West Side Story 2.0

Talent show:

Have a hidden (or not so hidden) talent to show off? Sign up for the homecoming variety show! We're looking for all acts - the funny, the bizarre, and the unexpected! Can you sing the ABC's backwards? Rap the periodic table? Do a one-handed cartwheel? Not only will there be prizes from the judges for 1st and 2nd place, there will also be a prize for the most unique act. Check your email to sign up for an audition spot today!

Dodgeball:

Ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive and dodge? Get a team of 6 and sign up for homecoming dodgeball! The double elimination tournament will take place Wednesday September 24th at 7:30pm in the gym. The championship match will be played on homecoming Friday after lunch and the winning team gets a chance to take down the teachers. Fill out the Google form sent in your email and make sure to pay your $5 entry fee to Mr. Becker or Ms. Baker by Monday, September 22nd

TikTok:

Get ready to show off your best dance moves or your homecoming style! Gather your friends, your team, or your whole class to create and submit a TikTok style video for a chance to win a prize! Prizes will be awarded for best dance moves, best video featuring staff (with their consent of course), best homecoming related get ready with me, and the best use of a dress up day. Videos should be 3 minutes or less in length. Email your video to Mr. Becker (dbecke1) or Ms. Baker (cbaker1) by Tuesday September 23rd at 3:35pm. Videos will be shown and voted on during the variety show on homecoming Friday!

Tuesday is National Voter Registration Day and the League of Women Voters will host an information table in the lobby for any students 16 - 18 years old interested in getting registered to vote.

Tuesday is also picture day! All students in grades 9-11 who did not get their pictures taken during kick-off days will need to have their picture taken on Tuesday. You don't have to purchase your pictures, but we need current pictures of students on file.

Wednesday morning our teachers will be attending a staff meeting from 8:00am - 8:30am and will not be available for students during this time.

Friday is our first grade check of the year. Please check your grades on Friday, as they will be updated. If the semester ended on Friday, those would be the grades going the student's transcript.

We are seeing progress, as the construction is starting to rise from foundation work. The wet summer put us behind a bit (about 6 weeks), but because this is a long project, there is time to get caught up. Next year at this time, we should be moving into the new administrative offices and classrooms in the front tower and into the new gym, locker rooms, classroom, wrestling room in the back addition.

Mankato Area Public Schools is beginning an exciting and important project to redesign our secondary schools (grades 6-12). We want to ensure that our schools are not only meeting the needs of today's students but are also preparing them for a future we can only imagine.

This is a journey we cannot take without you. Your unique perspective as a parent, family member, caregiver, or community partner is essential to this process. You see public education and/or your child's educational journey from a different angle, and your insights are crucial to helping us understand our current strengths and identify opportunities for growth.

This survey is to gather your valuable input. This is your chance to share your thoughts on the secondary school experience, and how we can create a more effective and future-focused learning environment.

Please take a few moments to fill out the survey. Your thoughtful responses and responses will inform our work and help us build a secondary school system that truly serves our entire community. The survey window will be open Monday, September 15th to Monday, September 22nd at 4:00 pm and should take no more than ten minutes to complete

Thank you for your partnership and for helping us create the best possible future for our students.

Survey Link

At Mankato Area Public Schools, the safety and well-being of our students and staff are our highest priority. To ensure our preparedness for various emergency situations, we will be conducting safety drilsl known as "Lockdown" on September 23rd, October 29th, November 19th and January 28th..

Purpose of the Drill: “Lockdown” is designed to prepare students and staff for an exceedingly rare circumstance - when an intruder enters the school premises. During this drill, teachers will follow specific safety protocols, including locking classroom doors, turning off lights, moving individuals away from windows and doors, not opening doors, instructing students to remain quiet, and that students remain out of sight.

Opt-Out Option: Per Minnesota Statute 121A.038, parents have the option to opt their student(s) out of this required safety drill. If you choose to opt your student out, please notify the school office. You will be able to pick up your student(s) 30 minutes before the drill begins and return them 30 minutes after it is completed.

Special Considerations: If your student has experienced violence or trauma that participating in this drill might reactivate, we kindly request that you notify the school office. We are committed to providing the necessary support and accommodations to ensure the emotional well-being of our students.

Our Commitment to Safety: That these drills are conducted with the care and attention to safety. Our staff is well-trained to oversee the process, and our primary goal is to equip both students and staff with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively in emergency situations.

We sincerely hope that we never have to put this training into practice, but preparedness is an essential aspect of ensuring the safety of our school community.

Contact Information: Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the lockdown or our school's safety procedures, please feel free to contact Andy Krause, assistant principal. We are here to address any inquiries you may have and to work together to maintain a safe and secure learning environment for our students.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Click here for important information from our Student Support Staff.

September 15

Fall Play Tryouts 3:45pm Auditorium

Girls Tennis 4:45pm at DMMS

Boys Soccer 7:00pm at Caswell North

Volleyball 7:15pm Gym

September 16

Picture Day

Fall Play Tryouts 3:45pm Auditorium

Boys Soccer 7:00pm at Caswell North

Volleyball at 7:15pm Gym

September 18

Girls Tennis 4:45pm at DMMS

Girls Soccer 7:00pm at Caswell North

East/West Volleyball 7:15pm at East Gym

September 19

Grade Check #1

Football 7:00pm Todnem Field

September 22 - 26

Homecoming Week