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:

  1. Complete a  Certified Teacher/MCS Application Opens in a new browser tab
  2. Have teaching or substitute license.
  3. Interview with the principal for approval. 
  4. Complete CMG "Safe Environment Training," "Establishing Appropriate Boundaries" and background check for Salina Diocese at https://salinadiocese.org/safe-environment.

2026 MCS Spelling Bee: Congratulations to Alex Bayless, the winner of the MCS Spelling Bee. Alex is now a two-time champion! Nathaniel Stamm finished second as the runner-up. Alex moves on to compete in the Riley County Spelling Bee.

   

    

  

   

 

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 continue to test new recipes with the Kansas State Department of Education February 2nd-10th! 

 February Menu   

  

Farm to School

This month our Beef Tacos, Nachos, and Chili are all made with local ground beef from 1880 Beef.  

 

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.  

  

PTO

  

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8th GRADE PARENT APPRECIATION NIGHT - MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026 LUCKEY JUNIOR HIGH GYM

SPORTS:

MCS Sports Schedule for the 2025-2026 Season:

2025-2026 Athletic Schedules

 MCS team schedules and the results of games/competitions can be found at

  https://www.manhattancatholicschools.org/athletics.

 

K of C Free Throw Contest: Congratulations to the medal winners of the 2026 K of C Council 1832 Free Throw Contest conducted at MCS!

       

K of C Free Throw Contest: Congratulations to the medal winners of the 2026 K of C Council 1832 Free Throw Contest conducted at MCS! Council champions will compete with champions from Council 8488, St. Thomas More, in the District Free Throw Championship in the Luckey Gym next Sunday, February 8th, at 1:00 pm. The District Champions advance to regional competition.

8-year-old girl                                              8-year-old boy

1st – Marin Riodan                                        1st – Amir Nomani

2nd – Alvy Soldan                                         2nd – Oliver Kujath

3rd – Sofia Peck                                            3rd – Liam Benne

    

9-year-old girl                                              9-year-old boy

1st – Alivia Danehey                                     1st – Charlie Robke

2nd – Conley Vera                                         2nd – Kodyn Walsh

3rd – Brittany Braet                                       3rd – Cannon Biery

 

10-year-old girl                                            10-year-old boy

1st – Teigan Linn                                          1st – Carter Grennan

2nd – Brooke Lackey                                     2nd – Jackson Gering

3rd – Molly Downs                                        3rd – Wiley Riffel

 

11-year-old girl                                            11-year-old boy

1st – Eleanor Thornburg                               1st – Henry Robke

2nd – Isabella Galvan                                   2nd – Oliver Burris

3rd – Kate Oleen                                          3rd – Graham Garvert

 

12-year-old girl                                            12-year-old boy

1st – Gabriella Peete                                     1st – Shawn Fuemmeler

2nd – Scarlett Alcala                                      2nd – Ivan Irwin

   3rd – Jason Linn

 

13-year-old girl                                            13-year-old boy

1st – Kaitlyn Vilkanskas                                1st – Jack Kukanich

2nd – Ryan Vera                                           2nd – Bryce Hynek

3rd – Cassidy Rush                                       3rd – Damien Aikens

 

14-year-old girl                                            14-year-old boy

1st – Ellen Peschel                                        1st – Logan Troyer

2nd – Franci Irvine                                        2nd – Miles Danenberg

3rd – Claire Grennan                                     3rd – Carter Crouch

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

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Our 2024 Graduates!

  

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

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https://stisidores.com/

      

 

CMG Connect - Safe Environment Program

   

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CMGConnect -

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