February 26, 2026 - NPAS Staff District Newsletter

Dear Team,

This week, we join districts across the state to celebrate Public Schools Week in Minnesota. It is a timely opportunity to reinforce the pivotal role that public education plays in our local communities.  

Every day, public schools serve as the bedrock of our society, providing every child—regardless of background or circumstance—with the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. This success is not accidental; it is built on the foundation of your dedication. I want to personally celebrate and thank the educators and staff of New Prague Area Schools. Your hard work ensures that every student who walks through our doors has a genuine chance to succeed as we pursue our mission to support and engage students in high levels of learning.  

As we move through the second half of the year, I invite us all to lean back into our theme of being Better Together. This is more than just a slogan; it is a call to action. I encourage everyone to recommit to The New Prague Way through our core pillars:

• Doing What is Right: Placing students’ needs first and meeting their academic, social, emotional, and physical needs.
• Committing to Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in our classrooms, offices, and facilities to create great learning experiences.
• Showing People We Care: Building the relationships and conscious acts of kindness that make our schools feel like home.

By staying true to these values, we continue to be a shining example of what public education can and should be for all. We remain steadfast in our vision to become a premier school district that prepares all students for life’s opportunities.

Thank you for your continued partnership and for all you do for our students, families, and the greater communities whom we are so fortunate to serve. 

Go Trojans!

Sincerely,

Andrew Vollmuth

NPAS FINANCE and FACILITIES COMMITTEE: seeking applications for additional members

The New Prague Area Schools Finance and Facilities Committee is taking applications for additional community members to be part of the committee.  

 The purposes of the Finance and Facilities committee include: 

• To review matters related to the school district’s budget and budget development, and when necessary, make recommendations to the school board
• To advise, direct, and support New Prague Area Schools in designing and implementing a budget to keep the district in financial health
• To support and encourage the involvement of district leaders and community members in the school district’s budget process
• To serve as a representative for the Joint Powers Agreement with the City of New Prague
• To function as an advisory committee to the NPAS Board and administration regarding, but not limited to, budget development and facilities:
• Budget development
• Recommendations to the school board
• Facilities

Interested community members may apply by completing this short APPLICATION.  Committee members must reside in the New Prague Area School District.