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📢 Attention Incoming 2025-2026 Kindergarten Families! If you are on our mailing list, keep an eye out—Kindergarten registration information will be arriving soon! If you’d like to be added to our Kindergarten list or have any questions, please contact Amy at the ZM Primary Office (507-732-7848).. We can’t wait to meet our future Kindergarteners at our Open House on April 9th! All the details will be included in your registration packet.

Thank you, Emma Benoit and Aidan's Light, for coming to ZM today to share your experiences and journey with our staff and students. Please check out aidans-light.org and myascension.us for more details.

Seats still available! Register by Wednesday, February 5th at 8:00 AM Grease The Musical - Chanhassen Dinner Theater Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock’n’roll, Grease is back at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ‘50s – peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don’t forget the music, with songs like “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie. Have fun as you groove and bop along! A delicious meal will be served prior to the performance, you will have a choice from nine entrees. The entrée will include bread and your choice of coffee, tea, water or milk. The fee includes coach bus transportation, delicious lunch, and theatre ticket. The deadline to register is Friday, January 31st or when full. When registering, please indicate who you’d like to be seated next to and if you have any mobility restrictions. Wednesday, March 5th $114 Depart Zumbrota at 9:30 AM/Return at 5:45 PM Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/ Questions or to register by phone call the Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

This week is National School Counseling week and we want to recognize our councelors. Thank you to Morgan Stamschror our counselor at the Elementary Building. Thank you for the great relationships you have with students and all you do for them!

National Signing Day is Wednesday, February 5. We will recognize our student-athletes who will be committing to participate in college athletics at 8:45 in the high school gym. Family and supporters are welcome to attend.

Thank you to Mrs. O'Connor and our 2nd-grade students for putting on an amazing performance! We are so proud of all your hard work. What a fun event!

These amazing students were selected as Primary Shining Stars of the Month for December. Thank you for being great examples of a ZM Primary Student who demonstrates the Cougar Pride Behaviors!

A huge thank you to all those who participated in the Dance Team Clinic this week! What a great job practicing and performing at the basketball game! Also, a huge thank to you Coach Roth and all of the dance team coaches and helpers!

Just a reminder that Becky will be here tonight to present at 5pm! Please join us if you have questions or want to learn about the ever changing landscape of post-secondary education.

Congratulations to our January 13th weekly Cougar Paw Winners. BE SAFE-BE KIND-BE RESPONSIBLE!

During Primary Ignite Class, students learned about and built symmetrical snow crystals, honored Martin Luther King Jr. and his work by building a speaking platform and built models of wintery places/activities.  SO MUCH LEARNING HAPPENING!

During Paraprofessional Recognition Week, January 20th–24th, we celebrated our amazing paraprofessionals. We are truly grateful for their dedication and the invaluable support they provide to our students and staff every single day.

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!