Welcome to the Mankato West High School Digital Student Handbook!  Please bookmark this site so you can refer back to the information held in tabs on the left column.  Principal, Mrs. Blasing, Assistant Principals, Mr. Johnson & Mr. Krause,  highlighted much of the information in this handbook with you during class meetings this year.  As a student at West, you are required to abide by the district policies and school procedures enclosed, and as always, continue to "Be Your Best At West!"

Notice of Copyright 

The Mankato West Student Handbook is partially based on the Minnesota School Boards Association’s (MSBA)’s Model Student Handbook, which is protected by copyright. The MSBA wants School Districts to make the best use of this Model Student Handbook but must also protect its copyright. With these goals in mind, MSBA authorizes the copying and use of its materials in the following contexts: 1. School districts that have purchased this Model Student Handbook may use, copy, download, and incorporate any portion of these materials in the development of their own handbooks. 

2. Distribution of any portion of these materials to other school districts, entities, or persons who have not purchased the Model Student Handbook is strictly prohibited. 

3. Student handbooks are public documents in the hands of a school district and must be made available for inspection to members of the public upon request. Copying and use of these materials by the public, however, is subject to the copyright laws and these materials cannot be reproduced or used, except as outlined above, without permission from MSBA. 

If you wish to copy and use this Model Student Handbook in ways not authorized above, you must obtain permission from MSBA. Call MSBA at 507-934-2450 or 1-800-324-4459 for more information. Failure to receive such permission is a violation of MSBA’s copyright. 

Scope and Limits of Handbook 

This handbook provides important information for students attending Mankato West High School, but it does not contain all School District policies and procedures. School Board policies are available by: 

• Viewing the Policies at www.isd77.org > Experience > School Board > District Policies; 

• Visiting the School District Office, which is located by 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato MN; and 

• Contacting the School District Office at 507-387-1868. 

The School District reserves the right to make changes in this handbook and other policies and handbooks.