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Home BB vs Washington Co.
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Grade School & Lucky Gym
Basketball Practice
Basketball practice for the boys and girls will begin on 10-30-23. The practices each day will run from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The boys and girls will alternate between the junior high gym and elementary gym each day. Players should have court shoes, shorts, t-shirt, and a water bottle each day. Any player that has yet to get a sports physical & Signed Concussion Form will need to have one completed before he/she can practice. If a player is playing for the school team, they cannot play on an outside team until the school team’s season is over. If you have any questions, please
Manhattan Catholic Schools -
K-4 Music Concert
Manhattan Catholic Schools -
Grade School & Lucky Gym
Basketball Practice
Basketball practice for the boys and girls will begin on 10-30-23. The practices each day will run from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM. The boys and girls will alternate between the junior high gym and elementary gym each day. Players should have court shoes, shorts, t-shirt, and a water bottle each day. Any player that has yet to get a sports physical & Signed Concussion Form will need to have one completed before he/she can practice. If a player is playing for the school team, they cannot play on an outside team until the school team’s season is over. If you have any questions, please
Manhattan Catholic Schools -
Home BB vs St. X (A Team Only)
Manhattan Catholic Schools
#iGiveCatholic
#iGiveCatholic donations are 100% dedicated to the Manhattan Catholic Schools 2023/24 Annual Fund Drive!
YOUR GIFT WILL HELP PROVIDE:
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Affordable Catholic education including assistance for those who otherwise could not afford a Catholic education.
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Academic resources for students.
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Competitive teachers salaries.
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Resources for facility maintenance.
With your help, we can make a Catholic education available to more families! The Seven Dolors Knights of Columbus are generously providing a $4,000 match. Any gift of $20 or more has the opportunity to be matched $1 for $1, up to $1,000 per person.
Merry Christmas
MCS 2023-24 SY Calendar **7:35am - 2:45pm**
2023-2024 Preschool and 2024 Cardinals Summer Program Registration Links
Prospective Preschool Families: https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/eb1e8f25-039c-453a-8fd2-3056bdd57c84/self-service
After School Program WAITLIST Link: https://schools.mybrightwheel.com/sign-in?redirect_path=forms/b8fea1b8-6519-421d-af0c-6485bea5d8e5/self-service
Cardinals Summer Program for 2024 will be posted next spring.
For more information contact Anna Bonilla at abonilla@manhattancatholicschools.org.
Current Job Opportunities
Current Job Opportunities at MCS:
- Substitute Teachers are in Great Need
See Our Updated Playground!
On Friday, April 14, Fr Ryan McCandless led a procession of students, staff, and parents to the MCS playground after the All-School Mass to bless the new playground! A huge “THANK YOU” goes to everyone who helped make this vision a reality, from the donors, the project volunteers, and the busniness who made this project come to life. This would not have happened without you!
Application for Free & Reduced-Price Meals
All families are encouraged to complete the Online Application for Free or Reduced-Price Meal Benefits. A new application must be summited each school year. If you have already received notification that your family is eligible for free or reduced-price meals for the 2023-2024 school year, follow the instructions provided. Only students with approved applications will receive free or reduced-price meals for the 2023-2024 school year. Contact Kyleen Harris, 785-565-5050, kharris@manhattancatholicschools.org if you have any questions about the online application. Click here to visit the Food Service Department page for more information about the Online Application, School Nutrition Programs, and Wellness Policy.
Veterans Day Essay Winners
Luckey Basketball Plays at Home Thursday Dec 11th vs Washington County. 4pm start & Thursday vs St. Xavier 5pm Start A Teams Only. GO CARDINALS!!
2023-2024 MCS ENROLLMENT FORMS For K-8TH Grades:
2023-2024 MCS ENROLLMENT FORMS For K-8TH Grades:
2023-2024 School Supplies List : MCS School Supply Forms 2023-2024.pdf
NEW FAMILIES / NEW STUDENTS ENROLLMENT INFORMATION:
- Fill Out Each Applicable Enrollment Form: Click each link, fill out the form, hit submit, close and click the next link that is required by you. They will automatically be sent to MCS office jotform. If forms are not fillable, (i.e. volunteer form, sports physical, & :concussion form, etc.) Print off your applicable required forms (attached links below), fill out, and drop packets off at the school between 7:30am-4:00pm pm. (Paper packet of forms by request is also an option).
- Summary of Fees & Expenses. Be looking for an Invoice from Brightwheel: **See Checklist - MCS Enrollment Forms 23_24.pdf for more information!
**You will not be considered "enrolled" until payment is received for these expenses.
-$100 payment per student is required at time of enrollment if you have not already provided funds during Pre-Enrollment.
