In Iowa, schools are required to be in session for 180 days of 1080 hours annually. At MSTM, we count hours as opposed to days and we started this year with 1103.50 hours (23.5 hours over the minimum).

As you know, in recent days and weeks we have had two days without school and then other adjustments to our schedule. With today’s late start, we have exceeded our 23.5 hours and are now at a deficit of 2.25 hours.

We will now have school on Monday, March 31, 2025, to make up for the time lost to date.

The Board of Directors of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District approved the hiring of Adam Fraher as the District’s Communication Coordinator / Activities Director on Monday, February 10, 2025.

Fraher will assume the role of Communications Coordinator later this spring and will begin his shared duties as Communications Coordinator / Activities Director on July 1, 2025. This is a newly created combination added after the announcement of Max Seeman’s departure from MSTM at the end of June as the full-time Activities Director.

Fraher holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Management from the University of Northern Iowa and a Master of Science in Athletic Administration from Ohio University. He currently serves as the Athletics and Activities Coordinator for the Urbandale schools and previously worked at UNI as both an Athletic Development Coordinator and Sports Marketing Assistant.

Registration for 3- and 4-Year-Old Preschool at MSTM for the 2025-2026 School Year is now open.

Register today at: MSTM PK Registration

Enrollment Priority

• Students will be enrolled in the following order of priority:

• Students residing in the district.

• Students with siblings who attend school in the district (district or non-district residents).

• Students out of the district.

• Birthdate (oldest students will be given priority).

3-Year-Old Program

• Students who are 3 may enroll in the 3-year-old program.

• This program meets Tuesday – Friday from 7:55am – 11:15am.

• 3-year-old students are not eligible for district provided transportation.

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4-Year-Old Program

• Students who are 4 may enroll in the 4-year-old program. Students who turn 5-years old before September 15 must enroll in Transitional Kindergarten or Kindergarten.

• Classes will meet from 7:55am- 2:15pm on Tuesday – Friday. (Statewide Voluntary Preschool Program) hours only are 7:55am - 11:15 am. Wrap-around care will be provided free of charge between 2:15pm and 3:45pm (the end of the school day).

• The preschool program will follow the Martensdale-St. Marys CSD school calendar, but the preschool start date may vary.

• 4-year-old students are eligible for district provided transportation.

MSTM Partners in Education invites you for a

NIGHT OUT IN NASHVILLE

March 8, 2025

Red Acre Barn | Prole, IA

Join us for an unforgettable evening to support the MSTM Community School District and make a lasting impact!

VIP Hour: 5:00–6:00 PM
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 6:30 PM
Live & Silent Auction

Dress Code: Casual or glam—whatever you’d wear in Nashville!

Tickets on sale until Feb 21. Purchase here!

https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/night-out-in-nashville

Early Bird Tickets: $40 (Through Feb 2)

Regular Pricing: $45

Whole Table: $350

VIP Table: $500

Proceeds from our event will directly fund the remodel of our school’s media center—a project that will benefit both students and the community by creating a dynamic, collaborative space for learning and connection. We are thrilled that Hinterland will match funds raised during this event up to $20,000. Let’s take full advantage of this incredible opportunity to double our impact!

Together, we can make a difference—

one step closer to a brighter future for our students and our community!

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@ MSTM Partners in Education

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We have partnered with Sundi Smith of the Warren County Attorney’s Office to present "Don't send it- A conversation about the dangers of social media harassment and sexting.” 

This event for parents, guardians, and the community in general will be held on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at 6:30pm in the high school gym. 

On Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Ms. Smith will share three similar presentations with grade appropriate conversations to students in 5th and 6th Grade, 7th and 8th Grade, and then with our 9-12 students.

Three Martensdale-St. Marys 5th Grade Students were honored for their essays on the American Flag on Wednesday.

Awards were presented by Commander Tim Cochrane, St. Marys American Legion Post and Jim McLallen, Highland Park American Legion Post to:

Hannah Chiovaro – 1st Place

Malena Krogman – 2nd Place

Paislee Tibbits – 3rd Place

Three MSTM Junior High School students were selected to participate in the Simpson Honor Band on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

Arianna Bowen, Max Eckelberg, and Lincoln Hawk participated in the event.

Registration for the 2025-2026 School Year opens on March 3, 2025.

Please register your student entering Transitional Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-12 in a timely manner to ensure that we can properly plan for the 2025-2026 school year.

MSTM 2025-2026 School Calendar:   MSTM 2025-2026 Calendar

Key Dates

March 3:  Preschool Registration Begins

March 3:  Transitional Kindergarten Meet and Greet – 10:00am – 11:00am (students going to TK in 25-26)

April 22:  Kindergarten Parent Meeting:  6:00pm

May 9:  Kindergarten Roundup:  8:30am – 2:00pm

May 19:  PK Students headed to Transitional Kindergarten will participate in Step-Up at 8:30am