Mason Minute- September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026
MHS Marching Band at Thursday Night Live this Week
The final Thursday Night Live Concert on the Mason Courthouse lawn will feature the Mason High School Marching Band. The concert is tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, at 6:30 PM.
On Friday, September 18, Mason Public Schools (MPS) will conduct a district-wide evacuation drill at all buildings and locations. The drill will take place at 9:30 AM and last approximately 15 minutes.
Throughout the school year, students and staff will take part in drills to practice the five actions in the Standard Response Protocol (SRP) which was implemented last year.
Drills are an essential part of keeping our school community ready for any situation. By taking part in drills, we:
Build familiarity and “muscle memory” through regular practice to help students and staff respond calmly and efficiently.
Test current procedures and systems, allowing us to evaluate and improve our emergency procedures.
Meet required state safety requirements
Create confidence through practice. When everyone knows what to do, anxiety decreases and safety increases.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to talk to students about drills and reinforce the importance of practicing for safety at home. Resources for talking to students about drills and a list of frequently asked questions are available on the School Safety website under Safety Drills.
For more information about drills and emergency procedures, please visit the School Safety website.
As a reminder, in the event of actual emergencies, MPS uses the Skylert system to send official notifications and information. Please be sure your contact information in Skyward is up to date in order to receive this information via email, phone and text message.
Happy IT Professionals Day to our IT Team that keeps our tech running smoothly at Mason Public Schools. This team works behind the scenes to ensure computers and networks are connected, secure and running smoothly! Thank you for all you do!