Mankato
MAPS Connection Newsletter
February 4th, 2025
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Exciting things are happening at MAPS, and we want to make sure you never miss an update!
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Infinite Campus Parent Contact Preferences
If you are the parent or guardian of a MAPS student, we want to make sure you’re receiving all the necessary communication.
Please check the following:
Do you have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account?
- If not, please follow THIS LINK to create one.
Do you have an account, but you're unsure about your contact preferences?
- If so, follow THIS LINK to review and update your settings.
If you have checked your preferences and still haven’t received a message, we recommend contacting your phone carrier, as some carriers may have issues with third-party or mass messaging services.
For further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to Infinite Campus support at icsupport@isd77.org.
Enroll Your Child in Kindergarten Today!
Enrolling your child in kindergarten is an exciting milestone! Our kindergarten teams are dedicated to creating a caring, structured, and engaging learning environment where your child can thrive.
Why enroll now?
By enrolling early, your family will receive important updates and information to help prepare for your child’s kindergarten experience.
Get started today!
Visit isd77.org/enroll to complete the registration process. Once enrolled, your child’s school will keep you informed about upcoming events and next steps.
📅 Save the Date: Kindergarten Connection – April 10
Have questions or need assistance? Our registration team is here to help! Call us at 507-387-2125. We can’t wait to welcome your child to MAPS kindergarten!
MAPS Highlights
MAPS Student School Board Spotlight
MAPS Staff School Board Spotlight
Triple A Awards
What is the Triple 'A' Award?
This award is sponsored by the Minnesota State High School League. Academics, Arts, and Athletics Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A' Award, honors high school seniors throughout the state who have a 3.0 or higher-grade point average and who participate in League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.
This year features Mankato East High School students Seth Possin and Jayda Swalve. The Mankato West Students recognized are Chase Lindeman and Jillian Olsen.
Thank You Taylor Foundation
The Taylor Foundation has been a valued partner in our community, and we deeply appreciate their continued commitment to education. On behalf of our students, staff, and families—thank you for your generosity and for investing in the future of our young learners.
College in Schools - Concurrent Enrollment in MAPS
We are excited to share the growing success of our College in the Schools (C.E.) program! Over the past few years, our students have been exploring career paths and earning college credit through a variety of courses.
Here's a look at the impressive enrollment growth:
- 2022/2023: 63 students enrolled in Exploring Careers in Education (MnTC) and Mechatronics.
- 2023/2024: 125 students enrolled in Exploring Careers in Education (MnTC), Human Development (MnTC), Public Speaking (MnTC), and Mechatronics.
- 2024/2025: 252 students enrolled in Exploring Careers in Education (MnTC), Human Development (MnTC), Public Speaking (MnTC), College Algebra (MnTC), Foundations Writing & Rhetoric (MnTC), and Mechatronics.
Coming Fall 2025:
- Our Natural World (MnTC)
- American Government (MnTC)
- Medical Terminology
Community Education
Spirit of Youth Nomination Form OPEN
The Spirit of Youth Award recognizes youth and adults who inspire and enable positive change within the Greater Mankato community. By fostering an environment that uplifts these values, nominees serve as role models who contribute to creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for all.
The 2025 Spirit of Youth Award nomination window will close March 1, 2025.
For more details on the nomination process and to submit your nomination, visit https://www.mankatocer.com/ref/spirit-of-youth-award
Calendar Reminders
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Early Release
Monday, February 17, 2025
No School for K-12 Students - Observance of Presidents' Day
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
5:30 p.m. - School Board Meeting & Work Session - MN River Room, IGC
Monday, March 3, 2025
5:30 p.m. - School Board Meeting - Mankato Room, IGC
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Early Release
Friday, March 14, 2025
No School for K-8 Students - Prep for Conferences
Monday, March 17, 2025
5:30 p.m. - School Board Meeting & Work Session - MN River Room,
, IGC
MAPS in the Media
- West girls basketball falls to Owatonna - KEYC - 1/23/2025
- East boys hockey picks up win against Winona - KEYC - 1/23/2025
- Prep Athlete of the Week, Kyle Steinke, of Mankato West - Free Press - 1/27/2025
- Kato Knights floor hockey picks up win against South Suburban - KEYC - 1/28/2025
- West girls hockey falls to Willmar - KEYC - 1/28/2025
- East boys basketball continues to dominate - KEYC - 1/28/2025
- Mankato West boys win Big Nine ski meet - Free Press 1/29/2025
Construction at West High to address security, educational needs - Free Press 1/31/2025
Mankato district offers free nutrition, wellness sessions to parents, caregivers - Free Press - 1/31/2025
- Prep Athlete of the Week, Reed Pope of Mankato East - Free Press 2/3/2025
- Prep Athlete of the week, Alayna Smith of Mankato West - Free Press 2/3/2025
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