Location Change! The last day of 1st & 2nd grade softball will be located in the MS/HS gym, this morning! Please enter through the MS/HS door #1. Bring your indoor gym shoes, bat and glove.

Upcoming Classes! Summer Sensory 2.0 & Soccer! Register today! June Special: Summer Sensory Night 2.0 Ages Birth-5 (NO K – 2024-25) Back by popular demand: Join us for a fun-filled outdoor evening of messy play where your little one can get their hands dirty and explore the wonders of paint, sensory bins, bubbles and more! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Instructor: Megan Anderson Thursday, June 26th 4:30-5:30 PM or 6:00-7:00 PM ZMPS Entrance (door # 12)                                       $5 Little Cougars Soccer Ages 3-5 (NO K - 2024-25) This class will focus on basic skills of kicking and throwing while maintaining control of the soccer ball. Teamwork, team spirit and having fun are always important in sports. Bring a water bottle. Instructor: Holly Hoffer Monday, June 30th - Thursday, July 3rd 3 year olds: 9:00-9:45 AM 4 & 5 year olds:10:00-10:45 AM 4 & 5 year olds:11:00-11:45 AM Grass area by Primary  Playground                           $32 (rain location ZMPS gym) Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/24/program_id/8 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Who says summer school isn’t fun😎? Amusement Park Themed week for Cougar Academy this week! We learned how cotton candy is made, and we got to eat it! Then we were enthralled with learning about chain reactions. We got to make our very own chain reactions and explore with dominoes. 🐾Go Cougars 🐾

The City of Zumbrota will be putting blacktop down on Mill Street, Tuesday and Wednesday (June 24 & 25).  You will be able to enter and exit the Childcare and Primary School lots to drop off and pick you your children for programs, but please allow for additional time for pick-up/drop-off.  There will be no parking on Mill Street. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Watercolors - 3-6th Grade (2024-25) In this hands-on watercolor class, young artists will explore the exciting world of watercolor painting! Whether they’re completely new to art or have some experience, this class is designed to spark creativity and help students develop their skills in a supportive and fun environment. Basic Techniques: Students will learn essential watercolor techniques such as wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, and gradient blending, helping them create beautiful effects with minimal supplies. Exploration of Color: Kids will experiment with mixing and layering colors to create vibrant and unique pieces. All materials will be provided, including watercolor paints, brushes, and paper, so students can focus on learning and experimenting without needing to bring anything from home. Join one class or attend both to continue to work on your watercolor skills and create another piece! Instructor: Amanda Sand Thursday, June 26th 2:00-3:00 PM ZMPS Art Room $20 Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 Questions? Please call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

This week, Cougar Academy is in high gear, focusing our STEAM and learning activities on our Camping Theme. What a great start to the week!

Cougar Academy is providing our students with an exciting and engaging experience. Last week's STEAM projects and learning activities were focused on the Ocean Theme, making for a great summer kickoff.

New Class Coming Soon! Wooden Flower Arrangement - K-6th Grade (2024-25) In this hands-on class, young participants will learn the art of creating beautiful and unique floral arrangements using wooded flowers and greenery! Participants will be guided through the process of assembling wooded flowers in a container into a stunning, custom arrangement. This class is perfect for anyone who is interested in creating something beautiful that they can take home and display! Instructor: Charise Mehrkens Monday, June 23rd 12:30-1:30 PM ZMPS Art Room $44 Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Today, we had 17 trap shooters from ZM compete in Alexandria at the State tournament. Three of them shot a perfect score; Mason Counsell, Gavin Hostager, and Bryan Stelzner! Well done, team!

Sports physicals are required in order to participate in MSHSL events beginning in 7th grade or first year participating,and must be renewed every three years (typically entering 10th grade). Attached is information from OMC. We will share info from Mayo Clinic when available.

After Day 1 at the State Tournament, both of our PIZM girls golfers are in the top 10! Good luck the rest of the way, Olivia and Neva!

Reminder! This program starts next week ~ register now! Summer Strength & Conditioning Clinic ~ 4th & 5th Grade (2024-25) 4th & 5th graders will learn the basic concepts of strength training while also enhancing their speed, agility, quickness and reaction abilities from the Zumbrota-Mazeppa Strength Coach who is a nationally certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer. No strength training experience is required, open to all fitness levels. Instructor: Josh Karow Tuesdays & Thursdays (No Class Thursday, June 19th) June 10, 12, 17, 24, 26, July 8, 10, 29 & 31 2:00-3:00 PM July 15, 17, 22 & 24 3:30-4:30 PM ZMHS Weight Room $120

stream   Zumbrota Mazeppa High School's 2025 graduation ceremony begins tonight at 7:00 PM.  It will be livestreamed on the ZM Techmaster YouTube channel.  The stream will begin at approximately 6:50 PM.  Link: https://www.youtube.com/@zmtechmaster7280/streams

Patriotic Sunset and or Polly the Panda - K-12th Grade (2024-25) Join Sunshine and Roses Traveling Art Studio to paint and create on canvas. No painting experience needed! (Ages 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult). Classes are back to back and students taking both classes will stay in the room in between. Choose Class 1, 2 or both! Instructor: Penni Kittleson Monday, June 16th ZMPS Art Room Class 1: Patriotic Sunset 1:30-2:30pm $25 Class 2: Polly the Panda 2:30-3:30pm $25 Class 1 & Class 2 1:30-3:30pm $46 Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

2025 Fall Flag Football & Tackle Forms are going home in folders this week! These programs are for students in Grades 3-6 next year (2025-2026), deadline to register is Thursday, July 10th. Register online at: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/3/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Today, we held our graduation walk with seniors and 2nd graders!

New Class! Summer Yoga! Unlock your full potential with Yoga in Mazeppa, every other Friday from June 13 to August 8th at 8 AM at the Community Center. Bring a yoga mat, water & wear light clothing. $60 for the package for all sessions or $15 drop in. Certified instructor Deanna Tupper will guide you through traditional yoga & mediation for relaxation & rejuvenation for the mind, body and spirit before the weekend! Please meet at the Community Center each week. Friday's – June 13, 27, July 11, 25, August 8 Mazeppa Community Center OR Outdoors (depending on weather) 8:00-9:00AM $60/sessions or $15 to drop in the day of class Register online: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/14/program_id/6 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

New Classes Coming Soon! STEM Building - 3-6th Grade (2024-25) Take some time to get away from your electronics and build different STEM challenges using various building materials. Instructor: Lidia Wallerich Monday, June 16th - Wednesday, June 18th 8:30-10:00 AM ZMES –IGNITE Room $30 (Mazeppa) Coding and Robotics - 3-6th Grade (2024-25) Students will learn basic coding skills through unplugged coding activities, coding apps/websites and robots. Instructor: Lidia Wallerich Mondays/Wednesdays July 7, 9, 14 & 16 8:30-10:00 AM ZMES –IGNITE Room $40 (Mazeppa) Online Registration: https://zmps.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/getclass/category_id/18/program_id/2 Questions? Call the ZM Community Ed Office at 507-732-4244

Today our middle school band and choir performed at Valleyfair. Of course, there still was time for some fun as well! Thank you to the ZM education foundation for funding our performance trip this year!

A group of students in 3-5 grades were selected to attend the Young Authors Young Artists conference at RCTC May 22. They attended specific classes related to art and writing, they had a lot of fun. This conference was arranged by Southeast Service Coop.