Our Manson Elementary team recently completed training in financial literacy lessons designed to help students build real-world skills for the future.
These lessons, known as "Manson Millionaire Time," will take place January 26–29 and June 1–4, schoolwide across all elementary grade levels!
Students will explore age-appropriate topics like counting money, wants vs. needs, earning and saving, making change, budgeting with a monthly salary, taxes and deductions, advertising and peer pressure, checking and savings accounts, and basic investing—just to name a few.
The lessons were developed by Manson math teacher Kate Sorenson and are available on her website if you’d like to take a look! https://www.financeinschools.com/ttk-5
#WeAreManson #FinancialLiteracy #ConsumerJungle
These lessons, known as "Manson Millionaire Time," will take place January 26–29 and June 1–4, schoolwide across all elementary grade levels!
Students will explore age-appropriate topics like counting money, wants vs. needs, earning and saving, making change, budgeting with a monthly salary, taxes and deductions, advertising and peer pressure, checking and savings accounts, and basic investing—just to name a few.
The lessons were developed by Manson math teacher Kate Sorenson and are available on her website if you’d like to take a look! https://www.financeinschools.com/ttk-5
#WeAreManson #FinancialLiteracy #ConsumerJungle
Our Career Choices and Intro to AI students recently participated in an educational field trip to tour Sabey Data Center in Wenatchee, gaining a firsthand look at the technology that powers the digital world. During the visit, guides explained the role data centers play in storing, processing, and protecting information used daily by businesses, schools, and individuals. Students also learned how servers, networking equipment, power systems, and cooling infrastructure work together to keep data available and secure around the clock.
The tour highlighted the wide range of careers within a data center environment. Students were introduced to roles such as data center technicians, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, facilities managers, and IT support staff—each contributing to safe and reliable operations.
Guides also discussed the education and training pathways for these careers. While some positions require college degrees in information technology, engineering, or computer science, others emphasize technical certifications, hands-on experience, and apprenticeships. Overall, the field trip provided valuable insight into technology careers and helped students connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
The tour highlighted the wide range of careers within a data center environment. Students were introduced to roles such as data center technicians, network engineers, cybersecurity specialists, facilities managers, and IT support staff—each contributing to safe and reliable operations.
Guides also discussed the education and training pathways for these careers. While some positions require college degrees in information technology, engineering, or computer science, others emphasize technical certifications, hands-on experience, and apprenticeships. Overall, the field trip provided valuable insight into technology careers and helped students connect classroom learning to real-world applications.
Our January 2026 Manson Monthly Newsletter is now available. https://aptg.co/gcclHq
Find out what's new at Manson School District!
Find out what's new at Manson School District!
Our HS girls basketball team—and our young managers—were in the gym at 6:30 Friday morning on their day off, working hard and getting ready for Saturday's game against Soap Lake.
Special shoutout to our managers: Bekah Lehman (4th grade), Miranda Mobraten (5th grade), and Jessa Broome (5th grade, not pictured).
Way to rise and shine! 🏀
Special shoutout to our managers: Bekah Lehman (4th grade), Miranda Mobraten (5th grade), and Jessa Broome (5th grade, not pictured).
Way to rise and shine! 🏀
Our second annual “Take Hope to the Hoop Night” will take place this Friday, January 9, during the Manson vs Chelan Boys Basketball game (7:20 pm) at Chelan High School.
During the boys' varsity basketball game, Manson Hope Squad will be partnering with Chelan’s Hope Squad to encourage students, staff, and community members to unite together to elevate the importance of mental wellness.
During the games, Hope Squad members will offer various activities in the commons, including many fun games (Life -Sized Jenga, Connect 4, Cornhole, etc), a “Shred Your Stress” station, Hope Floats (soda floats for $5 each) & more.
Come cheer on your Manson Trojans this Friday and join our Hope Squads for all the fun during the event as well. If you have a teal shirt from last year, feel free to wear it and represent!
Note: Students with ASB cards get into the game for $5 (bring your ASB card!!!). Adult gate fees are $10 per person.
See you at the game- Go Trojans!
During the boys' varsity basketball game, Manson Hope Squad will be partnering with Chelan’s Hope Squad to encourage students, staff, and community members to unite together to elevate the importance of mental wellness.
During the games, Hope Squad members will offer various activities in the commons, including many fun games (Life -Sized Jenga, Connect 4, Cornhole, etc), a “Shred Your Stress” station, Hope Floats (soda floats for $5 each) & more.
Come cheer on your Manson Trojans this Friday and join our Hope Squads for all the fun during the event as well. If you have a teal shirt from last year, feel free to wear it and represent!
Note: Students with ASB cards get into the game for $5 (bring your ASB card!!!). Adult gate fees are $10 per person.
See you at the game- Go Trojans!
📚🎄Christmas Break AR Reading Awards
Congratulations to Leo, Hallie, Nikolas, Mallory, Jocelyn, Adelee, Madeline, Bekah, Jonathan, Jessa, Miranda, Erik, Max, and Roxanna!
Way to keep reading over the break—your dedication truly shines. Way to be a reader!
#WayToBeAReader #DedicatedReaders #ARReading
Congratulations to Leo, Hallie, Nikolas, Mallory, Jocelyn, Adelee, Madeline, Bekah, Jonathan, Jessa, Miranda, Erik, Max, and Roxanna!
Way to keep reading over the break—your dedication truly shines. Way to be a reader!
