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Welcome to Jefferson Elementary

Learning. Growing. Belonging.

 

Since 1995, Jefferson Elementary has been a place where students are encouraged to discover their strengths, embrace new challenges, and reach their full potential.

Welcome to Jefferson Elementary School! Serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade, Jefferson is committed to providing a welcoming, engaging learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to succeed.

While generations of students proudly called themselves Griffins, Jefferson is now part of Manitowoc Public School District's unified Ships family. We honor the school's history while embracing a shared commitment to excellence, belonging, and preparing students for a bright future.

Why Families Choose Jefferson

 

At Jefferson Elementary, learning extends beyond the classroom. Our dedicated staff partners with families to create meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and confidence.

Students benefit from:

✅Caring, dedicated educators
✅High-quality learning experiences
✅Strong partnerships with families
✅Opportunities to grow academically, socially, and emotionally
✅A welcoming school community where everyone belongs

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Honoring Our History. Charting Our Future.

 

Since opening in 1995, Jefferson Elementary has been a place where students have grown in confidence, curiosity, and character. As Griffins, students were inspired by the values of courage and vigilance. While our district is now united as Ships, those values continue to guide our commitment to helping every child thrive.

Anchored in Tradition. United as Ships.


Quick Facts

📍Location
1415 Division Street

☎️Office 
 920-663-9530 

🎒Grades
Kindergarten–Grade 4

🌟Serving Students Since
1995



School Hours

Office Hours:
7:15am - 3:30pm

Breakfast:
Doors open at 7:15am 
Enter through Door E located in the Back of the building

Student Hours: 
Monday 7:45am – 3:00pm  
Tuesday 7:45am – 3:00pm  
Wednesday 7:45am – 1:15pm  
Thursday 7:45am – 3:00pm  
Friday 7:45am – 3:00pm  

💡Why do students dismiss early on Wednesdays?
 MPSD uses Wednesday early release to provide dedicated staff collaboration and professional learning time that supports student success.

 



Latest School News

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    • Don't Miss the Scholastic Book Fair!

      Scholastic Book Fair. Student holding a book on a green background

      Jefferson’s Scholastic Book Fair is happening October 19–23! Students can explore new

      Jefferson’s Scholastic Book Fair is happening October 19–23! Students can explore new releases, bestselling series and favorite characters during the school fair.

      Families can also shop online through November 1. Twenty-five percent of every online purchase benefits Jefferson, and orders ship directly to your home. Visit the Jefferson Book Fair page to shop or learn more.

    • Jefferson Shows Its Ships Pride at Homecoming

      students and staff from jefferson pose during the homecoming parade with their banner

      Jefferson students and staff joined the MPSD Homecoming parade, celebrating alongside fellow Ships

      Jefferson students and staff joined the MPSD Homecoming parade, celebrating alongside fellow Ships and sharing their school spirit with the community. Taking part in district traditions like the parade helps Jefferson students feel connected to the wider MPSD community.

    • Jefferson Families Gather for McTeacher Night

      Calumet Avenue last week. Jefferson staff helped serve from 4 to 7 p.m., and it was wonderful to see

      Calumet Avenue last week. Jefferson staff helped serve from 4 to 7 p.m., and it was wonderful to see students and families come together for dinner.

      Thanks to the evening’s success, $1,052.75 will go to Jefferson Elementary. We’re grateful to McDonald’s for hosting the event and supporting our school community. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great night!

    • Jefferson Caregiver Breakfasts Bring Families and Community Together

      families sit at a cafeteria table with food listening to one man read a book while he shows the pictures

      Jefferson Elementary welcomed caregivers and community guests to its first Caregiver Breakfast of

      Jefferson Elementary welcomed caregivers and community guests to its first Caregiver Breakfast of the school year on October 14. The morning had a wonderful turnout, and we’re grateful to everyone who joined us.

      A special thank-you to School Board Member Mary Lofy Blahnik, Washington football coach Marcos Alfaro, Manitowoc Police Department detectives and the Manitowoc Fire Department for spending the morning with Jefferson students and caregivers.

      Jefferson is hosting four Caregiver Breakfasts this school year. At each event, caregivers can enjoy breakfast with their students and hear community leaders read books. Breakfast is served from 7:15 to 7:45 a.m., with food for caregivers available in the rotunda outside the gym. Caregivers who attend will also be entered in a raffle to win passes to area businesses.

      The remaining dates are December 16, February 24 and April 7. Jefferson looks forward to welcoming caregivers back!

    • Jefferson Celebrates Strong Attendance

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      Jefferson Elementary is adding new ways to recognize students for showing up and being ready to

      Jefferson Elementary is adding new ways to recognize students for showing up and being ready to learn. New monthly and biweekly attendance celebrations will give students and classrooms opportunities to celebrate their success together.

      Each month, the grade level with the strongest overall attendance will earn a special class incentive chosen by students and staff. The grade level will also take a group photo to mark the achievement.

      Every two weeks, the classroom with the highest attendance will receive Jefferson’s rotating Attendance Trophy and a certificate. The class passing the trophy to the new winners will help celebrate the handoff with cheers and congratulations.

      These celebrations encourage friendly competition while building a school community that recognizes one another’s accomplishments. Jefferson students are showing that every day at school matters—and that showing up is something worth celebrating.

    • Jefferson Starts the Year with a Color Run

      student in white shirt with colorful dye stand with principal

      Jefferson Elementary kicked off the school year with a splash of color at its first Color Run!

      Jefferson Elementary kicked off the school year with a splash of color at its first Color Run! Students, families and staff came together to run, cheer and support one another.

      Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a fun start to the school year.


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Jefferson Elementary

Inspiring Education. Empowering Community. Unleashing Potential.

Jefferson Elementary

Grades: K - 4

Contact Information

  • 1415 Division Street
    Manitowoc, WI 54220
  • Phone: 920-663-9530

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