South African Student Visit
By: Dr. Janet Alleman, MPS Instructional Consultant and Professor Emeritus at Michigan State University. 
While visiting the United States, four graduate students from South Africa visited the district to learn more about education and learning in our country.
The students visited several buildings and engaged in dialogue with students, mental health specialists, teacher coaches, classroom teachers and building leaders.
They were especially impressed with our students’ level of interest and curiosity in learning about their country and indicated visiting MPS was the highlight of their trip to the United States.
Currently, the district has a virtual book club with a school in Pretoria, South Africa, focused on learning about Autism. Stay tuned for future virtual possibilities we “cook up” to learn about people around the world.
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Fellow Bulldogs,
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Community members are invited to an Informational Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6 pm at Mason City Hall to learn more about the recommended School Improvement Bond which will be presented to the Board of Education in June.
Parents, community members and Mason residents are invited to an Informational Meeting on Monday, May 12 at 6 PM at Mason City Hall to learn more about the proposed 2025 Bond. The meeting will include a 30-minute presentation followed by an open question and answer session.
Those interested in learning more about the 2025 Bond recommendations being made to the Board of Education are encouraged to attend the meeting. The presentation will also be available online after the meeting.
Harvey Education Center will welcome incoming Kindergarteners and their families during Kindergarten Round Up on May 13 and 14. 
Families who have already registered for Kindergarten using the Skyward online enrollment can sign up to attend one of the Kindergarten Round Up events using the Kindergarten Round Up sign up.
Families with children who will be 5 years of age by September 1 who have not already registered for Kindergarten can do in the Skyward system. Please follow the instructions on the Harvey Education Center website.
