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March 24, 2025
2025 District Needs Survey Results

Thank you to the more than 1,000 Mason residents who completed the District Needs Survey in January! Your feedback is very important. 

It helps Mason Public Schools better understand the community’s support and priorities create our shared vision for the future. The Bond Steering Committee will use the survey results, along with district needs assessments and facility studies, to help finalize the Bond proposal. View the survey results and learn more about the planning process on the Bond website

February 26, 2025
Mason Area Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education Award

Congratulations to this year’s Mason Chamber of Commerce (MACC) Excellence in Education award winner Allison Altenberger from North Aurelius Elementary! 

Mrs. Altenberger has taught special education at North Aurelius Elementary for seven years and supports students in grades 1-5, helping them grow academically and socially. 

Her students consistently achieve academic growth, especially in reading and math. She is known for her sense of humor as well as her compassion and dedication and works to build strong relationships with students and families. In addition, she communicates effectively with parents and colleagues creating a positive learning environment.  

January 23, 2025
Welcome Willow!

The Bulldog Bark Squad is growing again! Welcome Willow to Mason Public Schools! Willow will soon join her handlers Stephanie Faber and Alexis Woodruff at Steele Elementary! Thank you to Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing for sponsoring Willow and Canines for Change for their continued support of the Bark Squad!

January 21, 2025
New Year, Same Drill

As students returned from Winter Break, rested and ready for learning, teachers and schools within the district welcomed students back by engaging in fun activities and reviewing content from the first half of the year- including behavior routines! 

Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a research-based system MPS uses to help students learn and practice behavior routines and social emotional wellbeing. 

January 15, 2025
A Truckload of Books for Steele Students

First grade students in Mandy DeMott’s class at Steele Elementary had an exciting visit from a big truck courtesy of M.L. Chartier and Michigan Construction after winning the Michigan Construction Truckload of Books contest!