Manson School District

Manson 4th graders had an electrifying adventure this week at Chelan Falls during the River of Power field trip. Students explored electrical science, tested their luck in a Salmon Survival game, and even toured a powerhouse!

Thank you to the North Central Washington Education Service District for turning the outdoors into a dynamic classroom. Learning has never been so energizing!

#HandsOnLearning #WeAreManson #STEMinNature

Communities in Schools NCW is excited to announce two new opportunities as part of Manson's 21st Century Grant program!

📚 Academic Coordinator - 5 positions available
🎨 Enrichment Coordinator - 2 positions available

These positions will support student success and work directly for our CIS partners. Join the team and make a difference in the lives of Manson students! 💙

Apply today at https://cisncw.ciswa.org/jobs/ and help us build a brighter future!

#MansonSchoolDistrict #NowHiring #EducationJobs #21stCenturyGrant #JoinOurTeam

Shout out to Ryder and all of our students who embraced today's Superhero theme for Homecoming week. We look forward to seeing your best Hawaiian outfits tomorrow!

#Hoco2025 #spiritweek #DisneyHoco #WeAreManson

Healthy Youth Survey – October 2025

Manson School District will be offering the Healthy Youth Survey to students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades this October. The survey provides valuable information to help improve the health and well-being of youth in our community.

Survey Dates:
8th Grade: October 20, 2025
10th Grade: October 20, 2025
12th Grade: October 21, 2025

Parents and guardians may preview the survey questions at the Manson High School office during regular school hours.

Participation in the survey is voluntary. If you prefer that your student not participate, please contact the Main Office or your student's counselor, Mr. Broome or Mrs. Helleson, to opt out.

For more details about the Healthy Youth Survey, visit the official website: www.askhys.net

🐟 Our third graders had an unforgettable day at Salmonfest!

They joined hundreds of local students exploring science, nature, and Native culture at Rocky Reach Dam. From hands-on learning to the traditional Salmon Dance, it was a powerful celebration of how the Columbia River connects us all. 🌊💙

Thank you to everyone who made this outdoor classroom come alive!

#Salmonfest2025 #CurrentsOfConnection #OutdoorLearning #SalmonDance

One of the highlights of this month was when Manson’s high school history teacher, Brad Soliday, traveled to the Stehekin School District to teach a fly fishing lesson, giving students a unique chance to connect with the outdoors through hands-on learning. By sharing his passion and expertise, he helped students build skills in patience, focus, and problem-solving while fostering an appreciation for the natural environment around them. This experience is a great example of how community partnerships extend beyond our own school walls, strengthening connections and creating meaningful opportunities for students in our wider region.

✨ The Happiest HOCO on Earth – Disney HOCO 2025 ✨

📅 Mark your calendars and grab your spirit gear — it’s time to Dream Big + Go Blue! 💙

🎭 Spirit Week Theme Days:
📚 Monday 9/22 – Monsters University: Rep your favorite college swag
🦸 Tuesday 9/23 – Disney Hero Day: Dress as your favorite Disney hero or heroine
🌺 Wednesday 9/24 – Ohana Day: Wear your best Hawaiian fits — because ohana means family
🔵 Thursday 9/25 – BLUE OUT: Show off that Trojan Blue from head to toe
🤠 Friday 9/26 – Woody’s Roundup: Dust off your boots — giddy up, Manson!

🎉 Friday’s Fairytale Lineup:
🏐 Volleyball Match – 2:30 (C/JV) + 4:00 (Varsity)
🍔 Manson Booster Club Tailgate BBQ – 6:00 pm Elementary Parking Lot
🏈 Football Game – 7:00 pm Let’s pack the stands under the Friday night lights!

💃 HOCO Dance:
🗓 Saturday 9/27 | ⏰ 8:30–11:00 PM | 📍 MHS
🎟 Tickets: $15 at lunch | $20 at the door

🙌 Happily Ever After Starts Here: Invite alumni, friends, and family — let’s fill the gym AND the stands with Trojan pride!

