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If there is rain on Friday, June 13, Lincoln's graduation will be held on Saturday, June 14 at
If there is rain on Friday, June 13, Lincoln's graduation will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. in the bowl. Any move to delay the time of Friday's ceremony or reschedule it to Saturday will be announced by 9 a.m. on Friday.
LHS GRADUATION - FRI JUNE 13 at 1 PM
If there is rain on Friday, June 13, Lincoln's graduation will be held on Saturday, June 14 at
If there is rain on Friday, June 13, Lincoln's graduation will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 10 a.m. in the bowl. Any move to delay the time of Friday's ceremony or reschedule it to Saturday will be announced by 9 a.m. on Friday.
Stay Anchored with Our Monday Memo Newsletter! Welcome aboard the Lincoln High School family! Our
Stay Anchored with Our Monday Memo Newsletter!
Welcome aboard the Lincoln High School family! Our Monday Memo Newsletter is your go-to source for all the latest updates, important events, and exciting highlights happening at Lincoln High. Each edition is packed with school news, student achievements, upcoming activities, and helpful tips to support your student’s high school journey. We’re proud to celebrate the hard work and success of our Ships and keep you connected to everything happening in our school community. Don’t miss an issue. Stay informed, involved, and Ships Strong!
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.
Stay connected with our community! Browse Franklin's latest newsletters and catch up on
Stay connected with our community! Browse Franklin's latest newsletters and catch up on past editions to stay informed about upcoming events, important updates, and exciting news. Explore our archives and never miss a beat!
Stay connected with our community! Browse Jackson's latest newsletters and catch up on past
Stay connected with our community! Browse Jackson's latest newsletters and catch up on past editions to stay informed about upcoming events, important updates, and exciting news. Explore our archives and never miss a beat!
It's not a myth that Jefferson Griffins are grrrrrrreat at communicating. Stay connected
It's not a myth that Jefferson Griffins are grrrrrrreat at communicating. Stay connected with our community! Browse Jefferson's latest newsletters and catch up on past editions to stay informed about upcoming events, important updates, and exciting news. Explore our archives and never miss a beat!
We love keeping in touch with our Cougar Community! Browse Madison's latest newsletters
We love keeping in touch with our Cougar Community! Browse Madison's latest newsletters and catch up on past editions to stay informed about upcoming events, important updates, and exciting news. Explore our archives and never miss a beat!
Take a minute to be lassoed in by the Monroe Mustang Memo to keep in the loop about what is
Take a minute to be lassoed in by the Monroe Mustang Memo to keep in the loop about what is happening at our school. Browse Monroe's latest newsletters and catch up on past editions to stay informed about upcoming events, important updates, and exciting news. Explore our archives and never miss a beat!
The Raptor Report is our way of keeping families informed about all the exciting events, updates,
The Raptor Report is our way of keeping families informed about all the exciting events, updates, and achievements happening at Riverview Elementary. From important school announcements to student spotlights and upcoming activities, our newsletter is packed with everything you need to stay in the loop. Be sure to check it regularly for the latest news and to celebrate the wonderful things our Raptors are accomplishing!
Stay Connected with Stangel Learning Community Stay informed and engaged with the latest news,
Stay Connected with Stangel Learning Community Stay informed and engaged with the latest news, important updates, and upcoming events with all Stangel Learning Community Pathways through our monthly newsletter. It’s your go-to source for highlights, announcements, and a closer look at the vibrant learning taking place in our school community.
Every child deserves an education that extends beyond transmission of isolated facts and skills to
Every child deserves an education that extends beyond transmission of isolated facts and skills to in-depth understanding and complex problem solving and is useful to students and society beyond the classroom.
Washington's newsletters help keep guardians involved with the education of their children and promote success.
Stay connected with our Warhawk Wise Family Newsletter! This newsletter is designed to keep families
Stay connected with our Warhawk Wise Family Newsletter! This newsletter is designed to keep families informed about all the important updates, events, and highlights at Wilson Middle School. Each edition is filled with school news, upcoming activities, student achievements, and helpful tips to support your child's success. We’re excited to share the progress and accomplishments of our Warhawks and keep you involved in the school community. Be sure to check out each issue to stay up-to-date and engaged in your child's middle school experience!
Fresh, Local Food at Summer Markets
Looking for fresh, local, delicious food this summer for your family? Check out these local farmers
Looking for fresh, local, delicious food this summer for your family? Check out these local farmers markets. EBTs (FoodShare, Snap, QUEST cards) are accepted:
Offers seasonal vegetables, eggs, honey, local meats
Veteran owned
OPEN HOUSE AUG. 27, 4-6 PM
Mark your calendars to meet your teacher and more
Seniors Earn Scholarships & Awards
Huge applause for these Class of 2025 Manitowoc Lincoln High School seniors and the 8 pages
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!
