📚✨ The MIS Online Book Fair is officially OPEN! Our in-person fair begins April 27th, but you can start shopping NOW—every purchase directly benefits our MIS students and school. Visit the link below or scan the QR code to explore our online store, where you’ll find not only fair favorites but thousands of additional books and activities to choose from!
Also, stay tuned for exciting details about our Round Up for Reading fundraiser happening during the in-person fair!
Link: https://literati.com/store/?school=manhattan-intermediate-school-manhattan-il
Also, stay tuned for exciting details about our Round Up for Reading fundraiser happening during the in-person fair!
Link: https://literati.com/store/?school=manhattan-intermediate-school-manhattan-il
Happiest Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to the instructional assistants that work tirelessly to support both students and staff in all of our MSD11 l4 schools. We are grateful for their hard work and dedication today and every day!
Join our MSD114 team!
📚⚓️ Set sail in search of treasured tales at the Literati Book Fair—coming to MIS April 27th–May 1st! Every purchase supports our school and rewards readers with a bounty of books 📖✨. MIS families can look for more information coming home after break!
Earlier in March, forty-nine 8th-Grade students from MJHS traveled to Washington D.C. to tour our nation's capital! On the trip, the group visited museums, monuments, and other important landmarks, all while having fun (and getting nothing but compliments on our behaviors). Thanks to the chaperones for planning the details, coordinating the itinerary, and attending the DC Trip to allow our students to experience it all!
Join us for our 2nd Annual Student Services Night at Wilson Creek on April 16th. All are welcome!
The MSD114 Board of Education and Manhattan Council Local 604 worked together to recognize the education and training of school psychologists and we're eager to add one to our team!
Save the Date for the MJHS Art Show!
Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students at the MJHS Art Show on Wednesday, April 22nd from 5:00–7:00 PM!
This special evening will showcase incredible student work from our cycle classes, including:
🎨 Art
🔬 STEM
🌎 Spanish
💻 Digital Media
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an inspiring display of student innovation, imagination, and hard work. We can’t wait to see you there! Go Demons!
Come celebrate the creativity and talent of our students at the MJHS Art Show on Wednesday, April 22nd from 5:00–7:00 PM!
This special evening will showcase incredible student work from our cycle classes, including:
🎨 Art
🔬 STEM
🌎 Spanish
💻 Digital Media
Bring your family and friends to enjoy an inspiring display of student innovation, imagination, and hard work. We can’t wait to see you there! Go Demons!
The MJHS Culture Club students had a wonderful opportunity this March to explore Ireland and Irish culture during a special conversation with our Superintendent, Dr. Aherne, alongside their sponsor, Señora Smith.
Students learned about Irish traditions, history, and cultural celebrations, gaining a deeper appreciation for the richness of Ireland’s heritage. Experiences like this help bring learning beyond the classroom and inspire curiosity about the world around us! Go Demons! 🍀🖤💙🤍🍀
March 16-20 is World Behavior Analysis Week! We are fortunate to have a Board Certified Behavior Analyst who provides analysis, support, and guidance to both students and staff in Manhattan School District 114! Thank you for all that you do, Mrs. Pellack!
Way to roll, Demons! 🔥🎳
Congratulations to the Manhattan Junior High Bowling Team on an outstanding performance at the Homer Tournament!
Led by Coach Lamont and Coach Winemiller, the girls team brought the heat, finishing 2nd overall, while the boys team battled hard to earn a strong 4th place finish!
We’re also proud to celebrate some incredible individual achievements:
🥇 Boys 1st place finish
🥉 Girls 3rd place finish
🎉 Girls 5th place finish
Your dedication, teamwork, and Demon Pride were on full display. Keep up the amazing work athletes and coaches! This competitive bowling season is just getting started! Go Demons! 💙🖤🤍🎳
Congratulations to the Manhattan Junior High Bowling Team on an outstanding performance at the Homer Tournament!
Led by Coach Lamont and Coach Winemiller, the girls team brought the heat, finishing 2nd overall, while the boys team battled hard to earn a strong 4th place finish!
We’re also proud to celebrate some incredible individual achievements:
🥇 Boys 1st place finish
🥉 Girls 3rd place finish
🎉 Girls 5th place finish
Your dedication, teamwork, and Demon Pride were on full display. Keep up the amazing work athletes and coaches! This competitive bowling season is just getting started! Go Demons! 💙🖤🤍🎳
Celebrated St. Patrick's Day at Anna Mac with a couple of leprechauns!
MSD114 was so well-represented at the annual Lincoln-Way ArtWorks event on Saturday! Displays included the artwork of many of our K-8 students and our team of art teachers hosted a workshop on oil pastel landscapes. Bravo, artists!
