Late-start Wednesdays begin on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. All school schedules will begin one hour later than normal following the schedule below. Buses will run one hour later than their usual schedule to pick up students.

• Mason High School: 8:40 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
• Mason Middle School: 8:40 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
• Alaiedon, North Aurelius, Steele and Harvey Education Center: 9:40 a.m. - 3:47 p.m.

Mason Public Schools (MPS) has posted signs near sinks and bottle filling stations in school buildings in compliance with Michigan's Filter First law. The signs are part of following the new state law, not because there is, or was, a problem with the drinking water in any MPS buildings.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is the first day of school for all students. The first day is a half day following the schedule below. We can't wait to welcome students back for a great school year! 

The half day schedule is:

• Harvey Education Center: 8:40 AM - 12:07 PM
• Alaiedon, North Aurelius and Steele Elementary Schools: 8:40 AM - 12:07 PM
• Mason Middle School: 7:40 - 11 AM
• Mason High School: 7:40 - 11 AM