Manitowoc Public School District

Inspiring Education. Empowering Community. Unleashing Potential.

Thursday, May 1: 5:00-6:00 p.m. Get a free Future Ship Class of 2038 red cinch backpack. Tour 5K Classrooms and Schools Meet Teachers and Principals Learn about a Typical Day in 5K Enjoy a Fun Family Activity Free Future Ship Sport Pack

The MPSD Board of Education is pleased to announce that Lee Thennes, a veteran MPSD teacher, principal and administrator, has been selected as the district's next Superintendent. The Board appointed Thennes as Interim MPSD Superintendent last September, and he was one of three finalists who interviewed last Friday with Board members and two panels composed of parents, staff, students and community members. The Board is finalizing its contract with Thennes and plans to vote on his hiring at its April 29 meeting.

A community Facilities Advisory Committee is meeting monthly from February 2025 through fall 2025 to develop recommendations to the Board of Education for a long-term district master facilities plan. The Board sought volunteers and 45 residents offered to serve. Keep up-to-date by visiting our Facilities Planning website here.

The MPSD Board of Education is seeking interested students, staff, parents/guardians and community members to help interview finalists for the next district Superintendent. Applications for the Superintendent position are due March 7, and the Board is planning to hold first-round interviews on March 25 and 27.

The MPSD Board of Education has placed a $25 million critical maintenance, building infrastructure, safety and security referendum on the April 1, 2025 ballot. District residents will vote on whether to allow MPSD to borrow up to $25 million to fund critical buildings and grounds needs, including many common projects across schools district-wide such as: Student pick-up, traffic and pedestrian safety improvements Electrical main services, emergency generators and fire alarm upgrades LED lighting and security cameras HVAC and plumbing systems Exterior tuckpointing, windows, roofs, doors, ceilings and floors Asphalt parking and concrete sidewalk repairs ADA - elevators, ramps and bathrooms

We want to hear from you! Your voice matters! The Manitowoc Public School District is hiring the district's next Superintendent and we are seeking community input about what is important to you as we choose our district leader.

We are so excited to meet you at MPSD's 4K Open House! You are warmly welcomed and invited to join us on: Monday, February 3, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Riverview Learning Community, 4400 Michigan Ave., Manitowoc, WI 54220

MPSD is excited to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County to offer a new after-school club at Washington Middle School this fall for students in grades 6-8!

Congratulations to four MPSD winners of the 2024 Excellence in Education Awards! 🏆 Terri Augustine - School Counselor/SFA Coordinator, Wilson Middle School 🏆 Tiffani Schley - School Counselor/SFA Coordinator, Jefferson Elementary School / Riverview Learning Community 🏆 Tracy Shillcox - Kindergarten Teacher, Franklin Elementary School 🏆 Amber Westergaard - Kindergarten Teacher, Madison Elementary School

🍉 🥪 MPSD's Summer Food Service Program Runs June 10-August 16 🥦 🥛 ​ 🥕 Free summer meals available to children and teens ages 18 and younger at sites across our community, including 5 schools. 🥗 No paperwork to fill out – just visit one of these sites during meal time and your child or teen can receive a meal for free. 🍕 Meals must be consumed on site. 🫐 Lunch menus will be posted at https://manitowocpublicschools.nutrislice.com/