Mason Minute- October 15, 2025

October 15, 2025

Mason High School hosted its first blood drive of the year, collecting enough donations to help more than 57 local patients. Organized by the high school’s student leadership group, these drives are held once each trimester, providing students and district staff the opportunity to give back in a meaningful way.

With participation from high school students and staff from across the district, these events highlight the generosity and compassion within our schools. Thank you to everyone who donated and Lewis for always lending a paw!

As Mason Middle School continues to age, it presents growing challenges for both students and staff. If approved, the 2025 bond proposal would enable us to make priority upgrades to directly impact learning and safety. Together, these improvements would create a more functional, welcoming and efficient environment for our entire school community.

Hear what middle school leaders and teachers have to say about the proposed projects and what it would mean to improve Mason Middle School in this short video. Improvements would build on the improvements completed at the elementary schools during the 2017 bond.

The bond proposal will appear on the November 4, 2025, ballot. If approved, it will generate an estimated $66 million for districtwide projects without raising the current tax rate for Mason homeowners. Learn more about the proposed bond on the MPS Bond website and vote November 4!

Congratulations to Mason High School Assistant Principal, Tara Becker-Utess who is a finalist for Michigan's High School Assistant Principal of the Year! This program is a collaboration between Michigan College Access Network (MCAN) and Michigan Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) designed to create a pipeline of future principals who are equity-minded, transformative leaders who will advance postsecondary educational access and success. The winner will be announced later this month!

Bring the whole family for a fun swim celebration on October 26, from 1-3 PM at the Mason Aquatic Center!

The event will include open swim and a movie. Gift bags will be available for the first 50 swimmers. The cost is $4 for students or senior citizens, $5 for adults, $18 for a family of four, plus $1 each additional person from the same household.

Congratulations to the Mason High School Equestrian Team for their great showing at the Michigan Interscholastic Horsemanship Association State Championships! During the four day competition, the team finished fourth overall out of the state qualifying teams!

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

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. Available items include coats, snow pants, hats, mittens, gloves, socks, sweatshirts, fleece and flannel shirts, scarves and boots.

This week, Governor Whitmer signed the education budget which includes continued funding for free meals for all public school students. This means all Mason Public Schools students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch for the remainder of the school year with no changes or interruptions to meal service.

A reminder, while meals are free, students must purchase milk (when sold separately from a meal), any a la carte items and extra main entrees. Please check your student’s lunch account often to ensure adequate funds are available for these purchases. If you have questions about lunch options or adding money to your student’s account, contact the Food Services office 517.676.6529. A list of a la carte pricing is available on the Food Service website.

Parents and community members are invited to help Mason High School students practice interview skills by conducting quick interviews and providing feedback.

Mock interviews will take place on Thursday, October 30, during the timeframes below. To volunteer, please complete the form or contact Brittany Catalano for more information. Thank you!

• Second Hour: 8:59 - 10:13 AM
• Fourth Hour: 12:07 - 1:21 PM
• Fifth Hour: 1:26 - 2:40 PM

Mason Aquatic Center Fall Community Events (schedule through December 20, 2025)

Open Swim

• Friday: 7 - 9 PM
• Saturday: 1 - 3 PM
• No Open Swim: October 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: 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: November 29
• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15 - 8:45 PM
• No Adult Lap Swim: November 26
• 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 MPS website. Additional board meeting information is available on the Board of Education website.

• Thursday, October 30 - Board of Education Policy & Community Committee, 5:15 PM
• Monday, November 3 - No School

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.