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MCS K-8th 2025-2026 Authorization to Dispense Medication, School Year Information & Sports Physicals
2025 2026 K-8TH
(THESE ARE NOT FOR PRE-K Please see the Pre-K section links for enrollment.)
*Authorization to Dispense Medication (if you want your child to receive medicine at school such as Prescription Meds or OTC Tylenol, Ibuprofen, Cough Drops etc.) (1 Form Per Medicine Per Student) please put the date as Aug. 13th (or the day they will start the medicine) to end May 13th: https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/authorizations-for-dispensing-medic (1 Per Student per Medication)
MCS School Supply list K-3 2025.pdf
MCS School Supply list 4-8th 2025.pdf
Parent/Student Handbook Acknowledgement Form: https://form.jotform.com/251684121739157 (1 Per Student)
ParentStudentHandbook 2025-26 Approved.pdf
THESE FORMS BELOW ARE ONLY IF APPLICABLE TO YOUR STUDENT:
*Bus Transportation Registration Form 2025 2026: - If using the public school bus to &/or from school-Must live at lease a mile from Manhattan High School: https://form.jotform.com/251683520526153 (1 Per Student)
* Print this and take it to your Dr. office when you take your student for their annual checkup & shots. If your student is Due for Shots-this is required to update our records from the last form you have submitted
School Health Assessment Record 25-26.pdf (1 Per Student)
*Medical Statement to Request Meal Modification Form (If student has Food Allergies or Special Dietary Needs): Meal Modification form C 19.pdf (1 Per Student)
*If your student has allergies/asthma or requires an epi pen for any reason, please print and fill out this form and return to the office: AAP Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan 2025 2026.pdf (1 Per Student)
For Junior High Students Only:
KSHSAA Sports Physical 2025 2026.pdf -If Participating in Any Sports **PLEASE PRINT OUR FORM SO YOU HAVE ALL NEEDED PAGES. The doctor's office doesn't include pg 5 which is a required form. Pg 5 needs signed by both you and your student. Parent/Guardian, please Sign Pg 4 before turning in.
KSHSAA Concussion Form 2025 2026.pdf -If Participating in Any Sports**PLEASE PRINT THIS FORM TOO. The doctor's office doesn't include the concussion form.
Little Cardinal Preschool, Cardinals After School Program, and Cardinals Summer Program Information
Pre-enrollment for the Manhattan community will begin March 2026! Registration Links will be posted below.
Preschool Registration Link:
- Enrollment for August 2026 will open to the Manhattan community on March 2026.
- Link coming soon.
Cardinals After School Program:
- The ASP Program is full for the 2026-2027 school year. To join the waitlist please complete the link below.
- Link coming soon.
Cardinals Summer Program: (Kinder-Age 12 only)
- Link coming soon.
For more information regarding each program, visit the webpage below.
Preschool Page
https://www.manhattancatholicschools.org/preschoolprek
After School Program and Summer Program Page
https://www.manhattancatholicschools.org/childcare_after_school
For more information contact Anna Bonilla at abonilla@manhattancatholicschools.org.
Current Job Opportunities
Substitute Teachers are in Need
Manhattan Catholic Schools is currently accepting applications for substitute teachers. Please contact the administrative office for details at 785-565-5050.
To be considered you must:
- Complete a Certified Teacher/MCS Application Opens in a new browser tab.
- Have teaching or substitute license.
- Interview with the principal for approval.
- Complete CMG "Safe Environment Training," "Establishing Appropriate Boundaries" and background check for Salina Diocese at https://salinadiocese.org/safe-environment.
8TH Grade Student & Parent Recognition Night at Last Home Basketball Game Monday Jan 12th 2026
2025-2026 School Year Calendar & Sports Schedules
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Check out the Food Service Department page to find helpful tips at lunch for students and parents as well as lunch schedules and Wellness information. MCS is excited to be testing new recipes with the Kansas State Department of Education January 26-30th!
