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!

Congratulations to our FFA members on their market showing blue-ribbon wins, and to our Manson Grange Youth Fair participants for their success at this year's Chelan County Fair!

Manson Grange Youth Fair winners include:
Kendal Alanis (8th grade)- Reserve Grand Champion rabbit
Anya Little (6th grade) - Grand Champion rabbit
Max Ascanio (5th grade) - Junior Grange Grand Champion chicken and swine
Lilly Gosvener (8th grade) - Intermediate Grange Reserve Grand Champion swine showmanship and market showing
Eli Schoenwald (8th grade) - Grand Champion swine showmanship
Malia Lyman (2nd grade) - Grand Champion chicken
Katelyn Pittman (4th grade) - Reserve Grand Champion duck

Well done, all!

Big thanks to Manson's Parent-Teacher Advisory Council (PTAC) for sponsoring a year's worth of healthy snacks for our elementary students! They will enjoy a set menu of nutritious options like fruit, carrots, and cheese sticks, to help them stay focused and ready to learn. 💙

#Thanks #WeAreManson #PTAC

New Air Quality Monitor in Manson!

To help keep our students, staff, and athletes safe, we’ve installed a PurpleAir monitor at the District Office. This allows us to track real-time air quality and make informed decisions about outdoor activities and events.

Want to check the air quality for yourself? Visit purpleair.com, search for Manson, and click on our dot on the map for the latest readings.

#MansonSchoolDistrict #AirQuality #StudentSafety #PurpleAir

The first Friday of the month is professional development for teachers. The elementary staff is learning what it takes to become a Leader In Me School.

Tonight's game vs Cle Elum has been cancelled.
El partido de esta noche contra Cle Elum ha sido cancelado.