Manhattan Junior High Wrestling 2025–2026 Season Recap 🏆
And just like that, the 2025–2026 Wrestling Season has come to a close for Manhattan Junior High. Competing proudly in royal blue, black, and white, the Demons finished an incredible year with a Runner-Up finish at the State Tournament, highlighted by the program’s first-ever state finalists (2) and its first-ever 5th grade All-State medalists (2).
This program began seven seasons ago at MJHS with roughly 15 student-athletes. This year, 84 athletes registered for the team. Heading into the state series, the program had produced 5 All-State medalists and 21 state qualifiers. After this weekend, those numbers jumped to 11 All-State medalists and 30 state qualifiers, a testament to the growth, dedication, and hard work of our athletes.
🥇 All-State Honors:
• 2nd Place – 2
• 3rd Place – 2
• 4th Place – 1
• 5th Place – 1
A huge congratulations to our coaches for their leadership and commitment to the program as well. Thank you for all you do, Coach Galassi, Coach Quinn, Coach Egan, Coach Satka, and Coach Ebel!
Your dedication continues to build something special at Manhattan Junior High. Way to go, Demons! Congratulations on another outstanding season! 🤍🖤💙
Photo Credit: Megan Holba
A Huge Congratulations to Our Demon Musicians!
We can't express how incredibly proud we are of the outstanding achievements of our Band, Choir, and Orchestra students and directors at their recent IGSMA District Contests! MJHS hosted both the Orchestra contest as well as the Band contest the first two weekends in March at the direction of Mrs. Gurley and Mrs. Pedziwater.
🎻 Orchestra
Both Demon Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra earned Division I ratings, with Chamber Orchestra recognized as the top scoring orchestra of the day! Both orchestras will advance to compete at the State Competition in Joliet on Saturday, April 25th.
🎤 Choir
Demon Choir and Madrigals also earned Division I ratings, with Madrigals receiving the top score amongst all choral groups that day! Both groups will move on to the State Competition on April 25th in Joliet.
🎺 Band
Both our 6th Grade Band and Symphonic Band received Superior ratings and the Symphonic Band earned two perfect scores! Both groups will perform at the State Band Festival on April 25th.
We are so proud of the dedication, talent, and hard work shown by all of our Demon musicians and directors. Congratulations to all of our performers and best of luck as you represent MSD 114 at your state competitions! Go Demons! 🎶 💙🖤🤍
We can't express how incredibly proud we are of the outstanding achievements of our Band, Choir, and Orchestra students and directors at their recent IGSMA District Contests! MJHS hosted both the Orchestra contest as well as the Band contest the first two weekends in March at the direction of Mrs. Gurley and Mrs. Pedziwater.
🎻 Orchestra
Both Demon Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra earned Division I ratings, with Chamber Orchestra recognized as the top scoring orchestra of the day! Both orchestras will advance to compete at the State Competition in Joliet on Saturday, April 25th.
🎤 Choir
Demon Choir and Madrigals also earned Division I ratings, with Madrigals receiving the top score amongst all choral groups that day! Both groups will move on to the State Competition on April 25th in Joliet.
🎺 Band
Both our 6th Grade Band and Symphonic Band received Superior ratings and the Symphonic Band earned two perfect scores! Both groups will perform at the State Band Festival on April 25th.
We are so proud of the dedication, talent, and hard work shown by all of our Demon musicians and directors. Congratulations to all of our performers and best of luck as you represent MSD 114 at your state competitions! Go Demons! 🎶 💙🖤🤍
Concluded another solid week at Ole MIS with our 20th Annual Pep Rally prior to State testing week. Thank you student council for your comical video and testing reminders & Mrs Abbott for capturing motivating statements from the staff. The noodle sword fight while balancing a pizza box challenge went to Ms Innes. She earned her peeps a pizza party. And finally, a huge shout out to Mrs Abbott for coordinating our 20th staff dance for students. Next week its time to get after it and show the State of Illinois who we are. Go Demons!
Good luck to our nine MJHS & MIS Wrestling State Qualifiers as they compete in the IESA State Series tomorrow and Saturday in De Kalb!
Today MJHS showed their support with a State Send-Off, as the team walked the halls surrounded by students and staff to cheer them on.
Wrestlers- Your hard work, dedication, and determination have brought you to this moment. We’re proud of each of you and can’t wait to see you represent our school on the state mat! Let's Go Demons! 💙🖤🤍🤼🏆
Good luck at State to our MJHS wrestling program. Two 5th graders from MIS will also be competing this weekend. How cool to possibly be (4) time state qualifiers when their careers in 114 are over. Good luck Coach Galassi and staff! And a big shout out to Mrs Smith for the razzle dazzle decorations.
The Illinois 5Essentials Survey closes TOMORROW. We would appreciate your feedback to guide our efforts to grow and improve together in MSD114!
Parent Survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Parent Survey: https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Due to this afternoon's weather forecast, all MSD114 after school activities have been canceled.
