Kasson-Mantorville Middle School

Dear KMMS Families,

I hope the school year is off to a great start for yourself and your student(s). I have thoroughly enjoyed working with our students, and I am excited about and looking forward to a safe and productive Homecoming Week at KMMS. Please take a peak below for all Homecoming information.

Student Dress Up Days

Monday: Minion Mayhem

Tuesday: Teacher-Student Swap

Wednesday: Activity All-Star

Thursday: Hawaiian Day

Friday: KoMets Spirit Day

Homecoming Friday

• Homecoming Parade @ 10:15 AM
• KoMets Volleyball vs. Owatonna @ 1:15 PM (See note below)
• KoMets Football vs. Providence Academy @ 7:00 PM

Volleyball Information

• All 7/8 volleyball players will be dismissed at 12:45 PM to walk to KMHS with their respective coaches for the K-M vs. Owatonna match. All 7/8 volleyball players are excused by coaches - no need to call the office.

• If your child would like to attend the match, call the office (634-4030) before Friday at 9:00 AM to inform us of your child’s attendance. If you choose to take your child to the match, you must accompany them to the high school for the duration of the game.

• Students without a parent or guardian will be asked to leave or transported back to KMMS. Mr. Larsen will be present during the match to ensure middle school students are properly supervised by their parent or guardian. Students not following school expectations will receive consequences.

• Students are only allowed to leave with their parents or guardians and are not allowed to leave with another child’s parent or guardian.

• Please know I am firm on these expectations. Thank you for your understanding.

KMMS Community Service Day

I am excited about our annual KMMS Community Service Day. This is a great opportunity for our students to give something back to our terrific communities. Community Service Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13. More information will be shared as we get closer. Stay tuned...

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22, from 3:30–6:30 PM. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your child’s teachers, review their progress, and discuss ways we can work together to support their success. Strong partnerships between home and school make a meaningful difference in each student’s growth, and we encourage you to join us in this important conversation.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding during a busy yet exciting Homecoming Week. We all want the Kasson-Mantorville Homecoming experience to be memorable and positive for our students and families. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the KMMS office. We can be reached at 507-634-4030.

Together in KoMet Pride,

Josh Larsen, Principal

Monday, September 21st - 25th - Kasson-Mantorville Homecoming Week

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

Wednesday, October 7th - Student Flu Shot Clinic (Students must be signed up online prior)

Tuesday, October 13th - Community Service Day

Wednesday, October 14th - 16th - No School

Thursday, October 22nd - Open House Conferences from 3:30 - 5:00pm and Scheduled 5:00 - 6:30pm

Tuesday, October 27th - Picture Retake

Thursday, October 29th - Grade 8 Choir Concert @ 7:30pm in the MN WiFi Performing Arts Center

Friday, October 30th - 5/6 Fun Night from 6 - 8pm - $5 Admission

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.

Did you know your Hy-Vee receipts can help support our students? Last year, thanks to the generosity of our families and community, we raised an incredible $1,076.43 through the Hy-Vee Cash program!

It’s an easy way to give back—simply turn in your Hy-Vee receipts to the middle school office and your everyday grocery shopping can help provide additional support and opportunities for our students.

Every receipt makes a difference, and every dollar adds up! Thank you for helping make our schools and students stronger.

Keep those receipts coming!

If you forgot to purchase your middle schooler a yearbook, not to worry. The middle school office has some yearbooks available for purchase. They are $25 and payments can be cash or check (made out to KMMS).

What is Food for Friends?

Food for Friends is a program that provides nutritious, child-friendly, and easy-to-prepare foods to Kasson-Mantorville students who would benefit from additional assistance on weekends and on school breaks. There is no cost to the student or family to participate in Food for Friends.

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

Ashley Greer, MS Nurse: a.greer@komets.k12.mn.us