Mason Minute- September 24, 2025

September 24, 2025

Craig Kueffner, Steele Elementary Principal; Mike Prelesnik, North Aurelius Elementary

Principal; Mary Hilker-Loch, Mason Middle School Assistant Principal; and Lauren Simmons, Elementary Literacy Coach attended the Ingham Intermediate School District Literacy Coaches' Fall Meeting with principals and literary coaches from districts across Ingham County.

During the event, the Mason team worked on plans and goals for literacy coaching, toured the Michigan State University Clara-Bell Smith Student Athlete Academic Center and the new Tom Izzo Football Building as well as heard powerful words of advice from Coach Izzo himself!

They also had a visit from Sparty to cap off a great day of learning and connection. Go Green! Go Bulldogs!

Mason and Dansville Area churches and schools have joined together to provide children and families warm coats.

Donations of good, clean coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves, socks, sweatshirts, fleece and flannel shirts, scarves and boots will be accepted at all Mason school buildings from September 29 - October 10. Please place donations in boxes marked “Coats for Kids.”

Donated items will be available to anyone in need on Saturday, October 25, from 8 AM until 2 PM at Sts. James, Cornelius and Cyprian Church Hall in Mason.

Grab Blaze Pizza on Friday, September 26, and support the Bulldog Bark Squad! Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of all sales to support Mason's facility dog program. Present the flyer when ordering in the store or use code 1158A to order online.

The Mason Board of Education voted to allow the district to pay for breakfast and lunch for all students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 through October 31, 2025, if the State School Aid Fund budget is not approved by that date or is approved without funding to continue to support the Michigan School Meals program.

The Michigan School Meals program provided meals for all students at no cost during the 2024-25 school year.

The district and the Board of Education are continuing to monitor the budget situation and will notify families of any changes regarding school meals based on the final budget.

A reminder to ALL FAMILIES: please complete the 2025-26 Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. This form collects information needed to ensure Mason Public Schools receives state and federal funding. In addition, based on the information you provide on your School Meals and Summer EBT Application, your student may qualify for other programs and support.

Join the fun at the 4th annual Harvey Education Center Fall Festival on October 17! Volunteers are needed to run activity stations, help students and support the fun for Harvey students. Groups and individuals are encouraged to volunteer. Sign offs will be available for community service and volunteer hours.

Learn more about the Fall Festival and email with questions or to volunteer!

Mason High School will present the musical Annie November 13-15, 2025! Mark your calendars and look for more information soon.

This November, a bond proposal will be on the ballot for Mason voters. If approved, the bond would support three key projects. Learn more on the bond website including a guide to Understanding the Bond Ballot Proposal.

There will be no open swim Friday, September 26 and no Adult Lap Swim or Open Swim on Saturday, September 27, due to a home water polo tournament at the pool.

Mason Aquatic Center Fall Community Events (schedule for August 20-December 20, 2025)

Open Swim

• Friday: 7-9 PM
• Saturday: 1-3 PM
• No Open Swim: September 26, 27; October 3, 10, 31; November 28, 29
• Cost: $3/adult, $2/student or senior, $8/family of four

Water Fitness (ages 14 and up)

• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15-8:15 PM
• Shallow and deep water classes
• No Water Fitness: October 15; November 26
• Cost: $6 at the door, punch cards are available

Adult Lap Swim (ages 18 and up)

• Tuesday-Friday: 6-7:30 AM
• No Adult Lap Swim: November 26, 27, 28
• Saturday: 7-8:30 AM
• No Adult Lap Swim: September 27; November 29
• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15-8:45 PM
• No Adult Lap Swim: October 15; November 26
• Cost: $5/person or $35 per punch card of 10

Mark you calendars and get your smiles ready for Picture Day! More information and ordering details will be provided by each building.

Harvey Education Center: September 25 and 26

Steele Elementary: October 2

Alaiedon Elementary: October 6

Join the City of Mason for their annual Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Emergency vehicles and public works equipment will be on display along with kid-friendly activities and resources for residents.

Mark your calendars for upcoming events and activities. A full calendar of district happenings is available on the MPS website.

Wednesday, October 1 - Count Day

Monday, September 29 - No School

Thursday, October 9 - Board of Education Meeting, 7 PM

Friday, October 10 - No School

October 13 -17 - Seventh Grade Mystic Lake Trip

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