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August 7 - Thursday
- 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM MPSD Hiring Fair!
- 6:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
- 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Staff Facilities Advisory Committee
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Community Facilities Advisory Committee
- 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM 2nd Annual MPSD Community Resource Fair
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Washington Middle School Picture Day
- 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Wilson Middle School Picture Day
- Staff Development Days for Teachers
- Staff Development Days for Teachers
- 6:00 PM Board of Education Special Meeting
- Staff Development Days for Teachers
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Elementary Open Houses
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Washington Middle School Open House
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Wilson Middle School Open House
- Transition Day for: Grades 6 and 9 ( new MS/HS MPSD students)
- 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM Transition Day for 6th Grade and New To Wilson Students
- 7:45 AM - 12:30 PM Transition Day for 6th Grade and New To Washington Students
- 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM Transition Day for Grade 9 and New LHS Students
- 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM Open House & Club/Activity Fair
- No School for Students and Staff
September 1 - Monday
- Labor Day - No School for Students and Staff - School and Central Offices Closed
- First Day of School for ALL students
- 4K Conference Days - No School for 4K Students
- 4K Conference Days - No School for 4K Students
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 6th Grade Camp Parent Meeting
- First Day of School for 4K Students

Announcements

Join Us for the 2nd Annual MPSD Community Resource Fair!

Join Us for the 2nd Annual MPSD Community Resource Fair! It’s hard to believe the

Join Us for the 2nd Annual MPSD Community Resource Fair!
It’s hard to believe the 2025–26 school year is just around the corner! Last year, we launched our first Community Resource Fair at Washington Middle School—and thanks to its success, we’re excited to bring it back for a second year.

All MPSD students and families are invited to attend this event, packed with helpful resources, local organizations, and school-year support.

📍 Location: Washington Middle School
📅 Date: Monday, August 18
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

We can’t wait to see you there!

Updated 2025-2026 School Year Calendar

New Additions to the MPSD School Year Calendar for 2025-2026 In order to provide our

New Additions to the MPSD School Year Calendar for 2025-2026

In order to provide our elementary teachers adequate time to collaborate and plan for learning, we are adding the following No School days and Early Dismissal days to the MPSD Calendar for the 2025-2026 school year for Elementary and 4K only.

No School Days Added:

Sept 24: No School Elementary Only

Dec 17: No School Elementary Only

May 20: No School Elementary Only

Early Dismissal Days: 11:30 Dismissal for Jefferson and Franklin/ 12:00 Dismissal Jackson, Madison, Monroe, Riverview; No School 4K

Oct 22: Early Dismissal Elementary Only/ No School 4K

Nov 19: Early Dismissal Elementary Only/ No School 4K

Jan 21: Early Dismissal Elementary Only/ No School 4K

Feb 18: Early Dismissal Elementary Only/ No School 4K

Mar 18: Early Dismissal Elementary Only/ No School 4K

April 22: Early Dismissal Elementary Only/ No School 4K

Elementary K-5 Students will have three options on these No School or Early Dismissal Days.

Full No School Days (Listed Above)

Early Dismissal Days (Listed Above)

Students can stay home.

Students can go home at dismissal time.

Students can come to school and will have supervision provided.

Students can stay at school and will have supervision provided.

Students can register to attend SOS Days offered by YMCA. Limited space available.

Students can register for the Boys and Girls Club.

Students can register to attend SOS Days offered by YMCA. Limited space available.

Students can register for the Boys and Girls Club

SOS DAYS AT THE YMCA

SOS Days welcome students to the Y to play games, create, connect with their peers, and make use of the Y facility, including swimming and gymnastics as
available.

Registration for these days will open on Monday, July 14, at 5am at
mtrymca.org. Families will be asked to select every day they'll need care at that time. The Y has licensed this program to allow families to utilize State Childcare Assistance.

*As a licensed program, parents will be asked to complete the requisite questionnaire to meet DCF standards, including immunization records.

Fees will be billed on the Friday prior to the date of care.

• Full days: $28/day for Y Members, $38 for non-members
• Half days: $14/day for Y Members, $19/day for non-members

Contact Kenya Simon with questions ksimon@mtrymca.org 920.482.1539

BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MANITOWOC COUNTY

With a $25 School-Year Membership, Manitowoc Youth ages 6-12 can attend the Club after school daily from 3-7pm. Members will participate in activities in the Gym, STEM Lab, Game Room, Learning Centers, and Art Room. They will also receive a third meal of the day in our Café. Transportation from Jefferson, Franklin, Monroe, Madison, Jackson, and Riverview Elementaries is available for an additional fee.

On most MPSD No School days, programming is available from 8am-5:30pm at no extra charge. Breakfast, Lunch, and an afternoon snack will be available these days.

Registration for School Year Membership is now open – specific registration for “Manitowoc Non-School Days” will be coming soon.

Contact the club at 920.905.5172 or visit www.bgcmanitowoccounty.org for additional information.

Middle Schoolers can attend the Club at Washington Middle School free of charge. Participate in some Academic Enrichment and Social-Emotional Learning after school each night after school. Visit our website or contact Athena Martin for more information (amartin@bgclubfoxvalley.org).

Big Swings Ahead: MPSD Breaks Ground at Bruce Steinbecker Field
On July 30, we officially broke ground on the transformation of a beloved community space, Municipal
On July 30, we officially broke ground on the transformation of a beloved community space, Municipal Field, now renamed Bruce Steinbecker Field in honor of longtime Lincoln coach, teacher, and mentor Bruce Steinbecker.

The exciting renovations include a brand-new turf field, upgraded fencing, new bleachers, and a new concession stand with bathrooms.

