Dakota Minute
Hello DMMS Families! As we move through March we have have a few dates to keep in mind. This upcoming week we have an early out on Wednesday, March 12th and we also have no school on Friday, March 14th.
At DMMS, we ask that you please adhere to our parking lot pick-up and drop-off procedures by avoiding pick-ups and drop-offs at Door 1 (our Main Office Door) unless you possess a parking pass. If you think you should have a parking pass but do not have one, please reach out to me at ahyer1@isd77.org. Your kindness and mindfulness regarding this request are appreciated. We know that drop off and pick up can be challenging, especially with contruction. We thank you for your patience and kindness.
Gratefully,
Principal Hyer
Please contact the Attendance Office if your student will be absent, arriving late or leaving early.
You can do this by:
- Calling the attendance line at (507) 387-5077, option 2---please leave a detailed message.
- Emailing dmmsattendance@isd77.org.
It is helpful for the Attendance Office to be notified in advance, ideally on the morning of or the day before, so they can prepare passes for students. While last-minute notifications are understood, planning ahead is appreciated to minimize disruptions to classroom and office.
Future Chaperones:
Turnaround times have been up to 6 weeks when submitting to the BCA (Bureau of Criminal Apprehension). Be sure you get your applications in as soon as possible if you have an upcoming field trip you are volunteering for. You may fill out an application in the office and submit a copy of your valid driver's license. There is a $15 filing fee.
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
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:
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.