MCSF Trivia Night set for Saturday!
The Manchester Community Schools Foundation continues to support students in the district through its mini-grants. The Foundation’s recent grants include $1,624.93 to Klager Elementary for Kindergarten science equipment, $300 to Manchester Middle School for Informational Texts for 5th grade math and ELA, and $2,000.00 to the Middle School/High School for the FIRST Robotics program. “These […]
Gentlemen, start growing those beards!
As part of the upcoming sesquicentennial festivities this summer, a beard and mustache competition has been scheduled for the afternoon of Saturday, August 5th. Hosted by the Manchester Ladies Society and organized by experienced beard and mustache competition organizer, Jason Heinrich, the competition will be designed to increase tourism and profit local establishments by bringing in […]
Annual Ice Skating Party in Chi Bro Park canceled
The Mens Club announced last week that they decided at their most recent meeting to cancel instead of postpone this year’s Ice Skating Party in Chi Bro Park, originally scheduled for January 21. Mens Club member John Stedman stated, “The weather has not been helpful.” The weather had been working against possible ice rink creation […]
February events at Manchester District Library
Your library is currently having its annual magazine sale, of back issues. These are primarily from 2015, with a few 2014 issues mixed in. The sale runs through February 20th, and can be found upstairs in the Friends of the Library area. There is a recommended donation of $0.25 for a single magazine, 5 for $1.00. Come and […]
“Life is Changed, Not Ended” – St. Mary inviting public to special forum
Winter is the season that in literature may serve as a symbol for “death” with the following season of spring symbolizing new life. Death brings to mind deep and sometimes difficult thoughts and yet is ever a part of life. In this midwinter period, the people of St. Mary Manchester Church are hosting a forum […]
Snowflake Walk set for Wednesday walk to school activity
A small but excited group of six student walkers and an equal number of adults made their way to Klager Elementary School last Wednesday. This Wednesday, Jan. 25, will be the Snowflake Walk (even if there are no snowflakes in the air!) with more special prizes for every participant! Join us at Wurster Park or […]
Cardio Beats comes to Manchester
Manchester Community Education is bringing a new type of work out to Manchester on Monday evenings, “Cardio Beats.” Work up a sweat in this full-body workout that combines cardio, strength, conditioning, yoga and Pilates movements designed to tone your body while jamming out and finding your inner rock star! The first class will be held […]
Manchester homeschooling families invited to meet with superintendent
Manchester Community Schools’ superintendent Cherie Vanatter is inviting local homeschool families, with students of any age, along with other families living in the school district whose children do not currently attend Manchester Schools, to come to an informal conversation with the superintendent and administration on February 6 at 6 pm. This event is planned to discuss parent needs […]
Sesquicentennial planning open house reminder
Reminder – Manchester Sesquicentennial Planning Open House will be held on Tuesday, January 24 at 7 pm at the MAHS Kingsley-Jenter House located at 302 E. Main. Come see what’s being planned for our village’s 150th birthday celebration which will be held August 1-8, 2017! Organizers are looking for your feedback, ideas, and volunteer help! Light […]
Kindergarten Information Night
The Manchester Community School District recently announced that planning for the 2017-2018 kindergarten program is now under way. Families of children who will be five years old on or before September 1, 2017 and live in the Manchester Community School District, are encouraged to attend a special information night on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 from 6 – […]