This project has been made possible through the generosity and partnership of so many in our community, including:
- The West Foundation for their generous $300,000 donation
- Maurice & Patrice Jones for a $200,000 facility naming rights donation
- H&H Civil Construction for their $100,000 donation
- Novak Service Center and Manitowoc Public Utilities for donating $65,000 each
- Nicolet Bank, Community First Credit Union, Wallace Law, and Popp Enterprises for their $25,000 contributions
We’ve also received donations from more than 85 additional individuals and organizations, ranging from $100 to $20,000. It’s a true community effort that reflects our shared commitment to giving MPSD students the best.

With baseball booming in our district and participation at an all-time high, the timing couldn’t be better. Construction is now underway and expected to be completed by spring 2026, just in time for the next generation of Ships to take the field.

We’re proud to honor Coach Steinbecker’s legacy and can’t wait to see the impact this space will have for years to come. Go Ships!
MSPD Hiring Fair!

We're Hiring! Join the MPSD Team! Looking for a rewarding role in education? The Manitowoc

We're Hiring! Join the MPSD Team!

Looking for a rewarding role in education? The Manitowoc Public School District is hosting a Hiring Fair on Wednesday, August 7 from 1–5 PM at the District Office (2902 Lindbergh Drive).

We're actively hiring:
✅ Paraprofessionals
✅ Substitute Teachers

Bring your resume and come ready to meet our team and learn how you can make a difference in students’ lives!

Be part of something meaningful. Be part of MPSD.
LHS Welcomes Tricia Israel as New Assistant Principal

The Manitowoc Public School District is excited to announce Tricia Israel as the new

The Manitowoc Public School District is excited to announce Tricia Israel as the new Assistant Principal of Lincoln High School.

Ms. Israel brings more than 17 years of experience in education as an English teacher. Most recently, she served as an English teacher for the Appleton School District. Her career reflects a strong commitment to student success, staff collaboration, and academic excellence.

“Tricia’s passion for education and her student-centered leadership style make her a great addition to the Lincoln High School team,” said Superintendent Lee Thennes. “We are confident she will support our staff, students, and families with purpose and positivity.”

Ms. Israel earned her Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from UW Oshkosh and her Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Edgewood College, where she also completed her teacher certification. She has been recognized by her peers for her reflective leadership, strong communication skills, and ability to build trusting relationships within school communities.

“I feel incredibly honored and blessed to be joining the Lincoln High community and look forward to an amazing school year.”

Please join us in welcoming Tricia Israel to the Ships family.

- Student Volunteers Help Complete 1,000-Foot Boardwalk at School Forest
  
  After three years and over 1,360 volunteer hours, the Manitowoc Public School District is proud to
  
  After three years and over 1,360 volunteer hours, the Manitowoc Public School District is proud to announce the completion of the new 1,000-foot Wild Pond Lane boardwalk at the School Forest. This project is a true testament to what can be accomplished through student leadership, community collaboration, and a shared love for the outdoors.
  
  The ambitious project began as part of an initiative to restore and enhance access to one of the most scenic trails in the School Forest. Thanks to a Recreational Trails Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, materials and funding were secured, but it was the hard work of volunteers, especially students, that brought the project to life.
  
  Leading the charge were Lincoln High School construction students, guided by instructor Kyle Wagner. From building platform segments in the classroom to putting in hands-on work days at the School Forest, these students applied real-world skills to make a lasting impact.
  
  Also instrumental in the project were longtime volunteers Rich Kangas, Jeff Koch, and Kelly Vorron, who not only provided guidance and labor but worked alongside students every summer throughout the three-year build. Their leadership helped create a consistent and empowering experience for all involved.
  
  A special thank you goes to student volunteers Camden Leitner and Phineas Garrington, who participated in all three years of summer service week. Their continued commitment helped see the boardwalk through from its first plank to the final section.
  
  Projects like this one highlight how meaningful, hands-on experiences outside the classroom can teach invaluable lessons about teamwork, responsibility, and the power of community.
  
  The Manitowoc Public School District is deeply grateful to every student, staff member, and volunteer who contributed their time and energy to this incredible effort. We also thank the Wisconsin DNR for their support in reopening this beautiful part of the School Forest.
- Lights Out, Vision On!
  
  Varsity coaches from Lincoln High School came together with Superintendent Lee Thennes, Principal
  
  Varsity coaches from Lincoln High School came together with Superintendent Lee Thennes, Principal Micah Hoffman, and Athletic Director Stan Diedrich for an evening of collaboration, reflection, and forward-thinking. The purpose? To explore how LHS can continue to build a Culture of Excellence within its athletics program, one that reflects the values of thriving schools and strong communities.
  
  The meeting centered on eight key characteristics that define a culture of excellence, ranging from high expectations and collaborative leadership to equity, joy, and sustained energy. Together, the group engaged in honest conversation about where the program is now and what steps can be taken to support student-athletes in meaningful ways.
  
  A surprise power outage due to heavy rain didn’t slow the group down. With the lights out, coaches pulled out their phones and lit up the room, literally, with flashlights and continued their work.
  
  The evening emphasized that excellence is about more than wins and records; it’s about shared values, inclusive leadership, and building strong relationships with and among students. Coaches reflected on their roles as both educators and mentors, and left with a renewed commitment to supporting the growth and success of every student-athlete.
- Washington Middle School Welcomes Dana Bongle as New Associate Principal
  
  Dear Washington Middle School Students, Families, and Staff, The District is
  
  Dear Washington Middle School Students, Families, and Staff,
  
  The District is pleased to announce that Dana Bongle, a Lincoln High School educator, department head and coach, will serve as Washington Middle School Associate Principal, following Board approval July 8.
  
  Bongle and Washington Principal Lainey Longmeyer (former Lincoln Associate Principal) will help Washington students grow through their important academic and social-emotional transition from elementary school to high school.
  
