Dakota Minute
As we kick off the new year and are getting back into the swing of things, students can look forward to some events such as our second school dance and even some 6th and 7th grade field trips. Please make sure to turn in your permission slips as you receive them.
Winter is still here! It is important to dress warmly at school and during these upcoming trips. Appropriate clothing such as coats, hats, and gloves are important. This includes proper shoes as well!
Gratefully,
Principal Hyer
Winter weather will be here soon, so it’s a good idea to have a plan for your family in case of school closings, early dismissals, or late starts.
Notices for school closings and early dismissals will be posted on the following websites, radio, and television stations. You can also hear a recorded message on the District Notification Line at 507-387-6046.
Other ways to track school closing delays/dismissals/closures:
● www.isd77.org ● katoinfo.com ● mankatofreepress.com ● southernminnesotanews.com ● keyc.com ● KEYC 12 - TV AND MANY MORE.
Click HERE for a copy of the Winter Weather Information.
Blue Earth Area Schools is a smaller school district south of us. When you hear or see this, IT IS NOT Mankato Area Public Schools. This is something that often confuses parents because of the county in which we live
There will be a PRIDE Raffle Drawing on Jan 24 for all students. Encourage your students to use their slips.
**Bass Pro Shops Tackle Bag
**Hologear Football Set
**Game pack**Pizza with 2 friends
CHIPOTLE fundraiser for our PBIS prizes. Please come and enjoy food and support DMMS!
Construction will continue throughout the 2024-25 school year as work on the new pool progresses. Construction fences and concrete barriers (see attachment remain in place around the parent drop-off/pick-up area.
To help reduce congestion on Howard Drive and in the DMMS parking lot, we offer the following suggestions:
Student Pick-Up and Drop-Off Areas:
School Lot: Please use both lanes and take turns merging near the pick-up/drop-off area.
Crossview Church: Please enter the parking lot and find a parking space. DO NOT stop or park in the roundabout, as this may result in a ticket.
Caswell North: Please find a place to park and wait for your student. Students may use the trail from campus to Caswell North.
Two hour early releases will take place on the following dates:
February 12th, 2025. March 12th, 2025. April 9th, 2025. May 14th, 2025.
There are no middle school practices on early release days. ALL DMMS student athletes should be picked up or use bus transportation home on these days.There is also no activity bus to Mankato West on Early release days. Student Athletes that participate at the high school level may have practices as normal but will have to provide their own transportation or contact their coach.