Sara Swanson

138th Manchester High School Annual Alumni Reunion

On June 8, 1877, Manchester's first 25 graduates held their first alumni reunion. Very few schools still hold an annual alumni reunion but Manchester High School is one of them. It will be holding it's 138th Alumni Reunion Banquet on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Manchester High School, 20500 Dutch Drive. The social hour will begin at 5pm […]

 Sara Swanson

Joybox Express & Top Hats and Monocles Play at CAS Benefit Concert

Lynn and Kent Miller hosted a spectacular concert on their lawn on Saturday benefiting Cultural Arts Strings and it's new youth orchestra project. The concert started off with a tribute by Village president Patricia Vailliencourt. In addition to performances by students and instructors, area duo Top Hats and Monocles played klezmer, Appalachian, and gypsy music. Part way through the concert, Mr. […]

 Sara Swanson

You Can Be in the Fair Parade!

The Manchester Fair Parade is coming 6:30pm on Tuesday, June 23rd to kick-off the 71st Manchester Community Fair and everyone is invited to join in! This year's theme is "county themes and children's dreams." Get out your old car or build a float. It's great publicity for your organization or club. You do not have to pre-register, just show up. To participate, […]

 Sara Swanson

Sharon UMC Holding Dementia Workshop

Sharon United Methodist Church is holding a workshop for those who are relating to people with some form of dementia entitled "Learning the Dementia Dance” on Monday, June 22, 2015 from 7 to 9pm in their fellowship hall located on the corner of M-52 & Pleasant Lake Rd. This event is FREE and open to […]

 Sara Swanson

Ice Cream Social Season Starting Soon

Church ice cream socials are a summer staple in Manchester. Mark your calendars for: - Wed. July 1 - Sharon United Methodist Church, corner of M-52 and Pleasant Lake Road - Thurs. July 9 - Bethel United Church of Christ, 10425 Bethel Church Road - Thurs. July 23 - St. Mary Roman Catholic Church, 210 W. Main St. - […]

 Sara Swanson

Get Your Well Water Tested for Nitrates for FREE

The Washtenaw Conservation District will accept drinking water well samples for nitrate screening on June 30, 2015 from 9 am to 5:30 p.m. There is no fee to participants for this service. Samples from drinking water wells will be screened for nitrate and nitrite. The screening is open to everyone who uses a personal well […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester High School 2014-2015 Fourth Marking Period Honor Roll

High Honors 12th Grade Ahrens, Sydnie V Allen, Rebecca L Asplund, Erika A Benedict, Alia M Blaine, Morgan R Brown, Selena N Burge, Jared M Casey, Courtney B Collins, Madison K Coutts, Adrianna P Dorman, Kate E Dresch, Morgan K Hamilton, Madelyn E Heuser, Jordan F Heuser, Rachel L Jacobs, Sutton M Keller, Isabella L […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Middle School 2014 – 2015 Q4 Honor Roll

  High Honors 8th Grade Boote, Jocelyn R Bortmas, Quenton W Bourland, Paige E Brown, Sedona R Chandler, Madilyn Q Cole, Autumn J Daniels, Calvin S DeWolfe, Ashley L Dobis, Johnathon A Edwards, Rayna K Ernst, Mitchell K Geldner, Mikayla A Good, McKenna L Haist, Ellyn L Herron, Elijah N Huff, Logan E Kelly, Devon […]

 Sara Swanson

Elementary Students Package 12,000+ Meals to Feed the Hungry

Thursday, the day before school was out for the summer, Klager Elementary students had a special opportunity to get hands on helping to feed the hungry. For the 9th year, the students assisted in packaging more than 2,000 rice casserole packages that will go on to provide 12,119 meals, each meal costing $.27. This Kids […]

 Sara Swanson

Manchester Teams Compete in Science Olympiad and Bring Home a Medal!

Although this was Manchester's second year competing in Science Olympiad, it was the first year Manchester has competed with all the Washtenaw schools. On Saturday, May 30th, Washtenaw held the largest elementary Science Olympiad in the United States, with 38 schools and 2,500 students participating and Manchester not only participated but our 5th grade team brought […]