Manhattan School District 114

There is still plenty of summer ahead but when you're ready, you can access important information right on the main page of the Manhattan School District 114 website.
🗓 25-26 CALENDAR: Our district calendar includes school days, holidays, and breaks for the new school year as well as start and end times for each school.
📁REGISTRATION: Students must be registered to receive a schedule or classroom assignment. Also included here is information on the health requirements for students entering Kindergarten, 2nd, and 6th grade.
📘SUPPLY LISTS: School supply lists are available for students in Early Childhood, K-8, and ACCESS programs.
🎒VIRTUAL BACKPACK: Visit our virtual backpack year round to view flyers and information for community events & organizations.

Thanks to the efforts of a local college student, there will be an opportunity to donate blood at Wilson Creek on July 24th!

SIGN UP: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WILSONCREEK

MJHS Fall Sports Tryouts Are Coming Up!

Get ready, Demons! Tryouts for Softball, Baseball, Cross Country, and Boys Volleyball are right around the corner. Don’t miss your shot to join the team!

👉 Visit our website for all dates, times, and registration links:
🌐 https://sites.google.com/d/1ddY7SRjo2_XF5UAQhZAfiHvAW-7yIDhR/p/1LuH5sb28N-O9kZa1Zn0XGQnv8CHXGvId/edit

✅ REMINDER: All students must have a current physical on file to participate in tryouts.
📩 Physicals can be emailed directly to our school nurse, Anna Newtoff, at: anewtoff@manhattan114.org

Let’s go, Demons! 💙

Interested in joining our MSD114 team?

A record number of participants enjoyed Camp Invention at Wilson Creek this week. Campers entering Kindergarten through 6th grade participated in a full week of nonstop STEM learning and FUN! This year's activities included creating an arcade claw machine, building an electric wired control board, and launching plush penguins. Thanks to the MSD114 staff that spend an extra week at school to bring Camp Invention to our community!

At last night's meeting, the Board of Education recognized the hard work and dedication of Dr. Ron Pacheco, celebrated the success of our MJHS track teams, and welcomed Mrs. Barbara Epps and Mr. Christopher Boswell to the MSD114 school board. We will now head into the new school year with a fully seated Board of Education. 2025-2026 will be here before we know it!

Phase II of our construction project is moving along and on schedule! The Board of Education toured the spaces with the Pepper Construction team this week. We remain grateful for their partnership and collaboration as this phase came to life over the course of a busy school year. The Board anticipates using the new space as soon as their August meeting.

The district offices are now in summer hours, Monday-Thursday 8 am-3 pm . Please call (815)478-0191 with any questions or to make an appointment.

Save the Date! The Will County Regional Office of Education will be holding a Back to School Backpack Event right here in Manhattan from 11 AM-3PM on Friday, August 1st.

We're celebrating Dr. Pacheco on his last day with students in MSD114. As our district's only retiree this year, we wish him the very best in retirement! Thank you for your service and dedication to this community, Dr. Pacheco!

Congrats to 4th grade Gilbert & 5th grade Bucz on championship victories in the Ole MIS Kickball Tourney. Perfect ending to a perfect school year for all our 4th & 5th graders. You are all winners! Have a great summer everyone.

As a member of the Lincoln-Way Area Special Education Joint Agreement, we are fortunate to benefit from the programs offered by the cooperative . They're always looking for dedicated staff to support programs that contain many of our Manhattan community families.

🎓✨ Congratulations to the Manhattan Junior High Class of 2025! ✨🎓 We are incredibly proud of our 8th graders as they graduate and move on to the next exciting chapter! Your hard work, dedication, and growth over the years have led you to this special moment. Thank you to everyone who helped make graduation possible including all MSD 114 staff, administrators, the Board of Education, the American Legion, and the Village of Manhattan Police Department! Best of luck in all that lies ahead. Once a Demon, always a Demon! 💙🖤

A BIG THANK YOU to all the parents who took time to share their exciting careers with our 4th graders during Career Day. Very much appreciated.

MIS was thrilled to host its first McWilliams Mashup on Wednesday! 10 lucky students won the chance to participate in this event by entering their name in the Raffle for Reading that took place at Family Engagement Night. These kiddos faced off against Mr. McWilliams in 5 challenges that tested their athleticism, coordination, and grit, and they sure brought their A-game! Congrats to our winners and thank you to everyone who helped make the Mashup a great success!

The Class of 2025 had a busy 2 days: their 8th-Grade Dance & Great America Trip! Thanks to Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Dobczyk, & all the staff that decorated for & chaperoned the dance as well as the staff & parents that went on the trip! Without them, these celebrations wouldn't happen!

Anna McDonald summer countdown calendar begins this week!

Thanks to our PTO and volunteers that helped with the Field Days at MJHS last week! Despite having to scramble and make adjustments to move inside on Wednesday, all students had a blast! We're blessed to have such a committed group of parents that do what's best for kids!

Yesterday, all of our music programs at the Junior High combined to give a surprise performance honoring Dr. Pacheco! Thank you to Mrs. Pedziwater, Ms. Perkne, and all the musicians who planned it all! Thanks, Dr. Pacheco, for your contributions in Manhattan over the years!

MJHS hosted our first-ever House Olympics, and it was a blast! Thanks to the over 180 students and staff who competed! A special thank you to our four student MCs, Blue Crew helpers and our SEL Committee for planning this, especially Mrs. Flavio! Winner will be announced Monday!