MAPS Connection District Newsletter

• 2025-26 Calendar
• Elementary School Supply List
• Prairie Winds Middle School Supply List
• Dakota Meadows Middle School Supply List
• Register for Transportation Here
• Community Education Fall Catalog
• Infinite Campus Parent Portal
• School Start and End Times

How to Create a Campus Parent Account (Detailed Directions HERE)

Step 1: Email icsupport@isd77.org for an activation key

Step 2: Download the Campus Parent app on your phone or use the this web address: https://mankatomn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/mankato.jsp

Step 3: Use the activation key code to create a Campus Parent account. If you have questions please email icsupport@isd77.org.

• We encourage all legal guardians to create their own individual accounts.

All Mankato Area Public Schools athletic and activity events will begin using GoFan for digital ticketing.

That means no more cash at the gate—tickets will be sold online or at the door using a debit or credit card.

Here’s how to get started:

✅ Visit www.gofan.co or download the GoFan App
✅ Search for Mankato East or Mankato West
✅ Buy tickets ahead of time or right at the gate on your phone
✅ Download the GoFan app for easy access and ticket storage

Each year, Mankato Area Public Schools asks our families to review and update census 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.

Below are the steps to complete the Census Verification process.

Step 1: Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account.

Step 2: Select MORE from the menu along the left side of the screen.

Step 3: Select CENSUS VERIFICATION

Step 4: Select Begin Registration

Click here to view the Help Guide for Census Verification

Important information to know before you get started:

• Only one parent/guardian per household will need to complete the Census Verification process.
  • The Census Verification link is only active for one household per child. If your child has more than one household, the link will be active for the parent/guardian that lives in the household indicated at the time of registration as the child's primary household.

For assistance logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal account, please send an email to: icsupport@isd77.org

If your student already has a medical or health plan in place, you can view/update it by logging into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal and clicking on the “Documents” tab. If you have a new medical plan need, the links below will get you what you need for your school plan.

Allergy Plan & Med Consent
Asthma Plan & Med Consent
Diabetes Emergency Plan
Generic Emergency Plan
Health Census Form
Immunization Form
Medication Consent Form
Seizure Plan & Med Consent
Self Administration of Non-Prescription Pain Med

Please return to the school nurse when completed.

*If you choose to fill out the form and email to the school, please download and save the form before filling in the fields.

Last chance to 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

The West swimmers are thrilled to have a new home at Dakota Meadows Middle School, where they get to dive into a beautiful new 8-lane pool! This exciting upgrade gives the team plenty of space to train, grow, and compete together, while also creating an awesome environment to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. The move to DMMS marks the start of a new chapter for Scarlet swimming, and the team can’t wait to make memories and splash into success in their brand-new pool.

Grades 6-9 families: Look for Project Success information coming your way soon! Project Success is embedded within MAPS grades 6–9 that inspires students to dream big, discover their purpose, and build the skills to reach their goals. Through workshops, arts expeditions, and institute programs offered during the school year, evenings, weekends, and non-school days, students explore new opportunities both in the classroom and out in the community.

We’re excited to share that the latest MAPS Community Education catalog is now available! Packed with engaging classes, workshops, and enrichment opportunities for learners of all ages, the catalog offers something for everyone. From arts and wellness to technology and lifelong learning, our programs are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection.

Browse the catalog today and discover your next learning adventure with MAPS Community Education!

Monday, August 25th

• 9th Grade Students First Day of School

Tuesday, August 26th

• 6th and 10th-12th Grade Students First Day of School

Wednesday, August 27th

• K-5th and 7th-8th Grade Students First Day of School

Monday, September 1st

• All Schools and District Offices Closed - Labor Day

• First day of high school football season commences - The Free Press 8/12/2025
• Area schools recognized by Minnesota Department of Education - Free Press 8/13/2025

• Mankato Area Public School teachers, staff reminded of their value at kickoff - Free Press 8/18/2025

• Boys soccer: Local teams enter season with big goals - The Free Press 8/15/2025

• Mankato East football aims to turn heartbreak into history in 2025 - KEYC 8/15/2025

• West football looks to bounce back in 2025 - KEYC 8/11/25

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