Mora Public Schools

Good Afternoon Mora Public Schools Parents and Guardians,
Please take a moment to read this important update regarding our district's daily transportation services.

Thank you for your attention and continued partnership in we strive to ensure safe and reliable transportation for our students.

about 23 hours ago, Kelly Fischer

MPS Letterhead: Subject: URGENT Transportation Notice: Potential Morning and Afternoon Bus Route Delays Dear Parents and Guardians, We want to inform you of an ongoing challenge currently affecting our daily transportation services. Mora Public Schools is currently experiencing a significant shortage of substitute bus drivers. In full transparency, this shortage means that if even one of our regular drivers is unable to drive due to illness or an emergency, it may leave an entire route temporarily without coverage. Currently, our pool of substitute drivers is limited and may not be able to fill unexpected absences immediately. In these situations, we may need to implement a "double run" for both morning and afternoon routes. This means a driver will complete their scheduled route and then return to cover the second, uncovered route. What this means for you: Morning Delays: If your bus is delayed, the replacement bus will be approximately 45-60 minutes delayed. Afternoon Delays: Students on the delayed route may need to wait at school after dismissal until the driver finishes their first route and returns. Please rest assured that our team is committed to managing these challenges safely and efficiently to get all students home as quickly and safely as possible. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize for any disruption to your family’s schedule. We are actively recruiting and training new drivers to address this shortage. We will notify parents via our school notification system immediately upon confirming a driver’s absence. Please monitor your text or email notifications closely for updates. Please ensure your contact information is up to date in the ParentVUE app or by contacting your students building office. Your patience and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated. In addition, if you know of anyone interested in becoming a school bus driver, please contact us at 320-679-6230. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Chip Brandt Director of Transportation Gayle Stassen Transportation Assistant

MHS Robotics team members visited , Medtronic, one of their faithful sponsors, today to Jumpstart their pre-Season. Announcement of this years game goals will be a kickoff party January 10th and the rush to build competition worthy robots will begin!

3 days ago, Duke Pancake

member of team 4166 at Medtronic Jumpstart

New Community Education Indian Cuisine Cooking Class! Check out the class flyer! For more details and registration visit: https://moraschools.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/145

7 days ago, Mora Community Education

Indian Cuisine Cooking Class! LEARN TO COOK BIRYANI. DATE: October 30, 2025 TIME: 4:30PM-6:30PM LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL COST: $50.00. FOR MORE DETAILS & REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT OUR COMMUNITY ED SITE. QUESTIONS: 320-679-6200 EXT 7501 elisacosgriff@moraschools.org. Yellow flyer with red, green, orange, and white flower designs on left and right margins. Photo in the center of the flyer of Biryani on white dish.

Reminder Community Ed Yoga classes are starting soon! Please check out the flyer! For more details and registration visit: https://moraschools.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/104

7 days ago, Mora Community Education

Flyer. FUNDAMENTALS YOGA FOR BEGINNERS. INSTRUCTOR: CHARRIE VANVLEET DATES: NOV 11, 18, 25 DEC 2, 9, 16 TIME: 6:30PM-7:45PM LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL COST: $95 FOR A 6 CLASS SESSION. FOR MORE DETAILS & REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT MORA SCHOOLS COMMUNITY ED. Background color of flyer ombre from teal to yellow left to right. Branches with leaves in faint gray color top left and right of the flyer. Bottom right of flyer faint orange flower design with 3 squares at different angles. Bottom left corner outline of woman doing a yoga pose.

Get ready to run! The Mora Elementary Fun Run is this Friday, October 24th!

Check out the attached flyer for the full schedule and important details.

Want to support enrichment and needs for our amazing elementary students? You can donate here: https://myfunrun.com/moraelementary

Let's make this the best Fun Run ever!

7 days ago, Briana Lukenbill

Glow run 10-24-25! Schedule Remember to bring your envelopes back on the fun run day! The fun run will take place In the Welia Genter. Parents/guardians wishing to watch may park in the bus parking lot and enter door D3 but cars must be moved before 2:45. We are so grateful for your support!

SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL CLOSED
SPECIAL SESSION MEETING NOTICE

WHO: ISD #332 - MORA SCHOOL BOARD

WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2025

TIME: 5:30 PM

*LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARDROOM #1100A
118 9TH STREET
MORA, MN 55051

PURPOSE: A. Closed Session- Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(c) - Discussion of development and sale of school district properties #: 22.00100.00, #22.02635.00, #22.04285.00

B. Adjournment

The meeting is being recorded. Access to the livestream and/or recording will be made available on the School District’s website at: https://moramn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/video-audio or as soon as reasonably possible.

