Mason Minute- November 4, 2026
Mason Minute- November 4, 2026

November 4, 2026
Bulldog Bright Spot- Water Polo Qualifies for State Finals
For the first time in program history, the Mason Water Polo team is headed to the Michigan Water Polo Association state finals!
In addition, Coach Betsy Collins was named 2026 East Region Coach of the Year! Good luck at the finals, go Bulldogs!
CBI Holiday Craft Fair
The Community Based Instruction (CBI) Craft Fair will be Saturday, November 14, from 9 AM - 3 PM at Mason High School (MHS) in the cafeteria.
The CBI program at MHS helps students with disabilities work toward learning valuable jobs skills by working at different businesses in our local community, practicing functional life skills and academics.
Celebrating Our School Psychologists
This week is School Psychologist Week, and we want to thank our team of professionals who help students every day.
Our school psychologists provide counseling and social-emotional support, conduct evaluations to identify learning needs, and assist in special education planning. They also work behind the scenes to build positive school climates and strengthen mental health support for our community.
Thank you to our school psychologists, Nicole M. Breier-Hartwick, Kara Sweet and Laura A. Wyglinski, for your compassion, expertise and commitment to student well-being!
District Football Finals this Friday
The Mason Bulldogs will take on Fenton High School this Friday, November 6, in the district football finals! The game is at home and kick off is at 7 PM.
Tickets are available on the GoFan website; no passes will be accepted for Friday's game. The livestream will be available on the National Federation of State High School Associations website, a subscription to the website is required to watch the livestream. Come out and show your support!
Save the Date for the Fall Musical
Mason High School will present "The Little Mermaid" on stage November 19 and 20 at 7 PM and November 21 at 2 PM. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. Don't miss this under the sea adventure!
Skylert Test Message- Tomorrow at 6 PM
Mason Public Schools will send test messages using the Skylert system tomorrow, Thursday, November 5, at 6 PM. Messages will be sent via email, phone call and text message to all staff and families using the contact information in your Skyward account.
The Skylert system is used to quickly share messages about school closings and other emergencies. It is important that your contact information is up to date in order to receive these notices. To ensure you receive the messages, please:
- Log into your family Skyward account and ensure your email and phone number are correct.
- Opt in for text notifications by sending a text to 67587 that says "Y" or “Yes”. You must opt in to receive text messages.
If you have updated your information and still do not receive the test messages, please email Shannon Kesler for assistance with your account.
Join Our Team as a Special Education Assistant
Are you or someone you know looking for a rewarding position where you can make a daily difference in students' lives? Mason Public Schools is looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals to join our team as Special Education Assistants!
These positions offer a great schedule that aligns with the school calendar—ideal for parents, caregivers, or community members looking to support our students.
If you are interested in applying or learning more about these roles, please visit the employment opportunities page or reach out directly to Krista Voss.
Community Education Update
Information and enrollment for all classes is available in the Fall Enrichment Guide. The Winter Enrichment Guide will be available November 24 at 6 PM and includes classes held during January-March 2027. If you have questions or are interested in offering a class, please contact Jessica Miller.
Mason Aquatic Center Schedule
Schedule for August 26 - December 18, 2026
Family Open Swim
- Fridays: 7 - 9 PM
- Saturdays: 1 - 3 PM
- No Open Swim: November 27 and 28; December 12
- Cost: $4/adult, $3/student or senior, punch cards available
- Note: Open Swim will close after one hour if there are less then five participants
Water Fitness (ages 14 and up)
- Monday and Wednesday: 7:15 - 8:15 PM
- Shallow water class only
- No class: November 25
- Cost: $7 at the door, punch cards are available
Adult Lap Swim (ages 18 and up)
- Tuesday- Friday: 6 - 7:30 AM
- No lap swim: November 25-27
- Monday and Wednesday: 7:15 - 8:45 PM
- No lap swim: November 25
- Cost: $6/person, punch cards are available
- Saturday: 7 - 8:30 AM
- No lap swim: November 28 and December 12
Upcoming Dates and Events
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, November 5- BOE Finance & Property Committee, 5:15 PM
Thursday, November 12- BOE Meeting, 7 PM
Thursday, November 19- BOE Policy & Community Committee, 5:15 PM
Thursday, November 19- BOE Curriculum & Staff Meeting, 6:30 PM
Join our Team!
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.