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Mahtomedi Public Schools
Past issues of the eNews are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/enews
Upcoming No School Days
March 10-14: Spring Break (No School)
March 19 at 8 am: Community Education Summer 2025 Registration Opens on Eleyo
March 24: Zephyr Learning Showcase 6:15-6:45pm
March 27 & April 3: Grades 9-12 Family Outreach
The Community Education Summer 2025 Catalog is now available to view on Eleyo. Registration opens on March 19 at 8 am.
Volunteers needed! We are looking for volunteers for the MHS Career, Internship, and Volunteer Fair. Click here to learn more.
Join us on March 24 from 6:15-6:45 pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center for the Zephyr Learning Showcase.
Like many school districts across Minnesota, we are navigating difficult budget challenges brought on by inflation and the need to address aging infrastructure. On February 24, the Mahtomedi School Board approved a proposal for using the fund balance as well as revenue and expenditure adjustments to address the expected $2,000,000 district budget deficit for the 2025-26 school year. Our School Board and administrators are committed to working collaboratively to ensure we continue to deliver an excellent education while meeting our fiduciary duty to taxpayers. Over the next year, we will engage with our community to find solutions to our budget pressures and ensure our school facilities support a safe, engaging, and future-focused educational environment. If you would like to learn more about the 2025-26 budget, you can review the presentation slides or view the video here.
On February 24, Superintendent Barb Duffrin shared an update with the Mahtomedi School Board about events around the district, including the elementary art show, Metro East performance, and an ice fishing learning experience. The presentation also included awards and recognition as well as upcoming district events. For more information, you can review the presentation slides or watch the video here.
Join us on March 24 from 6:15-6:45 pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center for the Zephyr Learning Showcase! This is a community engagement event we host three times a year to showcase our strategic plan in action. The event is a resource fair format with one-on-one conversations with students.
Curious about the event? Click here to watch a video to see the event in action.
The following is a list of immediate need open positions.
Click here for a full list of open positions and more information
Full-time Administrative Assistant to the Director of Teaching and Learning Start date: March 2025. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours/day. Starting rate: $24.47 an hour. As an administrative assistant, this position plays a crucial role in supporting the daily operations of the Teaching & Learning Department and ensures the smooth functioning of administrative processes at a district level. The position supports various administrative tasks to ensure students and staff have the necessary resources and support. Click here for additional information and to apply.
Part-time Seasonal Grounds Maintenance Worker Start date: Mid-May through August. Hours: Monday - Thursday from 7 am - 3:30 pm (32 hrs a week). Pay Rate: $18 an hour. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent, at least one year of experience in outdoor field maintenance, landscaping, or lawn care, and must be 18 years or older and pass a background check. Click here for additional information and to apply.
Head Coach Needed for NFL Flag Football at MMS Mahtomedi Community Education hopes to start a girl's NFL Flag Football program at Mahtomedi Middle School. In order to have a program, we need a head coach. This is a paid position, the program will be designed around the coach's availability, and the season will run April-May. If interested, please contact Athletics & Facility Coordinator Stephanie Groff at stephanie.groff@isd832.net or 651-407-2223.
The Mahtomedi Community Education Summer 2025 Catalog is now available to view on Eleyo! Get a first glance at the hundreds of opportunities available for you to explore your passions, connect with others in your community, or develop a new hobby. Browse opportunities for ages ranging from preschool to adult, and start planning your summer. Print catalogs will be mailed to Mahtomedi families and the community in early March.
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.
National School Breakfast week is March 3-7! Did you know that during the 2023-24 school year, Mahtomedi Nutrition Services served over 120,326 breakfasts! Reminder, breakfast is free for all students. For a daily menu of offerings, visit the Mahtomedi School Cafe website.
Thank you to our Nutrition Services Department for fueling our students and staff every day!
Location: Mahtomedi District Education Center
March 17: 5 pm Study Session
March 24: 6:15 pm Zephyr Learning Showcase, 7 pm Regular Meeting
Each month, our principals share a "Spotlight on Learning" in school eNews. Read the spotlights below to learn about how we are supporting students to find their academic and personal success.
Wildwood and O.H. Anderson (OHA): Read the Wildwood and OHA Spotlights to learn how for the past three years, Mahtomedi K-5 teachers have been dedicated to building a coherent literacy system aligned with the science of reading, ensuring that our students achieve both academic and personal success through literacy.
Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS): Read the MMS Spotlight to learn how MMS strives to provide students with a variety of opportunities to explore different subjects and activities to see what might spark an interest as they grow and develop.
Mahtomedi High School (MHS): Read the MHS Spotlight to learn about recent celebrations that highlight personal success like the honor roll, band performances, and club and athletic accomplishments. As well as how a team of educators from MHS is exploring how MHS can employ transferable skills in class and grading that mirror the Portrait of a Graduate work.
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 teacher Mr. Ryan Collins, who was named a semifinalist for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award! Click here to learn more.
⭐️️Congratulations to the Mahtomedi High School Boys Hockey team on advancing to the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) State Tournament. Mahtomedi will play St. Cloud Cathedral on March 5 at 11 am at the Xcel Energy Center. Click here for tournament details.
⭐️️Congratulations to all our athletes who qualified for individual state-level MSHSL tournaments! Including Evan McGuire, who over the weekend became the MSHSL 215 AA State Champion. Click here to read more about Evan’s path to the State Championship.
⭐️️Our O.H. Anderson Elementary students recently swapped their science classroom for a frozen White Bear Lake and learned ice fishing. Click here to see a behind-the-scenes look at this exceptional learning experience.
⭐️️Mahtomedi High School has won the Real World Design Challenge (RWDC) state championship for the 10th time, and this is the ninth year in a row! The teams have been working since October to design an unmanned aerial Vehicle (UAV) that can easily transport supplies to an active wildfire location. Click here to learn more.
⭐️️Mahtomedi Community Education recently collaborated with our local partner organizations to host a Community Baby Shower and strengthen the community among new parents! Check out the photos here.
⭐️️Zephyr Buddies is an impactful friendship program started by staff member Kelly Unger to encourage connections and authentic relationships between peers. Click here to learn more.
⭐️️Did you know Mahtomedi Community Education changed locations this year to a larger space for the Sweetheart Dance? This change allowed more families to come off the waitlist and attend.Check out this video to see sweet photos and behind-the-scenes moments from the evening.
Join us for the Spring Fling on May 16 from 5-8 pm at Wildwood Elementary School. This MPTO annual event brings families and the community together for an exciting night featuring games, food, entertainment, and local vendors. The MPTO is also looking for new groups to host booths - whether you're a local business, nonprofit, or school club, this is a great opportunity to connect with the community. Click here for more information
A Gratitude Cart is coming to Mahtomedi High School! The Gratitude Cart will be pushed around the school monthly by volunteers and contains pop, snacks, and gift items like pens and chapstick. If you are willing to help push the cart, donate snacks, or a pack of pop, please click here to fill out the Google Form.
MAEF is Hiring an Executive Director
MAEF seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Executive Director to oversee strategic, operational, and financial management. This role requires a strong commitment to our mission, proven leadership skills, and fundraising experience in the nonprofit sector. Click here for full job description and application requirements.
Children's Performing Arts: Summer camps and programming for K-12th grade. At Children’s Performing Arts, we strive to offer programs for every interest and skill level. Click here to learn more and register for camps and programs.
Get Ready to Sail Into Summer: Looking for an exciting way to spend your summer? Registration is now open for Summer 2025 at the White Bear Sailing School. Learn the basics of sailing through games, activities, and drills during our All-Day Camps. Already have a solid understanding of Opti or 420 sailing and feel ready to take the next step and start racing? Try out our Learn to Race Classes! Looking for a competitive atmosphere to hone racing skills and compete in regattas? Join a Race Team! Click here to learn more and register.
Join Cub Scouts or Boy Scouts! Boys in grades K-12 are invited to join the Scouting America program with Pack/Troop 433 in Mahtomedi. Click here to request information or contact jamesnomis111785@gmail.com for grades K-5 or jasonhamen.mntroop433@troopmaster.email for grades 6-12.
The Kramer-Berg Legion & Auxiliary is hosting its 100th Birthday celebration at the Dugout Bar on April 6th 2-5 pm. This is a free event with food and prizes.
Girl Scouts River Valleys is offering a $10 coupon for registrations before March 31. Click here to view an informational flyer.
Looking for Spring and Summer 2025 activities and athletics? Visit Mahtomedi eleyo for Community Education offerings or visit the links below for local athletic associations and organizations.
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 30, 2025. Would you like to submit content for inclusion in our District eNews? Email Alice Seuffert at communications@isd832.net
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