8 Manchester students make GVSU Winter 2017 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Winter 2017 semester concluding in April. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Eight Manchester students made the list: Audrey L. Arbogast; […]
Superintendent Cherie Vannatter accepts position at WISD
Last week, amidst the chaotic hustle and excitement of the end of the school year, teachers and staff of Manchester Community Schools learned of another change taking place in the district. They, along with the school board, were informed that Superintendent Cherie Vannatter will resign and beginning July 17th, take over the position of Assistant […]
21st Century Learning Hub to be built at Klager for 5th & 6th graders
While much of the building consolidation conversation has revolved around the 7th and 8th grades moving to the High School and the change for the recent 6th and 7th graders, who expected to be returning to the Middle School in the fall, the 5th and 6th grades moving to Klager in the fall means a big change […]
Sidewalk construction begins in Manchester Woods
You may have noticed what appears to be road construction in Manchester Woods, the subdivision between Klager Elementary School and the Middle School. It is actually the beginning of the Safe Routes 2 School sidewalk construction project! After sidewalk construction along Woodland Way and Glenwood Circle in Manchester Woods, sidewalks and crossings will be constructed along East Main Street, then Duncan Street, the […]
Middle School students honored for academic excellence and attendance at Honors Night
submitted by Manchester Middle School Manchester Middle School honored over 200 students at their Honors Night Program on Monday, June 12. Students were honored in multiple categories including High Honors, Honors, Exceptional Attendance and for being selected as a Student of the Month during the year. Recognition for High Honors highlights those students that have […]
Manchester High School alumni hold 140th banquet
submitted by Carol Westfall, Manchester High School Alumni Association The Manchester High School (MHS) Alumni Banquet was held Saturday, June 17, 2017, in the MHS Commons and attended by about 150 alumni and guests. At least 30 classes were represented, from as far back as the Class of 1943 to this year’s graduating Class of […]
Sharon Church to host first Manchester Ice Cream Social of the season
submitted by Sharon United Methodist Church The Ice Cream Social season is here! Sharon United Methodist Church will be having their Annual Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, June 28th from 5 to 7:30 pm. The great cooks of Sharon will be serving three delicious sandwiches: hot ham and cheese on a pretzel bun; shredded chicken sandwiches […]
Obituary: Bonnie Mae Hertler
Bonnie Mae Hertler, age 71, born on January 5, 1946, the only child of Francis and Lois (Ahrens) Heckaman, died June 17, 2017. On August 30, 1969 she married Delmar Andrew Hertler, whom she met while they were both employed at Double A Products in Manchester, and preceded her in death on August 24, 2014. […]
Magician at the library kicks off summer reading (photos)
The summer reading program kicked-off on Friday with registration beginning immediately after Manchester Community Schools let out for the summer. To celebrate the event, the library presented A2 Magic in the Village Room! If you were unable to attend the kick-off event, registration will continue through this week. Stop in at the library, 912 City Road, to sign up for […]
Manchester High School 2017 Graduates
Manchester High School held its graduation ceremony Sunday, June 11, 2017 in the school gymnasium. Eighty-six students graduated. Congratulations! Manchester High School 2017 graduates: Logen William Alexa Rachel Jane Allen Madison Nicole Andreone Braeden Andrew Ballard Caitlyn Weimer Baskins Nicole Ashley Beck Tyler Jesse Bennett Emily Melissa Bickel Hannah Lynn Bradshaw Bradley Robert Bristle Colten Shawn Brown […]