Phil Johnsrud, MAHS Activities Director

The Minnewaska Area Activities Department wants to make sure everyone is updated about Laker online ticketing and admission to MAHS events during the 2024-2025 year. 

Online ticketing to school activities (at MAHS, for volleyball, football, swimming & diving, dance, girls and boys basketball, and wrestling) has become a staple in many area schools and will continue to expand. MSHSL State Tournaments and several section tournaments have moved to online ticketing only.

Most importantly, the use of online ticketing is a significant advantage to school districts across the state as it expedites the time and efficiency of account preparation and closure. 

The Minnewaska Activities Department will continue to use online ticketing plans. To accomplish this, the following activity payment options and processes will be used this upcoming 2024-25 school year.

Minnewaska Laker Activity Admission Plan:

The Vanco Events website or app will allow you to purchase game day tickets, sign up for free Laker student passes, and purchase adult activity passes. 

The Vanco App — Once the purchase is made on Vanco, it is stored on your smartphone and scanned as you arrive at Laker events. The Vanco Online Ticket Option is located on the Minnewaska Area Schools Website, https://www.minnewaska.k12.mn.us/, under activities.

Military Veterans: All veterans will be admitted FREE to all Laker REGULAR season athletic events that charge admission. Veterans simply need to notify the admission table of their status as they enter the event. 

Super Senior Passport: All Minnewaska School District #2149 citizens age 60+ will be eligible to receive a FREE 2024-25 Individual Season Pass (non-transferrable) to all Laker regular-season athletic events that charge admission. 

The only requirement to receive the pass is that individuals complete a brief questionnaire in the Minnewaska Area High School Activities office during business hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Once details are completed, a pass will be assigned to the office during registration. 

Laker Students:  All Minnewaska Laker Students (K-12) will be admitted FREE to all Laker regular season athletic events that charge admission. To be admitted free, students must register for this option by downloading the Vanco App and registering for a season student pass or showing their current Laker Student ID at the time of admission.

Adult Spectators: Adults can purchase an Individual 2024-25 Season Activity Pass using the Vanco App or the online Vanco Website. The cost for an individual season pass is $100 and is available for all Laker regular-season athletic events that charge admission. This option is the best value for adult spectators who fall outside of other listed categories. 

Pay by Event: Adults and visiting students can purchase tickets using the Vanco App or online Vanco Website in advance or at the door by scanning the Laker QR Code with a smartphone’s camera. The cost is $8 for adults or $5 for students.

Pay Cash: A cash box will be available at the admission table. The admission cost for BOTH adults and students not using Vanco is $10. 

The MAHS Activities Department is excited about these changes, as they allow us to be more efficient and show how much we care about our fan base. Most importantly, we appreciate your effort to make our online ticketing successful, and we thank you for your help. Our Laker Student-Athletes and coaches look forward to seeing our Laker fans at our upcoming Laker events. Go, Lakers!