Last Friday, MJHS hosted its annual House Reveal where 6th-grade students and any new student to the school found out which House and Small Group they would call home. The event culminated in a school-wide Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament, with a student from the Elephants (Respect) House being victorious! Congrats! Thanks to Mrs. Benfante for the pictures!
about 6 hours ago, Manhattan Jr. High
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The Manhattan Community Survey is underway! Did you receive a survey invitation by mail or text?
Your input is essential! If you received a postcard or text about our survey, please respond as soon as
possible! If you were not randomly selected, we will open the survey to all community members on August
28 and let you know how to participate. Stay tuned!

1 day ago, District 114
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To kick off the school year, our 4th and 5th graders at MIS dove into STEM with this year’s motto: Engineering is like a cactus 🌵 Just like a cactus, students had to adapt, grow, and persevere through their first engineering challenge. They explored cardboard connection techniques, working together to create a free-standing, balanced structure. Each student contributed a piece, helping our amazing MIS cactus garden grow!

1 day ago, District 114
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Say cheese, MSD 114! 📸 Picture Day is Monday, August 31! Come ready to smile and show off your school pride! 😁

Parents and guardians, keep an eye on your inbox picture proofs should arrive about two weeks after Picture Day.
2 days ago, District 114
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🥎 ANOTHER day of competitive play from the MJHS Demons this weekend! Manhattan Softball went 2-1 at the Manteno Softball Tournament on Saturday, beating Manteno's JV and Summit Hill, ultimately falling to Bourbonnais in a close game of 5-3. We're so proud of our Lady Demons and how they showed up at this competitive tournament. Way to go, Demons! 💙🖤🤍🧢🥎
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MIS wrapped up our first week of school by learning routines and procedures, working together, and getting to know new friends. We ended the week with games outside, time to mingle with our new classmates, and some delicious Auntie Anne’s pretzels! We are off to a fantastic start to the school year!
6 days ago, Manhattan Intermediate School
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Another top performance by the MJHS Demons this weekend! Congratulations to our Cross Country runners on showing up at the Bobcat Breakout! All runners ran PR's, the Girls Varsity team took third, with two individual girls placing third and fourth! Let's Go Demons! 💙🖤🤍🏃‍♀️👟
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Congratulations to our MJHS Baseball team on a 10-0 win over Troy last night! It was a great evening for a ball game. Go Demons! 💙🖤🤍⚾️
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Thank you to our local Auntie Anne's Pretzel truck out of New Lenox for dropping by Ole MIS to share a treat with our kids & staff.
7 days ago, Manhattan Intermediate School
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Our staff is kicking off the school year with a message that matters: Count on Me! From the first bell to the last, our MSD 114 team is ready to support, encourage, and show up for our students and each other. Here’s to a great year ahead!
7 days ago, District 114
A group of individuals in blue shirts and jeans, posing for a photo in a room with a large mural.
A group of individuals in matching blue shirts stands together in a parking lot. They are posing for a photo.
A group of women in blue shirts, some with white text, pose for a photo in a gym with wooden floor and bleachers.
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A BIG shoutout to everyone who participated in our summer music camps and programs! Over the past few weeks, our students and staff worked incredibly hard, culminating in an outstanding end-of-summer concert this month.

Thank you to our talented students and dedicated music staff for making Manhattan Music such an incredible program. Go Demons! 🎶 💙🤍🖤
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🏐 REMINDER: Boys Volleyball Tryouts are almost here!

📅 August 24 & 25
⏰ 2:30–4:30 p.m.
🏐 Open to boys in grades 5–8
*Parents of 5th graders are responsible for getting students who want to try out to MJHS by 2:30.

All athletes must have a current physical on file to participate. Contact Coach Wolgan or Coach Nelson with any questions! Come ready to work hard, compete, and show your skills!
8 days ago, MJHS Athletics
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MIS opened the 2026-27 season with a visit from the The Rope Warrior., David Fisher. Mr. Fisher has performed his jump rope skills all over the world. In his younger days he played professional volleyball. The kids were a wonderful audience. Today was a great day!

9 days ago, Manhattan Intermediate School
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Our MJHS Cross Country season is off and running! The Demons hosted their first meet yesterday at Round Barn. All athletes did a great job in their first race of 2026! Best of luck to our runners and coaches this season! Go Demons!
9 days ago, Manhattan Jr. High
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🎉 Help Us Welcome Our Newest MSD 114 Team Members! 💙

We’re excited to introduce the newest faces joining the MSD 114 family! These talented educators and staff members are ready to make a difference, build connections, and help make the 2026–2027 school year a great one for our students.

🎥 Check out our New Staff Welcome Video and join us in giving them a warm Manhattan welcome! https://youtube.com/shorts/ePrbycb8uU0?feature=share
9 days ago, District 114
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MJHS staff have been hard at work getting ready for the start of the year! From attending staff meetings and mini professional development sessions over the last two days to getting classrooms and materials ready for students tomorrow, staff did an excellent job in preparation for the start of the school year! Count on Us to welcome over 600 students tomorrow!
10 days ago, Manhattan Jr. High
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📣 Manhattan, We Want to Hear From You!

Every community is shaped by the voices of its residents, and your opinion matters!

The Manhattan taxing bodies are launching our Community Survey, giving residents an opportunity to share what you love about our community, what matters most to you, and where you would like to see improvements.

Your feedback will help us better understand our community’s priorities and guide future planning and decisions.

📬 If you receive a survey invitation by mail or text, please take a few minutes to complete it as soon as possible.

🏡 Didn’t receive a mailed invitation? Don’t worry! Beginning September 1, the survey will open to all community members. Look for signs around the community and watch our social media pages for information on how to participate.

Your voice. Your community. Your future.
10 days ago, District 114
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During our Opening Days Teacher Institute, we had the privilege of recognizing a wonderful group of educators for reaching important years-of-service milestones with MSD 114!

Their years of dedication represent countless lessons taught, students encouraged, relationships built, and memories made. We are incredibly grateful for the commitment, passion, and care they continue to bring to our schools and community each day.

👏 Please join us in congratulating these outstanding members of the MSD 114 family and thanking them for their many years of service! 💙
10 days ago, District 114
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Welcome to Manhattan School District 114! 🍎📚

We were excited to welcome our new staff during New Teacher Orientation! We are thrilled to have you join the MSD 114 team and look forward to a great 2026-27 school year.

Welcome to the MSD 114 family! 💙#MSD114 #WelcomeToTheTeam
14 days ago, District 114
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An indoor area with chairs and tables; a large screen with a group of people.
The August Board of Education Meeting is now available to watch on our YouTube channel! Watch the meeting and stay connected with what's happening across our schools. https://tinyurl.com/mpu34tyf
14 days ago, District 114
Text reads "Manhattan 114 Board of Education Monthly Meeting August 12, 2026". A gavel and school emblem appear in the background.