Mankato Area Public Schools invites families to explore elementary school options during upcoming visits November 16–19, Radio Mankato reported.
Families can tour schools, learn about their programs, and discover opportunities for their children as MAPS hosts scheduled family events across multiple facilities. The district’s three focus schools will welcome visitors from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on designated evenings.
- MAPS focus schools host evening visits from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. between November 16 and November 19.
- Neighborhood elementary schools welcome families on Thursday, November 19, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
- The schedule highlights distinct academic emphases including STEAM, nature-based learning, and global studies.
On Monday, November 16, Rosa Parks Elementary School kicks off the district showcase by welcoming families to explore its STEAM focus centered on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, according to Radio Mankato. The campus opens its doors from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to give parents and prospective students a firsthand look at its specialized curriculum.
The showcase continues on Tuesday, November 17, when Jefferson Elementary School highlights its nature-based focus during the same evening window. On Thursday, November 19, Bridges Community School concludes the focus-school lineup by welcoming visitors interested in its global studies focus.
As noted by Radio Mankato, parents and children are welcome to check out their local elementary school on Thursday, November 19, between 6:45 and 7:45 p.m. Participating facilities include Eagle Lake, Franklin, Hoover, Kennedy, Monroe, Roosevelt, and Washington.
| School Name | Focus Area | Visit Date | Visit Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) | Monday, November 16 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Nature-based focus | Tuesday, November 17 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Bridges Community School | Global studies focus | Thursday, November 19 | 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
| Neighborhood Elementary Schools (Eagle Lake, Franklin, Hoover, Kennedy, Monroe, Roosevelt, Washington) | General neighborhood programming | Thursday, November 19 | 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. |
MAPS advises households to take part during the designated November timeframe, whether they are getting ready for kindergarten or researching elementary school options.
