, extension 1132. We will add your child’s name to the roster for registration.
Please note, if your child is currently 4 years old, but their birthday falls between September 1, 2020 and December 1, 2020 you may request an age waiver to enroll them in kindergarten.
A registration date will be set when we have additional guidance from the Governor's Office.
Instructional packets will be available again on Tuesday, April 28 for pick up from 11:00am to 1:00pm at each school and for delivery along our bus routes. For Mather Elementary, there are only instructional packets for 1st grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and Read 180 students this week. Middle/High School students may or may not have an instructional packet on a weekly basis, so those students should be checking their school email for contact from their teachers. Any instructional packets being returned to the Middle/High School may be given to the school van driver or left in a box or tote near your door.
Instructional packets will be available on Tuesday, April 21 for pick up from 11:00am to 1:00pm at each school and for delivery along our bus routes. For Mather Elementary, there are only instructional packets for Kindergarten and 2nd grade students this week. Middle & High School students may or may not have an instructional packet on a weekly basis, so those students should be checking their school email for contact from their teachers.
A letter is being mailed today to all Munising Public School district families that provides details of our Continuity of Learning Plan. The letter has also been posted on the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com and on the Munising Public Schools Facebook page. Stay safe and healthy!
Please go the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for an update on instructional packet pick up and delivery scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2020. Stay safe and healthy!
Breakfast and Lunch Delivery Changes to Monday, Wednesday & Friday Only
As many of you are aware, Munising Public Schools recently explored the possibility of expanding our breakfast/lunch deliveries out to our bus routes. After considering the potential for an increase in health risk to our employees, however, we have decided to maintain deliveries to our existing pick up locations, with the exception that we will now do a delivery for pick up at Windjammer Apartments instead of Hilltop Road.
We are also now changing to Monday, Wednesday and Friday pick up only, with two breakfasts and lunches being available each day.
Please visit the Munising Public Schools Facebook page and website for more details.
Due to the winter storm forecast for Monday, April 13, there will be no breakfast or lunch available at any of the the pick up locations or at the Munising Middle & High School. Breakfast and lunch will resume on Tuesday, April 14 at the school and existing pick up locations.
Just a reminder that the Munising High School locker curbside pickup is today, Friday, April 10 from 11:00am to 1:00pm. Pull up in front of the main entrance and remain in your vehicle. The contents of the remaining Middle School lockers may also be picked up during that time.
Please go the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for an update on the school plan for resuming teaching and learning next week. We miss our students!
Please go the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for directions regarding Sayklly's Easter Egg pick up.
Please go the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for directions on Middle School (4/9/2020) and High School (4/10/2020) locker contents pick up.
Please go the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for an update on Governor Whitmer's order to suspend face-to-face learning at K-12 schools for the remainder of the school year.
Please go the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page to complete the Home Internet Access Survey for Parents.
Due to double lunches/breakfasts being distributed yesterday in anticipation of potential bad weather today, there will only be lunch/breakfast pick up at the Middle/High School from noon to 1:00pm on Thursday, March 26. There will be no delivery to other locations.
Accelerated Reader is now accessible from home at the following link: https://hosted260.renlearn.com/140521/ .
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Paquette at 387-4673.
Please see the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for a school update due to Governor Whitmer's "Stay Home, Stay Safe" Executive Order.
Please see the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for the latest school COVID-19 update.
Please see the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for new information regarding lunch delivery pick up locations and times.
Please see the Munising Public Schools website at www.munisingschools.com or the Munising Public Schools Facebook page for new information about free lunch and lunch delivery.
For a list of cancellations of school activities, please refer to the the Munising Public Schools website or Facebook page for the most current information.
Based on recent recommendations for schools to limit large gatherings, the Math & Science Night at Mather Elementary scheduled for Thursday, March 12 has been cancelled. The event may be rescheduled in the future if health guidelines change.
With improved weather and road conditions predicted by this evening, the Munising Mustangs boys JV and Varsity home basketball games against Manistique scheduled for Friday, March 6th will be played as scheduled.
Munising Public Schools will be closed today, Friday, March 6, 2020 due to hazardous travel conditions.
Tonight's JV & Varsity boys basketball games at home against Manistique have been postponed and rescheduled to Friday, March 6th.
Tonight's JV & Varsity girls basketball games at home against Rapid River have been cancelled. The games will not be rescheduled.
Munising Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 27, 2020, due to hazardous travel conditions.
Munising Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, February 27, 2020, due to hazardous travel conditions.
Students who ride Bus 3 and 9B may be dropped off up to 45 minutes later than normal after school today, Friday, February 21st. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
The Munising Mustangs JV and Varsity boys basketball games at Mid Pen will be played as scheduled tonight, Friday, February 14. The JV games begins at 6:00pm.
