Manchester Community Schools

10/12/2026

Happy National School Lunch Week!

This week, we celebrate the importance of healthy, nutritious school lunches and recognize the amazing school nutrition professionals who make it all happen!

Go Dutch!

09/30/2026

09/30/2026

🍂🎃 October Food Service Menus are here! 🎃🍂

Fall is officially on the menu! Families can check out the October breakfast and lunch menus for each of our buildings below:

- MECC: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N0w5RfjlIunfINulqo3x2bpga1WkQxfr/view?usp=drive_link

- Klager Elementary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T7SYCXoVtydfhXNnvyVz7LbaDTaVNXBT/view?usp=drive_link

- Riverside Intermediate School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I_lLr9bz2VhgS2l-foQiDEnVPYOArvb8/view?usp=drive_link

- Manchester Jr./Sr. High School: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_8xu9hiy3WyOxBC7TBddGLaANU0sVmyX/view?usp=drive_link

A big thank you to our Food Service team for keeping our students fueled, nourished, and ready to learn each day! 🥪🍎🥛

Happy October! 🖤

09/29/2026

Our New Propane Buses Are Looking Fabulous!

The new propane buses have officially been on the road transporting Manchester students for about a month now, and we couldn’t be happier with these additions to our fleet!

Not only do they look fantastic, but they also bring some great benefits to our district and our students:

- Cleaner driving with propane fuel.
- Fuel and operational cost savings.
- Upgraded lighting and improved visibility.
- Great new safety features for our students and drivers.
- Reliable, comfortable transportation for our students every day.

After a month on the road, it’s been exciting to see these buses in action throughout our community!

Looking good, Transportation Department! 🚌

09/18/2026

Picture Day is coming to Manchester Community Schools! 📸

Please see the schedule below for each building:

Luther C. Klager Elementary: Tuesday, September 22: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FssBaw--O56f-gLQPlHPBUfowYGoLvTT/view?usp=drive_link

Manchester Jr./Sr. High School: Wednesday, September 23: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLd2-AmeW78u-HH1d2KQ97ySTXFZx6jC/view?usp=drive_link

Riverside Intermediate School: Friday, September 25: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10E4naELJ7zwPw-D7xA9CXduRXu0-RmEh/view?usp=drive_link

Picture Day information has been sent home from each building. Please review the details provided for ordering information and online access.

We can’t wait to see those smiles! 😊📷

08/31/2026

🍎 What’s for breakfast and lunch at MCS? 🍕🥗

Manchester Community Schools families can view our daily school menus anytime through Nutrislice!

Nutrislice makes it easy to check what’s being served at each school, plan ahead, and view menu information right from your phone or computer.

📲 View MCS menus here:
https://manchesterschools.nutrislice.com/menu

And remember — Michigan School Meals continue to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost to all students!

Menus, powered by Nutrislice. Nutrislice is the leading provider of digital menus, signage, and ordering software. View menus online or with the Nutrislice app.

08/31/2026

Dear Manchester Community Schools Families, Staff, and Community,

The Manchester Community Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the official approval of the superintendent contract for Mr. Tom Johns, who will serve as the District’s next Superintendent.

Mr. Johns brings valuable educational leadership experience, a strong commitment to student success, and a deep understanding of the Manchester Community Schools community. The Board looks forward to working alongside Mr. Johns, our staff, students, families, and community as we begin this next chapter together.

This transition represents an exciting opportunity to build upon the strengths of our district, continue advancing opportunities for our students, and remain focused on providing an exceptional educational experience for every student we serve.

The Board would also like to extend its sincere appreciation to the students, staff members, families, and community members who participated in the superintendent search process. Your participation and input were invaluable, and we are deeply grateful for the time and commitment you gave to this important process.

We are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to continuing our work together in support of Manchester Community Schools and the students we are privileged to serve.

With great respect and enthusiasm for our future,

Sandra Wiitala
President
Manchester Community Schools Board of Education

08/28/2026

📵 2026-2027 Updated Wireless Device Expectations

Manchester Community Schools is implementing updated expectations under Wireless Communications Devices (WCDs) Policy 5136.

During instructional time, students are expected to keep personal wireless devices put away and not in use, unless an approved exception applies.

This includes:
• Cell phones;
• Smartwatches;
• Earbuds or headphones connected to personal devices;
• Tablets;
• Other personal devices capable of calling, messaging, accessing apps or the internet, taking photos or videos, or similar functions.

✅ Important exceptions include:
• Medically necessary devices;
• District-owned devices;
• Devices approved for instructional purposes;
• Devices required through an IEP, Section 504 Plan, or other accommodation;
• Lesson-specific use directly authorized by a teacher;
• Emergency situations consistent with District procedures.

☎️ Need to reach your student during instructional time?
Please contact your student’s school office through the school phone system. Staff can assist with important or time-sensitive messages while helping minimize classroom interruptions.

Students who do not follow these expectations will be addressed through the progressive discipline procedures outlined in their school’s Student Handbook.

We encourage families to review these expectations and their school handbook with their students before the school year begins.

Questions? Please contact your building principal.

Thank you for partnering with us to help keep students focused, engaged, and present during learning.

08/25/2026

Today is the day!

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight!

We are excited to welcome our students and families back for the start of a new school year!

Please join us for our Back to School Open House on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

During Open House, families are invited to visit:

Klager Elementary
Riverside Intermediate School
Manchester Jr./Sr. High School

This is a great opportunity to meet teachers and staff, tour your child’s school, and get excited for the year ahead.

We look forward to seeing our Manchester families as we kick off another great school year together.