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 school initiatives (sponsoring buses for students to go on more field trips, supporting clubs that need assistance to grow, etc)
Maintains an annual scholarship fund for seniors
Organizes and funds Teacher Appreciation Week each spring
Fosters connections among parents and builds community between parents / caregivers and school faculty / staff / administration.

Upcoming Events

COMING UP - FINAL MPA MEETING OF THE YEAR -

ALL ARE INVITED -- Please join us for the final MPA meeting of the year, which will take place May 26 at 7 pm on Zoom (click here to join). Principal Paul D'Alleva will be our special guest!

And mark your calendars for the final MPA End-of-Year Celebration on Tuesday, June 9 at the Mighty Squirrel in Waltham (time to be announced).

News

Welcome to the 2025-26 School Year!

1. - Make sure you join the MPA Facebook group to stay up to date.
  - Bookmark this page 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 making a donation that will help the MPA support student clubs, scholarships, and more!

Support Minuteman Student-Run Public Services

- Book a hair, nails, or facial appointment at The Salon @ Minuteman
- Reserve a table at The District restaurant, grab a treat at Friday bake sales, or sign up for weekly Soup Group pickups every Thursday when school is in session
- Schedule repair or maintenance work for your vehicle at Minuteman's Auto Repair
- Visit the Flower Shop for plants and flowers grown by Minuteman's Horticulture students
- Let MHS Design & Visual Communications students help you with a design or printing project (click here to submit an order)
- Spread the word about Colonial Children's Academy, a preschool / childcare center for kids 2.5 - 5 years of age

Current Volunteer Needs

Volunteers always needed! Contact mpa-president@minutemanpa.org

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 online meetings)

✅ September 9 - Principal D'Alleva

✅ October 14 - Erin Norsen, Director of Admissions

✅ November 18 - Katie Bouchard, Director of CTE

✅ December 16 - Nicole Merola, Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Principal; Transportation Coordinator; Class of 2026 Advisor; Class of 2028 Co-Advisor (Assistant Principal Brian Tildsley will attend a future meeting)

✅ January 20 - (Nancy Palladino -Director of MTI and SkillsUSA Advisor will attend a future meeting)

✅ February 11 - Held during monthly MPA Lunch Bunch in The District Cafe

✅ March 17 - Held during monthly MPA Lunch Bunch in The District Cafe

✅ April 8 - Held during monthly MPA Lunch Bunch in The District Cafe

✅ May 13 - Held during monthly MPA Lunch Bunch in The District Cafe

May 26 - Principal D'Alleva

June 9 - End of year celebration (in person at the Mighty Squirrel in Waltham, time TBA)

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, & Holly Rossi

Events Committee- Jolie Helmbrecht, Jaimie Adler & Judy Bourdon

Fundraising Committee - Jess Quattrocchi & Lora Quinlan

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

Scholarship Committee - Stephanie Ettinger de Cuba & Courtney Zwirn

Teacher Appreciation Week Committee - Jamie Adler, Sarah Sheikh, and Brooke Harvey

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!