  Bongle has worked his entire career for the MPSD, teaching physical education at Lincoln since 2000 after he earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of La Crosse. In 2008 he earned his Master of Science in Applied Leadership for Teaching and Learning from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay.
  
  In 2020, he won the Manitowoc County Education Impact Award, and in 2017, he was a finalist for a Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Teacher Fellowship. In May, Bongle was inducted into MPSD’s Quarter Century Club. He has served as Lincoln’s Physical Education Department Head for the last nine years and is starting his 25th year coaching Lincoln football programs. Since 2021, he also has been coaching middle school wrestling and elementary football. Bongle is volunteering on the district’s Staff Facilities Advisory Committee, and he has served on Grow It Forward’s Board for nearly six years.
  
  "Unlike some people who always knew that they wanted to teach, I stumbled into this career,” Bongle said in his application to become an Associate Principal. “In college I did some volunteer coaching and loved working with kids, noticing that the more time I spent with them the more they improved. After a year of engineering in college I made a significant switch to physical education.
  
  "Fast forward 25 years later and I am still in my dream job. I get to spend every day inspiring my students, giving them the opportunities to better their lives. Each student has a different story and background, but in the end I believe that all of my students can learn.”
  
  Bongle focuses first on building relationships with students but also expects a tight ship. “I am not one to sit back and wait for issues to arise,” he said. “If I see an issue I will attack it head on. I am proactive by nature making sure to address any need in my class, building or department before they turn into a much larger problem.”
  
  Please congratulate Dana Bongle and welcome him to Washington.
- Franklin Honored as School of Recognition
  
  The WI DPI honored Franklin Elementary School as a “High Impact” School of Recognition
  
  The WI DPI honored Franklin Elementary School as a “High Impact” School of Recognition for its achievement growth for all students, especially students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
  
  Franklin is one of 70 schools across the state that demonstrated “high impact” above-average achievement in the 2023-2024 school year when compared to schools with similar demographics. This is the first year the Wisconsin Schools of Recognition program has been awarded since it was paused four years ago during the pandemic.
  
  We applaud and thank students, staff and families for your collaboration to advance learning, especially in reading and math. This recognition is the result of hard work by both our staff and students. Our students are engaged in their literacy and math every day, and we are proud of their growth as learners every year.
  
  “High Impact” Title 1 schools are recognized based on a rigorous set of criteria, including academic performance, measurable progress in student growth or graduation rates, and reducing achievement gaps - particularly among students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. They must receive federal Title 1 funding, meet or exceed expectations on the most recent School Report Card, and meet or exceed 95% test participation across all students.
  
  Franklin has “met expectations” on state report cards for the past three years, elevating its overall accountability score by 8.3 points since the 2020-2021 school year during the height of the pandemic.
  
  Learn more about the program and view all honorees.
  
  Be proud of yourselves, Franklin students, staff and families!
- Ships Baseball Are Regional Champs
  
  Manitowoc Lincoln Ships Baseball won the Regional Championship 3-1 on our home field and qualified
  
  Manitowoc Lincoln Ships Baseball won the Regional Championship 3-1 on our home field and qualified for the sectional for the 3rd straight year! Let's go SHIPS!
  
  #ShipsPride #GoShips #YourDreamsOurCompass #WeAreMPSD
- Steinbecker Selected for WBCA All-Star Classic
  
  Congratulations to Ships senior Brayden Steinbecker who was selected to play in the Wisconsin
  
  Congratulations to Ships senior Brayden Steinbecker who was selected to play in the Wisconsin Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Classic June 27-28. He will be one of 18 high school seniors representing the North Region All-Star Team!
- French Students Luncheon at Dali's
  
  After studying French cuisine in class, French 2 students from Washington Middle School and Wilson
  
  After studying French cuisine in class, French 2 students from Washington Middle School and Wilson Middle School gathered together at Dali's Café on 8th Street for a joint French luncheon.
  
  #YourDreamsOurCompass #VosRêvesNotreBoussole
- Seniors Earn Scholarships & Awards
  
  Huge applause for these Class of 2025 Manitowoc Lincoln High School seniors and the 8 pages of
  
  Huge applause for these Class of 2025 Manitowoc Lincoln High School seniors and the 8 pages of scholarships they won. These opportunities are made possible by the students' hard work and the generosity of local individuals, families, businesses, teachers, civic organizations, higher educational institutions, military and other donors. CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS!
- Community Walk & Resource Fair Promotes Wellness
  
  Last weekend's Mental Health Awareness Month Community Walk & Resource Fair wouldn't be
  
  Last weekend's Mental Health Awareness Month Community Walk & Resource Fair wouldn't be possible without our generous event sponsors, donors, volunteers and community partners. Thanks to all who donated to the 30 raffle baskets and bikes, bought T-shirts, volunteered and participated! We hope you join us next year!
  
  Follow the Facebook page links below to learn more about these important community resources or contact Nermana Turajlic, MPSD Mental Wellness and Safety Coordinator, turajlicn@mpsd.school or 920-686-4746.
  
  EVENT SPONSORS:
  
  Manitowoc Professional Police Association
  
  Willow Creek Behavioral Health
  
  Lakeview Psychological Associates
  
  Towsleys Inc
  
  DONORS:
  
  Advanced Family Chiropractic
  
  Carpets Plus of Manitowoc
  
  Dramm Corporation Commercial Products
  
  Grow It Forward Community Food Center
  
  Healthiest Manitowoc County
  
  Learning on the Lakeshore
  
  Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Division
  
  Madison Elementary School Staff
  
  State of Grace LLC
  
  Strand Adventures
  
  Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA
  
  Tara Bruckner
  
  Paul Delvoux
  
  Ruby Gutierrez
  
  Marisa Kluth
  
  Jodi Popp
  
  Lori Schroeder
  
  ** ALL who purchased one of the 170+ T-shirts sold! **
  
  COMMUNITY PARTNERS:
  
  Ascend Services, Inc.
  
  Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County
  
  Lakeshore Community Health Care
  
  Manitowoc CLTS, CST, B-3
  
  Manitowoc Police Department
  
  Manitowoc Parks and Recreation Division
  
  Mental Health America Lakeshore - MHA
  
  NAMI Manitowoc County
  
  Painting Pathways Clubhouse Inc
  
  Rogers Behavioral Health
  
  United Way Manitowoc County
  
  Wilson Middle School Wisconsin FCCLA
  
  VOLUNTEERS:
  
  Terri Augustine
  
  Nermana Turajlic
  
  Jessica Leonowicz
  
  Kristen Strozewski
  
  Carrie O'Connor
  
  Marisa Kluth
  
  Jesse Luebke
  
  Chloe Bauer
  
  Claudia Fink
  
  Alysa, Patrick, Ava and Zoey Holly
  
  Paul Reynolds
  
  Anna, Rori and Elias Beatty
  
  Maurice Allen
  
  Xander Renard
  
  Megan Krueger
  
  Brittany and Annie Betts
  
  Tori Wallock
  
  Melanie Lee
  
  Anna Stefink
  
  Laura Apfelbeck
  
  Special Thank You to Chad Beeman for helping to prepare Rubick Field
  
  #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
- Rising Phoenix Grads Earn College Degree
  
  Congratulations to these 25 Manitowoc Lincoln High School Class of 2025 seniors who were part of the
  
  Congratulations to these 25 Manitowoc Lincoln High School Class of 2025 seniors who were part of the Rising Phoenix program at UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus for the past two years! 🐦‍🔥 On Thursday, they were honored at a Rising Phoenix event and on Saturday, they earned their Associate Degree at UW-Green Bay's commencement ceremony at the Kress Events Center. (See photos at https://www.flickr.com/.../uwgr.../albums/72177720326245154/
  
  Special congratulations to Lincoln seniors Oriana Miller and Charis Wendle who delivered speeches at the Rising Phoenix celebration Thursday.
  
  UWGB started Rising Phoenix in 2020 with incoming Lincoln High School juniors and has since expanded the program to include numerous other high schools.
  
  Miranda Bauer
  
  Koen Bubolz
  
  Maya Contreras
  
  Kai Contreras
  
  Cristal Corral Fonseca
  
  Paige Hemme
  
  Summer Hoffman
  
  Addison Jalbert
  
  Laci Kitzmann
  
  Lexi Kitzmann
  
  Joselyn Manders
  
  Oriana Miller
  
  Eliana Nessman
  
  Cohen Newberg
  
  Jersie Pankratz
  
  Ava Popp
  
  Lilia Sczygelski
  
  Cabrena Stockinger
  
  Lucy Townsend
  
  London Vang
  
  Ana Vazquez Cisneros
  
  Charis Wendle
  
  Grace Xiong
  
  Jordan Zahn
  
  Alexandra Zavala
  
  #ShipsPride #UWGBGrad #YourDreamsOurCompass #WeAreMPSD #RisingPhoenix #ClassOf2025
- Ships Alum Transfers to Badgers Football
  
  Manitowoc Ships Football tight end Davis Heinzen, all-time leader in catches, receiving yardage and
  
  Manitowoc Ships Football tight end Davis Heinzen, all-time leader in catches, receiving yardage and touchdowns, shares how he ended up transferring to join the Badgers Wisconsin Football.
  
  “It meant a lot to be able to play my high school career here,” Heinzen told Brian Norton at Seehafer News. “Great guys like Doug Free and Don Davey, who played here, went on to the NFL, and now I’ve been blessed to play in Madison. I know how much it means to people in this town.”
- MPSD Board Purchases Student Artwork
  
  MPSD loves art! This week, the MPSD Board of Education purchased artwork from three students,
  
  MPSD loves art! This week, the MPSD Board of Education purchased artwork from three students, continuing an annual tradition that began in the 1990s. This year's honored student artists were:
  
  Evangeline Manjarrez-Hernandez, who under the guidance of Manitowoc Lincoln High School Art Teacher Emily Weinberger, created a floral batik. Batik is a wax-resist dyeing technique that originated in Indonesia used to create intricate patterns on fabric.
  
  Inara Butler, who under the guidance of Washington Middle School Art Teacher Tim Jadowski, explored the style of abstraction and color theory using prismacolors.
  
  Samara Soto-Nieto, a kindergartener under the direction of Madison Elementary School Art Teacher Morgan Siebold, who created a watercolor showcasing her craftsmanship and knowledge of shape and color.
  
  The chosen artwork, which was also exhibited at the @RahrWestArtMuseum will be displayed at MPSD's Central Office for all to appreciate in the years to come. Our art department appreciates that we have the opportunity to continue the tradition - it's such a wonderful opportunity for our students.
- Lincoln Celebrates 177 Youth Apprentices
  
  At Youth Apprenticeship Awards Night, MPSD Supt. Lee Thennes thanked Manitowoc Lincoln High
  
  At Youth Apprenticeship Awards Night, MPSD Supt. Lee Thennes thanked Manitowoc Lincoln High School's employer mentors "who are truly the backbone of our program, serving as educators in the field and role models for our youth."
  
  "Lincoln High School has become a leader in School-to-Work programming, not just in our region but in the state," Thennes added. "In 2016, we had 32 youth apprentices. This year we have 177." Those 177 students work at 85 employers, including MPSD itself, which hires 21 YAs to serve in various educational and IT roles. This year, YAs worked a combined more than 100,000 hours, earning collectively $1.5 million!
  
