Mankato Area Public Schools
New Activities Director at West High School
We welcome Eric Dahlman as the new Activities Director at Mankato West High School.
Mr. Dahlman worked at Valley View Middle School in Edina, Minnesota as a Physical Education Teacher. He also served as a South View Middle School Health teacher, AVID teacher, and Roosevelt High School Health Teacher in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Mr. Dahlman’s position began on July 1, 2024.
School Choice Coming Fall 2025
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Jefferson Elementary and Rosa Parks Elementary will transition into magnet schools. These schools will join Bridges Community School as additional choices for elementary students and families.
What is a magnet/choice school?
Magnet schools are an innovative approach to public education, offering specialized programs focused on themes with a unique curricular emphasis. Magnet schools attract a diverse student body fostering a rich learning environment. They provide students with hands-on, immersive experiences and tailored learning opportunities.
How will enrollment be determined at the magnet schools?
Families in the current Jefferson and Rosa Parks attendance areas will have the first opportunity to register for their respective schools. Once neighborhood enrollment is determined, remaining seats will be open to the entire MAPS community.
Coming next:
How will the school theme be determined?
First Day of School for Students
Start Your MAPS Journey Today
It's never too late to enroll with Mankato Area Public Schools! Enrollment applications are accepted throughout the entire academic year. Click the enroll here link or call 507-387-2125 with your questions. We can't wait to meet you!
24-25 MAPS Annual Census Verification is Now OPEN!
Each year, Mankato Area Public Schools asks our families to review and update student and family contact information through the online census verification. This ensures that student information is accurate. We are asking that you complete your family's census verification online through your Campus Parent account by August 21, 2024.
Device Protection (grades 6-12): With the school board approved budget adjustment, Mankato Area Public Schools requires all families to purchase device protection for student(s) in 6th through 12th grade. The cost to families is $25 per device.
As we prepare for the upcoming school year and families begin to update their information through our annual census, families will notice the device protection fee applied to their Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. A $25 fee will be applied to each student account that is in 6th through 12th grade.
More information about the coverage of device protection can be found HERE.
Breakfast and lunch are available to all kids 18 years old and younger at no cost. To eat, just show up at one of the sites during the meal hours. We look forward to seeing the children in our cafeterias this summer!
Caregivers or students can find the nearest meal location and check the dates, schedules and offerings on the MAPS Nutrition Services page.
Are you a MAPS Alumni? We would love to hear from you! We are proud of our MAPS graduates and we love to hear about your accomplishments.
Just take a minute to answer a few questions HERE.
MAPS Alumni Spotlight - Jillian Hiscock
How did MAPS prepare you for what you do now?
I was encouraged to be a lot of “things”: All-State Choir, 3 sport athlete, ensemble cast member in theater, and Pep Club member. It was great to grow and develop in so many ways through activities, academics, and just really great relationships with peers and teachers!
Our team of caring, passionate, and committed professionals wants you! Applying for available positions is simple, fast and secure. Our online application system allows you to start and save an application, submitting it when you are sure that it’s complete. We have current openings Health Assistants (LPN or RN encouraged to apply), GED Math Teacher, Para Educators, Custodians, Cook Manager, and more!