Manhattan School District 114

Bravo! To our 4th & 5th grade musicians and singers last night at the band, choir, orchestra concert.

Wilson Creek students and staff celebrated the 100th day of learning, growing, and playing together this year! Students participated in various activities and dressed up to represent 100! #wilsoncreeklearns #happy100thday

Thank you to the Manhattan PTO for hosting Family Bowling on Saturday. The 50/50 raffle was huge hit and the winners provided very nice smiles when they won!

We are 100 days smarter at Wilson Creek 🎉

Our K-2 students are 100 Days Smarter!

5th graders worked on an Air Quality project from various locations around the country in STREAM class. The Northwest seems to be the place to be for good air quality.

A big thank you to the Will County Sheriff's Department K9 Unit for visiting with our 3rd graders today. Kids got a chance to hear what roles the dogs and officers play within the department. Thank you to Nurse Jaime for organizing the presentation.

On to February we go.

Chris Ruddy, Manhattan School District's Director of Human Resources, was announced as an award recipient at this year's IASPA (Illinois Association of School Personnel Administrators) Annual Conference. IASPA President, Monica Schroeder, shared that Chris was one of four distinct members to achieve her pHCLE certification in 2022. Chris joins the elite group of 45 Illinois residents who have their Professional Human Capital Leader in Education certification. Congratulations! #IASPA2023

The spring athletic expectations night at MJHS for Bowling and Track & Field athletes is quickly approaching! Students interested in participating in either of these programs is required to attend with a parent or guardian. Please check out our athletics website for more information and email our Athletic Director, Gina Burlison, at gburlison@manhattan114.org with any questions. We hope to see you there!

Anna Mac's first 3rd grader to complete Mrs. Barr's 40 Book Challenge. WayI to go Jonathon!!

MJHS Athletics were out in full force last week with boys’ basketball & cheerleading hosting their last home game and wrestling hosting a meet at Anna Mac. Way to represent, Demons!!

Thank you Jackie OHara and the Manhattan Fire Dept and Will County Sheriff Deputy Jeff Jerz for facilitating the Stop The Bleed training for Anna Mac staff today. Side note...Deputy Jerz is also an active shooter / first responder trainer and was exceptionally impressed with our method across the district for how we secure our doors during a time of crisis to protect our students. That was very encouraging to hear. Thank you everyone.

Anna Mac ended the week with mid trimester trivia and minute to win it activities. The Chicago Bulls won it all, earning a pizza party and mystery prize. Go BULLS!

Anna Mac was treated to an excellent Black History presentation by the Bright Star Company called Black History: Hero's, Solidiers, & Spies.

Families of 8th Grade Students: GRADUATION PICTURES WILL BE ON FEBRUARY 7 (2:45-6:25) A SIGN-UP FOR APPOINTMENTS WILL GO OUT LATE NEXT WEEK - STAY TUNED!

Anna Mac had some educators from France and England visit with us on Wednesday. Thank you Ms Lamont & Book Bag Tours for making our school a stop on their trip to the states.

More great work by our 4th grade STREAM classes. This activity involved coding and incorporating a variety of math concepts.

MJHS Bowling is back! A pre-season meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17th from 2:15-3:00 in the MJHS Library. All athletes must have a current physical on file in order to participate. Check out our athletics website for more info & resources at https://sites.google.com/manhattan114.org/manhattan-demons-athletics/home

Congratulations to all of our MSD 114 Families and our entire community as we bid farewell to 2022. The Manhattan Board of Education and our administration joins me in wishing everyone a safe, healthy, and Happy New Year! Happy New Year and welcome to an amazing and exciting 2023! Our schools and our community have much to look forward to in the new year. Best Wishes to All!