Manhattan School District 114

Our MJHS Student Council held their annual Angel Tree Network competition last week where student were encouraged to donate money in a grade-level challenge. Overall, Student Council raised $2,256.25 to purchase presents for seven Manhattan children who could use some help this holiday season. The 8th-grade Student Council members did the shopping, and all Student Council members helped with the wrapping. Thank you to everyone who donated, and great job Student Council members and sponsors (Mrs. Kozlowicz and Mrs. Shinovich)!

The MJHS Fishing Club had an incredible night this week at Bass Pro Shops in Bolingbrook! 🎣🐟 Nearly 30 MJHS Demons Fishing Club members and their families took part in the experience, learning from the knowledgeable staff, asking questions, watching a live lure demonstration in the fish tank 🐠, and getting help picking out gear. It was a fantastic event enjoyed by all!

A huge thank you to Bass Pro Shops for hosting us and to Mr. Hannig for dedicating his time and efforts to our future anglers!

At last night's Board of Education meeting, a group of 6th grade students were recognized for their outstanding accomplishments at the IESA Speech Competition. There to be recognized were two of the three students who earned the Judges' Choice Award at this year's competition. Congratulations to these students and Speech Team sponsor, Mrs. Molitor, on their wonderful achievement. We look forward to seeing what they can do in two more years of MJHS Speech competitions!

Thank you to our Manhattan Band Boosters for a great few days of holiday shopping! Anna McDonald students loved picking out gifts and wrapping them.

Our band, orchestra, and choir programs hosted their Winter Concert last evening at MJHS! All groups gave amazing holiday-themed performances, full of remixes, story telling, and solos! Great work, musicians, directors, and all of those involved in on Demon Music Programs!

Staff at MJHS had fun celebrating the 67th day of school with students! It may have been the one time during the year the students remained quiet anytime they heard or saw that number!

Did you know that the gym side of Anna McDonald is the oldest part of our flagship building? In 2025, a long process of replacement for the floor was needed. Last week, the finishing touches of the lines and Demon logo were added to complete the project. We are excited for our Anna McDonald students to enjoy this fresh new space!

Celebrating Our Talented Musicians! Two of our outstanding MJHS Band students proudly represented the Manhattan Band program at the ILMEA Honor Band Festival at Unity JH on Saturday, November 22! Their hard work, dedication, and outstanding musicianship truly shined on this stage. Congratulations, girls, on an amazing achievement, you made us all proud! 💙🎵

MIS Student Council is kicking off a brand-new activity for December — our Estimation Jar Challenge! Students are invited to take their best guess at how many items are in this month’s jar. The student with the closest guess will win ALL the fun prizes on display! Check out the flyer for more details.

Help us sprinkle some holiday magic! We’re collecting donations to buy gifts for kids in need, and you can be a holiday hero!

🎄 Donate during lunch December 2nd-5th 🎄
Every coin, dollar, and jingling pocket helps bring joy to children in our community.

Grade-Level Showdown: Whichever grade raises the most gets ultimate bragging rights and a festive surprise!

Grab your spare change, bring your giving spirit, and let’s make the season shine a little brighter together! 🎁

We are grateful for the students, staff, and families that make up our MSD114 school community!

Congratulations to our IESA REGIONAL CHAMPION 7th-Grade Girls' Basketball Team! As the #4 seed, the Demons defeated the host school to move onto the Sectional championship on December 3rd in Champaign! Amazing job, players and coaches!

MJHS’s Gobble Gala was a huge success thanks to the incredible work of rooms 500, 502, 503, and 505 students and staff! 🦃 Students prepared a variety of delicious breakfast items and created the invitations, artwork, and festive Thanksgiving décor that brought the whole event to life. Throughout the day, they welcomed staff with warm smiles, served with pride, and helped keep everything running smoothly from setup to cleanup. We are so proud of their hard work, teamwork, and creativity—what a wonderful way to kick off the season of gratitude! 🍁🤎

💥 Wrestling Season Is Here — Registration Is OPEN! 💥 We’re gearing up for an exciting season and can’t wait to see our athletes back on the mats. If your wrestler is returning or brand new, now is the time to get signed up! 📝 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6YX5kgcCvZos8b4L3pV_g2qBNkC56tUjcuWTZUr3hoSzKoA/viewform 💪 Team Info, Schedule & Updates: https://sites.google.com/manhattan114.org/manhattan-demons-athletics/sports/wrestling?authuser=0 👕 Spirit Wear Store: https://go2actionsports.chipply.com/MJHSWRESTLING2025/store.aspx?eid=453061 🛑 Store closes December 8th at 11:00 PM — don’t miss out! Let’s make this season our best one yet. Go Demons! 🔥🤼‍♂️

We are proud of our November Specials Superstars at Anna McDonald!

Firefighter Jackie visited MIS to teach our 4th graders about lithium battery safety. Students enjoyed the interactive activities and learned practical ways to stay safe. Thank you, Firefighter Jackie!!

You’re Invited! Join Us for Breakfast with MJHS Admin ☕🥯

We’d love for you to stop by on Thursday, November 20, from 7:00–7:40 a.m. for a light breakfast and friendly conversation. This relaxed gathering is a wonderful chance to connect with our admin team and share any thoughts or questions you may have for MJHS.

We hope you’ll join us and kick off the day together!

Mr. Egan's HP classes did a fantastic job in the fitness center today providing feedback to their partners during their workout. Students rotated through four stations, being mindful of the cues of their movements for each exercise! Bigger, faster, stronger!

📚✨ The MIS Book Fair is officially up and running! The fair will run November 17–25 and will be open during select times at Parent-Teacher Conferences. Come browse, shop, and support our school! 🎉📖

November 15th is Board Member Appreciation Day! We are grateful to the MSD114 Board of Education for their service and dedication to the success of our growing school community!