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Mesabi East News shares updates, announcements, and stories from across the district, keeping families and the community informed about student achievements, school activities, and important events.

Turkey Bingo

Posted November 12, 2026
Mesabi East PTO presents Turkey Bingo
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Located in the School Cafeteria
*Light Refreshments will be served*

PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser PICKUP!

Posted November 12, 2026
PTO Cookie Dough Fundraiser pickup is on Tuesday, November 24th from 3:00-5:30 in the large commons

Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences-November

Posted November 11, 2026

Parent-teacher conferences are this Thursday, November 12, from 3:30-7:00 p.m. Teachers have contacted families to schedule conferences. Not all families are scheduled for this Thursday, so please refer to the information from your child's teacher.

Elementary STEAM Family Craft

Posted November 11, 2026

On conference night this Thursday, November 12 from 3:30-5:00 P.M. in the Elementary STEAM room (240) there will be a family craft. Everyone is welcome to come WITH your children. This will end at 5:00 P.M. so I am able to have 8th grade conferences the rest of the night.

Thank you!
Kayla Owens, STEAM Teacher

Elementary Morning Drop Off

Posted November 11, 2026

Please remember that morning drop-off begins at 7:45 A.M. Doors remain locked until that time. With colder weather arriving, please plan for students to arrive no earlier than 7:45 A.M., so they can enter the building upon arrival.

Thank you for your support

Culinary Club

Posted November 10, 2026

The Mesabi East Culinary Club will meet this Thursday, Nov. 12th after school until 5:00pm. New members welcome. See Ms. Jasperson or email her if you can attend.

Mesabi East Book Fair

Posted November 5, 2026

Hello, families! Our Book Fair is coming up the week of November 10th, and we would love your help making it a success! If you're available to volunteer, please click the link below to view available times and sign up.

Sign up here!

Thank you for volunteering!
Mesabi East PTO
The Bookfair will be open to the community for one hour after school each day, with extended hours on Thursday
Tuesday, November 10: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday, November 11: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Thursday, November 12: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Monthly Family Newsletter

Posted November 4, 2026

28th Annual Linda Donnelly Mitten Run

Posted November 4, 2026

Please join the Mesabi East Elementary for the 28th Annual Linda Donnelly Mitten Run on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026 during conference night. Each year we encourage our students to by physically active. The elementary students and parents will will run/walk the established course on the school track. We encourage family members to participate and continue this tradition. Please join us OUTSIDE at the SPORTS COMPLEX/TRACK. (IF raining, Elementary Gym)

Grades K-2 from 4:00-5:00 PM
Grades 3-5 from 5:00-6:00 PM
FREE Hot Chocolate and Hot Dogs will be served!

Fall Play - MISS HOLMES

Posted November 4, 2026

Mesabi East Drama presents
Miss Holmes

A play by Chistopher M. Walsh
Based on the characters by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Produced with special arrangements by:

THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, INC., of Woodstock, Illinois

Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21
at 7:00 p.m. in the Veda Zuponcic Auditorium.

Tickets available at the door: $10 Adults, $5 Students

ASVAB Sign Up - Due by Jan 20th

Posted October 23, 2026

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a career exploration assessment designed to help students identify their strengths, abilities, and potential career interests. The assessment measures skills in areas such as math, science, reading comprehension, problem-solving, and technical knowledge.

The ASVAB provides students with valuable information about their abilities and how those strengths may connect to future career opportunities, including college, technical education, apprenticeships, skilled trades, and military careers.

Taking the ASVAB does not require students to join the military or make any military commitment. It is a free tool that helps students explore career pathways and make informed decisions about their future after high school.

The test will take about 3 hours.
If interested, please use the link below to sign up.
9-12th Grade Students ONLY.
The test is scheduled for January 22nd.

BOYS BASKETBALL MANAGERS NEEDED

Posted October 13, 2026

The Boys Basketball team is looking for managers for the upcoming season! Please let Coach Powell, the Athletic Office or HS Office know if you are interested. Deadline is November 16, 2026.

Indian Education tutoring

Posted October 6, 2026

Math/English Tutoring for Indian Education students starts today 10/6 and will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays after school from 3:15pm-4:15pm. Sign up in the Indian Education room.

Mesabi East Shark Swim

Posted September 23, 2026
Mesabi East Shark Swim
Coordinated and coached by Terry Layman

Who Can Come:

All Sharks 3rd through 6th Grades
*Should be able to swim across the pool for safety purposes*
Dates
Monday's starting October 19, 2026 to April TBD
Sign up at the pool!
Coached by Mrs. Layman, Carl Layman, HS Swimmers
Questions: text or call (218) 750-2484
Time's: Monday's 5:30 to 6:30 PM
Wednesday's 2:30 to 3:30 PM
What to Bring? Suit, goggles, smiles!
Where? Mesabi East Pool
Cost: Free(Laughter, willingness to learn and have fun!)
Focus: Technique, starts, turns endurance (Free Time!)
Last updated November 12, 2026 6:00 PM

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