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Welcome to MESA!
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts (MESA) is an 8 -12th grade college preparatory school. As a member of the EL Network (formerly Expeditionary Learning), students at MESA are active learners who are challenged to take on meaningful, public and collaborative work. Service-learning, fieldwork, and character development are built into MESA’s curriculum. Students investigate real-world issues and use what they learn to make a positive change in their community.
MESA News:
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MESA students return from EL National Conference with new ideas, confidence
Students are now planning what they can implement at MESA from what they learned of other schools
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Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts students to support EL National Conference
Student ambassadors will perform a variety of roles, gaining valuable leadership and graphic design experience
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End of Year Reminders
Students and parents, please reference the End of Year Reminders information to prepare for summer break!
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MESA students collecting donations for “PoP Pantry”
Project to benefit District's youngest learners and their families
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2022-23 Annual Update and Enrollment
Complete the annual update or application for enrollment to secure your spot in MESA today!
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Canvas User Guides for Parents
Canvas is a learning management system that helps organize instruction by connecting the digital materials that teachers and students use in one easy place. Canvas will include a daily live teaching component, attendance, and grading expectations for credit. Students will visit Canvas to check their calendar for upcoming due dates, access course materials, and submit assignments. Parents can use Canvas to keep up with their student's calendars and assignments.
What's Up in Mapleton!
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Preschool and Kindergarten Discovery Fairs!
Achieve your dreams in Mapleton! Learn more about our options for preschool and kindergarten at our upcoming Discovery Fairs. Learn more!
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Enrollment begins Wednesday, Jan. 17!
Online enrollment and the Annual Update portal opens on Wednesday, Jan. 17! View our school tour and open house calendar and make a plan to submit your enrollment application or Annual Update!
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Highway to High School - Wednesday, Jan. 17
8th graders in Mapleton are invited to learn more about options for high school on Wednesday, Jan. 17! Learn more.
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Virtual Community Conversation - Monday, Jan. 29
Join us for a virtual Community Conversation on Monday, Jan. 29, from 6-6:30 p.m. We're putting together an exciting list of topics to discuss...check it out!
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Attendance Matters! View Mapleton's updated Attendance policy
In November, Mapleton's Board of Education approved an updated Student Attendance and Chronic Absenteeism policy to help achieve the highest possible attendance rates. Learn more.
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Mapleton Reads
Mapleton Reads, our community reading program is back with three new titles! Learn more!
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4A Mill Levy Override - Project Update
Funds from Mapleton's Mill Levy Override are supporting school rebuilds, career and technical preparation opportunities, safety and security improvements, and competitive salaries for teachers and staff. Learn more!
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Healthy School Meals for All
Beginning this year, all students in Mapleton Public Schools will have access to healthy, nutritious school meals at no cost thanks to the Healthy School Meals for All program approved by Colorado voters. All students will also continue to have access to breakfast at no cost.
Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts Mission Statement
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Mapleton Expeditionary School of the Arts is a community of students, staff, and parents dedicated to academic exploration and discovery. We ensure all students excel as critical and creative thinkers who positively engage in the community through a system characterized by:
- Rigorous core content viewed through the lens of the arts;
- Compelling, inquiry-based learning expeditions;
- Deliberate character development Service learning; and
- A culture that fosters both risk-taking and reflection.
Address
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School Address:
8980 York St.
Thornton, CO 80229School Phone Number:
303.853.1270
Admin
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Annaleah Bloom, Director
BloomA@mapleton.usRyan Fuss, Assistant Director
FussR@mapleton.usOffice Staff:
Lori Domenico
domenicol@mapleton.usSandra Munoz
Munozs@mapleton.us
School Hours
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School Hours:
8:23 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.