PTO
Manhattan Catholic Schools PTO is a source of secondary support to the school. There are countless ways to volunteer, meet other parents, support your child's classroom experience, and financially support MCS through the PTO.
Some of PTO's sponsored events:
• Assemblies: MCS is part of a district-wide (USD 383) arts consortium whose main function is to provide a means for students to appreciate the arts. This may include plays by college or high school students, ethnic performances, musical groups, etc.
• Awards Picnic: PTO & Booster Club co-sponsor an awards picnic in the spring, recognizing students' achievements in citizenship, sports, attendance, academics, etc.
• Catholic Schools Week: PTO pays for student and teacher activities to celebrate CSW, such as student bowling, teacher appreciation lunch, etc.
• First Communion & First Reconciliation: PTO budgets funds for receptions to celebrate First Communion and First Reconciliation.
• Eighth Grade Graduation: The ceremony and reception for eighth grade graduation is sponsored by MCS PTO.
• Picture Person Program: Parent volunteers visit their child's classroom 5-7 times per year to share artwork with the students. Training is provided!
• Room Parents: Parents assist teachers in planning classroom parties 4-6 times per year. This involves coordinating supplies and activities needed for the party. Other parents may be asked to assist the room parents.
• William Allen White: PTO pays for student and teacher tickets to attend this annual awards event, as well as trip snacks. Students in grades 3-8 are eligible to participate.
• Field Day: PTO provides a light snack and other supplies as needed for field day.
• Teachers' Fund: Annually, PTO provides a gift to each teacher and the principal, earmarked for computer supplies or classroom technology.
• Teachers' Lounge: PTO provides meals throughout the year, such as Welcome Back lunch, potlucks during conferences, and provides coffee and supplies for the teachers' lounge.
• Teachers' Party: A holiday party for MCS teachers and staff, with their spouses is annually paid for by PTO.
• Wish List: Teachers and Principal compile a wish list for PTO to support as funds are available.
If you're interested in volunteering, contact the MCS office 785-565-5050 who can direct you to the PTO president.
Booster Club
Introduction to Luckey Junior High Booster Club Spring 2024 1.pdf
Booster Club supports the MCS athletics and Scholars Bowl teams. Volunteers support the Booster Club through concession stands at home volleyball, football, and basketball games. MCS Booster Club also serves as the spirit coordinators for athletes -- decorating lockers, having a watermelon feed, snacks for and cheering on the teams to victory!
Booster also is in charge of the K-State Football game parking lot fundraiser which helps pay for sports expenses. Keep an eye out in July for more information on how to purchase your spots located on the Northwest side of the Manhattan Surgical Center and via Christi Hospital off of Kimball Ave.
Spirit Wear is offered to families via an email from our office during the school year, usually in the beginning of the sports season. For this year's spirit wear please go to ACB Design (acbdesignmhk.com) and click on the MCS tab.
Booster Club also offers membership to families which allows them to enter all home games for free and depending on the level chosen the name or logo (of a business) will be added to the sports program. Forms are also sent to current school families via email from the office &/or Booster Club.
24-25 Booster Club Membership Sheet.pdf
PTO Officers **- Need Volunteers**
President - Christie Windhorst
Vice President - Erica Walsh
Secretary - Natalie Lackey
Treasurer - Erin Olsen
Beginning/End of School Activities - VACANT Need Volunteer
Buttons N Bows Co-Chair - Amy Parker & Stephanie Grennan
Buttons N Bows Bake Sale Chair - Emily Vera & Jenna Shepek
Buttons N Bows Advertising/Media Chair - Herriet Morla
Buttons N Bows Hospitality- Cristee Garcia
Buttons N Bows Vendor Chair- Melissa Mamer
Dine-Out Night - Michelle Bowen
Family Fun Night - Lori Vilkanskas & Regan Holthaus
Flag Project Chair - Emily Vera : This Position will terminate for 2025-discontinuing project & selling flags with pole $30
Hospitality Chair - Natalie Lackey & Jesi Downs
Room Parent Coordinator - Lora Kloster
Sign Changer - STUCO
Social Media Chair - Herriet Morla
Teacher Representative - Mrs. Kerr & Mrs. Duckworth
Teacher/Volunteer Recognition Chair - Katie Cummings and Colleen Lepak
Uniform Exchange Chair - Erica Walsh & Jessica Garvert
Volunteer Appreciation Chair - VACANT Need Volunteer
Principal/ Asst. Principal - Mike Hubka / Julie Jueneman
MCS Advancement Coordinator - John Matta
PTO Minutes, Agendas & Financials
April 2025 PTO Meeting Min.pdf
April 2025 PTO AGENDA docx.pdf
PTO February Treasurer Report.pdf
2025 01 31 PTO Reports through January 2025.pdf
2025 01 31 Treasurer Report.pdf
2025 01 31 PTO Treasurer Report.pdf
2025 01 31 PTO Income Reports through January 2025.pdf
2024 12 31 Treasurer Report.pdf
2024 12 31 PTO Reports through December 2024.pdf
October 2024 PTO Meeting Min 1.pdf
9-30-24 PTO Income and Expense Reports.pdf
September 2024 PTO meeting minutes.pdf
2024 August Treasurer Report.pdf
2024 08 31 Income and Expense reports.pdf
Summer PTO meeting minutes from July 2024.pdf
2024 06 30 PTO School Year End Treasurer Report.pdf
Summer PTO AGENDA July 2024.pdf
PTO Meeting Minutes April 2024.pdf
PTO meeting minutes March 2024.pdf
PTO Expenses YTD Feb 2024 1.pdf
PTO Treasurer Report 2-29-24.pdf
PTO Meeting Minutes January 2024.pdf
PTO Reports through January 2024.pdf
PTO Meeting Minutes November 2023.pdf
PTO Meeting minutes October 2023.pdf
PTO Meeting Minutes Sept 2023.pdf
PTO Reports through August 2023.pdf
PTO 2023 07 01-2024 06 30 Final Budget.pdf
PTO 2023-2024 Proposed Budget.pdf
PTO August 2023 Treasurer Report.pdf
December 2022 Treasurers report 2023
Booster Club Officers
President - Jeannie Robinson
Vice President - Brittnee Alcala
Treasurer - Mike Stamm
Secretary - Laura Fuemmeler
Parking Lot - Volunteer Needed to assist current coordinator -The MCS Booster Club is looking for someone who would like to help MCS and be part of the game day fun. We have a position open for someone to learn how to coordinate the KSU parking lot with the direction of the current parking lot coordinator. The current parking lot chair would help you learn how the system works next year. The following year it would be your time to run the parking lot. If you are interested in this position, please email Quenten Troyer- current Parking Lot Chair at qtroyer@gmail.com or contact the MCS office at 785-565-5050
Concessions - Amy Parker
Snack Bag Coordinator - Andrea Feldkamp
Sign-Up Genius Volunteer - Volunteer Needed - until filled the President or VP will create
Always Looking for more help! Please consider volunteering.
