Seed Library may be closed but you can still get free seeds!
Since 2014, the Manchester District Library has been home to a seed library which serves two functions--to provide a platform for the exchange of saved seeds and excess commercial seeds (like a permanent seed swap), and as a way for the Manchester Community Garden Committee to distribute free seeds to community members to help enable […]
Time to register for kindergarten and Young 5's
submitted by Julie Charney, Luther C. Klager Elementary principal Manchester Community Schools has created two options for Young 5s and Kindergarten Registration for the 2020-21 school year. The first option is for families who have already completed registration packets. The completed packets and copies of the required documents can be dropped off at Riverside Intermediate […]
Legion cancels Memorial Day activities for 2020
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation and the possible extension of the Governor's stay-at-home orders, the Manchester American Legion Post #117 has decided to cancel all activities related to Memorial Day for this year, according to Commander Les Koch. "There will be no parade, no services at the bridge, park, or cemetery, and […]
SRSLY? Check In With Us
submitted by SRSLY Manchester Check your stats: 83.2% of Manchester High School students have not had a drink of alcohol in the past 30 days and 99% of Manchester Middle School students have not drunk alcohol in the past 30 days. (MiPHY 2018) Did you know? In 2018, 8% of eight grade students, 19% of […]
School staff makes "Special Deliveries" to seniors
Friday, May 1 was "Decision Day" for high school students, with the deadline for their after-school decisions that is always a cause for celebration and pride among the senior class. Saturday, May 2, should have been the date of the Manchester High School 2020 prom. Due to issues related to the ongoing coronavirus crisis, neither […]
May 2020 Gardening Advice
submitted by Jennifer Fairfield, Garden Mill and Manchester Community & School Gardens Well, the weather lately has been living up to its reputation in Michigan – unpredictable! We had fabulous, warm, sunny weather for a little bit, sandwiched in between some chilly (ok – cold) wet stuff. It may not seem like it now, but […]
April 2020 Student of the Month, Braeden Caszatt
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation’s April 2020 Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Braeden Caszatt. Braeden is the son of Jennifer and Brad Caszatt. He is a member of the High School National Honor Society and a mentor in the Link Crew program and member of the Spanish Club. Braeden was also chosen as […]
Stories of Wil: Happy Mother's Day!
submitted by Christie Taylor Wil is a 13-year-old boy with Down syndrome. He is the little brother, by 20 months, to twin sisters, Katherine and Elizabeth. Wil’s mom, Christie, knew very little about Down syndrome when Wil was diagnosed shortly after his birth. It didn’t take long for Christie to realize how enriching life with […]
Michigan roads still stink, and the coronavirus makes them harder to fix
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — Michigan roads are still bad, its bridges are getting worse, and the coronavirus pandemic is poised to take a chunk out of the gas tax revenue needed to fix them. Annual road ratings released Thursday showed only minor condition improvements across the state between 2018 and 2019 after a modest bump […]
Whitmer extends Michigan emergency to May 28, as GOP threatens lawsuit
by Jonathan Oosting (Bridge) LANSING — A dramatic standoff between Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican lawmakers over her emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic appears headed to the courts after a dizzying day at the Michigan Capitol. Late Thursday, Whitmer signed new declarations extending Michigan’s state of emergency until May 28, and continued the closure […]
