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Mahtomedi Public Schools
Upcoming Events
September 3: Grades 6-12 and Passages First Day of School
September 3 & 4: K-5 Assessment Days
September 5: Grades K-5 First Day of School
September 5: MHS Athletic Hall of Fame Reception 6 pm at Chautauqua Fine Arts Center.
September 19: 4:30-7 PM MAEF Zephyr Get Together at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
September 20: 5-7:30 pm Food Truck Friday at the District Education Center, Mahtomedi District Education Center
September 22: Wildwood Artist Series presents Shaun Johnson + The BigBand Experience
October 4:Mahtomedi Homecoming Parade 4:30 pm
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
Learn more about the 2023-24 MCA scores and our teaching and learning initiatives in literacy and college and career readiness in the latest Teaching & Learning Update.
DO
Have a great first week of school! Back-to-School details are available in one place on our website here.
SHARE
In September, join us for the MAEF Zephyr Get Together and Community Education's Food Truck Friday!
District News
First Day of School
We look forward to welcoming our Zephyrs back for the first day of school! An important reminder email was shared on August 30; click here to read it.
Tuesday, September 3: Grades 6-12 and Passages First Day of School
Thursday, September 5: Grades K-5 First Day of School
Washington County Highway 12 (75th Street) road construction is happening near our school campus. Please allow extra time to commute to our schools during this time.
Teaching & Learning Update
In the latest Teaching & Learning Update, Dr. Jennifer Reichel, Director of Teaching and Learning at Mahtomedi Public Schools, gives an overview of the 2023-24 MCA scores and our teaching and learning initiatives in literacy and college and career readiness. Click here to read the Teaching & Learning Update.
Chromebook Protection Plan
The deadline for purchasing Chromebook Protection Plans is the first day of school. Chromebook Protection Plans are available for OHA, MMS, and MHS students. The Chromebook Protection Plan provides coverage for accidental damage including, but not limited to: cracked screens, broken/lost keys, cracks in the device casing, port damage, webcam damage, liquid damage, and mousepad damage.
Enrolling in the Optional Chromebook Protection Plan
Go to Mahtomedi ePay by clicking here or typing https://mahtomedi.epaytrak.com into your browser.
Select the school for your child.
Click Optional Chromebook Protection Plan
Connect at Food Truck Friday
Food Truck Fridays return! One of our community's favorite events returns this fall! Join us on Friday, September 20 from 5-7:30 pm for Food Truck Friday at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. Live Music, food trucks, and fun!
Save the Date: Homecoming 2024
The Mahtomedi school community will be celebrating 2024 Homecoming the week of September 30 with the Homecoming Parade on October 4.
This is a great time to celebrate our current student body and honor our graduates. We hope you’ll save the date and join us for events throughout the week!
For more information about the Homecoming Parade or to sign up for a Parade spot, please visit our Homecoming web page here: www.gozephyrs.org/homecoming-parade
Is your business interested in becoming a sponsor of our 2024 Homecoming? Contact Alice Seuffert at communications@isd832.net
A full list of open positions at Mahtomedi Public Schools is available here.
Join Our Team: Current Open Positions
The list of open positions below are the positions we have an immediate need to fill. Click the links below for more information and to apply.
Support Staff
Mahtomedi High School Special Education Paraprofessional 6 hours per day
Community Education
Administrative Assistant Full-time position, Monday - Friday, Hourly rate: $24.21
Mahtomedi Adventure Club (MAC): 7:30-9 am. Aides (HS students): $15.00/hour, Assistants: $16.50/hour, and Associates: $18.00/hour.
Cross Country Student Helper/Manager: Monday-Thursdays from 2:50-4:00 pm. Email stephanie.groff@isd832.net
Custodian
High School: Hours: 2:15 pm-10:45 pm.
Nutrition
Nutrition positions are available at Mahtomedi High School and District-Wide, 4 hours per day M-F $18.92 per hour.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Location: Mahtomedi District Education Center
September 9: 5:30 pm Study Session/Special Meeting
September 23: 5:30 pm Policy Meeting, 7 pm Regular Meeting
Election Guide
Our Election Guide contains voting information including registration, early voting, and poll locations, as well as Mahtomedi School Board candidate information. Click here to view the Election Guide.
Around the District
Welcome Back, Staff!
This past week, our schools were filled with joyful energy from our staff! Staff have been busy training and preparing for the 2024-25 school year and were excited to welcome families and students for the open house and orientation events.
