District Initiatives

MAEF has been proud to partner with Mahtomedi Public Schools as a key supporter of many leading-edge district initiatives, including:

As part of the 2024–25 Fund-a-Need campaign, former MAEF Board President Barbara White presented a check for $91,000 to Mahtomedi Public Schools to enhance the elementary school playgrounds. This investment helped create engaging, inclusive outdoor spaces where students can play, explore, and thrive

  • Enhancing Elementary Playgrounds, creating fun, safe, and inclusive play spaces for Wildwood and O.H. Anderson Elementary Schools!

  • Digital Arts & Engineering Pathways to support the district’s goal of enhancing digital arts and engineering pathways for students.

  • Literacy libraries to strengthen literacy instruction and build classroom literacy libraries 

  • Mental wellness programs including the Zephyr Wellness program

  • Student clubs supporting exceptional learning experiences for students to discover and pursue interests-Cooking Club, DECA, Maht-O-Make-It, Rocket Club, MAPS, Youth in Government, and Fiber Arts Club–to name a few.

  • Device for Every Learner program providing a digital device for every learner and teacher

  • Wildwood Artist Series Ellen C. Bruner Professional Performing Artist Residency Program

  • Fabrication (Fab) Lab at Mahtomedi High School - the first fabrication laboratory in a U.S. high school

  • Wildwood Elementary natural playground

  • MAEF Angel Fund to support the basic needs of students and families