Community Education
Upcoming Community Events
September 12: Food Truck Friday 5-7 pm at District Education Center
September 18: Family Literacy Night 6:30-7:30 pm at Wildwood Elementary
September 23: Referendum Learning Session 5:30 pm at Mahtomedi High School Media Center
October 2: MAEF Zephyr Get Together 4:30-7 pm at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
October 7: Community Lunch 12-1 pm at District Education Center (Registration deadline: September 30 at 12 pm)
October 11: PunkinMania 9 am-3 pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park
November 18: MahtoREADi 6:30-8:30 pm at Mahtomedi High School Chautauqua Theater
Course Registration
Course Registration is always available at https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/
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Fall registration is open! There is still time to register for our fall classes and events on Eleyo.
Community Education News
2025 Fall Courses & Events
Learners have been busy trying out new classes and experiences over the last month as we finish out summer and say ‘hello’ to fall! Check out our registration website Eleyo to browse our fall programs!
Don't Miss
Don't miss these classes and events! Class descriptions and registration are always available at https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/
⭐️ Gymnastics Junior Zephyr Clinic: Open to students in grades k-5; join the MHS Gymnastics team and Varsity Coach, Debbie Driscoll for gymnastics event stations and games. All skill levels are welcome! Click here to register.
⭐️ Boys Basketball Mini Camp: Open to students in grades 4-8; prepare for the upcoming Basketball season with Coach Newman and current varsity players. Click here to register.
⭐️ Flag Football and Fitness: Open to students in grades k-5; Build foundational flag football skills while having fun as a team! Click here to register.
⭐️ NEW Embroidery: Open to students in grades 3-5 and 6-8; Learn the fundamentals of hand-stitching, and create your own designs on fabric! Click here to register for Beginner Embroidery (Grades 3-5) and The Art of Embroidery (Grades 6-8).
Food Truck Friday
Don’t miss our next Food Truck Friday on September 12! This beloved Mahtomedi Community Education tradition will include live music from local band Run, Lucy, Run and food from Mama’s Taco Truck, Whiskey Creek BBQ, and What’s The Scoop ice cream! Enjoy yard games, fun activities, and quality time with friends, family, and neighbors! Click here for more information.
Free Childcare for Early Voting
Mahtomedi Public Schools and Mahtomedi Community Education are offering free childcare so families can early vote. Click here to sign up for free childcare for early voting.
Friday, October 3
3:00–5:00 PM
Mahtomedi District Education Center
While we provide childcare, you can go to Washington County Gov. Center | 14949 62nd St. N., Stillwater, MN 55082 to do early voting (site is open until 4:30 pm).
Community Lunch
Interested in connecting further with your community? We would love to see you at our next Community Lunch! This event is all about great food, conversation, and live entertainment for residents of all ages. The October lunch is catered by Donatelli’s, and music will be provided by local harpist Laurie Leigh. Click here to register by the September 30th deadline.
Women Who Walk Adds Additional Day
Women Who Walk is back for its second year and has added an additional day to better fit your schedule! Join us for free, weekly walks along the Lake Links Trail on Mondays or Thursdays, beginning at the District Education Center. Soak up the physical and mental benefits of walking while connecting with people in your community! Click here to register.
Ashland Theater Returns
Mahtomedi Community Education is proud to once again partner with the ACT! Program at Ashland Theater this fall to provide an immersive theater learning experience for our young Zephyrs in grades 3-5. This year’s production is The Grunch, inspired by "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!" Starting October 27, students will meet on Mondays and Thursdays before school to learn about theater and rehearse for their performance in late February. Click here to learn more and register.
MahtoREADi 2025
MahtoREADi is back this fall, celebrating its 23rd year! We are excited to announce the MahtoREADi 2025 book selection: I Cheerfully Refuse by Minnesota author Lief Enger.
Set in a not-too-distant America, I Cheerfully Refuse is the tale of a bereaved and pursued musician embarking under sail on a sentient Lake Superior in search of his departed, deeply beloved, bookselling wife.
MahtoREADi was established with the goal of promoting literacy, fostering community, cultivating intergenerational connections, and encouraging exposure to diverse cultures. We hope to see you this fall for this exciting event! Click here to register.
Referendum Information
This overview video explains the upcoming Mahtomedi Public Schools referendum on November 4, 2025. It outlines the two questions, an operating levy and a facilities bond, and provides background on why they are on the ballot. Watch to learn more, see how the proposals connect to district priorities, and hear from district leaders, together with a teacher’s perspective.
Operating Levy: The operating levy question supports high-quality teaching and learning. It helps Mahtomedi Public Schools maintain class sizes, offer excellent academic programs, and ensure long-term financial stability.
Facilities Bond: The proposed facilities bond would allow Mahtomedi Public Schools to proactively address critical infrastructure and learning environment improvements to ensure our schools remain safe, healthy, and future-ready for years to come. Projects include safety and security district-wide, critical infrastructure updates, modern learning spaces, ADA Fine Arts updates, and athletic updates, including a turf field and weight room improvements
The passage of Question 2 is dependent on the approval of Question 1.
Learn More & Stay Informed
Visit our referendum web page at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/elections and join us for a Community Referendum Learning Session on September 23 at 5:30 pm at the Mahtomedi High School Media Center.
Around Community Education
Mahtomedi Community Theater Delivers Showstopping Opening Performance
This summer, our community came together to launch Mahtomedi’s first-ever community theater production, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!
Over a four-day opening weekend, 330 people packed the audience to experience this show, which follows six quirky and charming kids as they compete for a spelling bee championship. Blending humor, heart, and even some audience participation, Spelling Bee was an unforgettable experience.
Mahtomedi Community Education is proud to support opportunities like this for our community to explore their passions. Click here to see photos from this milestone event!
Dustin Schulte Honored with 2025 Recognition Award for Outstanding Leadership
Congratulations to Dustin Schulte, Mahtomedi Community Education wrestling coach, who was recently recognized by the Mahtomedi School Board for outstanding leadership at Mahtomedi Public Schools. The Mahtomedi School Board awards recognize the leadership and contributions staff members across our district are making to advance our strategic plan. Click here to learn more about this special recognition.
Concert in the Park Brings Joy to Families
Earlier this summer, Mahtomedi Community Education hosted Concert in the Park, featuring the Royal Order of Chords and Keys (R.O.C.K.)! Filled with music and dancing, this community event is a favorite for a reason.
Though we had to move indoors due to the weather, we loved how our community showed up with the same energy and excitement as always. Thank you to our families! Click here to see behind-the-scenes moments from this sweet community event.
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