MTS Elementary and MTS Secondary students visited the DIVAS Makerspace in the Coliseum Building to help imagine the future Democracy Center planned for the

Autumn Is HERE - JUST A QUICK NOTE TO ALL GUARDIANS We love spending time outdoors, even as the weather starts to cool down! Please

At MTCS, we remain committed to providing safe and equitable learning environments for ALL students. Our educators are fierce protectors of the spectrum of

During Native American History Month, students at MTS Elementary and around the MTCS District, enjoyed the rich expression of the Hoka Hey Drum Group

MTS Elementary Sixth Graders recently enjoyed their much anticipated egg drop. With scientific notions and theories in mind, student teams worked together to create

For a number of years, Ms. Katie, at MTS Elementary, has organized a very special annual event in honor of Read Across American Day and to

The November MTCS Board meeting marked the official placement of the candidates elected in the 2023 election. We are thrilled with the level of representation

MTCS is thrilled to celebrate and honor the gifts, talents and unique traditions of Native Americans. MTCS has a vibrant and expanding Indigenous Education Program

In celebration of Native American Heritage month, the MTCS Indigenous program coordinator arranged two wonderful experiences for MTCS K-12 students. Dr. Dan

11/3/23 Good morning team MTCS! I want to wish you all a happy Friday and congratulate you on a successful

It was good to be together at the 2023 Annual Meeting. There is a lot of passion and dedication in the MTCS District.

Students at MTS Elementary have been enjoying rich cultural experiences recently. For Hispanic Heritage month, a  Mariachi band came to the school and performed for

Teachers, parents and community members are invited to run for the MTCS Board of Directors. This year there are 3 open seats.This is a

Back to school!  What an exciting week around the MTCS District—staff and students getting to know each other and exploring what is possible this new school

MTS Elementary celebrated their Kindergartners and their 6th Graders this year.  Family and friends gathered in the cafeteria. Students performed a great song about growing up

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MTS Elementary Fifth graders participated in the special Heart of the Dance program again this year—learning ballroom dances that culminated in a special performance

Take a peek at a recent MTS Elementary talent show where students grades Kindergarten through Sixth, shared their gifts: music, dance, gymnastic tricks, artwork, athletics and

On Wednesday, March 29th, over 20 MTS GCPLA JROTC Cadets supported the annual Junior Achievement (JA) “JA in a Day” event at MTS Elementary. The Cadets

Three Minnesota Transitions Charter Schools came together in celebration and honor of Black History Month (which was rescheduled from February because of

March 27, 2023 I want to welcome all of our students and families back to school following spring break. I hope you had a

Student leadership from both MTS Elementary and MTS Secondary joined together at Twin Cities Base Camp recently and practiced team-building. Climbing while classmates encouraged

African American history and greatness is celebrated all year long at MTS Elementary, but February is a special month-long exploration of how black Americans have

Good afternoon students, families, and staff. Due to the predicted snowfall from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday morning, MTCS in person schools will be closed

One of the best days at MTS Elementary is the day they celebrate Reading Under the Stars. Enter: magic. The school’s gym is transformed

We can hardly wait for each February, to begin a special month-long study and celebration of Black History here at MTCS. All year we

MTCS schools are in E-learning today, Wednesday, January 11, due to extreme and unsafe conditions on the roads, and that Minneapolis transit buses are not

Dec 22, 2022 Brrrr!!! I hope this message finds you safe and warm. The timing of the current winter storm interrupted our last week

At Minnesota Transitions Charter School, December is a time to focus on the gifts of our students and schools. There are amazing and wonderful things

Greetings! The Board of Directors recently hosted the 2022 Annual Meeting in October, and we hope you had the opportunity to participate.  It was

MN Give to the Max is a chance for us to support causes we believe in, together—on one exciting day. Consider supporting one of the

Greetings! Thank you for your interest and involvement in our MTCS School Board Elections, we appreciate the time and consideration it takes to vote. 

MTCS Families 1st Quarter Letter As the weather turns colder and the leaves begin to fall, I’d like to officially welcome you to the

Minnesota Transitions Charter School values all students and upholds a strong commitment to preventing bullying of all kinds.  Bullying Prevention Month is a way to highlight

MTS Elementary took time to honor children on Every Child Matters Day.  Originally started in Canada to recognize the injustices against the First Nations communities, this

Being part of a charter school in Minnesota means that you are part of a school run by a teacher majority and parent and community

Everyone has difficult times and none of us are alone.  You matter.  It really helps to stay connected to each other, both for yourself and

Dear MTCS Voters: Have you ever considered running for the MTCS Board of Directors? If exploring leadership skill development, or wanting to use your

MTCS celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th to October 15th) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others

Everyone has mental health—every day and there are a lot of different ways to take care of yourself or be there for someone else. 

Former MTCS teacher and board member, Sheila McMahon announces the Kickstarter campaign and upcoming arrival of her new book, Isabella, A Visit to the Sculpture

On a District tour of the MTCS seven programs who started school today–we saw lots of learning and glad to be together faces!  Take

Welcome to a new school year!  We want to help get you set for success this year.  Here are a few things to think about before school

Executive Director, Shawn Fondow welcomed more than 220 returning and new staff to Minnesota Transitions Charter School with its seven programs.  Staff gathered around the beautiful

MTS Elementary Students and Families! Welcome back to the 2022 & 2023 School year—we are so glad to have you! We are going to have

Juneteenth is an important day in our shared US history—a day of recognition of the end of slavery and a day where to come together

Lots of memories and stories shared as MTS Elementary students and staff looked back on the year with families.  MTS Elementary enjoyed lots of year-end

Good morning, MTCS community,While we anticipated reaching out to all of you today as we navigate the 2 year anniversary of the murder of George

Dear Parents / Guardians,We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary school community with the exposure

Talented MTS Elementary students wowed their classmates, staff and families at the Annual MTS Elementary Talent Show.  Tumbling, drumming, singing, poetry and art presentations were

05/16/2022 Dear Parents / Guardians, We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary school community with

The Board of Directors at Minnesota Transitions Charter School (MTCS) is thrilled to announce the placement of Shawn Fondow as the permanent Executive Director

Dear Parents / Guardians,We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary school community with the exposure

Dear Parents / Guardians, We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary school community with

Dear Parents / Guardians,We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary school community with the exposure

04/08/2022 Dear Parents / Guardians, We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary school community with

We have been notified of a lab-confirmed case of COVID-19 in a member of the MTS Elementary School community with the exposure dates of 04/05/22.

Looking for great ways to keep kids active and involved this summer?  Minneapolis Parks and Recreation is offering free summer programming (and fall and winter)

MTS Elementary and MTS Secondary enjoyed a month of special celebrations of the many and important ways African Americans have shaped our history and

There are a lot of wonderful community activities at MTS Elementary, and one of the most special events is the school’s annual event: Reading

Dear MTCS Families and Community, As we close out a heartbreaking week full of far too much loss, grief and tragedy, we want to wrap

Black History month is a special time when as a District and a community we come together and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments and honor the

One of the many steps in our search for a superintendent/executive director is deciding whether or not to hire a search firm or to conduct

Hello, In an effort to share as much information as possible with you about the items the board is working on we will send

The First Graders at Banaadir Elementary worked hard to create a classroom Box City during their study of 2D and 3D shapes. First, they