MSD114 students and staff at all four schools participated in two very important drills during Safety Week! Thanks to the support and involvement Manhattan Fire Protection and the Manhattan Police Department, we ran full evacuation and lockdown drills. In addition to practicing procedures and expectations with our students, we were able to test our alarms, run our blue light alert system that also calls 9-1-1, and time dispatch's response.
While we hope to never experience these scenarios, we are continuously building on our practices and procedures to be prepared!
Last night, our Demons' Cross-Country Program hosted the DPVC Conference Meet at the Round Barn! 21 Manhattan runners earned PRs in the big race, including two All-Conference performances as well as a Conference Champion, winning the 2-mile race with a time of 11:14! Good luck to our runners as they host the IESA Sectional Meet next Saturday at the Round Barn!
Congratulations to our MJHS September Students of the Month!
These outstanding students were recognized for always being prepared and ready to learn each day. We’re so proud of their hard work and commitment to setting a great example for their classmates. Keep up the amazing work, Demons! 💙🖤🤍🎉
Our 7th-grade scientists were hard at work on their Onion Lab today at MJHS (while providing quite the aroma in the classes and halls)! Students got the chance to examine the cell structure while bettering their skills using microscopes!
2nd Grade enjoyed a walking field trip to the Sunflower Farm across the street. It was a great way to start their plant unit in science!
3rd Grade students learned all about Manhattan's history in class. The unit wrapped up with a walking field trip to the Manhattan Historical Museum to see many relics. Thank you to all the volunteers at the Historical Museum that made this trip possible. We love our small town!
Our 8th-grade ELA classes participated in some station work to review concepts dealing with writing as well as parts of the plot line in stories. The students wear highly engaged in the activities, collaborating with one another (with the guidance of staff) to ensure learning!
The entire MSD114 staff engaged in a full day of learning and collaboration at yesterday's Institute Day. In both districtwide and building-level activities, staff engaged in work related to our strategic goal areas of rigorous curriculum and engaged learners as well as safe learning spaces.
The Book Fair is coming to MJHS next week, September 29th - October 3rd! Parents, you can set up an e-wallet link if you’d like your student to shop without sending cash. The e-wallet link is below.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/manhattanjuniorhighschool
Our Boys' Volleyball Teams had thrilling conference games tonight on both the 7th-grade and 8th-grade levels! Congrats to our 8th-graders on their victory in three sets! Good luck the rest of your season heading into DPVC Tournament play! Go Demons!
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: I am an educator with 15 years of experience in various teaching and counseling roles. I am extremely active and have a high level of energy. My 2 children, my friends, coffee and water are my must haves in life. I am always up for an adventure, enjoy any opportunity to connect with loved ones, and am always there to lend a helping hand.
We are so proud of our 2nd and 3rd grade students for demonstrating outstanding character during the month of September in Specials Classes. You are all SUPERSTARS!
LW210 is hiring bus drivers!
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Hello, I’m Maggie and I live in the district with my husband and three adorable daughters. I have a lot of family in Manhattan and I love that we all are apart of this community and watching our kids experience their school years together here.
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Hello! My name is Carla Sponder and I live in New Lenox. I have been married to my husband Rich for 20 years, and have two children, Gina and Justin and the cutest Blue Heeler, Sadie! I have been in the Childcare/Preschool Education field for 20 years, and loved every minute of it! To see the growth in children and the relationships formed with the families brings me great joy. I am blessed to be part of Preschool For All. Looking forward to a great school year together! In my spare time, I love spending time with family and friends and shopping at TJ Maxx.
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Hi, My name is Rose and I am very excited to become part of Manhattan School District 114. I love working with children, it is truly a passion of mine. My absolute favorite thing is spending time with family and I do love to go hiking. I'm grateful to be a part of the team!
Today and last Friday, staff from across MSD114 have joined Mrs. Worth and Mrs. Pierce to participate in Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention training and certification. This learning is critical in understanding de-escalation strategies and supporting the emotional regulation and safety of all of our students and staff!
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Hi! I’m Amy Novotny! I have been married for 30 years and am a mom to 4 amazing kids. I love the outdoors, hiking, camping, and crafting. (I have a serious Pinterest addiction!) In my spare time I volunteer at NAWS Animal Shelter in Mokena and foster kittens. I’m so excited to be a part of the Wilson Creek team!
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: I’m a proud mom of five amazing kids—all now college graduates (whew!)—and share life’s adventures with my husband, Rob, our children, our “boat family,” and our cat, Meow Meow. We love the outdoors, especially boating and spending time on the beach. With nearly 27 years in education, I recently earned my doctorate with a dissertation titled Beyond "Here's the Question, Let's Solve It": Teachers Planning Generative Questions for Mathematical Problem Solving, reflecting my passion for helping students think deeply and creatively in math.
NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT: My name is Kelli Davis and I am a graduate of Ball State University. I enjoy spending time with friends and family, watching the latest shows or movies on Netflix, and doing anything outdoors!