Congratulations, McKinley Graduates!
Congratulations to the 26th - and final graduating class of McKinley Academy! (Next year, McKinley
Congratulations to the 26th - and final graduating class of McKinley Academy! (Next year, McKinley is being re-envisioned with new programs.)
Kylie DeGrand was awarded full-tuition Kohler Foundation Advantage and Promise scholarships to attend Lakeshore College to study health information management.
Autumn Fayne and Elena Garcia were awarded Lakeshore Promise scholarships to study in the practical nursing program.
Four graduates were honored for completing Youth Apprenticeship programs: Elena Garcia, Autumn Fayne, Janessa Estrada and Kylie DeGrand
Kylie DeGrand and Maia Hernandez-Crespo gave moving graduation speeches (scroll down to listen).
Class of 2025 McKinley graduates, we wish you nothing but the best in your futures!
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!
UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Associate Professor and "Cool Chemistry" organizer Dr. Amy
UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus Associate Professor and "Cool Chemistry" organizer Dr. Amy Kabrhel had Monroe Elementary School students screaming in delight as she lit fires, changed chemical colors and explained a few science experiments they can try at home (and some they can not).
"For kids, my mission is to get them excited and encouraged to learn more. I want them to see how much fun science is," Kabrhel said in an article about her chemistry events. "Cool Chemistry shows them how creative and hands-on a STEM career can be. Science is everything from understanding fire to researching a cure to end cancer."
Tessa Campbell finished 3rd in the STATE in the 400m and 9th in the 200m at the WIAA Track
Tessa Campbell finished 3rd in the STATE in the 400m and 9th in the 200m at the WIAA Track & Field Championship! The Girls' 4x400m relay medaled at 6th place!
Incredible job, we are proud of you, Calla Eichmann, Breanna Jansky, Khloe Jalbert and Tessa Campbell!
At Sectionals, the relay smashed the school record with a time of 3:55.89! The Ships also had so many great performances in other events, with many just falling short of qualifying for the state meet. Let's go SHIPS!
Our Buddy Program at Wilson Middle School celebrated the end of the year together with a trip to Bay
Our Buddy Program at Wilson Middle School celebrated the end of the year together with a trip to Bay Beach Amusement Park. Students worked very hard this year building new skills and establishing meaningful relationships.
We also want to thank all of the donations we received this year to make these trips possible! Thank you all so much for your support!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vive la France! A 25-year friendship between Manitowoc Lincoln High School and Lycée Marc
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!
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!
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.
4K Students Join Walk-Bike to School
Ms. Smit's 4K students did 4 laps around Riverview Learning Community's playground area for
Ms. Smit's 4K students did 4 laps around Riverview Learning Community's playground area for a total of a quarter mile! They learned how walking helps keep them physically and mentally healthy. Learn more at https://walkbiketoschool.org
On National School Lunch Heroes Day, we thank all of our Chartwells K12 employees who greet and
On National School Lunch Heroes Day, we thank all of our Chartwells K12 employees who greet and serve our students after preparing their food every morning! We appreciate you!!
We Appreciate Our Food Services Staff
On National School Lunch Heroes Day, we thank all of our Chartwells K12 employees who greet and
On National School Lunch Heroes Day, we thank all of our Chartwells K12 employees who greet and serve our students after preparing their food every morning! We appreciate you!! Patrice, Lizzy, Amiah, Nikki and Mary
Jackson 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!
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!
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.
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.
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.”
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!
5th Graders Recognized at Rahr-West
Congratulations to these five Jackson Elementary 5th grade artists who are being recognized this
Congratulations to these five Jackson Elementary 5th grade artists who are being recognized this year at the Rahr West Art Museum during youth art month for their outstanding art careers at Jackson!
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.
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!
Riverview Invites Families for Read Across America
MPSD elementary schools are rocking #ReadAcrossAmerica week. Huge shout-outs to the students, staff
MPSD elementary schools are rocking #ReadAcrossAmerica week. Huge shout-outs to the students, staff and families at Riverview Learning Community for the Stop, Drop & Read and Chips and Chapters events with guest readers!
Keep up the reading, students and families!
As Dr. Seuss would say, "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."
Do you struggle with reading? "Don't give up. I believe in you all. A person's a person. No matter how small."
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.
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!