  "Folks from across the state have asked us, how do we make this program so successful?" The answer is simple. It's because of the people. The consistent and passionate leadership out of our School-to-Work Office with Bonnie (Proszenyak), Ashley (Waniger) and Kristin (Donahue), has made all the difference." Assisting the Lincoln office, especially with regional business partnerships and coordination, is Molly Stolp, a CESA 6 Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator.
  
  To the 85 employers who work with the MPSD, Thennes added: "Thank you for believing in our kids, and thank you for helping us build a brighter future for our community."
  
  Did you know? Lincoln was one of the first high schools in Wisconsin to offer Youth Apprenticeships, starting its program in the 1995-1996 school year with 15 students and it has been offered ever since. Lincoln has grown to be one of the largest YA programs in Wisconsin!
  
  Special thanks to our awards night Spotlight Sponsors Jagemann Stamping and Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing; Gold Sponsors ACE Building Service, Burger Boat Company and Forefront Dermatology; and Silver Sponsors BayCare Clinic, Century 21 Aspire Group, Froedtert, Holy Family Memorial, Manitowoc Public Utilities, Skana Aluminum Co., Stecker Machine Company and UnitedOne Credit Union.
  
  THANK YOU to ALL YA EMPLOYERS:
  
  ACE Building Service
  
  Action Realty - Manitowoc
  
  Angel’s Flight Farm
  
  Angelus Senior Living in Manitowoc
  
  Aurora Health Care
  
  Bakery on State
  
  Bank First
  
  Bartow Builders
  
  BayCare Clinic, LLP
  
  Beamaco Precision Machining & Fabrication
  
  Boys & Girls Club of Manitowoc County
  
  Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.
  
  Broadwind Heavy Fabrications
  
  Broken Spoke Bikes
  
  Burger Boat Company
  
  Century 21 Aspire Group - Manitowoc
  
  Certified Builders
  
  Country Visions Cooperative
  
  EE LLC Equine Enterprises
  
  Extreme Audio
  
  Falling Star Childcare
  
  Felician Village
  
  Forefront Dermatology Manitowoc, WI
  
  Froedtert Holy Family Memorial
  
  Graced
  
  Grotegut Dairy Farm Inc
  
  Hamann Construction
  
  Heritage Foundry
  
  Holy Family Convent
  
  HomeCare Health Services & Hospice
  
  Hubbartt Electric Inc.
  
  Jagemann Stamping
  
  Jim's Golf Cars
  
  Juniper Physical Therapy & Fitness
  
  Kaysun Corporation
  
  KI Furniture
  
  Lakeside Foods
  
  Lakeshore Child Care Center
  
  Luckow Farms LLC
  
  Luxe Beauty Bar LLC
  
  Manitowoc Grey Iron Foundry
  
  Manitowoc Health and Rehabilitation Center
  
  Manitowoc Heating & Refrigeration Services, Inc.
  
  Manitowoc Marina
  
  Manitowoc Public School District
  
  Manitowoc Public Utilities
  
  Manitowoc Tool & Manufacturing LLC
  
  Manitowoc Trophy
  
  Maritime Plumbing a Division of Schaus Mechanical
  
  Mark Otto Dairy
  
  McMullin & Pitz Construction
  
  Mike Howe Builders
  
  NEWAHEC: NorthEastern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center
  
  Northern Roots Woodworking
  
  Parker Hannifin
  
  Port Cities Animal Hospital
  
  Real Aesthetics & Wellness
  
  River's Bend Health Services
  
  Robinson
  
  Rummele's Fine Jewelry
  
  Schaus Mechanical
  
  Seehafer News
  
  Shady Lane, Inc.
  
  Shoreline Hometown Credit Union
  
  Shoto Corporation
  
  Skana Aluminum Company
  
  Smile Clinic
  
  Sonnenburg Builders
  
  Stecker Machine Company
  
  TA Motorsports Inc.
  
  Tanya Finch State Farm
  
  ime Out Sport Bar & Grill
  
  Towsleys Inc
  
  UnitedOne Credit Union
  
  Vetting Customs
  
  Visit Manitowoc
  
  Walgreens
  
  Winchester
  
  Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry
- MPSD Honors Hmong American Day
  
  MPSD truly values the heritage and culture of our local Hmong students and families, and we love
  
  MPSD truly values the heritage and culture of our local Hmong students and families, and we love highlighting them every year on Hmong American Day. Thanks to all of our students and staff who honored our community.
- Lincoln Hmong Dancers Perform Across MPSD
  
  In celebration of Hmong American Day, a Manitowoc Lincoln High School Hmong dance group performed
  
  In celebration of Hmong American Day, a Manitowoc Lincoln High School Hmong dance group performed for students at Washington Middle School and other MPSD schools Wednesday. Thank you, dancers - and thanks for answering students' questions about the performance and its traditions.
- Mrs. Longmeyer Promoted to Washington Principal
  
  MPSD is pleased to announce that Mrs. Lainey Longmeyer, Associate Principal at Manitowoc Lincoln
  
  MPSD is pleased to announce that Mrs. Lainey Longmeyer, Associate Principal at Manitowoc Lincoln High School, will be the Principal at Washington Middle School as of July 1, pending Board approval. Mrs. Longmeyer is an alumnus of both Washington (then-Junior High) and Lincoln. Fun fact: while a student at Washington, she was president of the Student Council and won a Pauline Tienor school award as a 9th grader. Then-Principal Kathy Lemberger predicted that one day, Lainey would return to Washington to lead the school.
  
  More about Mrs. Longmeyer:
  
  She is a Manitowoc native who has worked for MPSD for the past eight years. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education from UW - Stevens Point in 2017 and began her career as a Special Education teacher at Lincoln in 2017. A trusted leader, she became LHS Dean of Students in 2019 and earned her Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Holy Family College in Manitowoc in 2020.
  
