Manson School District
Continuous Student Learning
Manson School District Earns Six-Year Accreditation; Review Team Commends Focus on Student Success, Leadership, and Belonging
MANSON, WA — Manson School District is proud to announce that Manson High School has been granted a full six-year accreditation recommendation through the Washington Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) accreditation process and was formally approved for accreditation by the NCESD 171 Board of Directors on May 27, 2026.
Accreditation is a rigorous process designed to ensure schools are engaged in continuous improvement and focused on providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students. The review included an extensive examination of school improvement systems, student achievement data, instructional practices, stakeholder engagement, and alignment with district priorities.
During a site visit on May 14, an accreditation team met with students, staff, families, and community members to evaluate Manson High School’s systems, culture, and commitment to student success. The review team found strong evidence that Manson High School operates as a highly interdependent system focused on continuous student learning and student success beyond graduation.
The accreditation team’s findings highlighted the strong alignment between Manson School District’s Strategic Plan, adopted in June 2025, and the daily experiences of students and staff. Reviewers noted a shared commitment to ensuring every student graduates with the academic, personal, and leadership skills necessary to thrive in college, career, and life.
“The message we heard from the review team was simple: stay the course,” said Superintendent Tabatha Mires. “This process affirmed the incredible work happening across our district and reinforced our commitment to ensuring every student graduates future ready. We are grateful for the dedication of our staff, the support of our families, the leadership of our students, and a community that believes deeply in public education.”
Throughout stakeholder interviews, reviewers consistently heard a common theme: Manson is a place where students belong.
Families and community members described the district as a place where “there is a place for every student here in Manson.” Students shared that Manson High School is a place where “you don’t ever feel lonely or lost” because “everyone wants to see you succeed.”
The accreditation report commended Manson High School for fostering a culture where students feel known, valued, supported, and empowered to lead. Reviewers highlighted meaningful opportunities for student voice and leadership, strong school-family partnerships, and a collective commitment to helping every student succeed both academically and personally.
The review team also recognized the district’s intentional focus on preparing students for life beyond high school through its Graduate Future Ready initiative, support systems that help students stay on track beginning in ninth grade, and efforts to improve outcomes for multilingual learners. The report further praised the district’s implementation of its four-day school week, noting its positive impact on staff collaboration, instructional improvement, and student support.
In addition to the accreditation recommendation, reviewers provided several future-focused suggestions, including continued work to onboard new staff into Manson’s culture and leadership systems, strengthen vertical alignment as Washington transitions to revised learning standards, refine cell phone expectations, and expand opportunities for engagement with Hispanic families.
District leaders view these recommendations as opportunities to build on an already strong foundation.
“Our staff is deeply committed to ensuring every student feels known, supported, and empowered to succeed,” said Manson High School Principal Kamie Kronbauer. “What makes this recognition especially meaningful is that the accreditation team heard those same experiences directly from our students, families, and community members. We are proud of the culture we have built together at Manson High School—one where every student belongs, every student has opportunities to lead, and every student is being prepared for a successful future beyond graduation.”
The district extends its appreciation to the accreditation review team, NCESD 171, and the many students, staff members, families, Board members, and community representatives who participated in interviews and focus groups throughout the process.
As Manson School District looks ahead, district leaders remain committed to continuous improvement, strong relationships, and ensuring every student leaves Manson prepared to lead, contribute, and succeed in an ever-changing world.
June 5, 2026
Dear Manson Staff and Families,
Earlier today, the Manson School Board took formal action to enter into negotiations with Mr. Ian Crossland for the position of Superintendent of Manson School District. Following successful negotiations, the Board is proud to announce the selection of Mr. Crossland as Manson School District’s next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Crossland emerged from a highly competitive field of candidates and brings a unique combination of educational leadership experience, a commitment to student success, and roots in North Central Washington. Throughout his career, he has served students and families as a teacher, district administrator, Head of School, and educational leader both nationally and internationally. His leadership has been grounded in high expectations, strong relationships, community partnership, and a belief that every student deserves opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive.
The Board would like to express its sincere appreciation to the staff, students, families, and community members who participated throughout the search process. Your thoughtful feedback, engagement, and commitment to Manson Schools played an important role in helping inform this important decision.
The Board is excited about the future of Manson School District and the opportunities ahead for our students. The dedication of our staff, families, and community has created a strong foundation for continued growth and success. As we welcome Mr. Crossland to Manson, we look forward to building on the great work already underway and continuing our shared commitment to developing students who are prepared to learn, lead, and contribute to their communities and the world around them.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Crossland and his family to the Manson community.
