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February 12: Conferences/Family Outreach K-8 (Evening)
February 13: Conferences/Family Outreach (No School)
February 13: Community Baby Shower (10-11:30 am DEC)
February 16: President’s Day (No School)
February 17: Teacher Professional Day (No School)
February 19: Conferences/Family Outreach K-8 (Evening)
February 20: Sweetheart Dance 5:30-7:30 pm MMS
February 23: Coffee & Conversations (4:30-5 pm)

Mahtomedi was recently recognized with the Advanced Placement Gold Award. Read more about the award below.

Join us for Coffee and Conversations with Mahtomedi School Board members on Monday, February 23, from 4:30-5 pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. 

We are looking for businesses and organizations for the Career, Internship, and Volunteer Fair. Click here to volunteer.

On January 26, Superintendent Barb Duffrin shared an update with the Mahtomedi School Board about activities around the district, recent awards and recognition, as well as upcoming district events. For more information, you can review the presentation slides or watch the video here.

The Gold distinction recognizes that 74% of our Class of 2025 students took an AP exam (Gold award)

64% of the Class of 2025 scored three or higher on an AP exam (Platinum award) 

13% of Class of 2025 students took 5 AP exams during high school with at least one taken during 9th or 10th grade (Gold award)

697 AP exams were taken by 443 students.
85% of our AP students scored 3 or higher on exams
We had 129 AP Scholars (Scholars: 59, Scholar with Honors: 29, and Scholar with Distinction: 40). The Scholars' average score was 4.08.

Consider applying for an exciting new career in Mahtomedi Public Schools! Click here for a full list of employment opportunities.

Student Support Staff 
OH Anderson Elementary School: Nutrition Services (3.0 Hrs)
High School: Social Worker/Behavioral Specialist - LTS (1.0 FTE)

Facilities: District: Night Lead Custodian

Community Education:  
District:  Part-Time Piano Teacher
Wildwood Elementary:  Early Childhood Preschool Associate
District:  Seasonal Grounds Maintenance

Coffee & Conversations is a community engagement event we host several times throughout the year. Enjoy a coffee and have an in-person conversation with a Mahtomedi School Board member or administrator. No designated topics, just bring your thoughts and ideas. We’ll supply the coffee and share in conversation. Our next Coffee & Conversations is on Monday, February 23, from 4:30-5 pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. 

We Need Businesses & Organizations!

We are looking for businesses and community organizations to participate in our upcoming career event for MHS students. The event is hosted by Mahtomedi Community Education and Mahtomedi Public Schools.  Click here to Sign Up

Career, Internship, and Volunteer Fair for MHS Students
April 10, 2026, 9:45 am-1 pm
Mahtomedi High School

Volunteers will meet with students to discuss careers, potential employment, internships, and volunteer opportunities. This event is a great opportunity to build meaningful connections with Mahtomedi students!

The Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS) Youth Night returns on Friday, March 27, and we could use your volunteer help! If you are willing to share some of your time, please complete this volunteer form. There are several shifts available between 2-5:15 pm, so you don't have to stay the whole time. 

Thank you for helping us provide this meaningful opportunity for our MMS students to socialize and connect with their peers!

Mahtomedi Area Preschool (MAP)
2026-27 MAP registration is officially open for currently-enrolled Mahtomedi Early Childhood families and in-district families! As always, registration is available on Eleyo. 

Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
Mark your calendars! Registration for 2026-27 ECFE opens on April 29 at 10 am.

Interested in learning more about our programs? Visit our Early Childhood catalog online.

Meetings are held at the Mahtomedi District Education Center
February 9: 5:30 pm Organizational Meeting
February 23: 5:30 pm Facilities Meeting and 7 pm Regular Meeting

Each month, our principals share a "Spotlight on Learning" in the school eNews. Read the spotlights below to learn about how students are developing passions and interests in our schools.

Wildwood Elementary School: Read the Wildwood Spotlight to learn more about how passions come to life through reading, creative activities, and exciting adventures.

O.H. Anderson (OHA) Elementary School: Read the OHA Spotlight to learn how OHA students explore a wide range of pathways that nurture curiosity, leadership, creativity, and service. 

Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS): Read the MMS Spotlight to learn about how MMS students are connecting their passions to their academic lives.

Mahtomedi High School (MHS): Read the MHS Spotlight to learn about the range of opportunities that allow students to explore their passions and interests, helping them better understand who they are and where they want to grow.

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.

⭐️ Watching the Winter Olympics? Mahtomedi alum Giorgia Birkeland (Class of 2020) will compete with Team USA in Women's Team Pursuit. Giorgia competed in her first Olympic Games in Beijing 2022. You can watch the Women's team pursuit on Saturday, February 14, and Tuesday, February 17.

⭐️Congratulations to Mahtomedi Theatre, which recently performed its one-act play, Rainbows vs. Bunnies: Annihilation. Mahtomedi Theatre students had a unique opportunity to learn from professional fight director and state combat teacher Mason Tyer. Watch a behind-the-scenes video of one of their training sessions.

⭐️Did you know? Future Cities is an elective course for eighth-grade students rooted in middle school STEM. Students in the class recently completed their projects to design a city 100 years in the future that eliminates food waste from farm to table and keeps its citizens healthy and safe. See pictures of their projects in progress here.

⭐️ Congratulations to our Mahtomedi LEGO League Robotics team, who recently concluded their season with one of their sub-teams earning the MN Programming Award at the Woodbury regional competition in December! Click here to see photos from competition and read about this recognition.

⭐️ Did you know Elouise Suoja, MHS Class of 2021 and owner of 350 Degrees Bakery in downtown Mahtomedi, first discovered her love of baking in a food class at MMS? She recently returned to share her passion for cake decorating with middle school students through a Mahtomedi Community Education class. Click here to read this full-circle story.

Meeting: The next MPTO meeting is on Wednesday, February 4, at 9:30 am at the District Education Center in Room 121. Anyone is welcome to attend and see what the PTO does and how the PTO supports our elementary schools. Note Spirit Wear will be sold at Wildwood on February 12 and at OHA on February 19, Volunteers are needed.

BOOK FAIR at Wildwood: The MPTO is looking for many volunteers to help at the book fair from February 10-20. Volunteers will run the easy-to-use cash register, help kids find books, and restock the shelves. All volunteers are required to have a yearly background check. Click here if you are interested in helping! Sign up Here

Card Shark (Wildwood) and Strategy Games (OHA): The MPTO is looking for individuals to help students after school with math enrichment games and activities at Wildwood and OHA starting February 23.  Click here to learn more

Click the links below to volunteer at our secondary schools!

• Mahtomedi Middle School Gratitude Cart 2025-26 Sign Up Genius

• Volunteers and Donations Needed for Middle School Staff Conference Meal

• Mahtomedi High School Gratitude Cart 2025-26 Sign Up Genius

Save the Date: April 10 – MAEF Zephyr Gala
The Zephyr Gala is an unforgettable evening to connect, celebrate, and support Mahtomedi Public Schools with MAEF.
Early bird tickets on sale February 12.

Click here to learn more about the Zephyr Gala & Online Auction.

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