The District eNews is the official electronic newsletter of Mahtomedi Public Schools. |
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This Issue's Top Highlights
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Summer 2026 Community Education catalogs are on their way to your mailboxes this week! registration opens on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 am on Eleyo. |
| Join us for the Zephyr Learning Showcase on Monday, March 23, from 6:15-6:45 pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center.
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On February 23, 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 here.
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| Professionals Who Use AI Needed
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Is AI integral to your work in the workforce, higher education, or the military? On April 14, 2026, from 5-7 pm, we will host a Dessert & Dialogue AI conversation session with professionals whose AI use is integral to their work.
During the event, we will break into small groups and participate in facilitated questions. We will use the conversation to help us better understand what AI skills make students competitive and how it is used in workplaces. |
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| Calling Medical/Healthcare, Law/Public Safety, and Marketing/Sales Professionals
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We are still seeking businesses and community organizations to participate in our career event on April 10 for Mahtomedi High School students. The event is hosted by Mahtomedi Community Education and Mahtomedi Public Schools. Click here to Sign Up
We hope to add more professionals in the fields of Medical/Healthcare, Law/Public Safety, and Marketing/Sales to meet career interests identified in a recent student survey about the event. |
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| Zephyr Learning Showcase: March 23 |
Join us for our next Zephyr Learning Showcase on March 23 from 6:15-6:45 pm at the Mahtomedi District Education Center. The Zephyr Learning Showcase 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 the opportunity for one-on-one conversations with students about their learning experience. |
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| Community Education Summer Catalog |
Our Summer 2026 catalogs are on their way to your mailboxes this week! We invite you to take a first look at hundreds of ways to spark new passions and enjoy the season together. We can’t wait to see our community connect and grow this summer.
Mark your calendars! Summer registration opens on Tuesday, March 17 at 8 am on Eleyo. |
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Love to Bike or Walk? Join Safe Routes to School |
Mahtomedi's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Committee is looking for additional parents and community members who are avid bikers, walkers or rollers through the Mahtomedi streets to help advise our committee on what we can do to promote safe roads and trails in our community.
This spring, Mahtomedi Community Education is also hosting a Bike Rodeo for PreK–5 students, and we need volunteers to help run the obstacle course, do simple bike tune-ups, and cheer students on. Interested in joining the committee or volunteering? Contact Kate Andersen, Community Education Director, at kate.andersen@isd832.net |
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| Upcoming School Board Meetings
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Meetings are held at the Mahtomedi District Education Center
March 23: 6:15 pm Zephyr Learning Showcase, 7 pm Regular meeting
April 13: 5:30 pm Study Session |
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Principals Spotlight on Learning
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Each month, our principals share a "Spotlight on Learning" in the school eNews. Read the spotlights below to learn about well-being and wellness in our schools.
Wildwood Elementary School: Read the Wildwood Spotlight to learn more about the school's recent celebration of the Olympics and how they worked together to demonstrate teamwork and sportsmanship.
O.H. Anderson (OHA) Elementary School: Read the OHA Spotlight to learn how OHA supports students to learn social-emotional skills and practice movement in their classrooms and PE class.
Mahtomedi Middle School (MMS): Read the MMS Spotlight to learn how MMS students are practicing student choice and how that builds personal well-being.
Mahtomedi High School (MHS): Read the MHS Spotlight to learn how student voice is building well-being and how physical education and health courses help students build wellness practices. |
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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.
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⭐️ Congratulations to Mahtomedi High School teacher Mr. Jim Lane, who was named a semifinalist for the 2026 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award! This year, Mr. Jim Lane was recognized by the Mahtomedi School Board for outstanding leadership at Mahtomedi Public Schools. Click here to read more about the recognition.
⭐️Congratulations to Mahtomedi High School Class of 2026 students Taelin Richmond, Anna Cosby, Layla Befidi, and Amber Becker on being named National Merit Scholar Finalists!
⭐️ Congratulations to Max Nelson (Class of 2022), who will compete in Nordic Skiing with Team USA at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina!
⭐️ Did you know our preschool teachers are participating in the same literacy training as educators across Mahtomedi Public Schools? This is all a part of our commitment to creating a smooth, supportive transition from preschool to beyond. Click here to read more about the impact of this literacy training.
⭐️ Congratulations to our Mahtomedi teams who have advanced to State competitions! The Mahtomedi/Stillwater Adapted Floor Hockey team had an undefeated season and finished competition in the consolation bracket. The Mahtomedi Boys Hockey team will be competing in the Quarterfinals of the State Tournament on March 4 at 1 pm at the Grand Casino Arena. Click here for tickets (public ticket sales open on March 3 at 1 pm).
⭐️ Thank you to O.H. Anderson Elementary School students who put kindness into action through hands-on service projects. Students volunteered at Kindness Service Stations that helped spread kindness beyond OHA, including: creating kindness pins and cards for the Wildwood Tavern and the Wild Bean, making artwork for residents at St. Andrew’s Village, designing placemats for Meals on Wheels, preparing treat bags to thank guest bus drivers and substitute teachers, cutting fabric hearts for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Hennepin Healthcare, and writing cards for first responders.
⭐️ Community Education’s annual Sweetheart Dance event has been a family favorite in Mahtomedi for the past decade. We recently held our biggest dance yet–click here to see the sweet highlights.
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Get Involved with Our Partners
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Meeting: The next MPTO meeting is on March 18 at 7 pm at O.H. Anderson Elementary School. Anyone is welcome to attend and see what the PTO does and how the PTO supports our elementary schools.
Save the Date: The Spring Fling will be on May 15 from 5-8 pm at Wildwood Elementary School. Click here to learn more. |
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| Secondary Volunteer Opportunities
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Click the links below to volunteer at our secondary schools! |
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| Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation (MAEF) |
Zephyr Gala
Join MAEF for its signature fundraising event on April 10 at JX Venue. Enjoy an evening of celebration, community, and impact while Empowering Student Experiences and supporting Mahtomedi Public Schools. 2026 Zephyr Gala Emcee: Parker Fox, Mahtomedi Class of 2017
Tickets On Sale Now! |
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Area Events and Opportunities
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Ready. Set. Hut! Girls Youth Flag Football is coming! Girls entering 3rd- 8th grade in the Fall are eligible, and teams will be made in a combination of 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, and 7th/8th graders. Registration opens April 27th, with the season starting in August. Teams will compete against other East Metro districts. Click here for additional details on our website.
- Girl Scouts: Join Girl Scouts with $20 off membership during Girl Scout Week, March 8 - 14. Use code GSRVWEEK at checkout. Click here to learn more.
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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 each school year are available at www.mahtomedi.k12.mn.us/enews
The next issue of the District eNews will be published on March 29, 2026. Would you like to submit content for inclusion in our District eNews? Email Alice Seuffert at communications@isd832.net |
All families and staff are subscribed to the District enewsletter. Community members or extended family may also subscribe by clicking here. |
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