Kasson-Mantorville Middle School

A Message from Mr. Larsen

Dear KMMS Families,

We are eager and excited to welcome your student(s) to the 2025-2026 school year. This Back to School Newsletter will contain important information for the upcoming school year, which includes open house information, transportation updates, key dates, school hours, and much more. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. We look forward to seeing your student(s) soon.

KMMS Open House

Our Middle School Open House will be held Wednesday, August 27, from 3:30-6:30 pm. Students may arrive at any time with their parents/guardians. During this time, students can meet their teachers, get their schedule, organize their lockers, and walk through the building to find their classes. The Open House is meant to be relaxing and allow enough time for students to get acquainted to KMMS.

Student Schedules

Students and families can gain access to their schedules on Wednesday, August 27 during Open House. We will have a Student Council members and staff members in the commons for schedule pick-up. Students may also access their schedule on Infinite Campus.

New Families to K-M Presentation

For those who are new to Kasson and Mantorville, our KMMS office staff will provide a brief presentation on Wednesday night (8/27) at 5:30 pm in the media center. We will discuss the -ins and -outs of KMMS while providing expectations and answering any questions students or families may have. We look forward to seeing you there.

Transportation Update

Continuing this school year, all students who ride a bus home will be picked up at the middle school in the south parking lot. We no longer have students cross 5th Ave NE to get on buses at KMES. It posed a significant safety issue for our students and community. Review this brief video for our parking lot changes and transportation updates. Please know this plan prioritizes student safety over convenience. The Transportation Office and I am aware that this change has added ~5 minutes to your commute. Please plan accordingly.

Cell Phone Expectations

Students are permitted to use their cell phones before and after school. Once first bell rings at 7:55 am, students will put their cell phones in their locker for the day. Students will be able to access their phones again at 3:00 pm. Any student seen with a phone between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm will have their phone taken to the office. If you need to connect with your child, please communicate with the office at 507-634-4030 and we will relay your message.

School Hours

The regular school day at KMMS is 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Students will be permitted into the building at 7:15 am.
The first bell rings at 7:55 am, students are expected to be in class by 8:00 am.
After school, students must leave the building by 3:10 pm unless in a sport, activity, or Continuous Progress (Homework Help).

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Thank you for your continued partnership with Kasson-Mantorville Middle School. I hope you all enjoy the last week of summer. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions at 507-634-4030 or j.larsen@komets.k12.mn.us. I look forward to partnering with you and your child(ren) this school year. Go KoMets!

Together in KoMet Pride,

Josh Larsen, Principal

Wednesday, August 27th - KMMS Open House, from 3:30 - 6:30 pm

Tuesday, September 2nd - KMMS First Day of School, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday, September 9th - KMMS Picture Day

Wednesday, September 24th - Late Start, Schools begins at 10:00 am

Monday, September 22nd - Friday, September 26th - Homecoming Week

Wednesday, October 1st - Quarter 1 Progress Window Closes

Kasson-Mantorville 2025-2026 District Calendar

Supply List For Grades 5-8

This is a friendly reminder for incoming 7th graders, that they must have immunizations turned in before the first day of the 2025-2026 school year. The Meningococcal are Tdap immunization is required. Should you prefer to exempt your child from immunizations, please contact Nurse Michelle for the exemption form.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions please contact Nurse Michelle @ m.lurken@komets.k12.mn.us

Partnering with Family Service Rochester

We are excited to welcome Libby, our new School-Based Mental Health Therapist from Family Service Rochester! Libby will be collaborating with our District School Counselors and Social Workers to provide therapeutic services to K-12 students.

If you think your child may benefit from mental health services, please contact Alicia Snow,

our K-12 Social Worker, for more information or to initiate the referral process. Once a child is referred to School-Based Mental Health, an initial consultation will be scheduled and a diagnostic assessment completed. All School-Based Mental Health Services will be billed to family insurance plans.