Manson Volunteer Firefighter's Association's Season of Hope is Underway!

The Season of Hope Assistance Program is now accepting applications. This program supports families and individuals within the Manson Fire District / Manson School District boundaries by providing gift certificate vouchers to Manson Red Apple Market for groceries.

This community-driven program is funded through fundraisers, apparel sales, and generous private donations. 🎁

Application deadline: November 22, 2025
2025 applications and full details available at: mansonfire.org

#WeAreManson #SeasonofHope #MansonFD

Manson students—your Friday plans are set!

The Thrive Teen Center will host a ping pong tournament today and tote bag sewing next week.
Find all upcoming events on their monthly calendar at thrivechelanvalley.com/thrive-teen-center

The Center is open on Fridays from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm, and is located at 28 Boetzke Ave in Manson.

Everyone’s welcome—see you there! #WeAreManson #ThriveTeenCenter

What a week for Manson athletes!

On Saturday, Nov. 8, our girls’ cross country team took sixth place in the state race at Pasco, with Grace Walsh bringing home the first-place title!

And yesterday, our Manson volleyball team battled hard at the Sundome in Yakima, earning a fourth-place trophy after an intense match against Lind-Ritzville Sprague.

Thank you to all of our fall athletes for your dedication, grit, and incredible spirit this season. We’re so proud of you! 💙
#WeAreManson #FallSports

Volleyball photo credit: Jenna Rahm

Preparing for Winter Weather

When snow or ice is in the forecast, here’s what to expect at Manson schools:

Our maintenance team will clear and salt main entrances and walkways first — by 7:15 AM at both schools. Please use the main entrances until all areas are treated, wear shoes with good traction, and be careful on slick spots. If you notice an area that needs attention, let the office or maintenance team know.

Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe during winter weather!

We had a wonderful morning celebrating veterans at our annual Veterans Breakfast on Monday. It's a great opportunity for learning and fellowship, and we look foward to hosting again next year! #WeAreManson #veteransday #thankyou

Thank you to all who have served.

State Bound! 🏐

Our Manson Volleyball Team is headed to the State Tournament in Yakima!

These athletes have worked hard all season, showing dedication, passion, and spirit. Today we celebrated them with a special send-off, and tomorrow they’ll hit the road to represent Manson with pride.

Let’s cheer them on as they take the court at State — go Trojans!

#WeAreManson #MansonPride #GoTrojans #StateBound #Volleyball

On November 5, Manson High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) attended the North Central Region FBLA Fall Leadership Conference at Wenatchee Valley College. Students were inspired by a keynote speaker who challenged them to elevate their leadership and think like future business professionals.

Throughout the day, members attended a variety of workshops ranging from “How to Build Your Professional Network” to “Parliamentary Procedure.” These experiences helped students strengthen their skills and prepare for upcoming competitions.

Our FBLA members are now hard at work getting ready for the FBLA Winter Leadership Competition on January 31 at Eastmont High School.

#WeAreManson #MansonFBLA #FutureBusinessLeaders

Best of luck in Pasco tomorrow, Manson runners!
Our cross-country team got an enthusiastic send-off from the Elementary School yesterday—thanks, students, for the cheers.
How fast is this crew, you ask? So fast it’s nearly impossible to snap a non-blurry photo of them!

#WeAreManson #GoTrojans #CrossCountry

Students at Manson High School attended a club fair to learn more about opportunities to participate and get involved with the different ASB clubs.

Congratulations to the Manson Trojans Volleyball Team!
Several of our athletes earned Central Washington B League honors this season— way to represent Manson!

Player of the Year: Phinley Teague

First Team All-League:
Bailey Evans
Isabella Wisdom
Kailani Cruz

Second Team All-League:
Karly Naranjo
Kayden Koth

Well done, ladies!
#WeAreManson #MansonVolleyball #leaguehonors

MS students and staff had fun dressing up last week with a costume contest assembly led by MS ASB on Thursday.

GEAR UP has had a busy and exciting fall!

Our students have been hard at work (and having fun) exploring their futures through a variety of activities — from field trips to career and college fairs, a campus tour of WSU, and Kids in the Creek, to our Friday Learning Lounge sessions.

The GEAR UP team has also been supporting seniors in Mrs. Koth’s Career Choices class as they take big steps toward their goals — applying to colleges, trade, and technical programs, and learning about financial aid options to help make their post-graduation dreams a reality.

We’re proud of the effort and enthusiasm our students have shown this fall!

#WeAreManson #GEARUP #CollegeAndCareerReady #StudentSuccess #FutureFocused #WSU

What an incredible day yesterday for Manson Cross Country — ALL SEVEN Manson girls have qualified for State!

Congratulations to Grace Walsh, Kathrin Zhuk, Yari Villasenor, Eleena Zhuk, Samantha Willoughby, Amelia Schoenwald, and Lainey Coltman.

And let’s hear it for our Manson boys team, with three runners also heading to State!

Well done, Jacob England, Ryker England, and Joel Christensen.

Way to represent, Trojans! #WeAreManson #StateBound #GoTrojans #CrossCountry

Bus #10 Has Arrived!

We’re thrilled to welcome Bus #10 - a 2025 Bluebird - to our fleet! This new addition is packed with powerful features and cutting-edge safety technology:

⚙️ Performance & Power
6.7L Cummins motor paired with an Allison 3000 automatic transmission
Bendix King disc brakes on all four wheels
Variable exhaust system for added braking power on canyon descents

🛡️ Safety First
2 interior cameras + 1 stop paddle camera
Safety interlock ensures brakes won’t release until the main door is fully closed

❄️ Winter Ready
Equipped with drop-down chains to handle the upper and outer canyons during winter months

💡 Modern Design
Full LED lighting, including headlights
77-passenger capacity for comfortable, efficient transportation

Big shoutout to the talented design and build team:
Shop Lead: Steve Artson
Transportation Lead: Doug Davidson
Transportation Mechanic: Travis Sweeney

Welcome to the road, Bus #10!

First graders had a blast investigating pumpkins yesterday!
Even though their pumpkins were the same size, they were surprised to discover that one had about 580 seeds, while the other had only 310. After some research, they learned that pollination plays a big role in how many seeds a pumpkin produces.
It was a messy, hands-on, and super fun day of learning in first grade!

Manson School District is now offering daily bus routes to the Boys & Girls Club at the Lake Chelan Community Center.

This new route makes it easier for Manson families to access the before- and after-school programs available Monday–Thursday.

✅ Elementary families: If you’d like your student to ride this route, please contact the school office to update your transportation form.
✅ Middle & High School students: You can hop on Yellow Route 1 after school to access the Club.

We’re thrilled to partner with the Boys & Girls Club to give our students even more opportunities to learn, play, and grow!

#BoysAndGirlsClub

Rain? No problem! Our Outdoor Club braved a chilly Friday to tackle the four-mile Elephant Head Trail recently, and spirits were high the whole way. Afterward, they warmed up with a well-earned lunch at Local Myth Pizza.

Fun fact: our foreign exchange student from Italy gave Local Myth an 8.5/10 — high praise from a true pizza expert! 🍕 🇮🇹

#WeAreManson #outdoorclub #hiking #pizza