Mason Minute- January 7, 2026

January 7, 2026

Each individual at the high school, including all staff and students, received a number that was also shared with two others somewhere in the building. Over the course of three days, participants worked to find both of their assigned partners for a chance to be entered into a prize drawing.

Candy Cane Conundrum is one of the high school’s favorite traditions and helps foster new connections among students and staff who may not have met otherwise! Check out the fun in this short video!

Did you know athletic events hosted in the Mason High School Fieldhouse can be viewed online? Check out the Studio M YouTube channel to keep up with all the home Bulldog action in the Fieldhouse!

Steele Elementary School PTO is collecting gently used children’s books for their upcoming Winter Wonderland literacy event on January 20! Books can be dropped off weekdays during school hours at Steele.

With cold and flu season in full swing, families are reminded of the school health procedures and guidelines which are aimed at keeping everyone in our buildings as healthy as possible.

A student or staff member should not report to any Mason Public Schools building when they have:

• A temperature over 100 degrees. A person must be free from a temperature for 24 hours without medication before returning.
• Vomited or had diarrhea in the past 24 hours.
• Severe eye drainage or red, swollen eyes.
• A severe or croup-sounding cough.
• Severe cold symptoms or constant, thick nose drainage.
• Rash of unknown origin.

Always report any absences to your student’s school. If you have questions or concerns about a student or staff illness or exposure, please contact the Health Team at bulldogrn@masonk12.net.

Don't miss the Mason Public Schools Foundation Commercial Bank Red Carpet Gala coming up on Saturday, March 7, 2026! Tickets are on sale now!

Enjoy a sophisticated evening featuring a lively cocktail hour, an exciting silent and live auction, and a formal plated dinner, all in support of Mason Public Schools students. The event will be held at a new location this year- the Graduate by Hilton East Lansing.

Save $10 a ticket by purchasing by January 11 and using the early bird code EARLYBIRD26. Visit the gala website for more information about purchasing tables and sponsorship opportunities.

Family Open Swim

• Friday: 7 - 9 PM
• Saturday: 1 - 3 PM
• Cost: $3/adult, $2/student or senior, $8/family of four
• No Family Open Swim January 23 and 24, February 13 and 14

Water Fitness (ages 14 and up)

• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15 - 8:15 PM
• Shallow and deep water classes
• Cost: $6 at the door, punch cards are available
• No classes January 19, February 16 and 23
• No deep water classes January 7, February 11 and 18

Adult Lap Swim (ages 18 and up)

• Tuesday-Friday: 6 - 7:30 AM
• Saturday: 7 - 8:30 AM
• Monday and Wednesday: 7:15 - 8:45 PM
• Cost: $5/person or $35 per punch card of 10
• No classes January 19 and 24, February 13, 14 and 16

A reminder, snow day messages are sent via email, text message and phone calls through the Skylert system. They are also posted on all local television station websites, shared over the air during local television broadcasts and shared on district social media pages.

Families can check their Skylert contact information by logging into their Skyward account to ensure phone numbers and email addresses are up-to-date. Users must opt-in to receive text messages by texting the word "yes" to 67587. (Standard message rates apply and will not be reimbursed by MPS.)

All Community Education programs and activities, as well as child care, are canceled on snow days. The decision to hold athletic events scheduled for the evening of a snow day will be made by noon on the day of the snow day and communicated to players and families.

The Winter Enrichment Guide is now available, and enrollment is open for all classes and activities.

The guide includes community education classes for adults and students, aquatic offerings, swim lessons and enrollment for the Elementary Dances. Check out all of the offerings and enroll online!

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, January 8- Board of Education Meeting, 7 PM, Mason City Hall
• Monday, January 19- No School
• Friday, February 13 and Monday, February 16- No School
• March 27 - April 3- No School (Spring Break)

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