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Mahtomedi High School
Upcoming Events
October 10: Evening Conferences
October 15: Evening Conferences
October 16: Morning Conferences- No School
October 17-18: Fall Break- No School
November 5: Election Day
November 6: End of 1st Quarter
November 8: Staff Professional Day- No School
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
Don't forget! Next week is a short week of school. There is NO SCHOOL next Wednesday, Thursday or Friday. We hope you enjoy your extended weekend.
DO
It's not too late to make a contribution to the parent sponsored staff dinner during conferences next Tuesday. Check out the information below on how to donate. Thank you to everyone that has already contributed!
SHARE
We look forward to seeing many of you at conferences tonight! There's still time to sign-up for next week's conferences. Please check your emails for instructions to make appointments with your student's teachers
School News
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Upcoming MHS Travel Opportunities!
MHS Italy and Greece Trip - Spring Break 2025
There are a limited number of spaces left on the MHS Italy and Greece Trip for Spring Break 2025. If you are interested in learning more or have questions, please email emily.larson@isd832.net
MHS Paris and London Trip- June 2025
It's not too late to sign up for the trip to Paris & London in June of 2025! All students in grades 10-12 are welcome to join. Discounted pricing offered through 10/18. Please see our trip website for more details on our itinerary, pricing and enrollment. Please contact Ms. Holmquist or Ms. Wilma for more information!
MHS Japan Trip - Spring Break 2026
Is your high school student interested in immersing themselves in a different culture, learning the history of a new location, and trying new things? If so, they are welcome to join our group of MHS students headed to Japan during spring break next year! This trip is open to all interested MHS high school students (class of 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029).
Information Session - October 22 in the Media Center at 6:30 PM. Click here (https://rsvp.eftours.com/gyfswp8) to RSVP to the meeting or to receive additional information about the trip. If you have any questions, please email Emily Larson (emily.larson@isd832.net).
Looking for parent involvement
The District Curriculum Advisory Committee, made up primarily of parents, is looking for additional representatives from our school. Members of this committee hear about and provide feedback on teaching and learning-related initiatives including goal setting, new course proposals, and literacy. If you want to serve on the team, please contact Principal Justin Hahn.
Athletics and Activities
Registration is now open for students that plan on participating in an MHS Winter Sport. Students must have current Sports Physical Form on file with the MHS Activities prior to registering AND students must be registered prior to participating in practices or try-outs.
The link to register is available here
Questions about registration? Please reach out to Assistant to the Activities Director Lisa Gacek
25 Years of One Exceptional Athletic Tradition
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Mahtomedi Cross Country team running the game football for Homecoming. The furthest the team has run was in 2005 from Pequot Lakes, which was 168 miles! This year, they ran approximately 20 miles in four relay legs of 4-6 miles, with JV running the final leg of the race. After each leg of the race was complete, they created a tunnel and cheered the next relay team on! After the run, the team brings the ball in during the Pep Fest and on the field for the Homecoming football game. Experience this year’s run by watching this video created by Evan Carion, MHS Class of 2025 student and Cross Country Captain.
Around the School
Modern Classroom model utilized in Human Geography
Social Studies teacher, Karen Vidlock, is using the Modern Classroom model in her Human Geography classes. The model is based on three pillars:
Blended instruction- students have "must do", "should do" and "aspire to do" activities and 'almost' everything is in Google Classroom.
Self-paced structure- students follow a personal progress tracker and a group collaboration tracker
Mastery based learning- each learning target has a mastery check that students must pass to keep progressing through the unit. They can do redos and verbal checks as needed.
Mahtomedi Student Cabinet Engages Peers & Works Collaboratively
The Superintendent’s Student Cabinet is a new leadership opportunity this school year at Mahtomedi High School(MHS). Forming the Cabinet is one way the District is taking action on elements of our Strategic Plan that call on us to build trust and partnership with students. The group will serve as a student advisory board and will regularly connect with their MHS peers on designated topics and report back with feedback on strengths and areas for growth. Students applied for the Cabinet and will serve for one year. Each student is connected to different communities within MHS but will work collaboratively for positive outcomes at Mahtomedi Public Schools. The Student Cabinet recently held its first meeting. At the meeting, Superintendent Duffrin gave the students an overview of adult leaders throughout the district and a description of their job duties. Congratulations to this year’s Student Cabinet members: Layla Befidi, Aidan Carlson, Abraham Jansen, Jaylen Jones, Ella Kraai, Steve Kuschke, Ali Lum, Maxwell Newcome, Eden Puchreiter, Matthew Studenski, and Joud Wadi.
Class of 2025
College & Career
Throughout the school year, MHS hosts opportunities for our students to visit with representatives from a variety of colleges, universities, trade/technical schools, and branches of the U.S. Military.
CLICK HERE to view Mahtomedi High School's upcoming College & Career visits.
Questions about post-secondary options? Stop by the Counseling Office to make an appointment with your MHS Counselor.
Get Involved
Community Opportunities
October 27: Mahtomedi Public Schools Music Faculty Concert presented by the Wildwood Artist Series
October 28: MahtoREADi
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