Martensdale-St. Marys Community School News

  • Night Out in Nashville Banner
    Jan 28, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    Register Today for a Night Out in Nashville

    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

    Questions? Email us:  [email protected]


  • Internet Safety Graphic
    Jan 27, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    MSTM to Host Event on the Dangers of Social Media

    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.


  • Hannah Chiovaro, Malena Krogman, and Paislee Tibbits
    Jan 22, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    5th Graders Honored by American Legion

    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


  • Arianna Bowen, Max Eckelberg, and Lincoln Hawk
    Jan 22, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    Three MSTM Junior High Students Join Simpson Honor Band

    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 Notice
    Jan 19, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    School Registration Opens March 3

    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


  • Watters, Nehring, Northwick, Nehring
    Jan 17, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    4 Students Named to Simpson Honor Band

    Four MSTM students were selected to participate in the Simpson Honor Band on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

    Myla Nehring, Kenneth Northwick, Nicholas Schmidt, and Elley Waters all participated in the event.

    Nicholas Schmidt was selected as first chair of the trumpet section.


  • Ashley Kraber
    Jan 14, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    Kraber Named Business Manager

    On Monday evening, the Board of Directors of the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District named Ashley Kraber its next Business Manager.

    Kraber moves from the Pella Community School District where she serves as a School Business Official. She also works for the North Mahaska Community School District as part of an operational sharing agreement with the District.  Kraber has Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Purdue University and a Master of Science in Accounting from Maryville University.

    Kraber, who takes over for Josh Jacobs who departs the District after just over two years, will begin her work on February 3, 2025.


  • Students looking at Science Project
    Jan 10, 2025 · Martensdale-St Marys Community School District

    MSTM Hosts Science Fair

    Science teachers Ms. Happ and Mr. Sinn hosted their annual Science Fair today at Martensdale-St. Marys.

    This event showcased the work of primarily 7th and 10th grade students, although others in grades 9-12 did participate. 

    Students and community members had the opportunity to see the work of our budding scientists this morning in the gym.


About Our Schools

Located just minutes from the Des Moines area, the Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is home to approximately 525 students.  Our Pre-K-12 students attend school in one building located in Martensdale, just east of Interstate 35 near Highway 92.  We are uniquely positioned to offer a public education in a small school atmosphere while still having easy access to all the amenities offered in the Des Moines metropolitan area.

The district encompasses 78 square miles across Warren and Madison Counties and includes the communities of Martensdale, St. Marys, Bevington, Cumming, Indianola, Norwalk, Prole, and St. Charles. Our students come from these areas and many others through open enrollment.

The Martensdale-St. Marys Community School District is community-focused, and we are proud of the opportunities we can offer our students in the areas of academics, performing arts, and athletics.

With the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the District will move to a four-day instructional week with students attending school Tuesday – Friday.