GVSU Fall 2019 Dean’s List
Grand Valley State University announced the names of students who were placed on the dean’s list for the Fall 2019 semester concluding in December. The list includes those students who have maintained a 3.5 grade point average and been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits. Students from Manchester who were honored for the fall […]
Manchester High School 2nd quarter Honor roll update
Due to a technical issue with the school’s grading software, two students were left off the Manchester High School Honor Roll published last week. Logan Kippnick, a 9th grader, received high honors, and Mason Meyer, an 8th grader received Honors. Good work, Logan and Mason!
Manchester Junior/Senior High School 2019-2020 2nd quarter Honor Roll
Manchester Jr./Sr. High School has announced its honor rolls for the 1st quarter of the 2019 – 2020 school year. Congratulations to all of the students on the honor roll! Manchester Senior High High Honors 12th Grade Alexa, Payton L Ball, Mikayla A Bargardi, Natalie F Baron, Annelise M Blumenauer, Hayley E Blumenauer, Lee D […]
February 2020 Student of the Month, Mikayla Ball
The Manchester Community School Foundation’s February 2020 Manchester Community Schools Foundation Student of the Month for Manchester High School is Mikayla Ball. Mikayla is the daughter of Bud Ball and Kelly Gerlinger. Mikayla is the Vice President Manchester High School National Honor Society and a member of the Link Crew’s mentor program. She has been […]
Ellen Supers named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year
Luther C. Klager Elementary School announced last week that first grade teacher Ellen Supers has been named MiSTEM Region 2 STEM Integration Educator of the Year. This award recognizes an educator who primarily teaches outside of traditional STEM-fields and who has a consistent record of integrating STEM-principles and high quality STEM-related experiences for students. In […]
Announcement: Happy 50th Birthday
If you know Lynnette Clark, please wish her a Happy 50th Birthday on February 6th!
An introduction to Interim Superintendent, Kevin Upton
As of January 6, Manchester has a new interim Superintendent, Kevin Upton. Upton, who is also a WISD employee, will be spending approximately half-time with Manchester Community Schools through June 30, to help with the transition to a new, permanent superintendent. According to a draft timeline provided by the Board of Education, the Superintendent job […]
A Man for All Seasons
submitted by Bill Kwolek, St. Mary Parish A familiar figure to many around town, Bob Scharpenberg has occupied a special place in the life of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Main Street. And it is with heartfelt gratitude that Fr. Bosco and the people of St. Mary parish are bidding farewell to Bob, who is […]
Jerry Bristle awarded 2020 “Heritage Award” from MAFE
Several board members, associate members, and spouses of the Manchester Community Fair Board traveled to The Michigan Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (MAFE), 135th Annual Convention, January 9-11, 2020 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids Michigan. Attendees of the convention were able to participate in workshops and roundtables, view showcase acts, and visit […]