  Longmeyer became Lincoln’s Associate Principal in 2022 and served as Master Scheduler & Programming Administrator, Safety Coordinator and an instructional leader and coach. She also helped to handle student discipline and character development.
  
  MPSD Director of Student Services Katie Eichmann, whose department oversees Special Education where Longmeyer began her career, said “Longmeyer’s passion and commitment to students in the MPSD is second to none. Lainey inspires others to be their very best for students through her dedication and service to those around her.”
  
  Longmeyer told the district she was passionate about providing students at Washington Middle School opportunities to achieve at high levels and working alongside the committed staff members to get there. She will promote a safe and effective environment to provide all students with engaging, high levels of learning and growing. She has a deep ambition to support staff on how to leverage their strengths and grow their teaching practices.
  
  MPSD hopes all Wolves families and employees will give Mrs. Longmeyer a warm welcome when she moves to Washington July 1 and help her build strong relationships.
  
  #WolvesPride #WeAreMPSD #YourDreamsOurCompass
- Lincoln Students Travel in France
  
  Vive la France! A 25-year friendship between Manitowoc Lincoln High School and Lycée
  
  Vive la France!
  
  A 25-year friendship between Manitowoc Lincoln High School and Lycée Marc Chagall in Reims, France continued this spring as LHS held its first France Live exchange since 2018! From March 12-20, 34 French students and their teachers traveled to Manitowoc to live with MPSD families and explore Wisconsin. One month later, 24 MPSD students and three World Language teachers flew to Reims and Paris, France for a 10-day exchange stay with their French families and host siblings, from April 22 to May 1.
  
  In France, Manitowoc students attended school, visited various communities in and around the Champagne region, and lived with their host families. They ended their stay in Paris, visiting many of the world famous monuments that they have studied in class. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of these students and one that they will not forget!
  
  Thanks to our teacher chaperones — Madame Holly Paquette-Neu (French), Madame Kim Calaway-Laubuge (French) and Herr Chris Glandt (German) — and to all the host families in Manitowoc and Reims!
  
  #FrenchLive
- Lincoln Theatre Performs 'Yearbook'
  
  Bravo to LHS Theatre's performance of the play, "Yearbook"! Great vignettes of high
  
  Bravo to LHS Theatre's performance of the play, "Yearbook"! Great vignettes of high school life. Loved the nod to Lincoln and the Ships If you missed it, start following LHS Theatre on Facebook or Instagram and keep up with the latest theater events!
- Grandparents Night Offers Family Fun
  
  Incredible turnout for Riverview Learning Community's Grandparents Night! Thanks to all who came
  
  Incredible turnout for Riverview Learning Community's Grandparents Night! Thanks to all who came to play bingo with prizes, enjoy cookies and refreshments and buy books at the book fair. You all warmed our hearts with your raffle purchases - winners will be announced tomorrow! The proceeds will benefit Riverview's dream to build an inclusive playground for all students - THANK YOU!
  
  #RiverviewRaptors #WeAreMPSD #YourDeamsOurCompass
- Taste of the Draft Awards Jefferson
  
  Jefferson Elementary School is getting help combatting student hunger and increasing physical
  
  Jefferson Elementary School is getting help combatting student hunger and increasing physical fitness, thanks to the Taste of the NFL and GENYOUth! Jefferson received donations totaling $5,000 including Grab and Go meal carts, smoothie makers, milk coolers and an entire flag football curriculum and all the supplies including footballs.
  
  The Green Bay Packers' draft-eve event at Schreiber Foods featuring 20 Wisconsin supper clubs raised enough funds to donate nutrition items to 90 schools around the state, in honor of the 90th NFL Draft.
  
  Jefferson students were excited to learn they will be able to play flag football and enjoy smoothies at lunch. They also got a special grill out lunch to celebrate the donation.
- Riverview Hosts 5K Open House
  
  Did you miss MPSD's 5-year-old kindergarten open houses? Call our elementary school offices and
  
  Did you miss MPSD's 5-year-old kindergarten open houses? Call our elementary school offices and ask to schedule a time to stop by and tour our school! We would love to have you join our 5K families! https://www.manitowocpublicschools.org/schools
  
  Thanks to everyone who attended our 5K Open Houses! We hope your kids had fun with our scavenger hunt, getting their own Class of 2038 Future Ship sports pack and cookies as they got to tour our schools and kindergarten classrooms!
  
  #YourDreamsOurCompass #WeAreMPSD
- Kindergarteners Plant on Earth Day
  
  Happy Earth Day! Mrs. Theel’s Jefferson Elementary School kindergarten
  
  Happy Earth Day!
  Mrs. Theel’s Jefferson Elementary School kindergarten students learned about plants and planted grass for their houses.
- Students Help Mulch on Earth Day
  
  Madison Elementary School's 4th grade class learned about Arbor Day from members of the
  
  Madison Elementary School's 4th grade class learned about Arbor Day from members of the community, including Mayor Nickels. Students listened to the story The Lorax, viewed a presentation and helped mulch around new trees that were planted along Memorial Drive. They were all gifted a sapling that they got to bring home to plant on their own.
- Washington & Wilson Host 6th Grade Volleyball Tournament
  
  Wilson Middle School and Washington Middle School 6th graders faced off in a tournament to show
  
  Wilson Middle School and Washington Middle School 6th graders faced off in a tournament to show their skills and volleyball knowledge. There were nine teams and more than 75 athletes who took part in the 6th grade volleyball season! We cannot wait to see what these athletes do in the future.
- Thennes Hired as MPSD Superintendent
  
  The MPSD Board of Education is pleased to announce that Lee Thennes, a veteran MPSD teacher,
  
  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 with Board members and two panels composed of parents, staff, students and community members. The Board hired Thennes at its April 29 meeting.
  
