The eNews is the official electronic newsletter of Mahtomedi Community Education. |
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Help us provide a fun night for middle school students by chaperoning our upcoming MMS Youth Night on March 27. |
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2026 Winter-Spring Courses & Events |
We have loved seeing the learning and connection happening in the first month of our Winter-Spring programming! Make sure to check out our registration website Eleyo to explore upcoming opportunities. |
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Don't miss these classes and events! Class descriptions and registration are always available at https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/
⭐️ Grand Friends Playdate: open to students 2-5 years old with a grand-friend or grandparent; explore a sensory table, sing songs, and participate in a large motor activity together facilitated by a licensed parent educator. Click here to register.
⭐️ AKA Net Sports & Golf: open to students in grades K-5; practice and develop skills in various aspects of these lifelong sports. Click here to register.
⭐️ Clay Creation Making: open to students in grades 6-8; get creative, and use polymer clay to create and design 4-5 pieces of art! Click here to register.
⭐️ Volleyball - Boys Spring Training: open to students in grades 8-12; this program will provide volleyball skill and drill instruction, position play, and inter-team scrimmages. Click here to register.
⭐️ Chunky Knit Blanket: open to adults; join us at Saint Croix Vineyards to create your very own chunky knit blanket. Choose your yarn colors upon arrival and leave with a gorgeous, snuggle-worthy 40” x 50” throw. Click here to register. |
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| We Need Businesses & Organizations! |
We are looking for businesses and community organizations to participate in our upcoming career event for MHS students. The event is hosted by Mahtomedi Community Education and Mahtomedi Public Schools. |
Career, Internship, and Volunteer Fair for MHS Students
April 10, 2026, 9:45 am-1 pm
Mahtomedi High School
Volunteers will meet with students to discuss careers, potential employment, internships, and volunteer opportunities. This event is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections with Mahtomedi students! |
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| Summer Registration Coming Soon |
Mark your calendars! Our summer catalog is coming soon. Registration for our classes and events opens on March 17 at 8 am! How to view our Summer catalog:
Stay tuned–a virtual edition of our catalog will be available on Eleyo in early March for you to get a first glance at the hundreds of opportunities coming your way this summer.
Print catalogs will be sent to Mahtomedi families and the community in early March before Spring Break! |
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| Chaperones Needed for MMS Youth Night |
The Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS) Youth Night returns on Friday, March 27, and we could use your volunteer help! If you are willing to share some of your time, please complete this volunteer form. There are several shifts available between 2-5:15 pm, so you don't have to stay the whole time.
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| Sweetheart Dance Returns on Friday |
Calling all moms, dads, grandparents, uncles, aunts or special adults! Join us this Friday for our annual Sweetheart Dance (geared for students ages 3-9)! Spend a special evening with your sweetheart, dancing with the DJ, getting your faces painted, reading with local royalty, making a fun craft, and enjoying pizza together. Friday, February 20
5:30-7:30 pm
Click here to register |
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| Need Help with Class Fees? |
Mahtomedi Community Education offers financial assistance to help make our programs more accessible. If your family qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, you're eligible for a 25% discount on one registration per family member per catalog. Click here to learn more and request a discount.
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Around Community Education |
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Mahtomedi Alumna Inspires Future Bakers |
Elouise Suoja (Mahtomedi High School Class of 2021) was first introduced to baking in a food class at Mahtomedi Middle School nearly a decade ago. This class, where she still remembers making mini donuts for her finals, inspired a lifelong passion.
Elouise recently returned to the place where she first found her passion—this time as an instructor—to teach cake decorating to middle school students through Mahtomedi Community Education. Click here to read this full-circle story! |
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Sourdough 101 Inspires Lifelong Hobby |
We recently held our first-ever Sourdough 101 class, and we saw community members dive right into this lifelong hobby. They received expert instruction from sourdough expert Rachel Jordan in everything from the science of maintaining sourdough starter to the hands-on technical skills of baking bread.
One of our participants walked us through a day in the life of this hands-on class. Click here for a behind-the-scenes look!
Want to join us next time? Look for Sourdough 101 in our summer catalog, coming early March! |
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Preschool Students Tour Custodian Office
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Students in Ms. Anna’s preschool class recently took a field trip just down the hall to the custodian’s office to meet Wildwood Elementary School’s head custodian, Mr. Dan!
During the tour, Mr. Dan showed students how he helps keep the school warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Our youngest learners listened closely as he explained how the boiler and fans work to keep everyone comfortable.
Thank you, Mr. Dan, for sharing your work and making our preschoolers’ day! Click here to see photos from this sweet field trip. |
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Families Find Joy and Connection at Outdoor Skate Party |
Families and friends recently gathered for our annual Outdoor Skate Party hosted by Mahtomedi Community Education, the Mahtomedi Parks Commission, and Mahtomedi Youth Hockey Association!
Thank you to everyone who joined us! We love how this event brings together skaters of all levels to enjoy community and time outside together. Click here for a behind-the-scenes look! |
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