-$200 Books & Technology – Per Student
-$10 PTO – Per Family
-$20 Booster – Per Jr High Student:
-$10 per Jr High PE T-Shirt (if applicable) (1 separate check to MCS/cash per family)
-Cafeteria Lunch money (1 separate check to MCS Lunch Room/cash per family)
- Tuition agreements will be sent out from Stacie Levendofsky, MCS Finance Director, via Brightwheel
All Students:
Form B-Medical Information (1 Per Student): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/form-b--medical-information-2023-24
Form C Parental or Guardian Medical Consent Form & Waiver (1 Per Student): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/form-c--parent-guardian-MedicalForm
Photo & Video Release Form (1 Per Family): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/photovideo-release-form-23-24
Bus Transportation Registration Form (1 per Student): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/Bus-transportation-Reg-Form
Volunteer Sign-Up Form: Volunteer Sign-up Form 2023-24.pdf (You will need to print, fill out and return this form to MCS)
New Students ONLY:
Registration Form (1 Per Family) Complete form IF YOU HAVE NOT pre-registered: Registration Form 23 24.pdf (You will need to print, fill out and return this form to MCS)
Registration Short Form for Additional Siblings (1 Per Additional Student)Complete form IF YOU HAVE NOT pre-registered: https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/registration-short-form-additional
Use of Internet Agreement (1 Per Student): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/use-of-the-internet-agreement
Parent Student Handbook Acknowledgement (1 Per Family): https://form.jotform.com/231926357493061
Home Language Survey (1 Per Family): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/home-language-survey-2023-2024
Race & Ethnicity Form (1 Per Family): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/race--ethnicity-form-2023-2024
Record Release Form – If attended a previous school, 1st-8th Grade (1 Per Family): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/Records-Release-For
School Health Assessment Record **Must be Signed by their Physician (1 Per Student): School Health Assessment Record.pdf
Birth Certificate (Copy)
Immunization Record (Copy)
Sacrament Certificate(s) (Copy)
Jr. High School ONLY:
P.E. Shirt Order Form: https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/Jr-High-PE-Shirt
Sports Physical Forms: https://www.kshsaa.org/Public/PDF/FORM-PPE.pdf
Concussion Form: Parent-Student Concussion Signoff 23-24.pdf
Other Forms If Needed:
Authorization to Dispense Medication (1 Per Medicine Per Student): https://form.jotform.com/mcsoffice/authorizations-for-dispensing-medic
Medical Statement to Request Meal Modifications for Allergies (1 Per Student): Medical Statement to Request Meal Mod _ Food Allergy Form.pdf
Note: Registration forms that will need brought into the office on your face-to-face visit, if applicable to your student, are:
- Student’s Information sheet that was mailed out to you from the office (If applicable).
- Volunteer Sign Up Form (All Parents/Guardians)
- New Student Registration Form
- Medical Statement to Request Meal Modifications for Allergies (1 Per Student if Needed)
- Birth Certificate (Copy) (New Students Only)
- Sacrament Certificate(s) (Copy) (New Students Only)
- School Health Assessment Record (New Students Only)
- Immunization Record (Copy) (New Students Only or if vaccines have been updated)
- Sport Physicals (Junior High Only)
- Concussion form (Junior High Only)
The rest will be submitted directly through jotform.
MCS Uniform Requirements:
Uniforms purchased through Lands End - Use school code is 900154584
MCS Uniform Closet will be set out in the Grade School Gym during the Face-To-Face paperwork drop off. This is a great way to get the needed uniforms at a huge saving. Items are gently used & range in price from $4 - $9 per item.
At least 2 MCS shirts (at least one red for All School Mass days) are recommended for starting the school year; more pieces can be purchased at the discretion of the parents. Only certain items (shirts, jumpers, plaid skirts and all logo pieces) are a purchase required from Land's End; other items (shorts/pants/khaki skirt) can be purchased elsewhere. Please see parent - student handbook for dress code requirements.
PRE-K & ASP:
- If you are needing Preschool (3yr olds -5yr olds), After School Care or a Summer Program option, please contact Anna Bonilla at earlychildhood_dir@manhattancatholicschools.org.
- If you have any questions please call the MCS office at 785-565-5050.
Chance to Share
**We are collecting Winter Hats, Gloves, and Scarves to donate to those in need. If you would like to contribute, please bring them to the MCS office or have your student bring them to their teachers.
**Box of Joy - Thank you to all who donated to this giving event. We sent around 70 boxes to Salina to be shipped out to those in need.
Special Guest Visitors to MCS
Religious Visits: Father Gale brought Father David Brokke from Detroit and Sister Mary Elizabeth from Corpus Christi of The Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity on October 12th and Sister Serena and Sister Amy Marie, Marion Sisters from the Diocese of Lincoln in Nebraska yesterday, joining Father Gale in talking with MCS students about their faith!
Advent Wreaths
Class Advent Wreaths were blessed at All School Mass on Friday Dec. 1st. This was a great visual reminder for all of us, as we start our holiday, that Jesus is the Reason for the Season!
Special Biology Lesson
Body Venture: MCS hosted a larger-than-life, walk-through model of the entire human body on November 9th. This was a wonderful way for the students to experience the inner workings of various systems and individual parts of their bodies.
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 Envrionment Progam
CMG Parish Bulletin Announcement 23.pdf
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 SafeEnvironment 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
Please contact Seven Dolors Office of Latino Ministry, Gloria Green. She will be able to help with translation if needed.
785-565-5000 ext 125
spanishministry@sevendolors.com