MAPS Connection District Newsletter
Meal Site Locations and Dates
- Center for Learning
- Eagle Lake Elementary
- East High School
- Franklin Elementary
- Hoover Elementary
- Rosa Parks Elementary
Meal Times
- Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 a.m. (All sites except West)
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
- Rosa Parks: 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
All sites will be closed on the following dates:
- June 19
- July 3 and 4
- East High School only: Closed August 6 and 7
Meals must be enjoyed at the site—no takeout or pick-up options.
Let’s fuel up for a fun summer! 💪🍎
To find free meal sites near you, download the Free Meals for Kids app.
This family-friendly production brings the beloved characters of Annie Jr. to life, showcasing the talents and hard work of local young performers. The production is open to the public.
Event Details:
What: Annie – Performed by area youth
When: Friday, June 20 & Saturday, June 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Lincoln Community Center Auditorium
Admission: $8 per person (cash only); ages 4 & under are free. ACES students get in FREE with their ACES Green Shirt.
Tickets available at the door 30 minutes before each show.
Join us in supporting local youth and enjoy an evening of music, fun, and theater magic!
You are invited to journey deep into space at the Mankato East High School Planetarium. Black Holes—a free, family-friendly event exploring one of the most fascinating and mysterious features of our universe.
Event Details:
What: Black Holes — A Mankato East Planetarium Show
When: Friday, June 20, 2025
Where: Mankato East High School Planetarium (enter Door 2)
Cost: Free – Reservations required
Reserve your free seats:
https://www.ticketsource.com/mankato-east-planetarium/e-ajdzex
This event is open to the public, but space is limited—reserve your seats today for a stellar evening of science and discovery.
Mankato Area Public Schools proudly celebrates Mankato East and Mankato seniors who earned recognition through the Minnesota Bilingual Seals exam this school year.
A total of 44 seniors were honored for demonstrating proficiency in another language:
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3 Platinum Bilingual Seal
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11 Gold Bilingual Seals
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30 World Language Proficiency Certificates
Students who earn Bilingual Seals may also be eligible for college credit at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities as well as high school world language credit.
To learn more about how the program works, visit:
👉 www.minnesotabilingualseals.com
Transportation registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now open and available online.
If you're unsure whether your student qualifies for transportation, you can check eligibility here. If your student does qualify, please complete the registration form by clicking this link.
Families can visit the Central Registration Office at the Intergovernmental Center (10 Civic Center Plaza) to complete the form in person. Transportation for students receiving special education services will be arranged separately by the Special Education Office and your child’s case manager.
Have transportation questions? Contact Tricia Ries by email tries2@isd77.org or call (507)507-387-5949.
Join our MAPS ambassador team!
The 2025-26 MAPS Ambassador Program is a five-session behind-the-scenes look at Mankato Area Public School system. This program is open to residents in the MAPS boundaries who would like to learn more about our schools and what we do. Topics include finances, operations, teaching and learning, and student services.
Learn more about MAPS Ambassadors HERE.
Apply to be a 2025-26 MAPS Ambassador HERE