  Thennes said it is an incredible honor to be selected as superintendent. “I am deeply committed to our students, staff, families, and community, and look forward to building on the district’s strengths while working together to create even greater opportunities for every learner,” Thennes said. “Our future is bright, and I’m excited to lead the district on this continued journey of excellence, innovation, and student success.”
  
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  #ShipsPride #WeAreMPSD #YourDreamsOurCompass
- Lincoln Hosts 2-Night Fine Arts Festival
  
  Lincoln hosted a two-night Fine Arts Festival with music by different jazz, orchestra, band and
  
  Lincoln hosted a two-night Fine Arts Festival with music by different jazz, orchestra, band and choirs.
  
  Thanks to these educators for working with students to show off their talents:
  
  MUSIC: Ms. Nyenhuis, Ms. Koechel, Mr. Ulrich MPSD Music Department Music Parents Association #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth #MIOSM #UnitedThroughMusic #WisconsinMusicStrong
  
  ART: Ms. Weinberger, Mr. Dorn, Mrs. Deeley-Burke #YouthArtMonth #YAM Wisconsin Art Education Association National Art Education Association
  
  THEATRE: Mrs. Stokes LHS Theatre #TheaterInOurSchoolsMonth #TIOS
  
  CULINARY: Mrs. Blindauer, Mr. Jones Lincoln Culinary Students
- First Grader Wins MPSD Billboard Contest
  
  Congratulations to Madison from Mrs. Buboltz’s 1st grade class at Riverview Elementary for
  
  Congratulations to Madison from Mrs. Buboltz’s 1st grade class at Riverview Elementary for being picked for this year’s billboard winner. She not only has shown her talents in the art room but is also a great team player and helper. Please help us congratulate Madison for this awesome honor!
- MPSD & Production Farm Win Collaboration Award
  
  Deep gratitude to The Production Farm in Whitelaw's student mental health program partnership
  
  Deep gratitude to The Production Farm in Whitelaw's student mental health program partnership with the MPSD, which was honored with the 2024 Collaboration Award from The Chamber of Manitowoc County. The Production Farm delivered more than 13,000 hours of therapeutic services in 2023, a nearly 10% increase from 2022. MPSD Special Education Program Support Adam Van De Ven (on right end) works with members of the organization, which has locations in Whitelaw and Sheboygan County to provide critical mental health support for students.
- PTA, Families Donate to Warming Shelter
  
  Thanks to the Monroe Elementary PTA and school families who donated all the unsold baked goods to
  
  Thanks to the Monroe Elementary PTA and school families who donated all the unsold baked goods to the Manitowoc Warming Shelter after Monroe Elementary School's bake sale and family Bingo Night. Pastor Matt Sauer and his crew of volunteers were very appreciative of the Monroe community's donation to those seeking shelter in the cold.
  
  #WeAreMPSD | #MonroeMustangs
- Students Bowled Over by Phy Ed Unit
  
  Phy Ed, Midwest-style: bowling! - at Franklin Physical Education #LifelongFitness #FitnessFun
  
  Phy Ed, Midwest-style: bowling! - at Franklin Physical Education
  
  #LifelongFitness #FitnessFun
- Students Compete at State FCCLA
  
  Congrats to Washington and Wilson Middle School students who are headed to STATE Wisconsin FCCLA in
  
  Congrats to Washington and Wilson Middle School students who are headed to STATE Wisconsin FCCLA in April after competing at the Regional FCCLA Conference (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) last Saturday in Weyauwega-Fremont!
  
  Washington — Lillie Brown and Callie Shimek
  
  Wilson — Kyla Bauduin, Lily Denor, Abigail Gebhart, Asha Grabowski, Breleigh Grodek, Chloe Hafner, Aislyn O’Rourke and Macie Wolf
  
  Student projects included designing an outdoor space, coming up with an innovative superfood drink, developing a creative way to address a concern in the development of children and more!
  
  Kudos to all students who participated and the coach/advisors. Have fun at state and keep on learning!
  
  #YourDreamsOurCompass #WeAreMPSD
- Beatty Wins Education Impact Award
  
  Creating Wilson Middle School's first-ever culture fair. Hosting World Kindness Day events that
  
  Creating Wilson Middle School's first-ever culture fair. Hosting World Kindness Day events that included students raking neighbors' lawns, playing games with seniors at Felician Village and reading to MPSD elementary students. These are just some of the reasons that Wilson Middle School Principal Anna Beatty was honored with the 2024 Education Impact Award from the The Chamber of Manitowoc County.
- Wilson Helps Community on World Kindness Day
  
  Intergenerational community-building: Wilson Middle School students played bingo, hallway mini-golf
  
  Intergenerational community-building: Wilson Middle School students played bingo, hallway mini-golf and other games with residents at Magnolia Meadows assisted living community last week.
  
  Thanks to Principal Anna Beatty and all the teachers and staff who planned the Magnolia Meadows visit and all of the Warhawk activities to celebrate World Kindness Day Nov. 13.
  
  #AttitudeOfGratitude
- Wilson Hosts 1st Culture Fair
  
  Wilson Middle School held its first Cultural Fair, inspired by Milwaukee's Multicultural
  
  Wilson Middle School held its first Cultural Fair, inspired by Milwaukee's Multicultural Festival/Holiday Folk Fair. Students created displays celebrating cultural traditions, food, music, sports, games and more - to celebrate the diversity of student and family experiences across Wilson and our greater community. The end goal: learning about each other and building positive relationSHIPS!
  
  #WeAreMPSD #WeAreWarhawks #ShipsPride
- Veterans Celebrated in Madison's Honor Walk Parade
  
  Thank you to the veterans who participated in Monroe Elementary School's Honor Walk Parade! We
  
  Thank you to the veterans who participated in Monroe Elementary School's Honor Walk Parade! We hope you felt the love of our students and staff and enjoyed seeing the student artwork celebrating all you sacrificed for our freedoms. Thanks to all who helped organize this event.
  
