Mason Minute- September 17, 2025

Congratulations to the Mason High School Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 which included the 2020 Girls Bowling Team; Dan DeMartin, Class of 1971; Tony Greathouse, Class of 2002; Abby Meirndorf, Class of 2012; and Travis Valentine, Class of 2011.

Each year, Mason High School (MHS) honors a group of standout student athletes, coaches and supporters by inducting them into the MHS Athletic Hall of Fame. This year's class was honored last Friday, September 12. Learn more about this year's class and previous honorees on the Hall of Fame website.

The Mason Board of Education voted to allow the district to pay for breakfast and lunch for all students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 through October 31, 2025, if the State School Aid Fund budget is not approved by that date or is approved without funding to continue to support the Michigan School Meals program.

The Michigan School Meals program provided meals for all students at no cost during the 2024-25 school year.

The district and the Board of Education are continuing to monitor the budget situation and will notify families of any changes regarding school meals based on the final budget.

A reminder to ALL FAMILIES, to please complete the 2025-26 Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. This form collects information needed to ensure Mason Public Schools receives 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 and support.

The marching Bulldogs will perform at the final Thursday Night Live Concert on the Courthouse lawn tomorrow night at 6:30 PM!

Mason Public Schools will celebrate Homecoming 2025 this weekend!

The Homecoming Parade begins at 6 PM at City Hall on Friday. The parade will go down Barnes Street and end at Mason High School. Click to enlarge the map showing the parade route. Kickoff of the Homecoming football game is at 7 PM against the Haslett Vikings.

Mason High School will host the Homecoming dance for high schools students only on Saturday, September 20 at 7 PM. If you would like to donate food for the dance, please sign up using the donation form. Thank you for your support!

Football game nights are an exciting time and fans are a great part of the experience. To ensure the health and safety of all spectators in attendance, please review the spectator expectations below with your family before attending home football games.

• No alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vaping on school property.
• All K-8 students must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
• No horseplay or running around in any part of the stadium, including behind the bleachers.
• No throwing anything, including footballs, tennis balls, etc., inside the stadium including the grassy area behind the home stands.
• No tackling or rough-housing of any kind is allowed. Any students found to be engaged in this behavior may be asked to return to their parent’s seat or asked to leave the stadium area.
• Please walk while inside the stadium area at all times to ensure safety for all family members attending the event.
• No climbing the fences or trees located near or around the football stadium.

The Mason Athletic Department and Mason Public Schools encourage fans of all ages to come cheer for their Bulldogs and look forward to seeing you at future events. For up-to-date scheduling information, please visit the Mason Bulldog Athletics website.

Thank you for your cooperation! Go Bulldogs!

Can't make it to the football game Friday? You can still check out the Bulldogs through an online livestream. Don't miss a minute of the action!

Imagine your favorite Mason teacher being named Michigan Teacher of the Year! The Michigan Department of Education is accepting nominations for the 2026–27 Michigan Teacher of the Year through Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Students, parents/guardians, coworkers and school community members are invited to submit a nomination by completing the online form.

Join the fun at the 4th annual Harvey Education Center Fall Festival on October 17! Volunteers are needed to run activity stations, help students and support the fun for Harvey students. Groups and individuals are encouraged to volunteer. Sign offs will be available for community service and volunteer hours.

Learn more about the Fall Festival or email with questions or to volunteer!

Mason High School will present the musical Annie November 13-15, 2025! Mark your calendars and look for more information soon.

Check out the FREE Family Financial Literacy class hosted by Junior Achievement of Mid-Michigan on Tuesday, September 23, at 5:30 PM at Mason High School. The class is open to students in kindergarten- grade 12 and their families. The class is free to attend but attendees must register online. Space is limited, and enrollment closes Friday, September 19 at 5 PM.

The full Fall Community Education Enrichment Guide is available online. Check out the classes and programs being offered this fall and register online!

Parents and guardians of children ages 0-10 are invited to take a short survey about

literacy skills and programs with the chance to win a $25 gift card!

The survey is being administered as part of a statewide early literacy media campaign funded by 35i funds through the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement and Potential.

This November, a bond proposal will be on the ballot for Mason voters. If approved, the bond would support three key projects. Learn more on the bond website including a guide to Understanding the Bond Ballot Proposal.

The Aquatic Center will be closed this Friday, September 19. The Aquatic Center will be OPEN for Open Swim on Saturday, September 20. The rest of the fall aquatics schedule is listed below.

Mason Aquatic Center Fall Community Events (schedule for August 20-December 20, 2025)

Open Swim

• Friday: 7-9 PM
• Saturday: 1-3 PM
• No Open Swim: September 19, 26, 27; October 3, 10, 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: October 15; 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: September 27; November 29
• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15-8:45 PM
• No Adult Lap Swim: October 15; November 26
• Cost: $5/person or $35 per punch card of 10

Mark you calendars and get your smiles ready for Picture Day! More information and ordering details will be provided by each building.

Mason High School: September 18

Harvey Education Center: September 25 and 26

Steele Elementary: October 2

Alaiedon Elementary: October 6

Join the City of Mason for their annual Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Emergency vehicles and public works equipment will be on display along with kid-friendly activities and resources for residents.

Mark your calendars for upcoming events and activities. A full calendar of district happenings is available on the MPS website.

Homecoming: Friday, September 19

No School: Monday, September 29

Seventh Grade Mystic Lake Trip: October 13 -17

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