Middle School volleyball practice is cancelled for this evening, Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Tonight's home wrestling triangular (Wednesday, February 5th) scheduled against Marquette and Newberry has been cancelled.
Students who ride Bus 3 and 9B may be dropped off up to 45 minutes later than normal after school today, Monday, February 3rd. This is due to a bus driver shortage at the school continuing into February. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
The threat was reported on Wednesday, January 29, not Thursday. A report regarding the threat is being filed with the Alger County Prosecutor office for possible charges.
On Thursday, January 29, Munising Public Schools received a report of a threat made from one student to another student via electronic means at the Munising Middle/High School. The Munising City Police investigated the threat and school was able to continue normal operations.
Students who ride Bus 3 and 9B may be dropped off up to 45 minutes later than normal after school today, Tuesday, January 14. This is due to a bus driver shortage at the school during the month of January. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Due to poor travel conditions, all remaining athletic practices are cancelled today for Munising Public Schools.
Tonight's JV and Varsity boys home basketball games against Stephenson that were postponed have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Friday, December 13. The JV game will begin at 6:00pm with the varsity to follow.
Due to the school cancellation in Gladstone, the Middle School boys basketball games scheduled in Gladstone this evening have also been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Due to school cancellations in Stephenson and Manistique, tonight's home JV and Varsity boys basketball games against Stephenson have been postponed, and tonight's wrestling match at Manistique has been postponed. Make-up dates have yet to be determined.
All Munising Public School buses will be running approximately 45 minutes late today, Monday, December 2, 2019.
With the winter storm continuing into Thursday, all athletic practices and after-school activities at Munising Public Schools are cancelled on Wednesday, November 27. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving!
Munising Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, November 27, 2019 due to the forecasted winter storm and hazardous travel conditions.
Tonight's (Monday, November 25) Middle School 8th grade boys basketball home game against Mid Pen has been postponed to a yet to be determined date.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 due to continued hazardous weather and travel conditions.
With the winter storm warning continuing into Tuesday, all sports practices and after-school activities for Munising Public Schools for Monday, November 11 are cancelled. The National Honor Society Induction Ceremony is also postponed until a later date.
Munising Public Schools will be closed today, Monday, November 11 due to the forecasted winter storm and hazardous travel conditions.
With the winter storm warning continuing until 1:00am, the Middle School boys basketball game at home against Big Bay de Noc has been postponed. The make-up date has not yet been determined.
Munising Public Schools will be closed today, Thursday, November 7 due to hazardous weather conditions.
The public is cordially invited to an Open House this evening at the Munising Middle/High School from 6:00pm to 8:00pm to see the building renovations and upgrades funded by the most recent school bond proposal.
The public is cordially invited to the Mather Elementary Open House tonight, Tuesday, October 15 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm to see the renovations and upgrades to the facility!
The first day of school for the 2019-2020 school year is Tuesday, September 3rd! If you have still not registered your child, please stop by the school this week. We look forward to another great school year!
Practice for Munising Middle School football begins at 3:00pm today, Monday, August 26. All players should meet in the Middle/High School Gymnasium.
Meet the Team scheduled for Monday, August 26 at 7:00pm will now take place in the Munising Middle/High School Gymnasium. The original location was Mustang Stadium, but due to the forecasted rain this evening, the location has been changed. Go Mustangs!
The Book Fair portion of Math & Science Night at Mather Elementary has been rescheduled for tonight, Thursday, March 14 from 5:30 to 7:30pm!
The Family Science & Math Night & Book Fair at Mather Elementary scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, March 13, has been postponed. A new date has yet to be determined.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 13 due to icy road conditions.
Munising Public Schools will be on a two hour delay on Wednesday, March 13 due to icy road conditions.
Parents - for those of you leaving early for Spring Break or coming back late, please be sure to call the school ahead of time to excuse your child's absence. You can take care of that at any time by leaving a message on our attendance line.
Just a reminder that Monday, March 11 is a scheduled half-day for students. The Middle/High School will dismiss at noon, and Mather Elementary will dismiss at 12:15pm.
We've received notification that there is increasing snow and wind coming off Lake Superior between Munising and Marquette. Those planning on attending tonight's regional boys basketball game in Negaunee should consider taking M-94 through Chatham to the game.
Munising Public Schools will be on a 2 hour delay on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 due to transportation issues.
The fruit has arrived and you may stop to pick it up until 6:00 tonight and from 9:00 to 5:00 on Tuesday.
For those of you who purchased fruit from the junior class - the fruit is still scheduled to arrive today although we do not know what time. Please check back later to see when it will be available for pick up - we are still hoping to have some hours today that you can pick it up. Tomorrow will be from 9:00-5:00.
