As we close out School Board Recognition Month, we want to take another opportunity to thank Manson board members Greg Neff, Amanada Zuluaga, Kourtney Alanis, Ruth Escalera, and Krysta Westmoreland for all that they do on behalf of our students.
Yesterday, Mr. Neff, Mrs. Alanis, Mrs. Westmoreland, and Superintendent Tabatha Mires toured our elementary school with fifth-grade student guides, Roxanna Lopez and Lyna Bercier. The tour highlighted several of the school's enrichment learning spaces, including fifth-grade archery, fourth-grade music, first-grade art, and first-grade Spanish.
Our board members' leadership and commitment to "Continuous Student Learning" make our schools stronger!
#WeAreManson #ContinuousStudentLearning #schoolboard
Yesterday, Mr. Neff, Mrs. Alanis, Mrs. Westmoreland, and Superintendent Tabatha Mires toured our elementary school with fifth-grade student guides, Roxanna Lopez and Lyna Bercier. The tour highlighted several of the school's enrichment learning spaces, including fifth-grade archery, fourth-grade music, first-grade art, and first-grade Spanish.
Our board members' leadership and commitment to "Continuous Student Learning" make our schools stronger!
#WeAreManson #ContinuousStudentLearning #schoolboard
This week students in Manson organized and ran a complete hot dog stand—warm grilled dogs, all the toppings, and bottled water were delivered with smiles.
Every student had an important role: order takers, prep chefs, and delivery specialists. They worked together, served their school community, and absolutely crushed it!
This is the kind of learning that prepares our students for life. Thank you, Mr. Valdovinos and team, for making it happen!
#CommunityLearning #WeAreManson
Manson hosted Brewster and Liberty Bell on Monday night. Manson honored five senior wrestlers and their manager prior to the match, then proceeded to perform well, beating Brewster in the dual and winning several exhibition matches as well.
The Final Score of the Dual was 42-36 with big wins from senior Blaze Webb, Junior Gomes and Cooper Pinski. Seniors Liam Regan and Alekz Torres also won matches throughout the night.
#WeAreManson #MansonAthletics #wrestling
The Final Score of the Dual was 42-36 with big wins from senior Blaze Webb, Junior Gomes and Cooper Pinski. Seniors Liam Regan and Alekz Torres also won matches throughout the night.
#WeAreManson #MansonAthletics #wrestling
$150,000 Health and Safety ADA Access Grant will help fund improvements to provide safe access to the high school weightroom for students with mobility limitations.
https://www.manson.org/article/2638320
#WeAreManson #grants #ADAaccess
https://www.manson.org/article/2638320
#WeAreManson #grants #ADAaccess
JOB OPENING: Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Are you organized, discreet, and thrive in a fast-paced educational environment? We’re looking for a skilled Administrative Assistant to serve as the confidential secretary to Manson's Superintendent.
In this role, you’ll help keep the district running smoothly by providing high-level administrative and clerical support to the Superintendent, School Board, and administrators. You’ll be a trusted point of contact—communicating with staff, families, community members, and other school districts—while handling sensitive information with professionalism and care. Your work will directly support leadership, decision-making, and the overall success of our schools.
If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven setting, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today at https://www.manson.org/o/msd/page/job-opportunities.
Are you organized, discreet, and thrive in a fast-paced educational environment? We’re looking for a skilled Administrative Assistant to serve as the confidential secretary to Manson's Superintendent.
In this role, you’ll help keep the district running smoothly by providing high-level administrative and clerical support to the Superintendent, School Board, and administrators. You’ll be a trusted point of contact—communicating with staff, families, community members, and other school districts—while handling sensitive information with professionalism and care. Your work will directly support leadership, decision-making, and the overall success of our schools.
If you’re detail-oriented, dependable, and enjoy working in a collaborative, mission-driven setting, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today at https://www.manson.org/o/msd/page/job-opportunities.
Our TTK students put their engineering skills to the test during a STEM challenge inspired by our Gingerbread unit.
Using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, students designed and built bridges to help the Gingerbread Boy safely cross a “river," while keeping a close eye on the fox waiting below! 🦊
#WeAreManson #STEM #TTK #engineering
Using creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, students designed and built bridges to help the Gingerbread Boy safely cross a “river," while keeping a close eye on the fox waiting below! 🦊
#WeAreManson #STEM #TTK #engineering
Cheer + Pep Band = the ultimate hype squad!
Different roles, same goal—bringing the energy, backing each other up, and keeping the spirit loud all game long. 💙
#WeAreManson #pepband #cheer
Different roles, same goal—bringing the energy, backing each other up, and keeping the spirit loud all game long. 💙
#WeAreManson #pepband #cheer
The Outdoor Club traveled to Riverfront Rock Gym in Wenatchee on Friday. Thank you to our parent volunteers—Hillary Richmond, Paul Willard, and Dallas Lewman—and to our photographer, David Olson. Special thanks to Riverfront Rock Gym for hosting us and providing a student discount for our group!
#WeAreManson #OutdoorClub #rockclimbing @RiverfrontRockGym
#WeAreManson #OutdoorClub #rockclimbing @RiverfrontRockGym
"The Limitless Learning Grant strengthens the connection between high school and post-high school systems by supporting coordinated planning, shared expectations, and ongoing collaboration with regional partners. For Manson students and families, it means clearer pathways, stronger preparation, and continued support during the critical transition after graduation." https://www.manson.org/article/2637529
#WeAreManson #GatesFoundation #LimitlessLearningGrant #highschoolandbeyond
#WeAreManson #GatesFoundation #LimitlessLearningGrant #highschoolandbeyond
Manson School District buildings will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
See you on Tuesday, January 20th!
See you on Tuesday, January 20th!
Manson School District has been selected as one of only 10 school districts statewide to participate in Microsoft Elevate Washington, a new, multi-year initiative designed to prepare Washington students and educators for success in an AI-driven future. https://www.manson.org/article/2632903
#WeAreManson
#WeAreManson
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
