Steele Elementary School

Steele Elementary is committed to Mason Public Schools' Vision and Mission. 

Vision: Inspired learning for individual success. 
Mission: An exemplary learning community – every student, every day.

Announcements

Shellfish/ Fish Allergy Alert

SEAFOOD and SHELLFISH foods and products are not allowed at Steele Elementary due to severe allergies. Please be aware that this can include: Caesar dressing, imitation seafood, Gardetto’s, BBQ Sauce, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and fish oils. Check your ingredients list.

Free Breakfast and Lunch for Students Extended Through School Year

The state school aid budget, signed in October, included continued funding for free meals for all public school students. This means all Mason Public Schools students will continue to receive free breakfast and lunch for the remainder of the school year with no changes or interruptions to meal service.

A reminder, while meals are free, students must purchase milk (when sold separately from a meal), any a la carte items and extra main entrees. Please check your student’s lunch account often to ensure adequate funds are available for these purchases. If you have questions about lunch options or adding money to your student’s account, contact the Food Services office 517.676.6529. A list of a la carte pricing is available on the Food Service website.

School Meal Funding Extended through October 31

Free breakfast and lunch for all Mason Public Schools (MPS) students will continue through October 31, regardless of the final outcomes of the State School Aid Fund budget. The district and the Board of Education are continuing to monitor the budget situation and will notify families of any changes regarding school meals.

All families are encourage to complete the 2025-26 Application for Free and Reduced-Price School Meals. This form collects information needed to ensure MPS receives state and federal funding. In addition, based on the information you provide, your student may qualify for other programs and support.

Registration Extended for LCC Elementary Afterschool Classes

The deadline to register for the LCC Afterschool Youth Program at the Harvey Education Center has been extended to Monday, October 6, 2025. Class descriptions and registration are available on the LCC website.

These after school programs are offered to Mason elementary students in grades 2-5. The first session will be October 13- November 24. Classes are from 4:15-6:15 PM at the Harvey Education Center. 

Scholarships are still available for students, and families are encouraged to apply using the Scholarship Form

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Highlights

Contact

Address

531 Steele Street
Mason, MI 48854

(517) 676-6510
Fax: (517) 883-1087

Start and Dismissal Times

Full-Day
8:40 a.m. - 3:47 p.m.

Wednesday Delayed Start
9:40 a.m. - 3:47 p.m.

Half Day
8:40 a.m. - 12:07 p.m.

DrillDateTimePerson in ChargeSignature
Fire9-19-202410:15amCraig KueffnerCraig Kueffner signature
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Tornado10-29-202410:15amCraig KueffnerCraig Kueffner signature
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Fire09-18-202510:15 AMCraig Kueffner

Fire09-30-20251:30 PMCraig Kueffner

Fire10-08-20258:00 AMCraig Kueffner


First Grade

Personal Items: 

  • A Box of 24 Sharpened Pencils
  • Two Boxes of 24 Crayons 
  • Two Composition Notebooks 
  • One Plastic, BLUE (3 PRONG) Folder 
  • One Plastic, RED (3 PRONG) Folder 
  • One Plastic, GREEN (3 PRONG) Folder 
  • A Pack of Black (THIN) Dry Erase Markers 
  • A Pack of Glue Sticks 
  • A Pair of Scissors 
  • 2-3 Yellow (THIN) Highlighters 
  • Hand Sanitizer (8-10 oz. Bottle with Pump) 
  • Headphones (for Chromebook use) 
  • A Leak-Proof, Non-Spillable Water Bottle (for water only) 

In addition, I will have extra supplies on hand in case any families are not able to purchase or find items at this time.

Optional Classroom Donations: These items will be shared in the classroom- thank you very much for your consideration.  

  • Disinfecting Wipes 
  • Paper Towels 
  • Boxes of Kleenex 
  • Hand Sanitizer 
  • Heavy Duty Sheet Protectors 
  • Band-Aids

Second Grade

  • 4 Folders with pockets (1 red, 1 blue, 1 green, 1 fun folder of their choosing!) 
  • 1 Composition Notebook 
  • Two boxes of Pre-sharpened pencils 
  • Crayola Markers 
  • Pencil Box/Pouch 
  • Glue Sticks 
  • 1 box of 24 Crayola Crayons (our storage containers do NOT hold more than 24) 
  • Dry erase markers (black only- not ultra fine please) 
  • Headphones 

Below is a list of items our classrooms can ALWAYS use! 