- January Menu (Updated 12-23-25)
Farm to School
Application for Free & Reduced-Price Meals
All families are encouraged to complete the online 2025-2026 Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meal Benefits. A new application must be submitted each school year. Only students with approved applications will receive free or reduced-price meals for the 2025-2026 school year. For questions, contact Kyleen Harris, 785-565-5050, kharris@manhattancatholicschools.org. Click here to visit the MCS Food Service Department page for more information about the Online Application, School Nutrition Programs, and Wellness Policy.
8th GRADE PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHT - MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 LUCKEY JUNIOR HIGH GYM
SPORTS:
MCS Sports Schedule for the 2025-2026 Season:
MCS team schedules and the results of games/competitions can be found at
https://www.manhattancatholicschools.org/athletics.
Principal of the Day, Ivan, declared that there will be a Free Dress Day this Friday and a Junior High Recess this week
Math Counts
February 8th was the Chapter competition for MathCounts. Nathaniel Stamm, Kendall Feldkamp, Jilliann Gray, Damien Aikens, Molly McCullough, and Jack KuKanich represented MCS in the Chapter (regional) competition for MathCounts. Several students placed in the top 10, including Nathaniel Stamm (7th), Damien Aikens (8th), and Molly McCullough (10th). The team placed second and moved to the State competition today, March 1. Congratulations!"
Great Things are Happening with our Song Birds!! Congratulations Cardinal Choir Members Listed Below for Making it to KMEA District, KMEA State & KCDA Honor Choirs
District KMEA Elementary Honor Choir: Six MCS students have been selected to participate in the District KMEA Elementary Honor Choir on Saturday, February 7th. They will take part in a clinic followed by a concert at 12:00 pm at Manhattan High School.
Congratulations to Avery Feldkamp, Warren McKeage, Ellie McNamee, Leah Riordan, Ava Shepek, and Eleanor Thornburg!
Kansas Music Educators Association State Elementary Honor Choir:
For this state choir, there were 901 auditions received, with 180 students selected. They will rehearse and perform on Thursday, February 26th, at Century II Concert Hall in Wichita.
Mrs. Cebula is excited to announce that the following were selected to participate from MCS: Heidi Aikens, Avery Feldkamp, Ava Major, Elizabeth McNamee, and Leah Riordan
Congratulations girls!
KCDA Treble Choir: Mrs. Cebula is also excited to share that Ben Bayless made the roster for the Kansas Choral Directors' Association (KCDA) Treble Choir. He is also performing at the KMEA State Conference on Friday, February 27th, in Wichita.
Congratulations Ben!
Cardinal Winner's Circle
MCS Sports Pics
Our 2024 Graduates!
Quick Links
Did you know??
- We offer tours of our school with an appointment
- Our average class size is 15
- We have a full-time & part-time preschool for ages 3-5
- We offer sports to grades 6-8 on a no-cut basis
- We have a full-day school age summer program
- We accept non-Catholic students
- Still have questions?? Call us today and we will be glad to help you. 785-565-5050
Parishes that make MCS
CMG Connect - Safe Environment Program
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All clergy, adult employees, and adult volunteers (ministering with children) of the Diocese of Salina must do the REQUIRED TRAINING CURRICULUM called Safe Environment Curriculum-Salina (this includes short videos, questions, Code of Conduct, Policy Acknowledgement and a Background Check).
To begin your Safe Environment TRAINING - Click here
MCS Accreditation Summary
On March 25, Cognia Accreditation Team completed the Accreditation review for the Diocese of Salina including Manhattan Catholic Schools. We will receive a final report soon. The following link reviews the MCS summary presentation to the Cognia review team: https://manhattancatholic-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/jjueneman_manhattancatholicschools_org/EZ5Oe0aVj5pIl6WhCeqTdtIBkmXpkbMWF_Z34sL_9hqsXg?e=ar1lmP
For our Spanish community / Para nuestra comunidad española
Please contact Seven Dolors Office of Latino Ministry, Gloria Green. She will be able to help with translation if needed.
Por favor comunรญquese con la Oficina del Ministerio Latino de Seven Dolors, Gloria Green. Ella podrรก ayudar con la traducciรณn si es necesario.
785-565-5000 ext 125
spanishministry@sevendolors.com