Manson School District

Leadership in Action: Manson High School seniors are teaching job interview skills to the freshmen class.

Home MS Knowledge Bowl meet today at 4:30pm. Middle school Knowledge Bowl season is such an exciting time for our students! Knowledge Bowl brings together curious minds who love to learn, think critically, and collaborate under pressure. Students dive into topics ranging from math and science to literature, history, and current events—strengthening not only their academic knowledge but also their teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. It is inspiring to watch our students represent our school with confidence, perseverance, and sportsmanship as they compete and grow together. We are so proud of their dedication and the enthusiasm they bring to celebrating learning in action! And a huge thank you to coach, Erik Helleson!!

Meet Kato!! Chelan County's narcotic detection dog. He worked hard today, ensuring that Manson schools remains a safe and secure learning environment. Maintaining a safe and secure school environment is essential to student well-being and learning, and the random presence of a drug detection dog on campus can serve as a proactive, preventative measure that reinforces our commitment to a healthy, focused school community. When implemented thoughtfully and paired with clear communication, prevention education, and student support systems, this approach emphasizes deterrence and safety rather than punishment. Random visits help reduce the likelihood of substances being brought to campus, protect students from peer pressure and potential harm, and strengthen confidence among families and staff that the school is taking reasonable, responsible steps to prioritize student safety while keeping the primary focus on teaching, learning, and positive school culture. #k9kato

Pirates The Musical, directed by Marcy Lindert and Andrea Whitney featured our fantastic 4th graders. The show was an absolute hit! Congratulations to everyone involved.

Congratulations to our talented Manson High School student artists! We are proud to celebrate three students who were recognized at the 47th Annual Wenatchee Valley Museum and Cultural Center Regional High School Art Show for their outstanding work and creativity. Angel Rodriguez — 2nd Place, Photography Quahlani Sanchez — Honorable Mention, Ink Drawing Amelia Sivertson — Pencil Drawing Scholarship Award from Central Washington University.

The Women's Service League of North Central Washington is hosting a prom dress giveaway! See attached flyers for information in both English & Spanish.

All Friday learning opportunities at Manson Schools are canceled for today, 3/13.

Attention Manson families: we have school today. Students on Boetzkes will need to be picked up at: 1. Wapato Way and Ustah 2. Wapato Way and Quatis 3. Boetkes and Green Please steer clear of debris and downed power lines.

A HUGE congratulations to the these students who have earned high school elective/foreign language credit and are on their way to earning a Seal of Biliteracy upon high school graduation. Students in 8th grade have had the opportunity to take an elective class led by Ann Marie Wisdom called STAMP. In class, students engage in learning tasks that strengthen their Spanish skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. In February 2026, these students took an assessment in Spanish called Avant STAMP. STAMP stands for Standards Based Measurement of Proficiency and can be used to show competency towards high school foreign language credit as well as to earn the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is established to recognize public high school graduates who have attained a high level of proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more world languages in addition to English. Students earn a Seal of Biliteracy on their high school diploma when they score a level 4 on the STAMP test and earn their high school English credits.

Attention Manson Families: The Boys and Girls Club has the Flag Football league starting up. See information on flyer.

Mrs. V's first grade class celebrated 100 days of school yesterday! Students had so much fun participating in engaging activities all centered around the number 100! 

#WeAreManson

On Friday, March 6, our middle school staff engaged in a meaningful and energizing professional development day. We began the morning with a Habits of the Mind leadership activity, continuing our intentional focus on building leadership across our middle school community. This month, we centered on Habit Three: "Put First Things First," reflecting on how effective leaders prioritize what matters most. Anita Johanson thoughtfully designed and facilitated an engaging activity that challenged us to consider how we allocate our time and energy—both in our daily responsibilities and in our long-term goals. The conversation was reflective, practical, and inspiring, reinforcing our shared commitment to leading with purpose and focus in service of our students and one another.

This Friday Manson Elementary staff collaborated and reflected on their recent instructional rounds. Instructional rounds are a way for teachers to watch their colleagues teach so they can learn from each other. One of the most important steps of this strategy is creating time and space for reflection. This is all being spearheaded by our amazing Reading Specialist Cassie Williams. We are lucky to have Cassie at Manson Elementary!

Congratulations to Manson High School Class of 2026 Salutatorian Yaritza Villasenor and Valedictorian Amelia Sivertson!

Deputy Nigel Hunter will be presenting on Substance Use Prevention on Wednesday, March 18th @ 5:30pm at the Chelan High School's Performing Arts Center.

Presentation at 5:30-6:30pm
Light dinner and childcare provided

Mr. Fox's bowling unit officially rolled into action this week. All 2nd - 5th graders not only learn the basics of bowling: stance, aim, foot pattern...they also learn how to score using the complicated scoring rules. This unit always brings a lot of smiles, high fives, teamwork, and MATH to the gym!

Save the Date!

Monday, March 16th @ 5:30pm is our annual Title 1 Parent Night. The event will take place in the elementary cafeteria and library.

Come learn about our Title 1 and Community in Schools Programs. Dinner and childcare is provided. Plus a raffle1.

We will also share a video about the impact of screen time at the expense of play by author Jonathan Haidt (Anxious Generation).

Yesterday we celebrated Read Across America Day at Manson Elementary! Our 5th Annual Bookmark Contest winners are… drumroll please… 2nd grader Nikolas and 5th grader Sky! Their creative designs truly wowed us.
A big thank you to our high school guest readers who visited Pre-K through 3rd grade classrooms to share stories inspired by this year’s theme: “Be Persistent.” Let’s keep turning pages and chasing dreams, Manson Wildcats!