Manson School District

Thanks to our Elementary Head Cook, Heidi, for creating special Christmas cookies for the kids in her care this holiday season.
Life is sweet!

#WeAreManson #cookies #sweetlife

Manson Elementary students received a special holiday gift of three books, a bookmark, and a candy cane to help make their spirits bright over winter break. This generous gift was sponsored by the Lake Chelan Rotary Club, with book donations provided by the nonprofit Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program in Seattle (pageahead.org).

Thank you for supporting our students and helping spread the joy of reading this holiday season! 🎄📚
#WeAreManson #reading #literacy

Three board members took the oath of office at last night's school board meeting. The board welcomed new District 4 Director-at-Large Krysta Westmoreland, along with re-elected members Greg Neff and Amanda Zuluaga. Mrs. Westmoreland replaces outgoing director Susie Metzger, and also assumed her role as legislative rep for the board. Mr. Neff was elected board chair, and Mrs. Zuluaga will serve as vice chair. Board member Ruth Escalera will continue serving as WIAA rep. Here's to a grear year ahead! #WeAreManson #MansonSD #schoolboard

Mrs. Valdovinos’s first-grade class had a sweet time today decorating Christmas trees with frosting and candy, making for a fun and festive holiday celebration!

#merryandbright #candytrees #happyholidays #firstgrade

Congratulations to Isabella Wisdom and Phinley Teague on their selection to the WSVCA All-State Volleyball Team! 🏐

This is a well-deserved honor! 💙

Manson fifth graders became engineers, using playdough, wires, and batteries to create circuits that light up - just like the electrical pathways in our hearts - while spending the day with CVCH resident physicians recently.

Thank you to our medical partners for bringing real-world science into our classroom. Watching our students problem-solve and make those "aha!" connections was magical!

#WeAreManson #STEMEducation #HeartHealth #CommunityPartnership #HandsOnLearning #MedicalEducation #CircuitLearning

Our third-grade students lit up the stage with their wonderful performance of The Elves' Impersonator last night.
Under the direction of Mrs. Lindert and the musical coordination of Mrs. Whitney, the show sparkled with laughter, talent, and holiday cheer!

#WeAreManson #theater #arts

Hour of AI Success!
On December 8, 2025, the AI and Robotics Clubs hosted an exciting Hour of AI! Manson High School students teamed up with elementary students to explore the world of artificial intelligence.

Using activities from Code.org and SchoolAI, students discovered how generative AI can create music, drawings, and even rap songs — including some sweet tracks about Manson Elementary School.

Our young learners practiced writing effective prompts and got a glimpse of how AI can shape their futures. Most importantly, everyone had a great time learning, creating, and imagining what’s possible.

#HourOfAI #AIinEducation #WeAreManson #FutureReady #AppleSTEMNetwork

Manson alum Ryan Gildersleeve (Class of 2021) has been making waves in radio broadcasting while attending CWU and working with the campus station KCWU – The “Burg.” He and his classmates have helped put CWU radio on the map in a big way! 🎙️

Ryan was recently named a finalist for multiple Intercollegiate Broadcast System Awards (IBSA) and will be flying to New York for the award announcements. His nominations include:
* Best Play-By-Play: Football
* Best Play-By-Play: Basketball
* Best Interview
* And KCWU “The Burg” is a finalist for Best Small University Radio Station

In addition to these honors, he recently broadcast live on ESPN!

Way to go, Ryan! We're excited to see where you go from here.

#WeAreManson #Mansonalumni ✈️🗽

Congratulations to Mrs. Sanborn’s third-grade class!

Every single student successfully passed two accelerated reading tests in November — an accomplishment and testament to their hard work and dedication.

Keep shining, students. Readers become leaders!

#WeAreManson #reading #hardworkpaysoff

Vicki from Lake Chelan Hospital Guild Y stopped by to deliver a calendar to Manson student Samantha Willoughby, whose photo is featured for the month of May.

The Guild is a volunteer group that supports Lake Chelan Health by fundraising, promoting community wellness, and providing scholarships to students pursuing healthcare careers.

Thanks for stopping by Vicki!
#WeAreManson #LakeChealnHospital #Hospital Guild #bassclarinet

Hour of AI – December 8!
Bring the whole family to Manson Elementary from 4:00–6:00 PM for hands-on, kid-friendly AI activities.
Learn, explore, and have fun—snacks provided!

Class of 2025 - mark your calendars for our first-ever "Home for the Holidays" event!
🔹Date: Tuesday, December 16th
🔹Time: 1:45-3:45pm
🔹Location: Manson HS - HUB
🔹RSVP: If you know for sure that you will be there, please reply to the e-mail you should have received
🔹Drop in/out or stay the whole time, either way is great. We look forward to seeing you there! Can’t wait to hear all you’ve been up to.
-Mr. Little, on behalf of everyone here at MHS @mansonboosterclub @mansonschools
#manson #chelan #lakechelan #gearup #homefortheholidays #holidays #mhs #classof2025 #classof2026

We recognized some outstanding folks at this week’s school board meeting!

Our transportation team has gone above and beyond this year—adjusting routes for the 4-day school week, Learning Lab, and Boys & Girls Club, and even bringing our new school bus for board members to see. Thank you, Ms. Emter, Ms. Whittall, Mr. Sweeny, Mr. Arnston, Mr. Davidson, and Mr. Carleton, for taking such great care of our students!

Mr. Phelps' Habit Helpers introduced themselves, shared stories of their work, and impressed us with their confidence and leadership during board questions.

Thank you all for making our schools better through your dedication!

There are a couple of days left to sign your kids up for Lake Chelan Boys & Girls Club basketball! Only $50 for the season. 🏀 Ages 3 & up.

Register here---> https://bgcsc.org/clubs/lake-chelan-valley/

#WeAreManson #elementarybasketball

Wishing our Manson community a wonderful Thanksgiving break.
School is out beginning Wednesday, November 26.
See you on Dec. 1!

Santa flies into Manson!

Why do leaves change color in the fall? That's what Mrs. Pittman's third graders want to know as they study the subject this week.
#chlorophyll #pigment #preparing for winter

Our TTK students have been busy soaking up the best parts of fall, including:

1. A cozy Thanksgiving story time with Mrs. Griffith
2. Teamwork time: number puzzles + counting fun
3. A class adventure to Chelan Valley Farms

It's been a terrific season of learning together!

#TTKadventures #activelearning