Mankato Area Public Schools to Host Open Houses Showcasing Bond Referendum Construction Projects to Facilities

The Mankato Area Public Schools (MAPS) will hold a series of Open House events at six school campuses so community members can tour facility improvements that have been made as a result of the 2023 bond referendum. These enhancements focus on improved safety (secure entrances and offices) and expanded facilities (including a new pool and gym at Dakota Meadows Middle School).

Open House Schedule & Locations

• Bridges Community School (Secure entrance & office space)
   Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 320 Garfield Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003

 

• Monroe Elementary School (Secure entrance & office space)
   Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 441 Monroe Ave, North Mankato, MN 56003 

 

• Dakota Meadows Middle School (Secure entrance & office space + pool & gym)
   Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 1900 Howard Dr W, North Mankato, MN 56003

 

• Jefferson Elementary School (Secure entrance & office space)
   Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 100 James Ave, Mankato, MN 56001 

 

• Roosevelt Elementary School (Secure entrance & office space + Kindergarten Room)
   Date: Monday, November 24, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 300 W 6th St, Mankato, MN 56001 

 

• Franklin Elementary School (Secure entrance & office space)
   Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 1000 N Broad St, Mankato, MN 56001 

 

• Washington Elementary School (Secure entrance & office space)
   Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | Time: 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  Address: 1100 Anderson Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 

About the Bond Construction
In 2023, school district residents approved $105 million in facility improvements across MAPS. Over the last two years, projects have included:

• Enhanced student and staff safety by installing secure entrances and office spaces in elementary and middle schools.
• A competitive and community swimming pool at Dakota Meadows Middle School, along with a gymnasium to support physical education, co-curricular and community programming.

Projects will continue for the next two years, including safety and HVAC improvements at several elementary sites, and phase one renovations at West High School including a secure entrance, flexible learning spaces, gymnasium and fine arts spaces.

For more information contact Melanie Helling, Director of Communications at mhelli1@isd77.org or call (507)387-1868.