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Mahtomedi Public Schools
Upcoming No School Days
January 20: No School (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 24: No School (Teacher Professional Day)
Upcoming Events
January 14: Preschool Open House (District Education Center 4:30-6 pm & Wildwood Elementary 5:30-7 pm)
January 22: Preschool Registration starts for currently enrolled Mahtomedi Early Childhood families (In-District starts Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 registration opens to the public)
January 23: Kindergarten Open House and Registration Closes
January 25: Wildwood Artist Series: Billy McLaughlin (7 pm Chautauqua Fine Arts Center)
January 26: Mahtomedi Outdoor Skate Party (12-3 pm, community rink and warming house north of the District Education Center)
January 30: Native American Family (NAPAC) Meeting (5-6:30pm, DEC)
This Issue's Top Highlights
KNOW
Winter weather has arrived. Please review this information about e-learning, weather-related messages, and how to update your contact information.
SHARE
Our preschool and kindergarten open house and registration events are happening this month. See the details below.
District News
Newly Elected Mahtomedi School Board Members Sworn In
On January 6, the newly elected Mahtomedi School Board members were sworn in. Congratulations to Drew Whitson, Stacey Stout, and Kelly Reagan. The newly elected members will serve until January 8, 2029. Click here to watch the January 6 meeting video.
Facilities Questionnaire
The Mahtomedi School Board is considering a public-private funding approach to meet our facility needs, including a bond referendum and private philanthropy. Mahtomedi families and staff are invited to share feedback on a questionnaire regarding fundraising to support our school facilities.
Please click here to complete the Facilities Questionnaire for Mahtomedi Public Schools
Kindergarten Open House and Registration
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2038 to kindergarten this fall! Registration is now open and closes on January 23, 2025. Information, timelines, and resources about our kindergarten program are available on our website at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/kindergarten
2025 Information Night
The kindergarten information night is on January 23 at Wildwood Elementary School. The event is a fun opportunity for families and incoming Kindergarten students to tour the school and classrooms, meet our Kindergarten teachers, and learn more about our awesome Kindergarten program. There will be five sessions families will attend. Please attend based on your child's last name:
Session 1: 5:00-6:00 pm Last name begins with A-D
Session 2: 5:30-6:30 pm Last name begins with E-J
Session 3: 6:00-7:00 pm Last name begins with K-M
Session 4: 6:30-7:30 pm Last name begins with N-Si
Session 5: 7:00-8:00 pm Last name begins with Sj-Z
Kick off the new year with a class, develop a new hobby, or make connections with others in your community!
The 2025 Winter-Spring Catalog is available and registration is on Eleyo.
Preschool Information
The Mahtomedi Area Preschool program open house and registration events are approaching! On January 14, join us for the Preschool Open House (District Education Center 4:30-6 pm & Wildwood Elementary 5:30-7 pm). During the open house, you will be able to tour our classrooms, learn more about our program, meet teachers and associates, and ask questions. This is a family-friendly open house.
On January 22, Preschool Registration starts for currently enrolled Mahtomedi Early Childhood families (In-District starts Jan. 28 and Feb. 4 registration opens to the public).
Winter Weather Communication
Winter weather has arrived. We want to ensure you have the information you need about weather emergency communications related to closings, delays, and early dismissals. Be sure to check ParentVUE/StudentVUE to ensure your contact information is current. If your phone or email contact has recently changed, you can update it right into ParentVUE/StudentVUE. Click here for directions.
Click here to read the full email message and details on the types of weather-related emails you may see, as well as learn more about our school-level e-learning plans.
Employment at Mahtomedi Public Schools
Special Education Paraprofessionals
The position is responsible for providing an educational environment that will help students with disabilities in learning and fulfill their growth potential. Assists special education teachers to work with students on their academic and social behavioral skills.
Hours: 6.25 hours/day
Starting hourly rate: $20.38
Click the links for each school to learn more and apply. There are positions available at WW, OHA, and MHS.
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Location: Mahtomedi District Education Center
January 13: 5 pm Study Session
January 21: 10 am Policy Meeting
January 27: 5:30 pm Finance Meeting, 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 more about impact in each of our schools.
Wildwood Elementary School: Read the Wildwood Spotlight to learn more about the Second Step program, which equips students with essential skills in managing their emotions, fostering empathy, and developing problem-solving strategies. Learn how Second Step positively impacts students and prepares them to support their peers and positively contribute to their community.
O.H. Anderson Elementary School (OHA): Read the OHA Spotlight to learn more about how OHA empowers our students to discover their strengths and interests, encouraging them to make a positive impact on the world—even at the young ages of 8, 9, and 10. Learn how students are building a community at school through their morning news program, peer mentoring, and through ongoing service opportunities inside and outside of the classroom.
Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS): Read the MMS Spotlight to learn about the holiday card project for residents at St. Andrews Village and Briarcliff. Students have been exploring the topic of kindness and learning about the lasting impact of kindness on people.
Mahtomedi High School (MHS): Read the MHS Spotlight to learn about how students are leveraging their strengths to make a beneficial impact locally and globally, specifically through a new tutoring program, the Zephyr Buddies flex opportunity, and the NASA HUNCH design project program.
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.
⭐️Congratulations to Mahtomedi Alum Wyatt Tarnowski (Mahtomedi High School Class of 2024), who was selected for the 2024 Advanced Placement (AP) Art and Design Digital Exhibit. Wyatt is one of 50 students among 80,000 student portfolios selected for the honor. Click here to learn more and see his art.
⭐️ Thanks to a partnership between the Advanced Academics Program at Mahtomedi Public Schools and Mahtomedi Community Education, 50 students in grades 3-5 at O.H. Anderson Elementary School had the opportunity to attend the SparkPath Creativity Festival. Click here to see the photos from the event.
⭐️ Mahtomedi High School students recently displayed their History Day Projects at school. Students choose a topic that relates to an annual theme (the 2025 theme is Rights and Responsibilities in History), research that topic, and present their research in one of five presentation categories: Research Paper, Exhibit, Documentary, Performance, or Website. Click here to see photos from the eighth grade visit to the gallery walk.
⭐️ The Mahtomedi High School National Honor Society students have made a big impact in our community this year- 2,126 hours of volunteer impact, to be exact- and they continue to add more! Watch this video with Indra Ramaley, an MHS Class of 2025 student and the communications officer with NHS, for a behind-the-scenes look at the NHS activities.
⭐️ Before winter break, our Preschool and Wildwood students gathered for an all-school meeting to celebrate with music! Check out the photos here.
Get Involved with Our Partners
Mahtomedi Elementary PTO
Join the MPTO for their next Family Fun Movie Night!
January 31: Monsters University
Family Fun Nights are free, fun events for the family. All children with a parent/guardian are welcome.
January 31 from 6-8 pm (Doors open at 5:45 pm and the movie starts at 6:05 pm) Big Gym at O.H. Anderson Elementary School.
Popcorn from Woodbury 10 Theater will be provided. Bring a water bottle! The event is free, but they are accepting donations to help cover the cost of movie licensing. Bring blankets and pillows to sit on. Chairs are allowed in the back of the gym.
Secondary Volunteer Opportunities
Teacher conferences are coming in February, and the Mahtomedi Middle School Parent Association (MMSPA) would like your help to treat our MMS teachers and staff to a special meal on the first afternoon of conferences. Please sign up via this Sign Up Genius Link if you would like to help with beverages, desserts, set-up, or clean-up.
Wildwood Artist Series
Don’t miss SimpleGifts with Billy McLaughlin presents “The Young and the Rest...” A tribute to Neil Young and the rest of your favorite acoustic acts from the 70’s!
When: Saturday, January 25, 7 PM
Where: Chautauqua Fine Arts Center - Mahtomedi High School
Tickets: $35 Adult | $30 Senior | $5 Student
Click here to purchase tickets
Area Events and Opportunities
Mahtomedi Outdoor Skate Party
Celebrate winter at this annual event with a bonfire, hot beverages, and food. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors. This event is Free, and registration is not required.
Sunday, Jan. 26: 12-3:00 PM (In case of bad weather: makeup day is Feb. 2)
The winter festivities occur at the community rink and warming house north of the District Education Center.
Sponsored by Mahtomedi Parks Commission, Mahtomedi Youth Hockey Association, and Mahtomedi Community Education.
Softball: Registration is now open for Mahtomedi Fastpitch Association 8U softball. This is a great opportunity for girls to learn the fundamentals of softball in a coach-pitch, fair-play environment. Girls aged kindergarten through 8 years old are eligible. For more information and to register, please visit: www.mahtomedifastpitch.org/reg. Registration closes on February 21.
Lacrosse: Try Lacrosse for Free on Saturday, January 25, 2025: 4-8 years old 4:40-5:10 pm and 9-14 years old 5:10-5:40 pm. Location: Playmakers Lacrosse (3200 Labore Road, Suite 102, Vadnais Heights, MN). Registration is REQUIRED. Visit www.mahtomedilacrosse.com for information and to register. Receive $100 off the regular season registration if you attend this event (8u-14u).
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.
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