Important school updates

Good Evening Minneota Community,

Here is a preview of what our first three days will look like @ MPS. We are navigating through unprecedented times. We will strive to keep the goal of offering a first-class education at the forefront of all our decisions. We're Minneota Vikings and we will get through this!

Monday, March 16th
-Minneota Public Schools will be closed for all students. There will be no Distance Learning lessons.
-An all-staff meeting will be held at 8:00 AM to discuss plans for the next few weeks.
-Childcare program for families of emergency workers will be led by Nicolle Johnston and coordination will begin.
-School breakfast/lunch delivery and pickup program will be led by Cari Pohlen and planning and coordination will begin with a launch date of March 18th.
-A deep cleaning of the school and vans will begin. This will be led by Les Engler and completed by a variety of staff.
-Elementary and High School teachers will have meetings to launch the planning of Distance Learning.
-The school nurses will be contacting families to arrange the return of student medications.

Tuesday, March 17th
-Minneota Public Schools will be closed for all students. There will be no Distance Learning lessons.
-Elementary and High School teachers will have meetings to continue the planning of Distance Learning.
-A deep cleaning of the school and vans will continue.

Wednesday, March 18th
-Minneota Public Schools will be closed for all students by the order of the governor. There will be no Distance Learning lessons.
-Elementary and High School teachers will continue to plan for Distance Learning.
-School-provided childcare will begin. Hours are to be determined.
-School meal delivery/pick-up will begin. ***No breakfast on Wednesday, March 18th. The following day’s breakfast will always be packaged with the lunch.
-A deep cleaning of the school and vans will continue.
PLCs will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 3 PM starting March 18th.

Thank you in advance for your flexibility and patience. We know there are many unanswered questions (we have many of those too) and we'll do our best to keep the information coming as quickly as possible!

Minneota Admin Team