Carlton School District

Please take notice that both the Boys and Girls scheduled Basketball games for this evening December 18th are CANCELLED due to anticipated inclement weather.

Join us tonight, Thursday December 4th in the Wrenshall band room at 6:00pm to learn valuable insights from guest educational and school finance leaders as they discuss the consolidation process.

Regular Board Meeting - Monday, September 15, 2025 6:00 PM, MS/HS Library.

NOTICE - work session and school board meetings will now start at 6:00 P.M. (As per unanimous vote on 8/18/25 - previously at 7:00 P.M.)

School Board Meeting -- Monday 8/18/2025 at 7 PM, Carlton MS/HS Library.

Carlton High School-Back to School Bash - August 26, 2025

7/29/25 - Joint Meeting Update
Please stay tuned for more updates!

Message from Interim Superintendent Mark Messman Dear Carlton School District Students, Families, Staff, and Community Members, It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility that I introduce myself as the Interim Superintendent of the Carlton School District. I am honored to join this dedicated community of educators, students, and families who share a strong commitment to excellence in education, student growth, and community engagement. Throughout my 38-year career in education, I have been guided by the belief that every student deserves access to high-quality learning opportunities in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. As I step into this interim leadership role, my priorities will be to listen, learn, and collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure that Carlton’s district goals, objectives, and strategic initiatives are aligned to ensure our students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. I am excited to work alongside our talented staff, committed school board, and engaged families to build on the district’s strengths and continue moving forward together. I believe in open communication, shared leadership, and creating a culture of respect, trust, and continuous improvement. Over the coming weeks and months, I look forward to meeting many of you—whether at school events, community meetings, or just around town. I welcome your input, your ideas, and your partnership as we strive to provide the very best for our students. Thank you for the warm welcome to Carlton. Together, let’s make the 2025-2026 school year a successful and memorable one for all. With appreciation, Mark Messman Interim Superintendent Carlton School District

Upcoming All Night Grad Party Fundraiser August 9th at Carlton High School!

06/24/2025 - Carlton School District Selects Next Superintendent On June 12th the Carlton School Board completed public interviews of four outstanding candidates interested in becoming the next superintendent of the Carlton Schools. The interview questions focused on the profile of duties developed by the Board. Board directors and candidates also had an opportunity for impromptu sharing of additional background information about each other. The Board was pleased to carefully consider all four finalists as viable for a potential contract offer. After considerable deliberation the Board unanimously voted to offer the opportunity to Mr. Mark Messman who accepted the offer. On June 23rd the board unanimously voted on the finalized part time superintendent contract which will take effect on July 1, 2025.

Carlton Independent School District #93 Special Board Meeting A special meeting of the Carlton ISD #93 School Board will be held on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the Carlton High School Board Room to address superintendent hiring and review a city MOU.

Carlton Schools is seeking a licensed, full time 1.0, Special Education Paraprofessional for the 2025-2026 school year. The position would begin at the start of the school year. Job responsibilities include, but not limited to: assisting special education teachers and classroom teachers with daily non-instructional activities and student management. Posting open until filled. Please visit the ISD 93 website - https://www.carlton.k12.mn.us/o/carlton/page/employment-opportunities - for additional information and instructions on how to apply.

VIDEO of Regular School Board Meeting - Monday, June 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Carlton High School Library. WATCH the Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/rec/share/bsjUgHwMrwjxdyvnGYyf_Iz8VTI4L9Tm6UGGUnQCDRGoGxOO8l1vhBpX8H1IoDrm.BC9118M6s9Sj1AR-?startTime=1750118440000 Passcode: A6Kxy?$t

The Carlton School District will be holding interviews for the new superintendent. The public is invited to attend the interviews. The interviews will take place at the Carlton School District High School Library, 405 School Ave, on June 12, 2025, starting at 4:00 PM, during the open meeting. Press Release: June 10, 2025 For Immediate Release: Carlton School District Superintendent Finalist Interviews At their work session of June 9th, the Carlton Board of Education selected four finalists to interview for consideration as the next Superintendent of Schools. The interviews will be held on Thursday, June 12 in the Carlton High School Library. The public is welcome to attend in person or through the video link . The format will include questions from the Board aligned with the profile of duties for the incoming Interim Part-Time Superintendent position. There will be no audience participation. The school board anticipates extending a contract offer following deliberation at the end of the evening. 4:00 p.m. Mr. Tom Rich - Recently retired as the Superintendent of the Prairie Farm School District in Wisconsin - 28 years of service as a Superintendent of Schools in Minnesota and Wisconsin 5:00 p.m. Mr. Darrin Strosahl - Currently the Executive Director of the Minnesota Rural Education Association. - 10+ years of service as a Superintendent of Schools and seven years of experience as a technical college administrator in Minnesota 6:00 p.m. Mr. Mark Messman - Currently retiring after 13 years of service as the Superintendent of Schools for the Eden Valley-Watkins District. - 25+ years of school administration experience in Minnesota 7:00 p.m. Dr. Frank Schill - Currently retiring as the Superintendent of the Edmore School District after 20+ years of service as a Superintendent of Schools in North Dakota - Contracted to serve as the Interim Part-Time Superintendent for Wrenshall School effective July 1, 2025

On Monday, June 9, 2025 there will be a School Board Work Session meeting to be held at 7 PM in the Carlton High School Board Room.

Carlton School District is seeking applications for a part time interim superintendent for a 1 year contract. Compensation: The Half-Time Superintendent finalist will have the opportunity to negotiate flexible hours and a 200-day work year. The Principal and the Student Support Team are responsible for school site operations under the supervision of the Half-Time Superintendent. The total compensation range is $75,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience, which can be flexibly negotiated to meet the needs of mid and late career or post-retirement candidates. Search Timeline (Expedited)Announce vacancy –June 2, 2025 Application deadline – June 6, 2025-4pm Applicant screening – June 9th, 2025 Interviews – June 12th, 2025 Interim employment begins – July 1, 2025 for a minimum of one year with possible extension opportunity Application Instructions: I.S.D. 93 will be utilizing its own district application process. To be considered for this position, an applicant’s completed file must be received by the Carlton District Office prior to 4:00 p.m. on June 6th, 2025. SUBMIT Application to operations.director@carlton.k12.mn.us. Include Letter of Interest, Resume, and Recommendation Letters. Contact Laura Nilsen with application questions at (218)384-4225 ext.113 operations.director@carlton.k12.mn.us Contact Jeff Pesta, Executive Search Facilitator with candidate profile questions at (612) 282-3700, jeff.pesta@icloud.com ISD#93 is an equal opportunity employer Deadline to Apply is June 6th @ 4pm.

Carlton Schools is hiring an interm half-time superintendent! Apply today! More information can be found on the following images and on our website. www.carlton.k12.mn.us