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).