Zumbrota-Mazeppa School District -

Congratulations to our 7-12 January Students of the Month! These students exemplify Cougar Pride!

Attention Families! If you’re considering enrolling your child in preschool in Zumbrota-Mazeppa next fall, we’d love your input! Please take a moment to complete this survey below, to help us plan our programs for the Fall of 2025. We kindly ask that you submit your responses by Wednesday, February 5th. Thank you, and please share this with others who might be interested! ZM Community Ed & ZM Preschool Survey: https://forms.gle/UywuwDYje2AikRoN6

Spots still available for Saturdays classes! Sign up today! Pint Sized Picasso – Ages 2-5 years old Join Sunshine and Roses to paint and create a keepsake you will all cherish for years to come!  This class is for the little hands.  Little Artist Picasso's will need an adult assistant for the class.  Dress for a mess as we will be using acrylic paint.  Penni will help the young artists one on one with the handprints. Register early because space is limited! Each student will need to bring an adult assistant with them to class. Instructor: Penni Kittleson Saturday, February 1st ZMPS Cafeteria 10-11 AM $25 Satur-YAY painting - K- Adult Join Sunshine and Roses to paint and create on canvas!  We will be painting Buffalo Plaid Snowman.  He is super cute, fun and you do NOT need any painting experience. This class is geared towards school age artists. All supplies and step by step instructions are included. Register early because space is limited. Instructor: Penni Kittleson Saturday, February 1st ZMPS Cafeteria 11:15 AM-12:15 PM $25 Register online: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Our new Intro to Law Enforcement course is off and running here at ZMHS!

Class starts Friday! Register now! {YEL!} Bricktopia Heroic Engineers - 1st-5th grade WANTED: HEROIC ENGINEERS! Oh, no! Someone fell down the ledge and you need a machine to rescue them. What will you build? A rescue winch, a hill-busting buggy, or something new and ingenious? Join this class to learn engineering basics and become a hero for humanity. Sign up today! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this site or program. Fridays, January 31, February 7, 21, 28, March 7, 14 (No Class Feb. 14) ZMPS Art Room 3:15-4:15 PM $84 Course Video: https://youtu.be/2I-o6CyfSew Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

The 5th & 6th Grade Strength & Conditioning Clinic starts next week! Register TODAY! There are two sessions! Register for both & receive a discount! Online registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/3/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

New offering for the 0-5 year olds in our communities! Morning/Evening Explorers - Ages 0-5 Our Explorers class is designed to create a warm, engaging environment where toddlers can explore and develop essential skills. In this class, your child will enjoy a balance of free play, guided activities, songs and a story, all geared towards fostering creativity, social skills, and emotional development. At the same time, parents will have an opportunity to connect with others! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Monday’s - 11-11:45 AM January 27 February 24 March 24 April 28 ZMPS ECFE Room 435 $3 per child/date Tuesday’s - 4:30-5:15 PM February 11 March 11 April 15 ZMPS ECFE Room 435 $3 per child/date Register online: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getcategory/program_id/8

Zumbrota-Mazeppa Community Ed is excited to partner with The GREENSTED again for classes.! Check out the new class offering below!!! Planning your Garden for Seed Saving Did you know you can plan your garden for next summer with the intention of saving your own seeds? Learn what varieties are best for seed saving, starting transplants that will give the best future seeds, and how to save those seeds. Instructor: Kelly Kirkpatrick - Hosted by The Greensted Grocery in the Community Room Saturday, February 1st 10 AM–12 PM $20 The Greensted- 224 S. Main, Suite 1, Zumbrota Online registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getcategory/program_id/6 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244 The Greensted Grocery will be open for shopping during each event! Your hometown source for all things local. The store offers all locally and regionally sourced and made food, care products and excellent soaps, balms and wellness items. We’re proud to have local art, candles, fiber and fun things too! The store offers all locally and regionally sourced and made food, care products and excellent soaps, balms and wellness items. We’re proud to have local art, candles, fiber and fun things too!

Congratulations to our inaugural class of EMR students here at ZMHS!

We are loving our new app! Access documents, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your pocket. Download for Android https://aptg.co/4Hl2bP Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/Q1048L

As we start to wind down Paraprofessional recognition week we want to recognize our Elementary School Paraprofessionals here at Z-M. Thank you for all you do for our students!

Our 8th grade celebrated the end of the first semester today at Conquer Ninja Gym in Burnsville. Students and teachers got to work together as a team and participate in several challenging activities.

Reminder! Family Open Gym (Ages 4–12-year-olds) starts Saturday! Intended for families with children ages 4-12. Open Gym will offer the opportunity to play basketball, volleyball, or soccer or enjoy playground activities inside, including jump ropes, hopscotch & tag.  Register household and attend any sessions wanted. The fee goes towards equipment and facility costs. A supervisor will be present if you have any questions or need assistance. All students MUST be accompanied by an adult. Please have clean shoes. You MUST register household online to attend family open gym days. Saturday, January 25th, February 22nd, & March 22nd ZMPS Gym 10:30 AM-12 PM $15 per household Register online: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/3/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

New Program! {YEL!} Video Game Creation - Force Warriors: Heroes of the Rebellion - K-2nd grade This program starts Monday! Deadline to register is TOMORROW (Friday, Jan. 24) by 8am! The legend of the Force Warriors lives on...through you! Students design their own Knights of the Rebellion, chart a course across the galaxy, and create their own epic duel with the infamous Dark Knight. Students leave class with their own video game creations. Mondays, January 27, February 3, 10, 24, March 3, 10 (No Class February 17) ZMPS Art Room 3:15-4:15 PM $79 Online registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Congratulations to Liz Winkels on being named the Region 1A AAA Award Winner! Liz was nominated by Mr. Raasch for her excellent GPA, leadership, character, work ethic and involvement in ZM Activities.

We are celebrating Paraprofessional Recognition Week here at ZM MS/HS. Thank you to our great group of paraprofessionals who do wonderful things for our students!

This week is Paraprofessional Recognition Week for the State of Minnesota. Our paraprofessionals at ZM are ELITE, and I am grateful for the work they do with our students. Our paraprofessionals are an essential part of the ZM school community, and we are incredibly fortunate to have a team of paraprofessionals that prioritizes creating positive relationships with our students. #eliteexpectations

Due to temperatures forecasted to be dangerously cold in the area, Tuesday, January 21st, Zumbrota - Mazeppa Schools will be CANCELED. Tomorrow will NOT be a Weather Impacted Learning Day (WILD). All ZM basketball games with Pine Island will continue as scheduled. For information related to tomorrow's hockey game, please keep an eye out for an update from Red Wing Schools. Cougar Care and Bright Beginnings will open at 7am and close at 4pm. There is no preschool tomorrow and all Community Education classes are canceled. Thank you. Be safe, Cougars!

Registration is now open for 5th & 6th Grade Strength & Conditioning Clinic! Online registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/3/program_id/2 For questions or to register over the phone, please call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Reminder - Tomorrow is an Scheduled Early Release day at Z-M Schools. Dismissal at 12:30 in Mazeppa and 12:45 in Zumbrota.