Kasson-Mantorville Middle School

Dear KMMS Families,

We are eager and excited to welcome your student to Kasson-Mantorville Middle School for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. The Welcome Back Newsletter contains important information about the school year, such as open house information, orientation for 5th graders, key dates, school hours, and much more. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the middle school office at 507-634-4030. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Grade 5 Orientation

The 5th grade orientation will be on Wednesday, August 26, from 3:30-4:30 pm, at the middle school. During the first 30 minutes, 5th grade students will meet with Mrs. Simon and me, while parents and guardians with meet with our 5th-grade teachers. After 30 minutes, we will switch groups so that both students and parents have the opportunity to participate in each conversation. The information that will be discussed will be shared with those who were unable to attend.

Middle School Open House

The middle school open house will be held on Wednesday, August 26, from 4:30-6:30 pm, at the middle school. Students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, walk their schedule, organize their locker, and get prepared ahead of the new school year. It is a great opportunity for families to support their student(s) and to ask any questions you may have.

Student Schedules

Students and families can access their schedules on Wednesday, August 26, during the open house. We will have staff and students available in the commons for schedule pick-up. Students may also access their schedule on Infinite Campus.

New Families to K-M Presentation

For those who are new to Kasson and Mantorville, our KMMS office staff will provide a brief presentation on August 26 at 5:30 pm in the Learning Center. We will discuss the -ins and -outs of KMMS while providing expectations and answering questions students or families may have. I look forward to seeing you there.

Transportation

Continuing this school year, all students who ride a bus home will be picked up at the middle school in the south parking lot. Please know this plan prioritizes student safety over convenience.

KMMS Parking Lot

For those new to the middle school, please access the brief YouTube video explaining the pick-up and drop-off processes. At the 4:24 mark in the video, there is now a barricade, and families must turn right into the parking area. Parents and families are no longer able to cut through. Thank you for your understanding.

School Hours

The regular school day at KMMS is 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

• Students will be permitted into the building at 7:15 am.
• The first bell rings at 7:55 am, students are expected to be in class by 8:00 am.
• After school, students must leave the building by 3:10 pm unless in a sport, activity, or the Learning Lab (Homework Help).

Cell Phone Expectations

Students are permitted to use their cell phones before and after school. Once first bell rings at 7:55 am, students will put their cell phones in their locker for the day. Students will be able to access their phones again at 3:00 pm. Any student seen with a phone between 8:00 am and 3:00 pm will have their phone taken to the office. If you need to connect with your child, please communicate with the office at 507-634-4030 and we will relay your message.

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Thank you for your continued partnership with Kasson-Mantorville Middle School. I hope you all enjoy the last weeks of summer. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions at 507-634-4030 or j.larsen@komets.k12.mn.us. I look forward to partnering with you and your child(ren) this school year. Go KoMets!

Together in KoMet Pride,

Josh Larsen, Principal

Wednesday, August 26th - Grade 5 Orientation from 3:30-4:30 pm

Wednesday, August 26th - Middle School Open House from 4:30-6:30 pm

Wednesday, August 26th - New Families to K-M Welcome at 5:30 pm

Tuesday, September 1st - KMMS First Day of School, from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday, September 10th - KMMS Picture Day

Monday, September 21st - 25th - K-M Homecoming Week

Tuesday, September 22nd - Early Release at 1:00 pm

This is a friendly reminder for incoming 7th graders, that they must have immunizations turned in before the first day of the 2026-2027 school year. The Meningococcal and Tdap immunization are required. Should you prefer to exempt your child from immunizations, please contact Nurse Ashley for the exemption form.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions please contact Nurse Ashley @ a.greer@komets.k12.mn.us.

Students will receive their 25-26 yearbook this fall. Miss Emily will have yearbooks waiting in students upcoming year locker. Previous 8th grade students will be able to pick yearbooks up at the high school.

The 2026-2027 KMMS Yearbook information will be shared with you soon!

We are excited to welcome Libby, our new School-Based Mental Health Therapist from Family Service Rochester! Libby will be collaborating with our District School Counselors and Social Workers to provide therapeutic services to K-12 students.

If you think your child may benefit from mental health services, please contact the middle school office for more information. Once a child is referred to School-Based Mental Health, an initial consultation will be scheduled and a diagnostic assessment completed. All School-Based Mental Health Services will be billed to family insurance plans.

Address: 1400 5th Ave NE, Kasson, MN USA

Phone # 507-634-4030

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Office Staff

Josh Larsen, Principal: j.larsen@komets.k12.mn.us

Sarah Simon, TLC: s.simon@komets.k12.mn.us

Brianna Kirchner, Counselor: b.kirchner@komets.k12.mn.us

Jesse Torres, Social Worker: j.torres@komets.k12.mn.us

Sally Smith, Secretary: sally.smith@komets.k12.mn.us

Emily Mehling, Secretary: e.mehling@komets.k12.mn.us