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Most Munising High students prefer testing on devices

Heather Nayback K-12 educators are all too familiar with spring testing across all levels of public education, but this year a big change has been implemented, with the College Board offering the Preliminary SAT (PSAT) and SAT and Michigan continuing to offer the Michigan Student Test of Educational Progress (M-STEP) online. Munising High School students use their school assigned Chromebooks to take these assessments.
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Coordinating Safety: Inside the Alger County LEPC Meeting

The Alger County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) held their monthly meeting April 17 in the Munising Fire Department Training Room. The LEPC has representatives from all Alger County Fire Departments, the Sheriff’s department, EMT, Michigan State Police (MSP), US Park Service, US Forestry Service, Coast Guard, and the religious community. Its purpose is to ensure appropriate and coordinated responses to any emergency affecting Alger County and provide clear lines of communication and responsibility. The meeting was chaired by Emergency Management Officer Sam Grahovac and Emergency Management Coordinator for Communications John Imeson.
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How are Michigan schools funded?

Prior to 1994, Michigan’s school funding was primarily reliant on local property taxes, which led to significant disparities in resources between communities, as districts with higher property values could generate more revenue than districts with lower property values. Consequently, students in wealthier areas often had access to better facilities, resources, and educational opportunities than those in less affluent districts.
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Munising School Public Library News

Many thanks to all those involved in making the 2024 Earth Fest Celebration a success. The displays by Mrs. Horne’s Native Ed class; the interactive displays by the ACRES Group; and also displays by Alger Soil Conservation District, John Forslin and the Climate Reality Project, the Alger County Seed Library, and the Mather Elementary students with their super neat Nature Haikus, all made the library very “Earth-Festive!” Thanks to Rep. Jenn Hill for the Legislative update on the environment, and for the recycling coloring books that she provided. Altogether, everyone combined for a wonderful celebration. Extreme gratitude goes out as well to Joan Potter-Sommer for coordinating the displays, Dr. James Waller and Dr. Stephen DeDecker for their excellent presentations, and finally, to Gallery Coffee for hosting the nature series, the response has been very positive. Looking forward to 2025.
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Earth Fest features Mather Elementary Students & Artwork

Mather Elementary 3rd grade Native American Education students will be participating in Earth Fest 2024, hosted by the partnership between Alger County Renewable Energy Solutions, Munising School Public Library, and the Gallery Coffee Co. with sponsorship from the Michigan Environmental Council. Native American Education teacher, Carol Horne, rose to the challenge of having an Earth Day themed lesson that would result in something to display at the library. The class read “We are the Water Protectors” by Carole Lindstrom. From there, the students created pictures that will be displayed at the library during Earth Fest Week, April 22-27. Mrs. Horne added, “The 3rd grade students are enthusiastic about showing what natural resource they want to protect and why”. The public is invited to view the artwork and other exhibits throughout the week during library hours. For more information contact the Munising School Public Library at (906)387-2125.
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Munising Mustang’s Excellence in Education

Excellence in Education is a scholarship program run through Grow and Lead, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works towards helping youth, adults, and communities in the U.P. Based in Marquette, it organizes fundraisers to raise money for these scholarships throughout Marquette and Alger Counties. Most years two are given per school, however this year other area schools did not have enough seniors who met the requirements so three Munising students, Angus Horne, Alex Goss, and Cienna Schultz, were chosen to receive the award. Each student will receive a $1,500 scholarship and recognition for being in the top 5% of the class. A ceremony will be held at North Michigan University on April 29 where approximately 350 educators, students, and parents will attend to celebrate the students during a banquet in their honor.
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