
Good evening, Zumbrota - Mazeppa families, Students and Staff,
This is Ryan Barnick, Superintendent of ZM Schools. I know it's important for families to have as much planning time as possible to plan accordingly when our school days are altered. Due to an existing blizzard warning for some areas of our school district and forecasted extreme weather conditions for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th, Zumbrota - Mazeppa Schools will be closed and will not have classes in person. However, tomorrow is a Weather Impacted Learning Day (WILD). If you have any questions related to WILD Day protocol, please reach out to your classroom teacher or principal.
Please note that due to the predicted blizzard warning for the area tomorrow morning through tomorrow night, Cougar Care and Bright Beginnings will also be closed tomorrow. Additionally, Early Childhood Screening that is scheduled for tomorrow will be canceled and rescheduled at a later date.
There is no preschool tomorrow and all Community Education classes are canceled.
All other updates, delays, or cancellations affiliated with the school will be posted to the ZM website, app, and social media.
Thank you. Be safe, Cougars!

Reminder! Driver's Ed info is out for summer! Please see the form and now you can register online!
To register online:
Go to: https://www.cannonriverdrivingschool.com/
Click on Pricing at the top
Then select In-person Classroom or In-Person Classroom/Behind the Wheel, depending what you want to register for.
Then select location, fill out information.
Questions? Please the the ZM Community Ed Office 507-732-4244 or our partner Cannon River Driving School 651-578-8977


Reminder! 2025-2026 ZM Preschool Registration is next week!
Registration packet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1muhsyDfOn6R706zLKwdOR6lNQ_5GxXtF/view


🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 Our Kindergarteners put their creativity to the test, building and bringing in their best leprechaun traps. While those sneaky leprechauns managed to escape, the smiles and laughter filled the classrooms! The fun of the morning has our students energized and ready for a fantastic day of learning! ☘️✨










Below are pictures from 2nd graders creating circuits.! The students really enjoyed exploring how things work using these circuit kits. They used problem-solving skills, creativity, and worked together as a team to complete each activity.







Today our Elementary students were able to listen to Steam Machine, an ensemble that plays old-time and bluegrass music. This concert was arranged through ClassNotes, which provides free concerts to teachers. Thank you to this organization and Mrs. O'Connor for setting this up.





New class THIS Saturday! Register now! Eating Seasonally - Nutritional Benefits and Meal Planning
Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/16/program_id/6
Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244


New class THIS Saturday! Register soon!
Eating Seasonally - Nutritional Benefits and Meal Planning
Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/16/program_id/6
Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244


Ella Chandler has committed to play Volleyball at University of Minnesota - Duluth next year. Congrats Ella!


Book Fair is open to all 4-8 pm at the Elementary and Primary Schools!


Reminder! Soccer Donation/Exchange! Do you have leftover soccer gear from years past laying around? Are you looking for some gently used gear for the upcoming season? Exchange your gear at with us on Thursday, March 13th! Donations can be dropped off from 8am-6pm today still today, Tuesday, March 11th and we have extended until tomorrow, Wednesday, March 12th in the box in front of the Community Ed office located at 705 Mill St., Zumbrota. Donation pick-up will be on Thursday, March 13th from 6-7:30pm in the MS/HS Auditorium. It is a great opportunity for you kids to get gently used equipment and trade up to the next size soccer cleats and shin guards. Come and see if there are sizes available. We cannot guarantee trades for your donations. It is all based on availability and first come, first serve basis.


Did you hear what I heard?
The ZM Band and Choir sound awesome! Congratulations to Mr. Cory and Mrs. Peterson and all the ZM band and choir members on achieving a Superior Rating at the Large Group Music contests last Friday!


Soccer Donation/Exchange!
Do you have leftover soccer gear from years past laying around? Are you looking for some gently used gear for the upcoming season? Exchange your gear at with us on Thursday, March 13th!
Donations can be dropped off from 8am-6pm on Friday, March 7th, Monday, March 10th, and Tuesday, March 11th in the box in front of the Community Ed office located at 705 Mill St., Zumbrota.
Donation pick-up will be on Thursday, March 13th from 6-7:30pm in the MS/HS Auditorium. It is a great opportunity for you kids to get gently used equipment and trade up to the next size soccer cleats and shin guards. Come and see if there are sizes available. We cannot guarantee trades for your donations. It is all based on availability and first come, first serve basis.


Reminder! Early Childhood Expo is TODAY! Come join in the FUN!


Reminder! Early Childhood Expo is tomorrow morning!!


ZM 10-12 graders interested in a career in surgical services at Mayo Clinic should check out this opportunity on 3/15.


We wrapped up our I Love to Read Month/Theme Week with D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) time! 📖 The entire school paused all activities to engage themselves in the joy of reading. Cougars Love to Read!💙🐾


We created rhyming Cat in the Hat hats with our 2nd grade/Kindergarten buddies today! Our Cougars love to Read!







NSPN.tv will be streaming the Section Playoffs on Saturday!
Section 1AA Boys Basketball: Zumbrota-Mazeppa vs. Caledonia
Live streaming link: https://nspn.tv/MSHSL/GameStream/26804
Subscription Required. NSPN.tv is the official streaming partner of the MSHSL and Section 1.


Soccer Donation/Exchange!
Do you have leftover soccer gear from years past laying around? Are you looking for some gently used gear for the upcoming season? Exchange your gear at with us on Thursday, March 13th!
Donations can be dropped off from 8am-6pm on Friday, March 7th, Monday, March 10th, and Tuesday, March 11th in the box in front of the Community Ed office located at 705 Mill St., Zumbrota.
Donation pick-up will be on Thursday, March 13th from 6-7:30pm in the MS/HS Auditorium. It is a great opportunity for you kids to get gently used equipment and trade up to the next size soccer cleats and shin guards. Come and see if there are sizes available. We cannot guarantee trades for your donations. It is all based on availability and first come, first serve basis.
