Manson School District

Manson School District offices will be closed April 3rd to April 10th for Spring Break. We will see you when we return to school on Monday, April 13th!

🔄 Spring Swap Meet at Manson Elementary! Our 5th graders have been hard at work planning a FREE community Swap Meet, and we'd love your support! 📅 April 18th, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Manson Elementary School The idea is simple: bring a box of gently used items you no longer need, and take home items that can get a second life in your family. Clothing, shoes, toys, books, sporting goods, and small appliances are all welcome! This event is FREE and open to everyone. No donation required to attend — if you're in need, come see a volunteer at the welcome table. Our student volunteers will be on hand to help sort and organize, so please be patient with them as they practice leading a real community event! For full details on what to bring, what's not accepted, and FAQs, visit the event page: 👉 https://sites.google.com/view/mansonschooldistrictevent/home Questions? Reach out to us at dolson@manson.org or gphelps@manson.org. See you there! 💚

Our March newsletter is now available at https://aptg.co/Y__rNd.

Click on the link to see "what's news" in Manson! #WeAreManson

Our Spring Book Fair is here: March 24th - April 2nd. Come to the Elementary Library during school hours or shop online! https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/mansonelementaryschool

Dessert Auction this Friday!

Come and enjoy free music played by your Manson Jazz Katz! Bid on homemade desserts to take home and help us get to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival in April!

Date: FRIDAY, March 27th @ 7:00 pm
Location: Manson HS Commons

After months of practice, both the 7th and 8th grade bands performed at the regional band festival in Brewster working with judges Calvin Gorman (Omak) and internationally published composer Jonathan McBride. Under the direction of Manson's Matt Brown, both groups earned the highest rating of Superior Plus! A big thanks to Alicia Pulsifer and Brewster Schools for helping host as Manson's gym was being remodeled. Way to go!!!

Great news! Our gym floor repairs are complete, and it’s looking better than ever with a fresh new logo and finish. 🏀✨ To keep it in top condition, we’re asking all students to wear indoor-only gym shoes on the floor. Please remember to bring appropriate shoes for PE and sports. Thanks for helping us keep our gym looking its best!

✨ During Strong Time Advisory, four incredible seniors (Amelia, Jerry, Maria, & Luis) provided some powerful career mentoring to our 8th graders! Seniors shared their career pathways, post-high school plans, resumes, and personal accomplishments, helping make the High School & Beyond planning process feel real, relevant, and achievable. 🎓 Our Seniors were poised, reflective, and inspiring. Our 8th graders asked insightful questions and walked away feeling excited about the future. 🌟 👏 Big thanks to Mr. Little (Gear Up Coordinator), Mrs. Helleson (Middle School Counselor), and 8th grade advisors Mrs. Nicholson & Mrs. Johanson for making this meaningful experience possible! #FutureReady #StudentLeaders #MentorshipMatters #HighSchoolAndBeyond #WeAreManson

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! 

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