Bridges Community School
We can't wait to see you for our fall conferences!
Please click here to sign up for conferences.
BAC will have the book fair set up on the gymnasium stage during conferences
Bridges conference date/times:
Monday, November 16th 3:20-8:30
Tuesday, November 17th 3:20-8:30
Thursday, November 19th 3:20-7:00 *Please note that the Book Fair will close at 6:00PM on the final conference night
Key Dates for 2026-2027:
October 1, 2026 Application Window Opened
January 22, 2027 Application Window Closes
February 8, 2027 The notification process to Families of elected seats through application lottery begins; Everyone in the lottery will receive either an offer or waitlist notification.
Deadline to Accept or Decline Accepted Applications is one week from the date the offer notification is sent.
If you are enrolled at Bridges or one of the focus schools, you don't need to re-enroll.
Please read this document for more information regarding the lottery process for Bridges Community School, Rosa Parks and Jefferson. Click here
Information and Tour Sessions:
Monday, Nov. 16 - Rosa Parks @ 5:30 pm
Tuesday, Nov. 17 - Jefferson @ 5:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Bridges @ 5:30 pm
No Parking between 7:00-8:00 am and 2:30-3:30 pm
You will not be able to park on the South Side of Garfield Ave. between these signs during the hours above. There should be no double parking to ensure safety of our students and families as well as a path for busses and cars to get through Garfield Ave.
If you are dropping off between 8:10-8:20, please come through door 1. Door 2 will be locked.
Attendance Matters!!
Every day at school matters. When students attend school regularly and arrive on time, they have more opportunities to learn, build friendships, connect with their teachers, and feel like an important part of our school community.
We understand that illnesses, appointments, family needs, and other unexpected situations happen. Our goal is not only to track attendance, but also to work with families to help students be at school as much as possible.
This year, we are strengthening the way we support student attendance. Families can expect:
More communication: We will reach out more often when we notice attendance concerns. Early communication helps us work together before missed days become a larger concern.
Support when needed: If something is making it difficult for your student to attend school, please let us know. We can help connect families with school and community resources for needs such as transportation, health care, routines, or other challenges.
Written verification of absences: After a student has reached 5 unexcused absences or 10 excused absences, written medical verification will be required for future absences until further notice.
Attendance Support Plans: When attendance becomes a concern, school staff will work with families to create a plan. Together, we will identify challenges, set goals, and decide what supports may help improve attendance.
Families are important partners in building strong attendance habits. Regular bedtime and morning routines, preparing for school the night before, scheduling appointments outside of the school day when possible, and making attendance a priority can all make a difference.
If your student is having difficulty attending school regularly or arriving on time, please reach out to us. We want to listen, understand what may be getting in the way, and work with you to find solutions.
Thank you for your partnership in helping every student be here, on time, connected, and ready to learn.
Bridges Staff
Nutrition Services
This school year, Nutrition Services is introducing SchoolCafé Family Hub, a new, more inclusive online platform for managing your student's meal account. Families will need to create a new SchoolCafé Family Hub account. You will need your student's Infinite Campus student number to connect them to your account.
With SchoolCafé, families can:
Apply for Educational Benefits to qualify for reduced middle and high school activity fees
Set up low-balance notifications
View meal purchases
Access school menus
Please follow the instructions below to create your account.
Campus Parent for MAPS Student Number Information: https://mankatomn.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/mankato.jsp
Forgot how to access your Infinite Campus Parent account? Follow these instructions
SchoolCafé Website: https://family.schoolcafe.com/MAPS
Set up your SchoolCafé Account with these instructions.
Questions? Contact the Nutrition Services Office:
Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 507-388-7442
Email: nutritionservice@isd77.org
Address: 15 Map Drive, Mankato, MN 56001
Visitor lunch cost is $5.50
Milk cost is $0.55 (for cold lunch)
Bridges has All School Meetings on most Fridays
"Bridges Connects: Celebrating Community, Culture, and Learning Together!"
What We Do: Celebrate student "Spotteds," honor our diverse cultures, share Global Studies and our Lifeskills, sing and perform together! Students can also sign up to share a talent in the office.
Family Reminders: Families are invited to attend from 8:30-8:50. Check the schedule below for when all school meetings are, students will sit with their classes unless the student/s parents/guardians are present, and we ask everyone to join us in singing or school song, saying the pledge and using active listening.
ACES Registration
Please go to this website to register for ACES: https://mankato.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/1/aces-school-age-child-care
Bridges Morning ACES is from 6:30-8:00 am
Bridges Afternoon ACES is from 2:50-6:00 pm
Mental Health Hub
The hub is meant to be a tool for parents and caregivers to easily find information on crisis support, local mental health services, parent education, and more.
Find more information HERE.
October:
26 - BAC Meeting (auditorium) - come to door 2 (6:00 pm)
Please check the BAC emails for more information about upcoming events
28 - Vision & Hearing Screening
30 - Bridges Community Pumpkin Patch
30 - All School Meeting 8:20-8:50 in the gymnasium
November:
11 - Two Hour Early Release (12:50 Dismissal)
13 - No School
16 - Fall Conferences & Book Fair (3:20-8:30)
17 - Fall Conferences & Book Fair (3:20-8:30)
19 - Fall Conferences & Book Fair (3:20-7:00)
23 - Read & Feed
24-27 - No School/Thanksgiving Break