Mason Minute

Open Houses will be held at each building on Monday, August 18. Please see the times below for each Open House. During Open House students and their families will be able to walk around the buildings, meet teachers, get back-to-school information and more. Please plan to join us!

• Harvey Education Center: 5 - 6 PM

• Alaiedon, North Aurelius and Steele Elementary Schools: 6 - 7 PM

• Mason Middle School: 4 -5 PM

• Mason High School: 5 - 6 PM

Mason Public Schools (MPS) will continue to provide free meals to all students through September 30th, 2025. Funding for meals is determined by the State of Michigan School Aid Budget, which has not yet been finalized. At this time, we are unsure if meals will continue to be free for all students during the entire 2025-26 school year. We are keeping a close eye on what is happening with the budget and will provide information to families as soon as it becomes available to us.

Please remember to log into Skyward and check your family meal account balances and make deposits as needed. All à la carte purchases, extra main entrees, and milk-only purchases will need to be paid for and are not included in the free meal program.

Families are also reminded to please take a moment to complete the 2025-26 Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. This form collects information needed to ensure MPS receive 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 including:

• Summer EBT
• Pay to Play or Pay to Participate assistance
• Programs that provide food support
• Programs that provide field trip support
• Programs that provide school supplies or assist with school fees
• Programs that provide holiday support

Completing an application helps to ensure additional funding for our school is available to meet the needs of our students. All information on the application is confidential. Without your assistance in completing and returning the application, MPS cannot maximize the use of available State and Federal funds.

Congratulations to Willow and Coco! They both passed their Facility Dog Certification tests and are now officially part of the MPS staff. Our furry friends worked hard last year to learn all about being in schools and can’t wait to welcome students back next week!

Incoming sixth grade families are invited to a parent meeting on Monday, August 18 from 5:15 - 6 PM in the Mason Middle School band room. Students and families will have the chance to learn more about the band program, ask questions and tour the band room.

Late start Wednesdays will begin Wednesday, August 27. The schedule for Late Start Wednesdays is below, please be sure to check with your students’ building about drop off procedures.

• Harvey Education Center: 9:40 AM - 3:47 PM

• Alaiedon, North Aurelius and Steele Elementary Schools: 9:40 AM - 3:47 PM

• Mason Middle School: 8:40 AM - 2:35 PM

• Mason High School: 8:40 AM - 2:40 PM

A reminder to all families to please be sure your student's immunization information is up to date in order to comply with Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) requirements. Since 1978, Michigan law has required that every student have an up-to-date certificate of immunization at the time of registration (or no later than the first day of school) for entry into kindergarten and 7th grade, and for enrollment into a new school district, grades 1-12.

MDHHS requires a parent or legal guardian to have one of the following on file with the school:

1. A valid, up-to-date immunization record.
2. A medical doctor’s (MD/DO) signed State of Michigan 2024 Medical Contraindication Form
3. A current, certified State of Michigan 2024 Nonmedical Immunization Waiver

Learn more about immunization requirements on the Health & Wellness page of the website.

Child care for the school year will begin on Wednesday, August 20 (morning only) and Thursday, August 21 (morning and afternoon).

The Mason Aquatic Center will be closed for community events on Monday, August 18 and Tuesday, August 19.

The Fall Community Education Enrichment Guide is now available on the website. Events for the school year will begin Wednesday, August 20. Check out the full schedule of classes and programs, including swim lessons and register online!

Join the Mason Public Schools team and make a difference in the lives of our students each day! Check out our current job openings and learn more.