Students LOVE Ms. Tracy! Ms. Tracy Shillcox won a 2024 Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education
Students LOVE Ms. Tracy!
Ms. Tracy Shillcox won a 2024 Eastern Wisconsin Excellence in Education Award and will be honored May 18 at the Kiel Area School District Performing Arts Center. The program will be live streamed on the Channel 5, WeAreGreenBay.com website. Read about the MPSD's 19 finalists and four award winners.
If you could step into Tracy Shillcox' kindergarten classroom, her nominator wrote, you would see and hear singing, dancing, hugs, encouraging words, hands-on projects, smiles, giggles, and happy, happy children each and every day!
For Tracy, teaching has never been just a job…. It is her passion! She comes in early, leaves late (often with work to take home), and spends weekends in her classroom - all to provide her students with the best day ever when they walk in her door each morning.
Not only does she spend hours planning great lessons for her classroom, she has also led many special activities that students were excited to attend at night such as Market Day, Bedtime Books, and Get Up and Move.
Tracy strongly believes that the success of her students depends on a team effort between home and school. Therefore, she incorporates phone calls, emails, handwritten notes, and a private Facebook page with parents to keep them in the loop on what is happening each day at school. Parents love her, are comfortable talking with her, and miss her when their child moves on to the next grade.
Her classroom is where you would wish your child could be! Tracy is truly one in a million!
#WeAreMPSD | #MPSDproud
District Expands Elementary Sports
All MPSD elementary schools could have new youth sports programs such as basketball and running
All MPSD elementary schools could have new youth sports programs such as basketball and running clubs next fall, under a proposal approved by the Board of Education.
Expanded youth sports opportunities will not only help strengthen MPSD's middle and high school athletic programs but also increase student engagement in elementary schools, which has shown to increase student attendance and academic achievement.
Supt. Lee Thennes told the Board, "We are thrilled to announce an exciting proposal. This initiative aims to expand our elementary sports programming for the 2025-2026 school year to include all schools and introduce several new sports options.
"We firmly believe that engaging students in sports at an early age fosters a stronger sense of belonging within their school communities, a factor that research consistently links to higher levels of student achievement. Additionally, introducing sports to more students at a younger age has the potential to strengthen participation in interscholastic athletics at the middle and high school levels.
"By broadening access and encouraging greater participation, we also anticipate that this initiative will enhance the overall competitiveness of our athletic programs across all sports in the years to come. We look forward to sharing more details and working together to bring this vision to life for our students."
6th Graders Enjoy Overnight at Forest
Gratitude for Our Environment: 6th Grade Overnight Camp It's one of the most memorable moments
Gratitude for Our Environment: 6th Grade Overnight Camp
It's one of the most memorable moments of grade school - overnight camp in the Rahr Memorial School Forest along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Did you know that the first overnight 6th grade camp was held on April 28, 1959?
The overnight camp fosters community-building and relationships, while providing lessons about science and the environment plus enjoyment of the outdoors. In these photos from last month, Wilson Middle School students prepared and cleaned up family-style meals, played games of Catch the Flag, toasted s'mores over a campfire and got to see a beautiful full moon reflecting over the lake.
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
Chi Miigwech for Teaching Ojibwe Culture
Chi Miigwech, McKinley Academy! (Big Thank You! in Ojibwe) Gratitude for McKinley Academy teacher
Gratitude for McKinley Academy teacher Mrs. Severinsen for kicking off Native American Indigenous Peoples Month by teaching students about Ojibwe history, culture and traditions. Students enjoyed her Indian Tacos.
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."
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
What was your favorite book series growing up? Did you ever get to meet the author? MPSD 4th and 5th
What was your favorite book series growing up? Did you ever get to meet the author? MPSD 4th and 5th graders had a treat Monday when they got to hear from Raina Telgemeier, the award-winning author and illustrator of graphic novels such as Smile, Drama, Sisters and Ghosts.
Telgemeier was 9 years old when she started drawing her own comic strips, inspired by her love for Calvin & Hobbes and others. She followed her passion and her books are #1 New York Times best sellers that have won many awards.
THANKS to the Manitowoc Public Library and the library's Foundation for organizing this wonderful event!
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!
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!
More than 600 students attended Wednesday's Student Job Fair, hosted by Manitowoc
More than 600 students attended Wednesday's Student Job Fair, hosted by Manitowoc Lincoln High School School-to-Work Office in the JFK Field House. Students got the chance to connect with local businesses and learn about job openings in our community. THANK YOU to all of these businesses who participated!
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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 
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 
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."
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:
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