www.minutemanpa.org

Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year!

If you are the parent or guardian of a Minuteman High School student, you are already a member of the Minuteman Parent Association. Read on to learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can get involved!

What does the MPA do?

Raises money, for scholarships and school initiatives.
Organizes and funds Teacher Appreciation Week each spring.
Fosters connections amongst parents and build community between the parent and school community.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, October 14th - 7:30pm MPA meeting via Zoom. Special Guest: Erin Norsen, Director of Admissions

Submit questions in advance to MPA-president@minutemanpa.org or feel free to ask on the zoom meeting

Wednesday November 5 - 11:30am @ Minuteman District Cafe (in person)

ALL ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR THE FIRST MPA LUNCH BUNCH of the 2025-2026 school year at Minuteman’s very own District Cafe! This is a lunch hour meetup with other MPA Parents, Caregivers and Volunteers at The District Cafe. And as a parent or caregiver of a Minuteman student you are automatically a part of the MPA. RSVP is required - click here - by Monday November 3 at 12pm in the interest of school security and menu planning. Please bring $12 for lunch (cash or card accepted). Next MPA Lunch Bunch Date afer this: December 3rd

Thursday September 25 - 6pm - 8pm Freshman Expectations Night @ Minuteman (in person)

News

Welcome Back!

1. - The new school year is upon us! Make sure you join the MPA facebook group.
  - Stay tuned for updates and ways to get involved, and the dates of our monthly MPA lunches at the District Cafe!
  - Everyone is automatically a member of the MPA, but we have a suggested donation to help fund our operations. Please consider kicking off the school year with a donation.

Current Volunteer Needs

If you have any fundraising experience (as a volunteer or professionally), we'd love some help in this area. Please contact MPA President, Courtney Hadly Zwirn.

How to get involved

1. Join our monthly meetings (7:30pm second Tuesday of every month) to find out what we are working on and how you might help.

2025-2026 meeting schedule & special guests (Zoom link for all meetings)

September 9 - Principal D'Alleva

October 14 - Erin Norsen, Director of Admissions

November 18 - Katie Bouchard, Director of CTE

December 16 - Brian Tildsley- Assistant Principal

January 20 - Nancy Pallidino -Director of MTI and SkillsUSA Advisor

February 10 - Kristina Juzan - Director of Coop

March 17 - Principal D'Alleva

April 14 - John Fusco - Athletic Director

May 12 - Drew O'Connors - IT Director

June 9 - End of year celebration (in person)

2. Donate here, participate in our fundraisers or shop the SpiritWear site!

3. Sign up for the private MPA Facebook page * for current parents/guardians of MMHS students.

*Please answer three questions to be admitted to the group.

See our Fundraising Page for all the ways you can support the MPA!

MPA Leadership for 2025-2026

President - Tammy Kahn Garrity

Vice President - Kendall Winters

Treasurer - David Garrity

Secretary - Jolie Helmbrecht

Member at Large - Liz Green

Communications Committee - Erin Palmer, Sonia Persechini & Tammy Kahn Garrity

Events Committee- Jolie Helmbrecht, Jaimie Adler & Judy Bourdon

Spirit Wear Online Store Managers - Paula DiMattia, Michelle Dowds, Jennifer Reis

Scholarship Committee - Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba & Courtney Zwirn

Teacher Appreciation Week Committee - Julie Goff, Denise Braddock & Orissa Baker Lawrence

School Committee Liaison - Ilana Blatt-Eisengart

Want to get involved or have any questions? Please feel free to reach out to the MPA Leadership at

mpa-president@minutemanpa.org

Reminder!
All the information you need about school issues - bus schedules, lunches, school schedules, etc. can be found on the Minuteman website.

For an overview of Minuteman communications and how to locate various information on the website, please see the slide deck below.

2022-23 Comms Guide for Parents.pptx

The MPA Mission

The Minuteman Parent Association Inc. seeks to promote the intellectual, social, and physical well-being of high school students of Minuteman High School by supporting the philosophy of technical and vocational education; fundraising to benefit students and faculty; and promoting cooperation and communication among the school, parents, and the community.

The Minuteman Parent Association Inc. is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Contact us at MPA-president@MinutemanPA.org

Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year!If you are the parent or guardian of a Minuteman High School student, you are already a member of the Minuteman Parent Association. Read on to learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can get involved!

Welcome to the 2025 - 2026 school year!

If you are the parent or guardian of a Minuteman High School student, you are already a member of the Minuteman Parent Association. Read on to learn more about who we are, what we do and how you can get involved!