Monroe Messenger
June 5, 2025
Keep in mind for next fall...
- Keep an eye out on the district website for the school supply list.
- Headphones are requested for each student. Please be sure to get wired headphones - no wireless headphones.
- Entrance Conferences are August 25 & 26 - sign up link will be sent out.
- See you on Wednesday, August 27th when school begins!
Summer Bond Construction Project
Thanks to voter support of the bond referendum, Mankato Area Public Schools is moving forward with a series of impactful facility improvements this summer—all designed to support safety, accessibility, and student learning.
Monroe is adding a secure entrance, reinforcing our districtwide commitment to safe, welcoming school environments.
This project is more than just construction—it's an investments in student safety, health, and academic success. We’re grateful to our community for helping us build schools that reflect our values: Excellence, Equity, Empowerment—Every Student. Every Day.
FREE SUMMER MEAL LOCATIONS
Kato Go Play is your direct connection to summer fun! Hop on board and be transported to destinations in Mankato and North Mankato.
Kato Go Play will pick riders up from their homes and take them directly to the point of interest.
Service Hours
Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2025 Service Dates: Service will be available from June 9, 2025 to August 15, 2025.
Fares
There is no cost for riders 18 years of age and under. All riders above the age of 18 can either purchase cash fare for $2 a ride or $4 for round trip. A flex pass, which offers 11 rides for $20, may also be purchased.
Scheduling
Advanced reservations required for next day service. Please call 311 or (507) 387-8600 to schedule. Customer service staff are available 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Need to cancel? At least one-hour advance notice required.
**ADJUSTED 2025/2026 SCHEDULE**
**NEXT YEAR'S CALENDAR**
About Monroe
Website:
Location:
441 Monroe Ave, North Mankato, MN, USA
Phone:
Facebook:
Monroe Elementary PTO - North Mankato
PHONE NUMBERS
Monroe Office
507-387-7889
Attendance Line
507-387-7889, ext. 2
MAPS Hotline
(school closings)
507-387-6046
HOURS
School Hours
8:00-2:30
Office Hours
7:30-3:30
OFFICE
Principal
Steve Johanson
Secretary
Mary Krueger
Clerical Asst.
Lourdes Chavez
Health Asst.
Kim Taylor