Mahtomedi Public Schools
Upcoming Events
Now: Back-to-School Guides are available on the Back-to-School section of our web pages
August 7: Fall 2024 Mahtomedi Community Education Catalog Available and Registration Opens-view on Eleyo
August 8: PTO Popsicles in the Park at the Wildwood Playground at 6 pm
August 15: After 12 pm, Elementary homeroom teacher information will be shared with families, and sign-ups for assessment days open
Open House Events: Check the Back-to-School Information for each school's open house details
September 3: Grades 6-12 First Day of School
September 3 & 4: K-5 Assessment Days
September 5: Grades K-5 First Day of School
September 19: 4:30 – 7 PM MAEF Zephyr Get Together at Pine Tree Apple Orchard
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
The 2024-25 District Calendar is on the events section of our website and the printable version is here.
DO
Review the Back-to-School Guides for important information about the 2024-25 school year. All of the Guides are on our BTS sections of the web pages.
SHARE
We are hiring for the 2024-25 school year. Click here to see a list of positions we have an immediate need to fill. A full list of open positions and more information can be found here.
District News
Superintendent Update
On July 8, Superintendent Barb Duffrin shared an update with the Mahtomedi School Board about facilities, events around the district, and upcoming events. For more information, you can watch the video and view the presentation slides.
Back-to-School Guides
Our Back-to-School Guides are available via the links below. The guides contain information about school supplies, open house events, nutrition, transportation, and helpful information to prepare for the 2024-25 school year.
Preschool
Wildwood Elementary School
O.H. Anderson Elementary School
Mahtomedi Middle School
Mahtomedi High School
These Guides and all back-to-school information is in one spot in the news story section of all web pages and available directly here.
2024-25 District Calendar and School Hours
This is a great time to review the 2024-25 District Calendar and add the no-school and other important dates to your personal calendar.
The 2024-25 School Calendar is on the events section of our website and the printable version is here. Did You Know? You can go into our District Mobile App Events section and add events directly to your personal calendar (allow add events in your phone's Mahtomedi App settings).
School Hours
Please note the following start and end times for the 2024-25 school year. For more information, review this email that was shared in May.
Wildwood: 9:05 am-3:35 pm
O.H. Anderson Elementary School: 9:15 am -3:45 pm
Mahtomedi Middle School: 8:00 am-2:40 pm
Mahtomedi High School: 8:00 am-2:40 pm
Passages: 8:00 am-2:40 pm
eNews Archive: Thank You for the Feedback
Thank you for sharing your feedback in the 2023-24 Family Survey. One of the feedback items you shared regarding communications is that it would be helpful to have all the electronic newsletters (eNews) archives in one place.
This school year, you will be able to find all the eNews archives in one place here: www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/enews This is also linked on all the family and student sections of our web pages.
Our school-level eNews will start on September 12, and the school-level archive will begin at that time.
Fall 2024 Catalog Available and Registration Opens on August 7
The Fall 2024 Catalog opens on August 7. You'll be able to find the new catalog and register for classes on the Mahtomedi Eleyo website here: https://mahtomedi.ce.eleyo.com/
Mahtomedi Community Education has been busy this summer engaging lifelong learners of all ages, check out this sweet T-Ball video and photos from our most recent adult field trip!
School Board Election Filing
Filing for the Mahtomedi School Board opens on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7:30am and closes Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. Filing days, except the final day are during normal business hours- no weekends.
For more information about the Mahtomedi School Board, please visit the Mahtomedi School Board web page.
A full list of open positions at Mahtomedi Public Schools is available here.
Join Our Team: Current Open Positions
Click here to see a list of positions we have an immediate need to fill. A full list of open positions and more information can be found here.
Custodian
High School (hours: 2:15 pm-10:45 pm - evening shift differential available). Click here to learn more and apply.
