Elementary Focus Schools
Innovative Learning in Mankato Area Public Schools
In MAPS, we’re proud to offer an innovative learning environment tailored to meet the diverse needs and interests of our students. Our district will now offer three elementary focus schools, each with a unique approach to education:
We offer:
- Neighborhood Schools include neighborhood students from their attendance boundaries as well as approved attendance area approved exceptions. These schools include Eagle Lake, Franklin, Hoover, Kennedy, Monroe, Roosevelt, and Washington.
- Neighborhood + Schools include neighborhood students from their attendance boundaries as well as students who have been approved through the application process. These schools include Jefferson and Rosa Parks.
- Community School includes students who have been selected through the application process as attendance boundaries do not exist for this school. This includes Bridges Community School.
Resources
Application Information
Selecting the right school for your child is an important decision. Informational sessions will be held in December as well as opportunities to schedule a school tour. Contact your desired school to arrange a tour. All late applications (submitted after the window closes) are automatically added to the waitlist, and students will be given the opportunity to accept seats as they become available. For more information click on the "resources" section.
- November 25, 2024 - Application Window Opens
- January 24, 2025 - Application Window Closes
- February 14, 2025 - Notification to Families
- March 1, 2025 - Deadline to Accept or Decline Accepted Applications
If you have questions about MAPS Focus Schools, please email focusschools@isd77.org.
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Family Informational Sessions
Bridges Community School
Date: December 10th, 2024
Location: Bridges Community School Auditorium
Time: 9:30am and 6:00pm
Date: December 18th, 2024
Time: 10:45am
Location: Bridges Virtual Option Only
Jefferson Elementary
Date: December 12th, 2024
Time:
8:30am - Media Center
6:00pm - Gymnasium
11:30am - Virtual Option Only
Rosa Parks Elementary
Date: December 13th, 2024
Location: Rosa Parks Elementary Art Room
Time: 9:00am
Date: December 16th, 2024
Location: Rosa Parks Elementary Media Center
Time: 6:00pm
Date: December 17th, 2024
Time: 10:45am
Location: Rosa Parks Virtual Option Only
Elementary Focus Schools
- Bridges Community School: Global Studies Focus
- Jefferson Elementary School: Outdoor and Nature Based Focus
- Rosa Parks Elementary School: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM School)