Happy National Custodian Day! 💙

Today, we celebrate the custodians who keep our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Your hard work, care, and attention to detail make a difference every single day.

To our custodial team: we see your dedication, and we appreciate you. Thank you for everything you do! 👏

🎭 REGISTRATION EXTENDED – ADULT TRIP TO ANNIE! 🎭

📣 GOOD NEWS — WE’VE EXTENDED THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE!

We’re really hoping to get a couple more people registered for our trip to see ANNIE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre, so we’re keeping registration open through MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH!

Grab a friend and join ZM Community Education for a fun day out! Your registration includes coach bus transportation, the matinee performance of ANNIE, and your meal!

📅 Friday, October 30th
🚌 Depart Zumbrota: 9:15 AM
🏠 Return: Approximately 5:30 PM
📍 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre – Chanhassen, MN
💲 $136 per person

🍽️ Meal choices include: Famous Chicken Chanhassen, Orange Roughy, Ruby Glow Salad, Vegetable Lasagna, Swedish Meatballs, Macro Bowl, Chicken Tenders or Cheeseburger.

⏰ NEW REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, OCTOBER 5TH!

☎️ Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244 to register!

We’d love to have you join us for a great day at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre!

🎭 ADULT TRIP – ANNIE AT CHANHASSEN DINNER THEATRE! 🎭

We still have space available — but the registration deadline is THIS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST!

Join ZM Community Education for a fun day trip to see ANNIE at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre!

Based on the beloved comic strip, ANNIE is the heartwarming story of a spunky young orphan whose optimism shines through even the toughest situations. With memorable characters, great music, plenty of laughs, and a happy ending, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

📅 Friday, October 30th
🚌 Depart Zumbrota: 9:15 AM
🏠 Return: Approximately 5:30 PM
📍 Chanhassen Dinner Theatre – Chanhassen, MN
💲 $136 per person

Your registration includes:
• Coach bus transportation
• Matinee performance of ANNIE
• Entrée meal with warm bread & butter
• Coffee, tea or water

🍽️ Entrée choices include: Famous Chicken Chanhassen, Orange Roughy, Ruby Glow Salad, Vegetable Lasagna, Swedish Meatballs, Macro Bowl, Chicken Tenders or Cheeseburger.

Registration closes Thursday, October 1st, or when full!

☎️ Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244 to register TODAY!

Grab a friend and join us for a great day at Chanhassen Dinner Theatre!

2026 ZM Homecoming Court! Go Cougars!

Primary September Weekly Cougar PAW Winners! Be KIND🐾B SAFE🐾Be RESPONSIBLE!

🏈 3-6th Grade FOOTBALL MAKEUP GAMES – THIS SATURDAY!

The Flag Football games that were rained out on September 19 will be made up THIS Saturday, October 3!

Makeup Game Schedule:
🏈 3rd & 4th Grade Flag Football: 8:00–9:00 AM
🏈 5th & 6th Grade Flag Football: 9:00–9:45 AM
🏈 5th & 6th Grade Tackle Football: Game at 10:00 AM

This will be the last weekend of the season for both Flag and Tackle Football!

A big THANK YOU to all of our players, coaches, and referees who helped make this season possible. We appreciate everyone who gave their time and helped make it a great season for our athletes!

We’ll see you Saturday! 🏈

Our 2026 ZM Homecoming parade is scheduled for Thursday October 1st at 2:30. Get ready to show your ZM school spirit!

A huge thank you to Jake and Leonard from Palmer Bus for teaching our primary students about bus safety yesterday! They did a fantastic job explaining all the information about staying safe on and off the bus. Thank you!

The ZMDT PAC meeting will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 in the ZMHS Cafeteria.

Flag Football for grades 3rd - 6th could get cancelled for tomorrow, Saturday , September 19th. Depending on how long the rain continues, even if it stops, the fields may be unplayable. We will make a final call by 8:30am on Saturday morning. If the 3rd and 4th are cancelled the 5th and 6th will be as well. Possible make up dates will be announced at another time. Notification will come out on the Remind app . Thanks, and have a great day.