#WayToBeAReader #DedicatedReaders #ARReading
A great, big thank you to the David Heller Foundation for donating a life-saving portable AED to our District! Their mission to provide AEDs to schools and organizations ensures we're prepared for any emergency. Our students and staff are safer because of partners like you! 💙
#MansonSchools #CommunityPartnership #SchoolSafety #ThankYou #AED #StudentSafety
#MansonSchools #CommunityPartnership #SchoolSafety #ThankYou #AED #StudentSafety
42 Manson Elementary students had perfect attendance so far this school year. They all were celebrated at our winter assembly and received a certificate and a $10 gift card to our local businesses.
Keep up the great work, kids!
#WeAreManson #attendancematters #showingup
Keep up the great work, kids!
#WeAreManson #attendancematters #showingup
Created by Jack and Gale Courtney, the Manson G3 Program empowers Manson High School ASB officers to improve their schools by “Giving Great Grants.” With funding from the Courtney Family in the amount of $10,000, students award grants that enhance learning and experiences across the elementary, middle, and high schools.
Teachers, students, and administrators submit applications for projects that enrich classrooms, arts, facilities, and special activities. After reviewing proposals and conducting site visits, students decide how to allocate the funds, creating meaningful improvements that benefit the entire district.
2025-2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS:
• Literacy and Language Intervention
• Hope Squad Retreat
• Elementary School Store
• Biology Engineering Project
• History and Social Science Department
• HS Library
• Math Department
• ELD/ Migrant kids’ trip
• Outdoor Club Stehekin trip
• 6th-grade Leadership trip
• Pink Gloves motivational night
We are grateful to the Courtneys for their thoughtful gift and look forward to benefiting our students through their generosity.
#WeReManson #G3 #grateful
Teachers, students, and administrators submit applications for projects that enrich classrooms, arts, facilities, and special activities. After reviewing proposals and conducting site visits, students decide how to allocate the funds, creating meaningful improvements that benefit the entire district.
2025-2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS:
• Literacy and Language Intervention
• Hope Squad Retreat
• Elementary School Store
• Biology Engineering Project
• History and Social Science Department
• HS Library
• Math Department
• ELD/ Migrant kids’ trip
• Outdoor Club Stehekin trip
• 6th-grade Leadership trip
• Pink Gloves motivational night
We are grateful to the Courtneys for their thoughtful gift and look forward to benefiting our students through their generosity.
#WeReManson #G3 #grateful
The Manson Volunteer Fire Department recently held their annual awards ceremony and recognized two Manson students as Recruit of the Year!
⭐ Mac Richmond received the 2024 Recruit of the Year award (from a year-behind recognition), and
⭐ Hannah Lyman earned the 2025 Recruit of the Year honor.
We’re proud of you, Mac and Hannah, for your commitment to serving our community. Way to represent Manson with excellence!
⭐ Mac Richmond received the 2024 Recruit of the Year award (from a year-behind recognition), and
⭐ Hannah Lyman earned the 2025 Recruit of the Year honor.
We’re proud of you, Mac and Hannah, for your commitment to serving our community. Way to represent Manson with excellence!
Manson’s First Book Club Book Exchange!
We had our first unofficial Book Club meeting with a fun cookie and book exchange to make sure everyone had a fresh read for break.
Our first official meeting will be Monday, January 5th at lunch in Mrs. Lovelace's classroom. We’ll be electing officers and choosing our first book. New members are welcome!
Not interested in reading the group book? No problem! We’ll also be sharing books we love, making small crafts, and enjoying themed snacks together.
Come for the books, stay for the cookies and creativity!
#bookclub #WeAreManson
We had our first unofficial Book Club meeting with a fun cookie and book exchange to make sure everyone had a fresh read for break.
Our first official meeting will be Monday, January 5th at lunch in Mrs. Lovelace's classroom. We’ll be electing officers and choosing our first book. New members are welcome!
Not interested in reading the group book? No problem! We’ll also be sharing books we love, making small crafts, and enjoying themed snacks together.
Come for the books, stay for the cookies and creativity!
#bookclub #WeAreManson
During our Shark Tank business presentations, students were challenged to create a business idea they felt would meet a real need in our community. After weeks of research, planning, and fine-tuning, they presented their ideas to a panel of judges who selected the winning teams.
1st Place: Ryder Stevens & Carson Miller
$25 Amazon gift cards
• Lotus & Lasso Restaurant — a Thai & American fusion concept
2nd Place: Lexie Segura & Alvin Trejo
$20 Amazon gift cards
• Lakeside Playtopia — an entertainment center featuring laser tag, indoor rock climbing, trampolines, and more
3rd Place: Alex Sanchez & Elijah Torres
$15 Amazon gift cards
• Cookie Lab — a specialty cookie shop similar to Crumbl
All five teams did an excellent job, and every student received $10 “Chamber Bucks” gift certificates, generously donated by the Chelan Chamber of Commerce.
It was a great day showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
#WeAreManson #SharkTank
1st Place: Ryder Stevens & Carson Miller
$25 Amazon gift cards
• Lotus & Lasso Restaurant — a Thai & American fusion concept
2nd Place: Lexie Segura & Alvin Trejo
$20 Amazon gift cards
• Lakeside Playtopia — an entertainment center featuring laser tag, indoor rock climbing, trampolines, and more
3rd Place: Alex Sanchez & Elijah Torres
$15 Amazon gift cards
• Cookie Lab — a specialty cookie shop similar to Crumbl
All five teams did an excellent job, and every student received $10 “Chamber Bucks” gift certificates, generously donated by the Chelan Chamber of Commerce.
It was a great day showcasing creativity, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
#WeAreManson #SharkTank
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
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
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
#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! 💙
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
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
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
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