Sincerely,
Greg Neff, Board Chair on behalf of the Manson School District Board of Directors
Dear Manson Staff and Families,
Earlier today, the Manson School Board took formal action to enter into negotiations with Mr. Ian Crossland for the position of Superintendent of Manson School District. Following successful negotiations, the Board is proud to announce the selection of Mr. Crossland as Manson School District’s next Superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Crossland emerged from a highly competitive field of candidates and brings a unique combination of educational leadership experience, a commitment to student success, and roots in North Central Washington. Throughout his career, he has served students and families as a teacher, district administrator, Head of School, and educational leader both nationally and internationally. His leadership has been grounded in high expectations, strong relationships, community partnership, and a belief that every student deserves opportunities to learn, lead, and thrive.
The Board would like to express its sincere appreciation to the staff, students, families, and community members who participated throughout the search process. Your thoughtful feedback, engagement, and commitment to Manson Schools played an important role in helping inform this important decision.
The Board is excited about the future of Manson School District and the opportunities ahead for our students. The dedication of our staff, families, and community has created a strong foundation for continued growth and success. As we welcome Mr. Crossland to Manson, we look forward to building on the great work already underway and continuing our shared commitment to developing students who are prepared to learn, lead, and contribute to their communities and the world around them.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Crossland and his family to the Manson community.
Sincerely,
Greg Neff, Board Chair on behalf of the Manson School District Board of Directors
Manson's first-ever 5th Grade Finance Fair was a huge success! Our students created amazing posters, did a fantastic job presenting, and had a great time sharing their learning. Thank you to everyone who attended and asked such thoughtful questions! Thank you to Consumer Jungle for sponsoring the pizza, Wheatland Bank for funding the t-shirts and hosting an information booth, Mrs. Phelps and Mr. Olson for organizing the event, and our anonymous donors for providing the Visa gift cards, Nintendo Switch 2, and 3D printer prizes.
Please stop by the Finance Fair this Wednesday from 6pm-7:30pm to learn from 5th graders about finances! There will be raffles, pizza, and a Wheatland Bank info booth. We hope to see you at the Elementary Cafeteria this Wednesday! Students and families of 5th graders can arrive at 5:30pm to help set up and eat dinner.
¡Los invitamos a asistir a la Feria Financiera este miércoles de 6:00 p. m. a 7:30 p. m. para aprender sobre finanzas de la mano de nuestros estudiantes de 5.º grado! Habrá sorteos, pizza gratis y un puesto informativo de Wheatland Bank. ¡Esperamos verlos este miércoles en la cafetería de la escuela primaria!
Los estudiantes de 5.º grado y sus familias pueden llegar a las 5:30 p. m. para ayudar con la preparación y disfrutar de la cena antes del evento.
What a fun night of celebrating our migrant and bilingual families and students. We heard two outstanding senior presentations, celebrated academic growth data, and honored several families who have been part of our migrant program supporting our schools and community! This picture is our Parent Advisory Council for our migrant and bilingual program and families. A huge thanks to their care, humor, and dedication. Thank you to Jorge Lopez, Migrant Recruiter, and Dr. Heather Ireland, Director, for their leadership and support.
We had so much fun at sixth grade camp. We wanted to share a few more pictures. A huge shout out to sixth grade teachers, Ann Wisdom and Brittany Serafini! We could not have done it without their organization and communication as well as the incredible support from parent chaperones and high school mentors. We greatly appreciate all of the financial funding support from local businesses and families including 12 Tribes, the Hospital Foundation, the Medina family, the Ireland family, the Mires family, and our local G3 grant from the Community Foundation.
Outdoor Ed at Mountain School was a tremendous success. In addition to all the learning...we had outstanding facilities, excellent teachers, stunning views, and forever memories.
Join us at the Finance Fair, Wednesday June 3rd, from 6pm-7:30pm to learn from 5th graders about finances!
Come meet the Superintendent Candidates!
¡Vengan a conocer a los candidatos a superintendente!
#WeAreManson
¡Vengan a conocer a los candidatos a superintendente!
#WeAreManson
2026 Senior Presentations are here!
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtH6YsuGj_QdRr1Q1n8RNwBGKJs6lSDRT&si=9Vu1sWVGdMTOt8x0
Join us in celebrating the 8th grade class at their promotion to high school on Monday, June 8th at 6pm in the High School Gym.
A short reception will follow in the Commons and then an 8th grade only celebration, hosted by the MS ASB, will be held in the HS HUB from 7-8:30pm.
Our 6th graders have made it to their outdoor schools education site...Mountain School on Diablo Lake. A huge thank you to those that supported this trip through gifted donations. 12 Tribes, the Hospital Foundation, our local G3 grant, and other private donations.
🚨 NOW ENROLLING! 🚨
Your little explorer’s BIG adventure starts here!