🔧 Fall STEM – Grades 3–6!

Put down the electronics and get ready to build, create, and problem-solve! Students will take on different STEM challenges using a variety of building materials. Each week brings a new opportunity to think creatively and have fun!

Instructor: Lidia Wallerich

📅 Mondays, October 5, 12 & 19
⏰ 3:30–4:30 PM
📍 ZMES Mazeppa – IGNITE Room
💲 $29

Spots are limited—register today!

💻 Register online: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/
📞 Or call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244.

Due to expected weather conditions on Friday, the Varsity Football game @ Pine Island has been moved to Thursday, Sept. 17 (tomorrow) at 7:00.

Due to the potential for heavy rain and lightning this afternoon and into the early evening, we are postponing today's B football game v Red Wing to Tuesday, Sept 15th at 5:00 pm.

🎃 Halloween Painting Fun with Penni! 🎨

Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd for one—or BOTH—of these fun Halloween painting classes! Instructor Penni Kittleson will guide participants step by step, and all skill levels are welcome.

🌟 Glow in the Dark – Kindergarten & Up
Create a Halloween scene and finish it off with glow-in-the-dark paint!
🕒 3:15–4:15 PM
💲25

🐈‍⬛ Spooky Cat – PreK & Up
Paint your very own spooky, funny cat that will make a great Halloween decoration for years to come!
🕓 4:15–5:15 PM
💲25
Preschool-aged children must attend with an adult assistant.

🎨 Want to paint BOTH?
Register for both classes from 3:15–5:15 PM for $48!

📅 Wednesday, September 23rd
📍 ZMMS/HS Art Room

Space is limited—register today!

Register online https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/home/
ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244.

Honoring heroes🚒🇺🇸! Yesterday for Patriot Day, we had the privilege of joining our local firefighters to support and take part in the Stair Climb Challenge! Thank you so much to our local firefighter heroes for visiting with our Primary students and sharing the meaningful history behind Patriot Day. We appreciate everything you do for our school and community! 🇺🇸❤️

The ZMHS Emergency Medical Responder class was hard at work today at the Zumbrota Ambulance garage. Great Job Ms. Klein and ZMHS students!

📚 **Open Library Starts Soon!** 📚

Looking for a quiet and welcoming place after school? **Open Library begins Wednesday, September 23rd!**

Students in **Grades 3–12** can use this time to read a book, work on homework, color, complete puzzles, enjoy book talks, or simply relax and enjoy some quiet time in the library.

📅 **Wednesdays:** Sept. 23 & 30; Oct. 7, 21 & 28; Nov. 4 & 11; Dec. 2 & 16
⏰ **3:30–5:00 PM**
📍 **ZMES Library – Mazeppa**
💲 **$50**
📖 **Instructor: Pam Keller**

**Register today!**
Register online at https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 or by calling the ZM Community Ed Office at **507-732-4244**.

🎒 PRESCHOOL OPENINGS AVAILABLE! 🎒

There’s still time to join us for the 2026–27 preschool year at Zumbrota-Mazeppa!

⭐ Spots are still available


👉 Preschool Information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bkx0desM_TTrkMN_tFMoODHYngv7mhPI/view

📞 Questions or need help registering?
Call the ZM Community Education Office at 507-732-4244.

We’d love to welcome your little Cougar to preschool! 🐾

Baking & Pastry students earned their Minnesota Food Handlers Certifications!

🏐 Cougar Youth Volleyball Registration Deadline is TOMORROW! 🏐

Don’t miss out on Fall Volleyball for K–6th Grade girls and boys!

We have two great opportunities:
🏐 K–2nd Grade Volleyball Clinic
🏐 3rd–6th Grade Fall Volleyball

Both programs include a volleyball T-shirt and FREE student admission to the Varsity Volleyball Match against Red Wing on Tuesday, September 22nd!

📅 Registration Deadline: Friday, September 11th

💻 Register online here: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/3/program_id/2

📞 Or call the ZM Community Education Office at 507-732-4244.

Register today and join the fun! 🏐