Mason Minute- June 3, 2026

June 3, 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Graduates and their families celebrated Sunday with their Commencement ceremony in the fieldhouse at Mason High School. We are so proud of our graduates and can't wait to see the impact these Bulldogs have on the world!

Tomorrow, Thursday, June 4, is the last day of school! All students will have a half day. The half day dismissal will be as follows:

• Harvey Education Center, Alaiedon, North Aurelius and Steele: 12:07 PM
• Mason Middle School and Mason High School: 11 AM

Have a safe, relaxing and memorable summer! Don't forget to read and we will see you back at school on Wednesday, August 26.

All student medications must be collected from building offices by noon on Friday, June 5, 2026. A parent or guardian MUST pick up all medications. If medications are not picked up by this date, they will be disposed of appropriately. A new prescription medication form must be completed and signed by a physician and parent each school year. The non-prescription medication form must be completed and signed by a parent each school year for both elementary and secondary students.

The Capital Area District Libraries (CADL) 2026 Summer Reading Challenge runs June 5 - August 8, 2026. This year's theme is "Uncover a Story," inviting you to dig into a good book, history, science, art and more. Reading is a fun and relaxing way to spend the summer and a great way for kids to avoid the summer slide—the decline in reading ability and other academic skills that can occur while school is not in session.

A great way to avoid the slide is to sign up for CADL's free Summer Reading Challenge. Participants simply track the number of days they read and do fun activities to earn points they can redeem for prizes. All ages are invited to participate!

The Ingham County Health Department will offer free hearing and visions screenings over the summer. Screenings are appropriate for children over the age of 3 and take place from 9 AM - 4 PM on the dates below. All screenings will be at the health department building, 5303 South Cedar Street, in Lansing. No appointments are necessary. If parents/guardians are unavailable on the dates, screening appointments can be scheduled. Please call 517.887.4322 with any questions.

• Monday, June 22 in Conference Room B

• Tuesday, June 30 in Conference Room B

• Wednesday, July 8 in Conference Room B

• Tuesday, July 14 in Conference Room B

• Friday, July 24 in Conference Room C

• Monday July 27 in Conference Room C

• Tuesday, August 4 at the Back to School Health Fair

• Wednesday, August 12 in Conference Room C

• Thursday, August 20 in Conference Room B

Mason Public Schools (MPS) will be accepting Out-of-District Schools of Choice applications from June 1-15, 2026, for the 2026-27 school year. Additional information about applying is available on the Curriculum and Instruction website.

Students who have been accepted under the Out-of-District Schools of Choice provision in previous years do not need to reapply each year. Once accepted, students are approved for attendance through graduation as long as their enrollment is continuous. Please contact the curriculum office at 517.676.6490 for more information.

Get moving this summer by signing up for classes and programs listed in the Summer Enrichment Guide! Registration is now open for all programs, including swim lessons!

Schedule through June 4, 2026

Family Open Swim

• Friday: 7 - 9 PM
• Saturday: 1 - 3 PM
• No swim May 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
• Cost: $6 at the door, punch cards are available

Adult Lap Swim (ages 18 and up)

• Tuesday-Friday: 6 - 7:30 AM
• Saturday: 7 - 8:30 AM
• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15 - 8:45 PM
• Cost: $5/person or $35 per punch card of 10

Mark your calendars for upcoming events and activities. A full calendar of district happenings is available on the Mason Public Schools website. Additional Board of Education (BOE) meeting information is available on the Board of Education website.

• Thursday, June 4: Last Day of School (1/2 day)

• Thursday, June 11: BOE Meeting

• Thursday, June 25: BOE Budget Hearing

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