MSTM Homecoming is September 15 - 19, 2025. Information for the week of is below:

Monday, September 15th 

No School

4:00 PM JH Volleyball @ Nodaway Valley (Nodaway Valley Middle School) 

4:30 PM JH/Varsity Cross Country @ Pleasantville (Pleasantville Golf & Country Club)

6:00 PM JV Football @ Lynnville-Sully (Lynville-Sully High School)

Tuesday, September 16th 

All Day “Getcha Head in the Game” (Jersey Day)

4:00 PM JH Volleyball @ I-35 (I-35 High School)

4:30 PM JH Football vs. Lynnville-Sully 

5:30 PM Varsity Volleyball Triangle @ East Union/Nodaway Valley (East Union)

Wednesday, September 17th

All Day “Bop to the Top” (Duo Day) 

Thursday, September 18th

All Day “Fabulous” (Dress as your favorite HSM Character)

6:00 PM Coronation (Blue Devil Stadium)

6:30 PM Parade (Start at Blue Devil Stadium)

7:00 PM Iron Man Volleyball (HS Gym)

8:00 PM Powder Puff (Blue Devil Stadium)

Friday, September 19th 

All Day “We’re All in this Together” (Blue Devil Spirit Day) 

3:00PM School-Wide Pep Assembly 

7:00PM Varsity Football Game vs. North Mahaska

Saturday, September 20th

8:30 AM Varsity Volleyball Tournament @ Mount Ayr

8:00 PM Formal Homecoming Dance (8:00-10:00 PM in the Cafeteria)

Students voted on Homecoming Court representatives, and they are as follows:

9th Grade Attendants: Charlie Daniels and Ty Rezac

10th Grade Attendants: Isabella DiCesare and Jack Johnston

11th Grade Attendants: Madison Roach and Isaiah Wheeldon

12th Grade Queen Candidates

Kathryn Ballard

Samantha Blaisdell

Maclaine German

Carly Krogman

Karson Oberender  

12th Grade King Candidates

Levi Minella

Jack Gavin

Colton Wight

Jensen Dyer

Travis White  

Congratulations to all of our attendants! They will all be recognized during the Coronation ceremony and parade on Thursday, September 18th. 

Here's a tentative order of the events of Thursday, September 18th and their approximate starting times: 

• 4:00PM Tailgate Fundraiser Dinner (Stadium Concession Stand) 
• 6:00PM Homecoming Court Coronation* (Stadium) 
• 6:30PM Homecoming Parade 
• 7:00PM Ironman Volleyball (HS Gym) 
• 8:00PM Powderpuff Football** (Stadium) 

*Rain location: HS Gym 

**In case of inclement weather, a make-up date will be decided pending availability 

There will be a pre-coronation dinner, consisting of a hamburger or beef hotdog from Madison County Cattlemen or smoked chicken sandwich from Smokin’ Guns BBQ, sides, dessert, and drink. All for $10 and the proceeds will go towards Post Prom. 

Parking at the stadium will not be available to spectators for Coronation and the parade. The gravel parking lot will be used for parade staging purposes only. If you are interested in having an entry in the parade please contact Sara Franey at sara_franey@mstm.us by Monday, September 15th.  Those participating in the parade may park in the grass on the west side of the complex. The gravel parking lot will be open to spectators again for the Powderpuff game. Parade Information & Parking Information.

Happy Homecoming!

Warren County Health Services will host a Flu Vaccine Clinic at Martensdale-St. Marys School to help keep our students, staff, and community healthy during flu season.

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Times: 7:00–8:00 AM & 3:45–5:00 PM

Location: Martensdale-St. Marys School

Available at the clinic:

• Flu vaccines
• COVID-19 boosters (for those in the recommended age or medical condition groups)
• Required school immunizations — parents can even sign up to ensure their children are up to date!

  This is a convenient way for students, staff, and families to get protected against the flu. Vaccinations will be available on a walk-in basis.

  For more information, please call 515-690-9200.

  Do your part to protect yourself and others — get your flu shot!

The Martensdale-St. Marys Partners in Education (PIE) Fundraiser is back for its second year—and it’s shaping up to be an evening you won’t want to miss!

Join MSTM PIE on Friday, February 28, 2026, at Red Acre Barn in Prole, IA, for a night filled with community, fun, and an opportunity to make a lasting impact on MSTM students.

Last year’s Night Out in Nashville was an incredible success, thanks to the overwhelming support from our Blue Devil community. This year, PIE is unveiling a brand-new theme and even bigger goals to help provide valuable resources and opportunities for students, teachers, and schools.