Support Staff & Teachers
Wildwood Elementary School: Lead Counselor/Behavior Specialist (0.5FTE) grades K-2
OH Anderson Elementary School: Lead Behavior Specialist (1.0FTE) grades 3-5
Early Childhood Education: ECFE Teacher (part-time, Mon-Fri mornings, 14.5 hours/week)
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Location: Mahtomedi District Education Center
August 12: 5:30 pm Study Session
August 26: 5:30 pm Facilities Meeting, 7 pm Regular Meeting
Around the District
Summer Learning
Learning has been continuing with our summer academic programming. Wildwood and O.H. Anderson Elementary Schools held All Stars July 9-August 1, three days a week, Mahtomedi Middle School held summer school July 9-August 1 three times a week, and Mahtomedi High School summer school ran from June 12-July 3.
Thank you to all our summer staff for supporting summer learning!
Mahtomedi Alum Competing at Olympics ⭐️
Congratulations to Anunwa (Nuni) Omot Mahtomedi High School alum (Class of 2013), who is playing basketball on the South Sudan team at the Olympic Games in Paris!
The International Basketball Federation reported, "Nuni Omot made history on Sunday by scoring South Sudan's opening basket in their first game of the Paris 2024 Men's Basketball Tournament - the first-ever points in Olympics action for the debutants. Omot cut to the basket and was fouled by Puerto Rico's George Conditt at the 8:19 minute mark. He then stepped to the free throw line and made both free throws to make it 8-2 for Puerto Rico in the Group C opener." The full Olympic basketball schedule is here. You can watch the USA and South Sudan game on Wednesday, July 31.
⭐️Mahtomedi Student Wins Gold for the United States: Congratulations to Mahtomedi High School Class of 2025 student Evan McGuire, who recently won Gold for the United States in Greco-Roman Wrestling at the 2024 U17 Pan American Championships held in the Dominican Republic. Evan will participate in the World Championships in Amman, Jordan, in August 2024. Read more about the competition here.
⭐️Mahtomedi Harris Brothers Recognized for Leadership: Three brothers from Mahtomedi Public Schools, Cameron (Class of 2027), Samuel (Class of 2025), and William Harris (Class of 2023) were recognized by the Mahtomedi School Board for their outstanding leadership. The Harris brothers started their own nonprofit organization called the 3 Harris Brothers (3HB) Courage Club to help people, especially kids, give back to their community through service projects. Read more about the Harris brothers here.
⭐️Mahtomedi Alumna, Creative Visionary at Target, Shares Career Expertise with MHS Students. Behind the engaging and joyful Target commercials and social content is the creative mind of Alli Koch, Mahtomedi High School Class of 2006 alumna. Ms. Koch met with MHS students this year and shared her career expertise. Read about the visit here.
⭐️Mahtomedi Elementary Students Spread Kindness to Those Experiencing Homelessness During O.H. Anderson Elementary School’s annual Passion Day, Reading Specialists Lorie Kaehler and Cassandra Gralish hosted a blanket-making activity for Blankets of Hope. Blankets of Hope is an educational nonprofit that helps students practice empathy & kindness by donating blankets and handwritten letters to people experiencing homelessness. See photos from the event here.
Get Involved with Our Partners
Mahtomedi Elementary PTO
The Mahtomedi Elementary PTO (MPTO) is hosting Popsicles in the Park at the Wildwood Playground on August 8th at 6 pm. Come meet other elementary families and enjoy a summer treat!
Sponsorships for the 2024 Fun Run, the PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year, are now open! Sponsorships are tax-deductible and include marketing opportunities.
To get involved during the 2024-25 school year, click here for more information.
Mahtomedi Middle School Parent Association
The Mahtomedi Middle School Parent Association (MMSPA) is looking for leaders 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)
Save the Date! 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 details!
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
Looking for Fall 2024 activities and athletics? Visit Mahtomedi eleyo for Community Education offerings (new catalog online August 7) or visit the links below for local athletic associations and organizations.
About eNews
The District eNews contains information about our students, staff, schools, and programs. The District eNews is published once a month.
The next issue of the District eNews will be published on September 1, 2024. Would you like to submit content for inclusion in our District eNews? Email Alice Seuffert at communications@isd832.net
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