This year marked an exciting milestone for Mason’s Robotics Program, Tractor Nation, with the launch of Team 32118, Tractor in Technicians in Training Tie-Dye. The FIRST^® Tech Challenge (FTC) made up of Mason Middle School students.

The new team began the year with a Unified Team-style format with general education peers providing support, but by season’s end, most students chose to compete independently alongside their teammates, showcasing tremendous growth in confidence and skill. Truly becoming a competitive team!

“I could write for days as to how proud I am and the growth I have seen in the students, it has been the highlight of my career so far!” said Health Cockroft, team advisor.

January is School Board Appreciation Month! Thank you to the Mason Board of Education for their service and support to our students, our schools and our community. Board members give many hours to set goals, review policies and make tough decisions with care, all while prioritizing the district mission to serve “every student, every day”. We appreciate all they do to help make Mason a great place to live, learn and grow. Learn more about each of our board members and why they serve.

Each year, Mason Public Schools (MPS) and Mason Community Services team up to provide assistance and support for families in need around the holidays. This year more than 254 students and children in Mason received gifts along with food and other household items for their families during the holiday season. 

For the second year in a row, toys and stuffed animals were collected through donation boxes placed at local businesses. Thank you to local businesses, organizations, clubs and families for supporting this year’s giving campaign and making the holidays brighter for children and families in Mason.