Go Blue!

On Saturday, September 6, Manson High School Band members joined 30 schools from around the state to perform at the University of Washington's 72nd annual Husky Band Day. What a treat to hear thousands of musicians making music together! A great time was had by all!

#WeAreManson #HuskyBandDay #band #MansonMusicians

Community in Schools (CIS) secondary site coordinator, Oscar Herrera, is all about building relationships and making connections with kids. He creates a supportive network to help improve student learning and attendance.

Did you know that using hands-on tools in math can boost student engagement and understanding? 🧮✨

Research shows that manipulatives—those physical objects like blocks or counters—help make abstract math concepts easier to grasp. By giving our Kindergarten students a concrete way to visualize and work through problems, they build a stronger foundation for future learning. The best part? These tools can be used again and again to reinforce key skills!

#MathTips #HandsOnLearning #Education

It takes a community to make great field trips come alive!

Mr. Helleson and Mrs. Wiggum brought nearly 60 health students to the lake yesterday for a five-hour water safety course with Jan Huddleston, Jessica Maisonnave, Joanie Bankson, and Viki Downey. Deputy Hunter, Kevin Amsden, and Manson alum Payton Stevens led 34 of the students through live boat driving lessons on the water.

Thank you to Shoreline who donated boats for the day, our instructors, and to our school district cooks, Westside Pizza, and PTAC for providing food for the day. We paddle-boarded, swam, and cruised the last bit of summer away, and our students took home valuable water safety skills.

We appreciate every member of our beautiful, BLUE community!

#WeAreManson #watersafety #health #MansonCommunity

A HUGE congratulations to the following students who 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 June 2025, 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. The students pictured ALL earned a level 4 on their STAMP test!

International Dot Day celebrates creativity, courage, and collaboration, inspired by the book "The Dot," by Peter H. Reynolds, which motivates children to be creative with art even if they doubt their artistic abilities.

Yesterday, our preschool students decorated their own Dots and took part in a group project in honor of the day.

#WeAreManson #DotDay #art #ECAP

🌞🍎 Breakfast really is the most important meal of the day! 🍳🥞

At Manson Schools, we make sure every student starts the day fueled for success — that’s why breakfast is FREE for all students, every day! 💙

A healthy morning meal helps kids focus, learn, and grow. Let’s start the day strong together! 💪📚

#MansonElementary #FuelForLearning #FreeBreakfastForAll

Manson Middle School had their first XC meet at Wapato Point. They all did an outstanding job on our beautiful, local course. Lead runner for the girls, Harper Helleson and lead runner for the boys, Noah Broome. Congratulations to all of our athletes!

Fourth grade is off to a great start!
Mrs. Cochran's class is learning, growing, and enjoying being back together.
We predict big things ahead for this group!

#WeAreManson #FridayFourthGradeFun

Three cheers for Manson student athlete Jacob England, who finished third out of 95 racers in last weekend's Chelanathon sprint division.
The sprint division consists of a half-mile swim, a 13-mile bike, and a 5k run.
Well done, Jacob. Here's to a great cross-country season!

#WeAreManson #running #Chelanathon

High fives all around as Manson's previous Security Resource Officer Deputy Hunter stopped by this week to check in on us. Our students always enjoy seeing him.

📚 Hey 7th–12th Graders!
Need help catching up on schoolwork? Looking for a quiet place to study? Join us at Learning Lounge starting this Friday, Sept. 12!

🕘 Time: 9 AM–12 PM, Friday mornings
📍 Where: Mrs. Koth’s room
✅ Come and go as needed
💬 Staff available to help
🍎 Light snacks provided
🚌 Bus rides available (check Talking Points for schedule)

Got questions? Reach out to Mr. Little at jlittle@manson.org
or call the school at (509) 687-9585.

Open to ALL 7th–12th-grade students every Friday. See you there!