  • More Pencils! 
  • Dry Erase markers 
  • Kleenex 
  • Paper towels 
  • Highlighters 
  • White Cardstock 

Thank you for your support this year! 

  • Lysol Spray 
  • Clorox Wipes 
  • Sticky Notes 
  • Ziplock bags (sandwich size) 
  • Pre-packaged snacks (we bring our own snacks in second grade, but it’s nice to have extras in case someone forgets)

Third Grade

For Individual Use

  • Water bottle
  • Headphones (We use these every day!)
  • 2 two-pocket folders
  • 1 pencil box or pouch to keep all utensils organized
  • Crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color with (optional)

For Shared Use

  • Dixon Ticonderoga #2 Pencils (Pre-sharpened is our favorite!)
  • Tissues
  • Expo Dry Erase Markers (Black is preferred-you can see them best against whiteboards. Students will go through at least 5 each this year.)
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Paper towel
  • Washable markers, highlighters, or colored pencils

Wishlist

  • Extra snacks (MUST BE PRE-PACKAGED AND INDIVIDUAL) such as cheerios, pretzels, goldfish, graham crackers, etc. Students are asked to bring their own snack daily, but snacks get forgotten and we like to be prepared! This year, please make sure snacks are EGG and PEANUT FREE. THANK YOU!
  • Band-Aids of various sizes

Fourth Grade

Personal

  • 5 2-pocket folders, any color or design
  • 1 Composition Book
  • 2 Spiral Notebooks
  • Pencils of their choice
  • Water bottle

Community

(These are OPTIONAL supplies that will be donated and used as a whole class) 

  • 18 Pack Pre Sharpened Ticonderoga Pencils 
  • Markers - Any Size
  • Colored Pencils
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Clorox Wipes
  • Glue Sticks
  • Sandwich bags
  • Kleenex

Please DO NOT purchase or bring the following items:

(We have these items for use in the classroom)

  • Scissors
  • Personal Pencil Sharpeners
  • Fidgets 
  • Rulers
  • Calculators

Fifth Grade

  • Headphones or earbuds 
  • Sealable water bottle-No cups with straws to avoid spills and leaks.
  • Four different folders (the color or pattern does not matter) 
  • Two notebooks 
  • Pencil Pouch 
  •  Lots of pencils
  • Crayons, markers, colored pencils (whatever your child prefers to color with)
  • Expo Markers
  • Roll of Paper Towel 
  • Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
  • Box of tissues
  • Clorox Wipes

Music

Students grades 3-5 will need one folder, and a standard soprano recorder. 

Art

STUDENT SUPPLIES –

  • Crayola brand crayons -24 count – two boxes
  • Crayola washable markers – 24 count – two boxes
  • Ticonderoga pencils – 12 count
  • Elmer’s glue sticks- 6
  • Black sharpies – thin and medium tips
  • Multi-color sharpies – fine and medium tips
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Clorox wipes
  • Baby wipes (for hands)
  • Paper towels
  • Colored pencils – two boxes
  • Kleenex – two boxes

DONATE LEFT OVER ITEMS FROM HOME TO RECYCLE

  • Yarn – heavier weights preferred.
  • Magazines
  • Bubble wrap
  • Buttons
  • Pony beads
  • Legos
  • Beads
  • Colored cardstock
  • Heavy weight light colored papers
  • Stamps and stamp pads
  • Old calendars with art or nature pictures
  • Paintbrushes, washable and acrylic paint, glow in the dark paint

WISH LIST ITEMS – NOT REQUIRED BUT APPRECIATED

  • Guest speaker volunteers
  • Canvas and/or canvas boards
  • Watercolor paper
  • Volunteer to: speak to students about your talent, help in Art room, hang art in hallways
  • Short read aloud books about acceptance of others, creativity, being yourself
  • Reward Stickers
  • Reward prizes