Mankato Area Public Schools

Fantasy Writing + Book Club Expand storylines! Create an alternate ending! Get all of your ideas out! Join Molly Nelson, professional writer, in exploring your own stories--fantasy genre or otherwise. Bring your journals, pencils, Chromebooks, and ideas. Bonus: Book Club! ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL Middle School After School Clubs meet after school (when classes are in session). Immediately after the final bell of the school day, students enrolled in Middle School After School should report to the cafeteria. You should report to MSAS with EVERYTHING you need for clubs or to take home. This includes jackets, chromebooks, homework, cell phones, band / orchestra instruments or any personal items. You WILL NOT be able to go to your locker after 3:30 pm when the academic wings are locked. There will be a sign indicating the check in area and MSAS site leaders will be ready to distribute a snack and take attendance. From 3:25 - 3:45 pm, students will be in the cafeteria having a snack, visiting with friends, and unwinding from the school day. Most clubs meet one day per week. Program Changes / Club Cancellations: When changes are made to the original schedule, the Mankato Community Education office will communicate with parents via text or email, so please be certain that your payer account stays updated with accurate email and phone contact information. HOW MANY DAYS PER WEEK CAN I ATTEND MSAS? During the 2025-26 school year, Middle School After School will be open at both Middle Schools from 3:25 - 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. No programming on Wednesday or Friday. You should attend MSAS on the day(s) your club(s) are in session. You may also attend MSAS on the day(s) you are not enrolled in a club but want to stay after school to wait for a ride. We call this time (outside of your club time) "Student Union." During Student Union you can work on homework, use games and activities provided by the program, and hang out with friends. Only authorized computer games (shooter games prohibited) and authorized, age appropriate content will be allowed on cell phones or devices during MSAS. WHO CAN ENROLL IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL? Middle School After School is open to students in grades 6-8, attending Middle School in the MAPS school district. You must be registered for AT LEAST 1 club to use the Student Union on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. You must be registered BEFORE attending clubs. Popular clubs are available on multiple days per week to allow for more youth participation. Cost per club varies. CLUB SCHEDULE Clubs begin at 3:45 pm and end at 5:00 pm. The Site Leader will assure students are directed to the right location for their club or have proper supervision and age appropriate activities until picked up. Club ends at 5:00 PM and students must be picked up promptly. All students participating in the Middle School After School program are expected to adhere to the same rules of conduct as during the school day. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and failure to comply may result in loss of access to after-school activities. If you have any additional questions about the program or your participation, please contact Kaitlin Carter, Enrichment + Leisure Specialist with MAPS Community Education at kcarte1@isd77.org. REFUNDS If you wish to withdraw your registration from a club, you must do so a MINIMUM of 4 business days prior to the start date of the club. Refunds will not be granted fewer than 4 days prior to the start date of the club and after the club has started. If space allows, you will be allowed to join a club after the start date, but the cost will not be pro-rated. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Greater Mankato Area United Way Connecting Kids Fee discounts are available particularly for those who qualify for FREE or REDUCED lunch. For more information on possible scholarships, contact Jennifer Stratton at Connecting Kids. Her email is connectingkidsmankato@gmail.com or by phone at 507-207-3042. You may also visit the Connecting Kids website at connectingkidsmankato.org. You must complete the Application For Educational Benefits before requesting a scholarship. This application is available from your school.

Math Masters The excitement of elementary level Math Masters is back for 6th graders! The Math Masters mathematics competition program challenges 6th grade students to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills in mathematics. Students compete as individuals and on teams in eight rounds of competition held on Friday, March 6 at Bethany Lutheran College. A school bus will bring students to and back from the competition, parents or guardians will need to sign a permission slip. Students’ academic effort and achievement is recognized with plaques, medallions and ribbons in each competition element: Fact Drill, Individual Round and Team Competition. Students will compete in teams of 5. A total of 10 spots are available. Register TODAY to secure your spot. After the Math Masters competition in March, students will be able to join other Middle School After School clubs by calling the Community Education office at 507-387-5501. ABOUT MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL Middle School After School Clubs meet after school (when classes are in session). Immediately after the final bell of the school day, students enrolled in Middle School After School should report to the cafeteria. You should report to MSAS with EVERYTHING you need for clubs or to take home. This includes jackets, chromebooks, homework, cell phones, band / orchestra instruments or any personal items. You WILL NOT be able to go to your locker after 3:30 pm when the academic wings are locked. There will be a sign indicating the check in area and MSAS site leaders will be ready to distribute a snack and take attendance. From 3:25 - 3:45 pm, students will be in the cafeteria having a snack, visiting with friends, and unwinding from the school day. Most clubs meet one day per week. Program Changes / Club Cancellations: When changes are made to the original schedule, the Mankato Community Education office will communicate with parents via text or email, so please be certain that your payer account stays updated with accurate email and phone contact information. HOW MANY DAYS PER WEEK CAN I ATTEND MSAS? During the 2025-26 school year, Middle School After School will be open at both Middle Schools from 3:25 - 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday & Thursday afternoons. No programming on Wednesday or Friday. You should attend MSAS on the day(s) your club(s) are in session. You may also attend MSAS on the day(s) you are not enrolled in a club but want to stay after school to wait for a ride. We call this time (outside of your club time) "Student Union." During Student Union you can work on homework, use games and activities provided by the program, and hang out with friends. Only authorized computer games (shooter games prohibited) and authorized, age appropriate content will be allowed on cell phones or devices during MSAS. WHO CAN ENROLL IN MIDDLE SCHOOL AFTER SCHOOL? Middle School After School is open to students in grades 6-8, attending Middle School in the MAPS school district. You must be registered for AT LEAST 1 club to use the Student Union on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday. You must be registered BEFORE attending clubs. Popular clubs are available on multiple days per week to allow for more youth participation. Cost per club varies. CLUB SCHEDULE Clubs begin at 3:45 pm and end at 5:00 pm. The Site Leader will assure students are directed to the right location for their club or have proper supervision and age appropriate activities until picked up. Club ends at 5:00 PM and students must be picked up promptly. All students participating in the Middle School After School program are expected to adhere to the same rules of conduct as during the school day. Inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated, and failure to comply may result in loss of access to after-school activities. If you have any additional questions about the program or your participation, please contact Kaitlin Carter, Enrichment Specialist with MAPS Community Education at kcarte1@isd77.org. REFUNDS If you wish to withdraw your registration from a club, you must do so a MINIMUM of 4 business days prior to the start date of the club. Refunds will not be granted fewer than 4 days prior to the start date of the club and after the club has started. If space allows, you will be allowed to join a club after the start date, but the cost will not be pro-rated. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Greater Mankato Area United Way Connecting Kids Fee discounts are available particularly for those who qualify for FREE or REDUCED lunch. For more information on possible scholarships, contact Jennifer Stratton at Connecting Kids. Her email is connectingkidsmankato@gmail.com or by phone at 507-207-3042. You may also visit the Connecting Kids website at connectingkidsmankato.org. You must complete the Application For Educational Benefits before requesting a scholarship. This application is available from your school.

Winter fun just went REC! Join us for Rec On The SNOW Pop Up events throughout the winter and spring! Be sure to sign up! By signing up, you will be given at least 24 hours notice of an upcoming Rec On The SNOW Pop Up event happening in our area. As always, it's FREE! Activities include sledding, broom ball, frozen science, ice art, and many other frozen adventures. Bring your friends for Rec On The SNOW! Please dress appropriately for the events, as there won't necessarily be a warming house. City restrooms will not be available. Grown ups are not required to attend, but highly encouraged to stay for two hours of fun!