Tonight's (February 25) girls home basketball games against Norway have been cancelled. Norway is unable to make the trip due to poor road conditions. The games will not be made up.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 25 due to hazardous weather conditions.
Today's (February 23rd) girls basketball games at Mid Pen have been cancelled due to hazardous travel conditions.
The game times for the girls basketball games at Mid Pen on Saturday, February 23 have changed. The JV game will now start at 3:00pm with the Varsity game to follow.
Due to the weather predicted for this evening, tonight's boys basketball games against Newberry have been cancelled and will not be made up.
The 1971-1972 Munising Mustang Great Lakes Conference Champion boys basketball team will be honored on Saturday, February 16 before the boys varsity game at home against Mid-Pen at 7:15pm.
Tonight's (February 15) basketball games against Superior Central have been cancelled due to the weather conditions. No make-up date has been determined.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 15, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions.
With the storm warning no longer in effect and the weather improving, tonight's (February 13) girls basketball games at North Dickinson will be played. The JV game starts at 6:00pm EST, with the varsity game to follow. The bus will depart the high school at 3:45pm.
The Pre-Festival Concert that was scheduled for this evening, Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Mather Auditorium has been cancelled.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 due to continuing hazardous weather conditions.
Due to the forecasted hazardous weather and travel conditions in the afternoon, Munising Public Schools will do an early dismissal today, Tuesday, February 12. The Middle and High School will dismiss at noon and Mather Elementary at 12:15pm.
Tonight's (February 8) JV and Varsity boys basketball games against Mid Pen have been postponed. A make-up date has yet to be determined.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 8, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions.
All athletic practices and after school activities are cancelled for Munising Public Schools on Thursday, February 7.
Tonight's girls and boys basketball games have been postponed.
The boys basketball games at Bark River have been rescheduled to Saturday, February 9 at 1:00pm.
The girls basketball games at North Dickinson have been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 13 beginning at 6:00pm.
Due to a poor weather forecast for the southern Upper Peninsula, tonight's JV and Varsity girls basketball games against Crystal Falls-Forest Park have been postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Tonight's boys basketball game against Big Bay de Noc has been postponed and rescheduled to Monday, February 11. All athletic practices and school activities are cancelled for today.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 4, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Friday, February 1, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions.
The Thursday, January 31, 2019 JV and Varsity girls basketball games at Mid Peninsula have been postponed. A make-up date has yet to be determined.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 31, 2019 due to continuing hazardous weather conditions.
All athletic practices and school activities for Munising Public schools are cancelled for today, Wednesday, January 30.
Tonight's Munising Mustang Wrestling triangular at the high school gymnasium has been cancelled. A make-up date has yet to be determined.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions.
Tonight's JV and Varsity boys basketball games at Bark River have been postponed and rescheduled to Thursday, February 7.
Due to continuing hazardous weather conditions, all Munising Public Schools athletic practices and after-school activities are cancelled for today, Friday, January 25.
Due to today's snow day and exams being moved to Monday, the half-day of Professional Development for school staff originally scheduled for the afternoon of Monday, January 28 will be moved to Tuesday, January 29 and all students will only attend school in the morning that day.
Munising Public Schools will be closed on Friday, January 25, 2019 due to hazardous weather conditions.
The Girls Basketball game for tonight vs Norway has been postponed. It has been rescheduled for February 25th.
The Girls basketball game vs Engadine scheduled for tonight has been postponed. It has been rescheduled to February 11th.
The Junior Class Fruit Sale is now going on! Please place your order by talking with any junior or calling the high school office at 387-2103, etx 2102. Orders must be placed by February 7th and payment should accompany the order. Checks may be made payable to Munising Public Schools. Pick up for your orders will be February 25th from 2:00-5:30 and February 26th from 9:00 -5:00 at the high school. Thanks for your support!
The boys basketball game against Manistique scheduled for Monday, January 7 has been canceled and rescheduled to Wednesday, January 16. All practices and school activities are also canceled for today, Monday, January 7.
The Professional Development 1/2 day that was scheduled for January 24th has been moved to January 28th.
Christmas Break for Munising Public Schools will be from December 24, 2018 through January 1, 2019. Students will return to school on January 2, 2019.
Our Middle/High School Bands and Choir will be celebrating the season with a concert at Mather Auditorium on December 19th beginning at 6:30 pm. Please join us for an evening of wonderful music and song.
William G. Mather's students will be sharing their musical talents with the public as they host the Elementary Winter Concert on December 12th beginning at 1:30 pm in the auditorium. Come join us for a fun filled afternoon of music (and maybe some dance).