Manson Early Learning Center registration is OPEN for the 2026–2027 school year!
🌟 Full Day Preschool & TTK
⏳ Limited spots available — don’t wait!
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🚨 ¡INSCRIPCIONES ABIERTAS! 🚨
¡La GRAN aventura de tu pequeño explorador comienza aquí!
¡La inscripción para el año escolar 2026–2027 en Manson Early Learning Center ya está ABIERTA!
🌟 Preescolar de día completo y TTK
⏳ ¡Espacios limitados — no esperes!
#WeAreManson
Manson, we need to hear from you. 💙
Our Community Facilities Task Force is shaping a 25-year plan for the future of Manson School District's buildings, and the community is an important voice in that conversation.
You don't need to have a student in our schools to weigh in. Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, an alum, a business owner, a retiree, a neighbor, or someone who simply cares about the future of our town, your perspective matters. Our schools serve every corner of Manson, and the decisions ahead will shape our community for decades.
We're using ThoughtExchange, an online platform where you can share your thoughts, read what your neighbors are saying, and star the ideas that resonate most with you. It's anonymous, takes about 10 minutes, and works on any phone, tablet, or computer – Robin Bloch, Committee Chair
The survey closes Sunday, June 14.
👉 Share your voice: https://tejoin.com/scroll/423361003
🔗 Learn more: www.manson.org/page/facilities-planning
#StrongFacilitiestoSupportLearning
Our Community Facilities Task Force is shaping a 25-year plan for the future of Manson School District's buildings, and the community is an important voice in that conversation.
You don't need to have a student in our schools to weigh in. Whether you're a parent, a grandparent, an alum, a business owner, a retiree, a neighbor, or someone who simply cares about the future of our town, your perspective matters. Our schools serve every corner of Manson, and the decisions ahead will shape our community for decades.
We're using ThoughtExchange, an online platform where you can share your thoughts, read what your neighbors are saying, and star the ideas that resonate most with you. It's anonymous, takes about 10 minutes, and works on any phone, tablet, or computer – Robin Bloch, Committee Chair
The survey closes Sunday, June 14.
👉 Share your voice: https://tejoin.com/scroll/423361003
🔗 Learn more: www.manson.org/page/facilities-planning
#StrongFacilitiestoSupportLearning
Today Manson School District celebrates Speech Pathologist Day by recognizing Sandra Clausen for her 30 years of dedication to our students and community!
Sandra is a fierce advocate for students, a proud parent of two Manson graduates, and even drives the Manson Apple Blossom float! Her compassion and commitment make a lasting impact every day.
Thank you, Sandra, for all you do! 💙 #WeAreManson #SpeechPathologistDay
Our students had a wonderful time at the Beebe Springs Outdoor Classroom field trip! Students participated in many hands-on activities, including building a beaver dam, creating a salmon stream, observing wildlife with binoculars, and exploring nature on a guided walk. This trip gave students a fun opportunity to learn about local habitats, wildlife, and the importance of protecting our environment while working together and exploring outdoors
Manson School District has been selected for a 2026 Rooted in Excellence
award in the Culturally Inclusive Meals category. The Rooted in Excellence program recognizes
exceptional achievements in school nutrition programs in Washington state. The Nutrition
Education award celebrates sponsors that have created or expanded nutrition education
opportunities for students or families.
award in the Culturally Inclusive Meals category. The Rooted in Excellence program recognizes
exceptional achievements in school nutrition programs in Washington state. The Nutrition
Education award celebrates sponsors that have created or expanded nutrition education
opportunities for students or families.
We’re excited to share that Manson School District is now using Red Rover for our hiring process! If you’re interested in joining our team, check out our current openings and apply here: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/manson
We’re always looking for great people to support our students and community - come be part of something special!
We’re always looking for great people to support our students and community - come be part of something special!
Manson High School students spent the morning giving back to our community by cleaning up streets and highways in preparation for the upcoming Apple Blossom festivities! 🌸🍎
We are proud of these students for demonstrating service, pride, and leadership while helping make Manson welcoming and beautiful for residents and visitors alike. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and effort to support our community tradition!
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to our amazing school nurse, Michelle Rogge!
Michelle goes above and beyond every single day to care for our students, support our families, and help keep our schools healthy and safe. Her kindness and dedication make a huge difference in the lives of so many kids.
Thank you, Michelle, for all you do for Manson Schools! We appreciate you! #SchoolNurseAppreciationDay
Michelle goes above and beyond every single day to care for our students, support our families, and help keep our schools healthy and safe. Her kindness and dedication make a huge difference in the lives of so many kids.
Thank you, Michelle, for all you do for Manson Schools! We appreciate you! #SchoolNurseAppreciationDay