Your support ensures MSTM students continue to receive exceptional educational experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

MSTM Partners in Education invites local businesses, organizations, and community members to partner as event sponsors. Sponsorships provide critical support for this fundraiser and come with recognition throughout the event.

Details about sponsorship levels, benefits, and how to sign up will be shared soon. It’s a meaningful way to invest in MSTM while highlighting your support for education.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Look Back at Last Year’s Success

Night Out in Nashville brought together families, alumni, and supporters to raise significant funds for MSTM students. Here’s a quick look back at some memorable moments:

2025 Partners in Education Fundraiser Gallery

What’s Next?

Stay tuned for exciting announcements, including:

• How this year’s event will support MSTM
• Details about the event theme and activities
• Ticket information and sponsorship sign-up links

Mark your calendars now and help MSTM Partners in Education continue to make a difference!

The next School Board Election for the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District will be held on November 4, 2025.

Three director districts will be contested in 2025. Districts #1, #2, and #4 are up for election; a map of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District with districts may be found here.

Key Election Dates:

• Monday, August 25, 2025 – First day to file nomination papers.
  • Each candidate must file the Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Papers. These must be filed with the Board Secretary Ashley Kraber (due Sept 18, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.)
  • The affidavit of candidacy and nomination petitions must be filed together or they will be rejected. Copies of nomination papers are available at the school district office (please contact the Board Secretary Ashley Kraber), the county auditor's office, or on the Iowa Secretary of State's Website.
  • The minimum number of signatures needed depends on the number of registered voters in the school district. In the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District, 10 signatures are required, but it is recommended to obtain more should any signatures be considered invalid.
• Thursday, September 18, 2025 (by 5:00 PM) – Final day to file all required documents.
• Tuesday, September 23, 2025 (by 5:00 PM) – Final day to withdraw your candidacy.
• Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – Election Day (polls are open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM).

Current Board of Directors - Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District:

• District 1: Bill Denny, Board President, term expires in 2025
• District 2: Travis Tibbits, term expires in 2025
• District 3: Jeff Bowlin, Board Vice President, term expires in 2027
• District 4: Heath Banks, term expires in 2025
• District 5, Colleen Haglan-Lynch, term expires in 2027

The Board of Directors meet monthly at 5:30 pm in the Martensdale-St. Marys Media Center. Additional meetings are held as necessary. Candidate forms and additional information are available at the Iowa Association of School Boards website: https://www.ia-sb.org/school-board-elections. For local questions or help with filing, contact the Board Secretary Ashley Kraber at ashley_kraber@mstm.usor Superintendent Dr. Bill Watson at bill_watson@mstm.us

Picture days for the 2025-2026 school year have been set.

ELEMENTARY

MSTM Elementary Picture Day is coming on Thursday, September 11.

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTXD9KBJ.

Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

JH & HS

MSTM Junior High and High School Picture Day is coming on Wednesday, September 10.

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTJT4S9C.

Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping! Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.

Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com.

The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is excited to welcome our students and families back for the new school year!

To help everyone get settled and prepared, we invite you to attend our annual 2025-26 Open House on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

The open house will be held from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

This is a great opportunity for you and your student to:

• Meet their teachers and school staff.
• Find their classrooms and navigate the school layout.
• Get answers to any questions you may have before the first day of school.

  We look forward to a fantastic year and can't wait to see you there!

  Go Blue Devils!

The School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) is a community group that gives stakeholder voice to school improvement goals and actions of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District.

Based on the committee members’ analysis of the needs assessment data, they will make recommendations to the Board about the following components:

1. Major educational needs

2. Student learning goals

3. Curriculum, assessment, and instruction

4. Long range and annual goals that include, but are not limited to, the state indicators that address reading, mathematics, and science achievement

5. Bullying and harassment prevention goals, programs, training, and other initiatives

6. Any other issues which relate to school improvement

The SIAC makes recommendations based on the best interest of students aligned with the district’s mission and vision.

Here are the tentative meeting dates for the next school year:

October 1, 2025: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

November 10, 2025: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

February 10, 2026: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

This year’s focus will be on strategic planning.

If you are interested in joining the SIAC, please send an e-mail indicating your interest with your name, connection to the school (i.e. student, teacher, parent, community member), and your contact information to Dr. Bill Watson atbill_watson@mstm.usby September 2, 2025.

For the better part of the last six months, the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District has been engaged in conversations with the West Central Activities Conference about a conference change.

MSTM currently is an active member of the Pride of Iowa Conference.

On Tuesday, August 19, Activities Director Adam Fraher presented to community members on the current and potential state of conference alignment. You may review the presentation here: MSTM Conference Alignment Discussion.