Klager’s second annual “Turkey Trot” a gobbling success!
They came on foot; they came in cars or school buses and walked the rest of the distance to school; and they even came in strollers. The second annual “Turkey Trot” for Walk to School Wednesday, held on Nov. 16, was a success both in number of participants and in the collection of goods for Manchester’s […]
Klager Elementary holds mock election
With results closely mirroring the predicted but not the actual outcome of the election, the students at Klager Elementary School chose Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton as the new leader of our nation by a narrow margin over Republican Donald Trump by a vote of 162-154. Second and fourth-grade teachers Mrs. Mary Fielder and Mrs. Kathy […]
Local dancer spent summer break training in Nashville
School of Nashville Ballet accepted one young dancer from Manchester to participate in its Summer Intensive program, where she spent part of her summer developing her ballet technique and performance skills at the official School of Nashville Ballet—Samantha Stockard, who studies at Ballet Chelsea. This year’s Summer Intensive program included 313 students from 33 states […]
Veterans Affairs proposal on Nov. 8 ballot
Washtenaw County voters will soon decide whether to support an operational millage for the County Department of Veterans Affairs and services to veterans, their survivors, and dependents. The proposal, as it appears on the ballot, states, “Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed each year for all purposes on real […]
Manchester Family Service Christmas Shop–Adoption program and gift giving
The Manchester Family Service (MFS) exists to provide aid to many families and individuals in the community. As the holiday season approaches, we seek ways to brighten their lives through our annual Christmas Project. Through the project, MFS coordinates the efforts of individuals, organizations, and businesses in our community to provide gifts, food, warm clothing, […]
November Book Discussion Group at the Manchester District Library
The November book for the Book Discussion Group at the Manchester District Library is O Pioneers! by Willa Cather. It’s the story of a family of Swedish immigrants in Nebraska farm country at the turn of the 20th century. The novel brings to life the loneliness of forging a living on the frontier of the […]
Seminar set: Planning for college
A parent workshop, titled “Paying for College,” is scheduled for this Wednesday, November 2, from 6:30-8 pm, at the Manchester Middle School, 710 E. Main Street, room 223. Middle school is not too early to start to think about college. If you’re intimidated by the rising cost of college tuition, you’re not alone. Tuition and fees […]
It’s time to “Fall Back” this weekend!
Manchester, along with most of the rest of the United States, will end Daylight Saving Time (DST) this coming Sunday, November 6, 2016. Clocks will be set back 1 hour to standard time from 02:00 (2 am) to 01:00 (1 am), local time.Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour earlier on Sunday, November 6, than the previous day, […]
Schools to develop district strategic plan
On Saturday, September 17, about 35 community members, school board members and candidates, school staff, students, and alumni gathered at the Ackerson administrative building for a day-long session to come up with a strategic plan for the Manchester Community Schools district. Jay Bennett, from the Michigan Association of School Boards, was facilitator for the day. […]
Join the crowd for Walk to School Wednesday this week!
Wednesday, October 5 will be the 20th anniversary of “Walk to School Day” across Michigan and Manchester Community Schools is ramping up its efforts to get more kids walking to school as a way to celebrate this milestone. Groups are meeting at four locations this fall to get motivated for the ongoing ‘Walk to School Wednesday’ […]