8 days ago, Kelly Fischer

MPS Letterhead: SCHOOL BOARD SPECIAL CLOSED WORK SESSION MEETING NOTICE WHO: ISD #332 - MORA SCHOOL BOARD WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2025 TIME: 5:30 PM *LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDROOM #1100A 118 9TH STREET MORA, MN 55051 PURPOSE: A. Closed Session- Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13D.05, Subd. 3(c) - Discussion of development and sale of school district properties #: 22.00100.00, #22.02635.00, #22.04285.00 B. Adjournment The meeting is being recorded. Access to the livestream and/or recording will be made available on the School District’s website at: https://moramn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/video-audio or as soon as reasonably possible.

SCHOOL BOARD
REGULAR MEETING NOTICE

WHO: ISD #332 - MORA SCHOOL BOARD

WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2025

TIME: 6:30 P.M.

*LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT BOARDROOM #1100A
118 9TH STREET
MORA, MN 55051

PURPOSE: A. Regular Meeting Business

B. Other Business

C. Adjournment

The meeting is being recorded. Access to the livestream and/or recording will be made available on the School District’s website at: https://moramn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/video-audio or as soon as reasonably possible.

13 days ago, Kelly Fischer

MPS Letterhead: SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING NOTICE WHO: ISD #332 - MORA SCHOOL BOARD WHEN: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23RD, 2025 TIME: 6:30 P.M. *LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDROOM #1100A 118 9TH STREET MORA, MN 55051 PURPOSE: A. Regular Meeting Business B. Other Business C. Adjournment The meeting is being recorded. Access to the livestream and/or recording will be made available on the School District’s website at: https://moramn.sites.thrillshare.com/page/video-audio or as soon as reasonably possible.

Reminder: There will be NO SCHOOL Thursday, October 16th - Friday October 17th, 2025 for MEA and Fall Break. Enjoy a safe and long weekend! See you back here on Monday October 20th, 2025!

15 days ago, Kelly Fischer

REMINDER: There is no school for students on Monday, October 6th, 2025. This is a staff workday! Enjoy your long weekend!

25 days ago, Kelly Fischer

Mora Schools participates in Kanabec County Towards Zero Deaths (TZD). Our role is to educate drivers on safety. Remember these important safety tips when driving.

about 1 month ago, Zach Peterson

Driving out counties Toward Zero Deaths. Think of your seat belt as a safety hug. East Central Regional Development Commission. Safe Roads Coalition Kanabec County.

Driving out counties Toward Zero Deaths. The speed limit is not a suggestion. East Central Regional Development Commission. Safe Roads Coalition Kanabec County.

Driving out counties Toward Zero Deaths. Safe Roads Coalition Kanabec County. Safe roads start with a complete stop, Look left and right, Shift your body to see better, Look left and right again. East Central Regional Development Commission.

Dear students, Families, and Staff,

We are pleased to share that power has now been fully restored at Mora Public Schools. We want to sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding, and flexibility during today’s unexpected outage.

The safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our top priority. While situations like this are beyond our control, we deeply appreciate the support and patience of our families as we work to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

We anticipate that school and dismissal will proceed per the normal schedule.

Thank you again for your patience and cooperation.

about 2 months ago, Dan Voce

Dear students and families,

Mora Schools wanted to send out information regarding road construction and traffic before and after school. Road construction in the City of Mora continues to have parts of the city streets blocked off. However, Grove St. is paved and provides a clear route to 9th St. which connects MHS and MES parking lots. Grove St. also connects a road that allows vehicles to enter MHS from the North. Using Grove St. to access MES and MHS may reduce your commute time and be less congested.

Kanabec County also has a road construction project on CR 6 that connects Mora to Hwy 47. They are repaving the road and at times will be down to one lane traffic until the project is finished.

We understand that the timing for road construction is not ideal for back to school, however, it is out of our control. Here are some ideas that may help improve your commute to school.
-Adjust your commute by allowing yourself more time.
-Use alternative routes if you are able by using Grove St. to 9th St.
-Be patient and kind as you navigate traffic.

about 2 months ago, Dan Voce

September is Minnesota School Board Recognition Month — a time to honor the dedicated individuals who serve as the guiding light for student success in our public schools. School board members in Mora School District serve countless hours to ensure our public school students have access to high-quality learning and extra-curricular opportunities that prepare them for a bright future.

We are proud to recognize the members of the Mora School Board (pictured left to right): Superintendent Dan Voce, Board Chair Amy Schultz, Member Jill Koch, Vice Chair/Treasurer Ken Mattson, Board Clerk Dakota Helmbrecht, Member Matthew Heggernes, Member Moe.

