Mason Minute- October 14, 2026
Mason Minute- October 14, 2026
A big Bulldog "thank you" to the Mason Public Schools Foundation for their generous contribution of $75,000 to Mason Public Schools for the 2026-27 school year! The donation was presented to district leaders earlier this month.
Funding provided by the Mason Public Schools Foundation helps to support programs and resources beyond the school budget including classroom technology, innovative learning materials, educational programs and resources that help teachers bring new ideas to life.
Thank you to the foundation and all of the businesses, individuals and community members who support foundation's fundraising efforts throughout the year.
October is National Principals Month! Our team of principals support staff with encouragement, feedback and resources. They lead with vision, setting the tone for welcoming, safe buildings. They work behind the scenes to make sure every student has what they need to learn.
Be sure to take a moment this month to offer a "thank you" or a high five to your favorite principal!
Thank you to Ms. Lillie, Mrs. Becker-Utess and Mr. Brandt at Mason High School; Mrs. Hilker-Loch and Mrs. Francis at Mason Middle School; Mrs. Barnum at Alaiedon Elementary, Mr. Prelesnik at North Aurelius Elementary, Mr. Kueffner at Steele Elementary and Mrs. Brown at the Harvey Education Center! We appreciate all you do!
Family and community members are invited to help students practice interview skills and give feedback during career and college development mock interviews. Volunteers can assist during one or more classes and will need to complete the interview volunteer form before the event. Please contact Brittany Catalano for more information or with any questions.
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Available times: 8:59 - 10:13 AM, 10:48 AM - 12:02 PM and 12:07 - 1:21 PM
On Friday, October 16, Mason Public Schools (MPS) will conduct a district-wide SECURE drill at all buildings and locations.
During a SECURE action, students and staff return to the inside of the building and all exterior doors are locked. Inside the building teaching and learning continue as usual. Entry and exit during this time will be highly monitored and limited.
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.
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.
Information and enrollment for all classes is available in the Fall Enrichment Guide. The Winter Enrichment Guide, with classes for January-March, will be available November 24 at 6 PM. If you have questions or are interesting in offering a class, please contact Jessica Miller.
Costumes should be packed in zip top bags or their original packaging and clearly labeled with the size and type of costume. Please ensure costumes are in good condition with no tears, stains, etc.