With 80 years between them, two alumni reflect on Manchester High School, life experiences

submitted by Julie Trolz Ashley, Manchester High School Alumni Association, Class of 1973 Reno Feldkamp graduated from Manchester High School in 1943. Caiden Kippnick is graduating from Manchester High School in 2023. Reno is 98 and Caiden is 17. The Class of 1943 had 33 students, while the Class of 2023 has 76 students. Eighty […]
Manchester High School Class 2023 graduates!

by Sara Swanson On Sunday, June 4, at 2pm Manchester Jr/Sr High School (MHS) held its graduation ceremony at the athletic complex. Principal Wendy Bridges gave the welcome address. The National Anthem was performed by the MHS band, which was conducted by graduating senior and drum major Logan Kippnick, and the MHS choir, which was […]
Varsity soccer team are district champions!
submitted by Scott Somerville The Manchester Girls’ Varsity Soccer Team started their playoff run on Tuesday, May 30, after finishing the regular season with an outstanding 15–3–0 record, an Independent Soccer League championship, and an MHSAA D4 MPR rank of #9 in the state. Playing at home, the Lady Dutch faced the Red Wolves of […]
Peacemaker Award established
by Sara Swanson In early March of this year, Manchester resident Joan Gaughan met with Superintendent Dr. Bradley Bezeau. She had an idea for an award that up to that point didn’t exist, a peacemaker award. Her idea was for an award to be presented to a graduating senior who had shown leadership in quelling […]
MECC 4-year-old preschool class graduates

by Sara Swanson While Manchester Community Schools Class of 2023 graduated on Sunday, earlier this week another Manchester Community Schools class also held a graduation ceremony, for the Class of 2036! Manchester Early Childhood Center (MECC) held their 4-year-old preschool class graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 1, in the Luther C. Klager Elementary School gymnasium. […]
New teen hangout during June at the library
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On Wednesdays during the month of June, Librarian Amelia introduces a new casual teen program at the Manchester District Library (MDL) from noon until 2pm. Games, snacks, and craft supplies will be provided for a fun, chill hangout session in the History Room. Stop by the library or […]
Library Summer Story Time
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library The Manchester District Library (MDL) will continue to offer Story Time for young readers throughout the summer every Tuesday at 11am. Librarian Amelia and guests will offer a variety of stories, music, and hands-on activities. Story Time will meet either in the youth area of the library or […]
Herbal Beauty Inside & Out workshop
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library On June 12, learn to use herbs both inside and outside your body. This free demonstration will be held in the Manchester District Library (MDL) upstairs lounge at 6pm. All ages welcome. Advance registration is requested. Sign up at the circulation desk, by phone at (734) 428-8045, or […]
Create a video project in minutes with Inshot 101 at the Library!
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Drop in at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Tuesday, June 13, to create your own video project using the popular mobile app InShot. At 6pm in the Upstairs Lounge, learn how to edit video footage and add music, filters, effects, text, stickers, and more. Although not required, […]
Dessert Through the Decades Samples the ’90s — rescheduled
submitted by Quintessa Gallinat, Manchester District Library Chef Keegan of The Lakehouse Bakery will host the final Dessert through the Decades program at the Manchester District Library (MDL) on Wednesday, June 14. He will share desserts and other fun facts about the 1990s and also bring a treat from this decade for everyone to taste! […]