On Monday, August 26, staff started the day with a breakfast sponsored by the Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) and then gathered together at the district-wide staff welcome-back event. During the event, staff were introduced to new staff, learned about how staff across the district are living the strategic plan, and they heard from the 2024-25 Mahtomedi Teacher of the Year, Ryan Collins. MAEF President Barbara White spoke about the ways MAEF supports our district and awarded Mr. Collins a recognition gift to use for his classroom. Click here to see it all in action!
New Look at OHA ⭐️
As students and staff return to O.H. Anderson Elementary School this fall, they’ll notice our classrooms have a new, bright look! During the summer of 2024, classrooms were updated with new windows, carpet flooring, and many of the classrooms also received a fresh, new paint color. The remaining classrooms will be painted on school breaks throughout the school year into next summer. The new solid windows help with privacy in the classrooms and will improve the control of the building temperature. The Mahtomedi School Board approved this project in 2023, and it is part of our 10-year facilities plan that invests and maintains our community’s school facilities. Click here to see the new classroom look.
⭐️ MHS Link Crew Welcomes Class of 2028: Our Class of 2028 students recently spent the morning at Mahtomedi High School (MHS) with Link Crew Leaders, preparing for their first day of high school! Link Crew is a group of 11th and 12th-grade students who help support and mentor 9th-grade students throughout the year. During their visit, the Class of 2028 students had the opportunity to find all of their classes and meet their teachers and peers. The Link Crew held tours, organized get-to-know-you activities, served lunch, and helped distribute Chromebooks. Click here to see some of the photos from the event.
⭐️Did you know that our elementary students start the school year after our secondary students? This important time is used to get to know our elementary students on an academic and personal level. Learn more about the impact and importance of elementary assessment days from educators Beth Johnson and Quinn Anderson.
⭐️ Congratulations to the 2024 Mahtomedi High School Athletic Hall of Fame honorees: Melanie Cowherd Dulak(Class of 1988), Matt Groff (Class of 2008), Ray Rolling (Community Member), and Leah Schmalzbauer (Class of 1988). The recognition ceremony will occur on Thursday, September 5 at 6 pm in the Chautauqua Fine Arts Center and at halftime during the MHS Varsity Football game against St. Paul Central.
Get Involved with Our Partners
Mahtomedi Elementary PTO
The Mahtomedi Elementary PTO (MPTO) meetings in September will take place on September 11 at 7pm at OHA and September 18 at 9:30 am at the District Education Center.
Click here for more information and to get involved during the 2024-25 school year.
Mahtomedi Middle School Parent Association
The Mahtomedi Middle School Parent Association (MMSPA) is looking for volunteers for several MMSPA activities for the 2024-25 school year. If you're interested in volunteering, please fill out the Volunteer Google Form.
Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF)
Tickets on Sale Now! 2nd Annual Zephyr Get Together
Thursday, September 19, from 4:30-7 PM at Pine Tree Apple Orchard. Connect with Mahtomedi families, enjoy food, entertainment & more. Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets.
Wildwood Artist Series 2024-25 Season
Tickets on Sale Now!
September 22 – Shaun Johnson + The Big Band Experience
October 27 – Mahtomedi Public Schools Music Faculty Concert
January 25 – SimpleGifts Music with Billy McLaughlin presents “The Young and the Rest…”
Click here for more information and to purchase your tickets.
The Wildwood Artist Series, a committee of MAEF, provides diverse, family-friendly events and supports music education, and artist residency experiences in Mahtomedi Public Schools.
Area Events and Opportunities
Hockey: Try Hockey Day is on September 29 from 3:10-5:20 pm (boys and girls of all ages are welcome). This is a free event. You can check in at the rink as early as 2:40 pm. Players can be on the ice from 3:10-5:20pm. Volunteers are available to check you in up until 4:45 pm, so feel free to start and finish at any time. Click here for more information or contact ali@redpathonline.com
Sailing: White Bear Sailing School offers competitive racing opportunities for students eager to sharpen their skills on the water. Come try sailing September 3rd-5th and let your 7th-12th grader experience the excitement of racing! Learn more here. We're excited to announce our Opti Racing Team for 5th and 6th graders this fall! This new team gives younger sailors the chance to dive into the racing experience earlier and enjoy nearly year-round sailing. Keep your skills sharp and build confidence as you sail through the seasons! No experience necessary. Learn more here.
Looking for Fall 2024 activities and athletics? Visit Mahtomedi eleyo for Community Education offerings or visit the links below for local athletic associations and organizations.
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The next issue of the District eNews will be published on September 29, 2024. Would you like to submit content for inclusion in our District eNews? Email Alice Seuffert at communications@isd832.net
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