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Mahtomedi Public Schools
Upcoming No School Days
February 14: No School (Conferences)
February 17: No School (President’s Day)
Upcoming Events
Now- February 4: MAEF Hearts of Gratitude
February 4: Elementary Art Show Open House 4-6 pm, Washington County Wildwood Library
February 7-9: MHS Theatre Make Them Hear You & Soundscapes
February 13, 14, & 20: K-8 Conferences (Evening)
February 13: Zephyr Gala Early Bird Tickets on Sale
February 14: Community Baby Shower 10-11:30 am at DEC
February 21: Sweetheart Dance (ages 3-9 with an adult) 5:30-7:30 pm at Mahtomedi Middle School
February 24: School Board Coffee & Conversations at 6:15 pm DEC
February 28: Middle School Youth Night 2:40-4:30 pm at Mahtomedi Middle School
Feb. 28-March 1: MMS Theatre Shrek Jr.
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
Grades K-8 conferences take place on February 13, 14, and 20. Click here for the conference schedules and to sign up.
DO
We are looking for volunteers for the MHS Career, Internship, and Volunteer Fair. Click here to learn more.
SHARE
Join us on February 24 from 6:15-6:45pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center for Coffee & Conversations.
District News
Superintendent Update
On January 27, Superintendent Barb Duffrin shared an update with the Mahtomedi School Board about events around the district, including kindergarten registration, spelling bees, and the upcoming MHS career fair. The presentation also included awards and recognition as well as upcoming district events. For more information, you can watch the video and view the presentation slides.
K-8 Winter Conferences
Grades K-8 conferences take place on February 13, 14, and 20. Families are a key partner in a child's education. We encourage you to attend conferences and connect with your child's teachers. Click the links below to access the email communications with families about appointment sign-ups.
Wildwood Elementary School
O.H. Anderson Elementary School
Mahtomedi Middle School
Mahtomedi High School (Please note family outreach will take place on the evenings of March 27 and April 3)
Coffee & Conversations
Join us on February 24 from 6:15-6:45pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center for Coffee & Conversations. Several times a year, we hold district-level Coffee and Conversations at the District Center before the School Board meetings (three school board members at each conversation). District community members are invited to attend and enjoy some coffee and conversation with school board members and administrators, with no designated topics.
Volunteers Needed for Career Fair
We are seeking volunteers to support Mahtomedi High School students at the MHS Career, Internship, and Volunteer Fair on April 11, 2025. Volunteers can submit interest via this Google Form
Business/Organization Volunteers: Whether you're looking to recruit dedicated interns, employees, or volunteers, this fair is your chance to build meaningful connections with MHS students.
Community Volunteers: We are also seeking volunteers to share their time reviewing student resumes, providing tips, and answering student questions on interviewing or other preparation ideas.
Alumni & Friends Newsletter
The latest Mahtomedi Alumni & Friends Newsletter was recently shared with subscribers. Click here to read the latest issue.
Computer Science Grant
Mahtomedi Public Schools was recently announced as a recipient of the Minnesota Department of Education K-12 Computer Science Education Advancement Grants. Mahtomedi is one of 12 districts to receive the grants. The grant funding is being used in our district to support professional learning, cross-curricular planning and for related curricular resources to enhance student learning in areas like logical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.
Community Education
The 2025 Winter-Spring Catalog is available and registration is on Eleyo. Save the Date for Summer! Our Summer Catalog registration will launch on March 19th at 8 am.
Mahtomedi Community Education has been using survey data to inform projects like the recent MMS activities newsletter, the upcoming MHS career fair, and new course offerings for middle school students like art camp, puzzlers club, and pickleball.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Location: Mahtomedi District Education Center
February 10: 5:30 pm Study Session
February 24: 5:30 pm Facilities Meeting, 6:15 Coffee & Conversations, 7 pm Regular Meeting
Around the District
Principal Spotlight on Learning
Each month, our principals share a "Spotlight on Learning" in school eNews. Read the spotlights below to learn how our students are discovering and exploring their passions.
Wildwood Elementary School: Read the Wildwood Spotlight to learn how adults and positive young adult role models are helping our Wildwood students discover their passions and interests.
O.H. Anderson Elementary School (OHA): Read the OHA Spotlight to learn more about how OHA provides pathways for students to explore and develop their interests, laying a foundation that continues to evolve through middle and high school.
Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS): Read the MMS Spotlight to learn how the MMS Media Center is inspiring our students to explore new topics each month.
Mahtomedi High School (MHS): Read the MHS Spotlight to learn about how our performing arts program supports our students to develop important skills and explore their interests.
Excellence in Action Spotlights
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to see the great things happening every day around our district! Check out the spotlights below to see excellence in action at Mahtomedi Public Schools.
⭐️We recently held our kindergarten open house event for our Class of 2038 students and families. Click here to see a behind-the-scenes look at this special event.
⭐️ Did you know that the Mahtomedi Community Education Ski Club is close to 50 years old? Click here to see photos from the Club and how students are exploring their interests and building connections.
⭐️Congratulations to the Spelling Bee participants at O.H. Anderson Elementary School and Mahtomedi Middle School! Click here to see the OHA photos and the MMS photos.
⭐️ Ila Erenz, Class of 2026 student at Mahtomedi High School and Mahtomedi Public Schools Communications Intern shared this article about how Amy Yeager, social studies teacher at Mahtomedi High School, is building connections and teaching her students AVID skills.
Get Involved with Our Partners
Mahtomedi Elementary PTO
The next MPTO meeting is on Wednesday, February 5th at 9:30 am in Room 121 at the District Education Center.
Volunteers are needed for the Wildwood Book Fair. No experience necessary! This is a fun, easy way to get involved at school in short, 1-3 hour shifts - sign up for as many as you like. Help students find books and create wish lists, checkout students/families/teachers with purchases, restock book shelves, etc. Click here to sign up to volunteer.
Secondary Volunteer Opportunities
The Step It Up! Fundraiser sponsored by the Mahtomedi Middle School Parent Association is off to a great start, with the school community bringing in over $13,000.00 so far! Click here to learn more about the fundraiser.
Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF)
Save the Date for the Zephyr Gala
April 11, 5 – 9 pm at the JX Venue
You are invited to join MAEF for a special evening that brings together our Zephyr community to Empower Student Experiences and support Mahtomedi Public Schools. Click here for more information.
Area Events and Opportunities
Girl Scouts River Valleys is offering a $10 coupon for registrations before March 31. Click here to view an informational flyer.
Looking for Winter and Spring 2025 activities and athletics? Visit Mahtomedi eleyo for Community Education offerings 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. Past issues of the eNews are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/enews
The next issue of the District eNews will be published on March 2, 2025. Would you like to submit content for inclusion in our District eNews? Email Alice Seuffert at communications@isd832.net
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