Your Voyage to Greatness Starts Here in the Manitowoc Public School District, where every student’s potential is our priority and opportunities abound. We will be your compass, guiding every student toward a brighter future.
FIND YOUR TRUE NORTH IN THE MPSD!

In the Manitowoc Public School District, every student’s potential is our priority and opportunities abound to find your “true north.” Our staff serve as a compass, guiding every student toward a brighter future. Scroll down this page to see just some of our district's points of pride.

A unified school district established in 1910, MPSD currently serves about 4,600 students in early childhood and 4-year-old kindergarten through 12th grade in the City of Manitowoc, and sections of the City of Two Rivers and the Towns of Centerville, Kossuth, Manitowoc, Manitowoc Rapids, Newton and Two Rivers. The district is governed by the MPSD Board of Education composed of seven citizens elected at large by voters in the district.

MPSD's enrollment ranks 39 out of 421 Wisconsin public school districts. Students learn in six elementary schools, two middle schools and Lincoln High School, which opened in 1924 on the shore of Lake Michigan. MPSD also provides tailored educational choices in the Stangel Learning Community (formerly known as McKinley Academy), which includes the Lincoln Alternative High School Pathway, McKinley Recovery Pathway, Virtual Pathway for Grades 8-12, the Grade 8 Middle School Pathway, and specialized programs for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).  

MPSD is committed to providing a high-quality, student-centered education that empowers learners to reach their full potential. With a strong emphasis on academic excellence, innovation and inclusive opportunities for all, we proudly support each student on their unique educational journey. 

Our district features a wide array of programs, including Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses, career and technical education pathways, award-winning fine arts and robust extracurricular offerings. We are proud of our diverse student body, dedicated staff and strong community partnerships that make our schools vibrant places to learn and grow.

Central to our success are MPSD's approximately 806 staff members who work tirelessly to inspire, support and empower our students. Their unwavering commitment to excellence and their passion for education are the driving forces behind our continued progress and achievement.

The greater Manitowoc community is a great place to live and work! In addition to our picturesque lakefront, the Manitowoc community has much to offer including numerous shopping and restaurant options, and a variety of venues such as the SS Badger Carferry, Maritime Museum, Rahr West Art Museum, Capitol Civic Center, The Wharf, Farmer’s Market, Mariner’s Trail, YMCA, Citizen’s Park and Aquatic Center, and Manitowoc Public Library. Learn more at visitmanitowoc.com.