This September, we encourage everyone in our community to take a moment to thank a school board member. Their commitment and service are essential to strong schools, vibrant communities, and the foundation of our democracy — public education.

about 2 months ago, Kelly Fischer

Mora Public School Board: (left to right): Superintendent Dan Voce, Member Amy Schultz, Member Jill Koch, Member Ken Mattson, Member Dakota Helmbrecht, Member Matthew Heggernes, Member Moe.

Please see the attached letter regarding the open house at the elementary school having to be rescheduled due to a power outage.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BYtrkshFPPdte4PgH_HXSEMz1xd80Qbrh8_MtcvGwSU/edit?usp=sharing

2 months ago, Briana Lukenbill

Community Education Indian Cuisine Cooking Class is back with a new recipe! Please check out the class flyer! For more details and registration visit: https://moraschools.cr3.rschooltoday.com/public/costoption/class_id/133

2 months ago, Mora Community Education

Indian Cuisine Cooking Class! LEARN TO COOK BIRYANI. DATE: September 4, 2025 TIME: 4:30PM-6:30PM LOCATION: MORA HIGH SCHOOL COST: $50.00. FOR MORE DETAILS & REGISTRATION PLEASE VISIT OUR COMMUNITY ED SITE. QUESTIONS: PLEASE CONTACT COMMUNITY ED AT 320-679-6200 EXT 7501 elisacosgriff@moraschools.org. Yellow flyer with red, green, orange, and white flower designs on left and right margins. Photo in the center of the flyer of Biryani on white dish.

Mora Public School Calendars are here! Families will receive calendars during this Wednesday's Back to School Open House.

Community Members can pick up their calendar at the following locations throughout the community:

Mora High School (inside vestibule on the table)

Ace Hardware

Lakes & Pines

Lake Street Family Dental

Neighborhood National Bank

NorthStar Pontoons & Owners

Salmonson Insurance Agency

Welia Health Clinic

Or view the digital version here!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdaaOMFo8/mEAJbfUr2-Y9sZKG7jx6aQ/edit?utm_content=DAGdaaOMFo8&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

2 months ago, Kelly Fischer

Mora High School is participating in Direct Admissions, a new state program that simplifies the college application process for our seniors.
This fall, participating students will be proactively notified of multiple Minnesota colleges and universities that are offering them admission, before they even apply! Learn more at www.ohe.state.mn.us/directadmissions.

3 months ago, Grace Kubesh

Did you know we ar a direct admissions school? Office of higher education. Direct Admissions. College Partner. The image is of a group of students sitting on stairs outside a building working on school work.

Please see the attached documents regarding the Educational Benefits Application and an informational flyer explaining why it is important to complete these forms for your student(s).

Please note: Only one Application is needed per family. Please do not submit multiple applications.

These documents provide crucial information about the benefits available and the positive impact they can have on your student's educational experience.

Application for Educational Benefits

How to fill out the application…

You can complete and submit Applications for Educational Benefits ONLINE (after you create or log in to Edutrak). The process is quick, easy, and FREE. No more paper applications are lost at the bottom of a backpack. Look for the BLUE button on your home page after logging into your Edutrak account to start the application process.

Please see the attached Public Notice of updated income guidelines for the Application of Educational Benefits.

You must create and register an account with https://foodservice.edutrak.com/ to begin if you haven’t already. An Edutrak account will allow you to view all transactions your student(s) make here at school, deposit money into your family's Meal Account, and submit the Application for Educational Benefits. If you need the information to register a new Edutrak Account, please contact nutrition@moraschools.org.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Nutrition Department at (320) 679-6226 or visit our website at https://www.moraschools.org/page/nutritiondepartment.

3 months ago, Briana Lukenbill

MORA SCHOOLS APPLICATION FOR EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS IT'S MORE THAN A MEAL APPLICATION.... 2g อวง DID YOU KNOW THAT MEAL APPLICATIONS ASSIST IN SO MUCH MORE THAN JUST MEALS? ADDITIONAL BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE: O Free or Reduced Field Trips • Free or Reduced Rates on Technology Fees ~ Free or Reduced Activity Fees O Eligible for Reduced Internet Access Services Reduced Rate on Fees Associated with Applying for College Maintains Funding for Student Programs and Services APPLY NOW AT MORASCHOOLS.ORG! MORA SCHOOLS PARTICIPATES IN MINNESOTA'S FREE SCHOOL MEALS PROGRAM. ALL STUDENTS GET ONE BREAKFAST AND ONE LUNCH FREE OF CHARGE EACH DAY AT

The MhS robotics team is at the Kanabec County fair today for demonstrations. Come to the civic center to learn about this amazing activity

3 months ago, Duke Pancake

Our school offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

We will resume regular business hours on Monday, July 7th.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

4 months ago, Briana Lukenbill

Builidngs Closed in observance of Independence Day, Friday, July 4th, 2025.