  Students and staff also raised more than $420 in a coin drive to donate to Darkhorse Lodge, a retreat for veterans in Tennessee
- Ms. Groelle Selected Among Future 15
  
  Bravo to Madison Elementary School 5th Grade Teacher Crystal Groelle and ALL of the Future 15 Young
  
  Bravo to Madison Elementary School 5th Grade Teacher Crystal Groelle and ALL of the Future 15 Young Professionals of Manitowoc County who were honored at a banquet Thursday.
  
  Ms. Groelle is an incredible teacher, colleague and community volunteer. As the chamber group said: "Through her various roles, Crystal is dedicated to advocating for Manitowoc's youth, helping them realize their potential and find happiness even in the face of adversity."
  
  #WeAreMPSD #Future15MC
- Teachers Join Halloween Parade
  
  Enjoying Jackson Elementary School’s school Halloween parade and trick-or-treat.
  
  Enjoying Jackson Elementary School’s school Halloween parade and trick-or-treat.
- Student Leaders Prepare Weekend Food Bags
  
  Jefferson Elementary School student leaders Kennedi Chang, Orlando Avila and Lilah Thao help put
  
  Jefferson Elementary School student leaders Kennedi Chang, Orlando Avila and Lilah Thao help put weekend food bags into fellow student backpacks every Friday.
  
  Hundreds of our MPSD students do not have enough food to eat until they return to school Monday. Every Friday, members of Jefferson Elementary School Student Leadership Team stuff bags of food into many of those students' backpacks, thanks to generous community donations to the Grow It Forward Community Food Center Student Backpack program. MPSD is eternally grateful for that support!!
  
  But there is a dwindling amount of food stocked at the pantry, which has seen a 40% increase in attendance. Grow It Forward volunteers used to put 10 ready-to-eat or easy-to-heat items in a plastic weekend bag, but lately they only have enough to provide 6-7 items.
  
  Did you know that up to 1,200 children in our county don't have enough food to eat? Grow It Forward's Backpack program supports about about 400 MPSD students across 5 schools - Jefferson, Madison, Monroe and Riverview elementaries plus a few of the students in need at McKinley Academy. Other MPSD schools, including our middle schools, want to join the program to serve their students who are struggling with food insecurity, but Grow it Forward had to turn them down because there is not enough food to share with additional MPSD schools - or with other districts in the county.
  
  Jefferson fifth graders who serve on the student leadership team thanked all who donate. "Hi familias - gracias for the donated food to help our people of Manitowoc so they can eat," Orlando Avila said. "Keep on donating."
  
  "This donated food can help struggling families if they don't have enough money to buy food at the moment," Kennedi Chang added. "That's why I joined Jefferson Leadership Team to help kids get food so they can do good in school."
  
  Lilah Thao said, "I think this program can help because the people who need food for their families will get some for their self and family whenever they need it on the weekends."
  
  How You Can Help:
  
  Volunteer: Help assemble and distribute food bags at Grow It Forward.
  
  Organize a food drive: Collect donations at your business or organization.
  
  Donate food or funds: Your contributions go directly to purchasing food for children in need.
  
  Donations can be dropped off Monday-Friday 9am-5pm at 1501 Marshall St., Manitowoc.
  
  Checks can be mailed to:
  
  Grow It Forward Inc.
  c/o Student Backpack Program
  PO Box 562
  Manitowoc, WI 54221-0562
  
  Donations can be made online here
  
  Shop from this Amazon wishlist and the items will be delivered right to MPSD
  
  Every bit helps! Together, we can ensure no child goes hungry.
  
  Learn more at: https://www.grow-it-forward.org/
  
  #ThankYouManitowoc #FeedOurFuture #EndChildHunger #SupportOurKids
- Inspiring Act of Service by MPSD Teacher
  
  Manitowoc Lincoln High School phy ed teacher and strengths and conditioning coach Michael Longmeyer
  
  Manitowoc Lincoln High School phy ed teacher and strengths and conditioning coach Michael Longmeyer donated white blood cells for a matched man with stage-four leukemia.
  
  Longmeyer got a call out of the blue in August, asking if he remembered that nine years ago, when he was a student at UW-Stevens Point, he stopped at a college rec center table and gave a cheek swab for the NMDP "Be The Match" national bone marrow registry. Now, all these years later, he was a match. Longmeyer didn't hesitate to help, and went through various tests, paperwork and ultimately drove to Milwaukee to do the donation, which was swiftly flown to the recipient. Longmeyer's students were impressed and inspired, with some saying they want to be like him and join the national registry once they turn 18.
  
  THANKS to Preston Stober at NBC26 for this great story! And thanks, Coach Longmeyer, for being such a great role model for your students and athletes!
  
  Learn how YOU can join the national registry at https://www.nmdp.org/
- KwikTrip Donates Pizzas to McKinley/Stangel
  
  A big THANK YOU to local Kwik Trip for donating 20 pizzas to students at McKinley Academy and
  
  A big THANK YOU to local Kwik Trip for donating 20 pizzas to students at McKinley Academy and Stangel Learning Community to help celebrate Homecoming week at Lincoln High. MPSD is very grateful for our community partners and donors who give so generously to our area youth!
  
  #KwikTrip #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #WeAreMPSD
- Science Labs Test Force and Collision
  
  "Use the force, Luke!" 8th graders at Washington Middle School recently ran some
  
  "Use the force, Luke!"
  
  8th graders at Washington Middle School recently ran some science labs measuring the impacts of force and collisions.
  
  In "Compression Lab" students measured the amount of deformation in an object when placed under a compression force.
  
  Students investigated potential damage done in a vertical collision with different materials.