Public notice: Manchester Community Schools
Notice to Bidders PUBLIC NOTICE – REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFPs) Manchester Community Schools is accepting sealed proposals for two for: (1) High School Music Instruments and (2) Propane Infrastructure. RFP packets available at https://www.manchesterschools.us/district/public-notice/. • Questions Due: May 5th, 2026 @ 3:00 PM. • Proposals Due: May 12th, 2026 @ 10:00 AM. • Bid Opening […]
Groups push ‘dignity in death’ for Michigan’s unclaimed dead
by Janelle D. James, Bridge Michigan DETROIT — Soft light filtered through the windows of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul Detroit, where a quiet and somber crowd gathered to honor lives lost. The dead were not friends, relatives or congregants. They were 120 people who had died in Wayne County without loved ones to […]
LGBTQ+ youth more likely to have suicidal thoughts, study finds
This article was originally published by Capital News Service and is republished here under a syndication agreement. by Justin Fox Clausen Rates of suicidal ideation among LGBTQ+ youth in Michigan are slightly higher than the national average, according to a new study from Western Michigan University. On average, youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual […]
What to know about the upcoming election
by Sara Swanson There is an upcoming election on May 5 but most Manchester-area residents do not have anything on the ballot this time around so have to sit this one out. The two exceptions are residents in the SW corner of Manchester Township who live in the Columbia School District and residents in a […]
MUMC’s Pastor Hitts earns Doctor of Ministry degree
submitted by Manchester United Methodist Church Rev. Susan Hitts of Manchester United Methodist Church has reached a significant milestone, earning her Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio. Her degree will be officially conferred on May 16. Over the past three years, Rev. Hitts has focused her research on how churches […]
Klager Elementary to host community-wide Bike to School Day celebration
submitted by Ann Arwin, event organizer Manchester families, students, and community members are invited to kick off the school day in an active and festive way at Klager Elementary’s Annual Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 6. Participants should gather at 7am at Chi-Bro Park for music, bubbles, and a brief welcome and thank-you […]
Manchester Wellness Coalition holding meet & great — free pizza & giveaways!
submitted by Matt Pegouskie, 5 Healthy Towns Foundation Free food and some fun! Manchester Wellness Coalition (MWC) cordially invites anyone living within the Manchester Community School District region to join us for a meet and greet on Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30pm, in the Manchester Senior Center located at 912 City Rd; park in the […]
MCS Annual Spring Art Show
by Sara Swanson Manchester Community Schools will be holding their Annual Young 5s–12th Grade Art Show on Thursday, May 7, from 6pm to 8pm, at the Manchester District Library. Student creations from both art and STEM classes will be on display. Students in grades 3rd through 12th have personally curated the show, selecting the artwork […]
MHS track & field: Napoleon Invitational and GL/Leslie Dual Recap
submitted by Michael Coltre, Coach, Manchester Track and Field Napoleon The Dutch improved their placing from the year before and scored more points! The Boys scored 78.33 and took 5th place overall to winner Adrian Madison with 94 and runner-up Lumen Christi with 87. The Girls’ team scored 27 and took 10th place overall with Ida winning the Girls’ side. Grant Johnson led […]
Make a DIY kite at the library
submitted by Laura Wohlgemuth, Manchester District Library Event Coordinator Join Manchester District Library for After School Art on Monday, April 27, at 3:30pm, in the City Room. Create and decorate your own kite, then head outside to see it soar. Celebrate the season with a fun, hands-on activity perfect for a spring afternoon! All ages […]