Booster Club Minutes, Agendas, & Financials
24-25 Booster Club Membership Sheet.pdf
Luckey Scoreboard Sponsorship statement.pdf
Booster Club Financials 01 31 24.pdf
Introduction to Luckey Junior High Booster Club Spring 2024.pdf
Booster Club meeting minutes Dec 13 2023.pdf
Previous Agendas and Minutes
Booster Club meeting minutes Feb 15 2023
Booster Club meeting minutes Jan 11 2023
Booster Club Agenda October 20 2021
Booster Club Minutes October 2021
Booster Club Agenda Sept 1 2021
Booster Club Agenda March 2021
Booster Club Minutes - March 21
Booster Club Agenda February 2021
Booster Club Minutes - January 21
Booster Club Minutes - December 20
2024 KSU Parking Pass
Pre-Paid Convenient Parking that directly supports MCS and Ascension Via Christi hospital!
The 2024 parking passes have sold out!
We greatly appreciate your past support of Manhattan Catholic Schools Booster Club Parking Lot Fundraiser! We are blessed once again to have the opportunity to offer parking for the KSU Football games. The lot is north of Ascension Via Christi Hospital and west of Manhattan Surgical Center at the site of the former St. Joseph Nursing Home. The entrance is the same as last year.
We will be selling season passes again this year! These passes will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Purchased parking passes will be mailed in early August. We anticipate having all the parking spots sold before the start of the 2024 football season. There are approximately 74 passes available. This season we will have passes for all 6 home games. This pass will guarantee you a spot but will not reserve you a particular space. We will have individuals directing cars to fill the lot efficiently and to help avoid anyone getting blocked in. The lot will open at least 4 hours before game time and will close 30 minutes prior to game time. If we still have spots available in the reserved asphalt area at the time, we will park game day parkers there. So, to ensure a parking spot, you must be at the lot 30 minutes before game time. Manhattan Catholic Schools will not be responsible for any damages that may occur on this lot. Please note this year we can only guarantee asphalt spots for the first 3 games due to anticipated hospital lot construction. Your reserved spot may move to grass after the 3rd game.
You can complete your purchase online or with a check. If paying by check, please remit payment to Manhattan Catholic Schools. All checks will be processed no sooner than July 1, 2024, and are first-come, first-served. Please mail your check to Manhattan Catholic Schools, 306 S. Juliette, Manhattan, KS 66502.
Online ticket purchases are available starting July 2nd. Use the link below to purchase online:
PTO Flag Project will not return for 2025
Dear Manhattan Catholic Schools Flag Project Supporters,
We are writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support of the Manhattan Catholic Schools Flag Project. Your contributions have helped us celebrate our school and country in a truly meaningful way. It has been our pleasure to provide the Flag Project and we appreciate your support in sharing our mission of fostering faith, education and service.
However, after much reflection and discussion, we have made the difficult decision to dissolve the Flag Project. This decision was not made lightly. Due to time commitments and lack of volunteer support to sustain the project, we have realized that continuing forward is not feasible at this time. Please know that your support has not gone unnoticed. The success of the Flag Project over the years has been a direct result of your generosity, involvement and care for our school community. While the project may be ending, its impact will continue to inspire us as we find new ways to serve our school and community.
We also understand that some people may wish to continue displaying a flag at your home as a sign of support and pride. For those 2024 Flag Project Supporters who are interested, we are offering the option to purchase a flagpole and flag for $30, which we will deliver to your home for you to display on days of your choosing. If you would like to pursue this option, please contact MCS PTO at:
pto@manhattancatholicschools.org for further details
Thank you again for your support, dedication, and understanding. Manhattan Catholic Schools is blessed to have families who continuously help us grow as a community of faith and learning.
If you have any questions or ideas for future projects, we welcome your input. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
MCS PTO Flag Project Committee
Buttons 'n Bows Arts & Craft Fair - Saturday, November 8th, 2025
For Visitors
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at our Arts & Crafts Fair! Over 100 vendors selling beautiful handcrafted jewelry, pottery, ceramics, quilts, home décor, wearable art, furniture and so much more. The location is National Guard Armory @ 721 Levee Dr, from 8:30 to 3:30pm, with $2.00 cash admission. Food trucks, bake sale, and homemade quilt raffle. Your $2 entry gets you into the event, as well as a chance at a handmade quilt. Make sure to stop at the table to write your name and number!
For Vendors
2025 Contract
2025-45th Annual ButtonsNBows Contract Application w QR.pdf
Click on online version here: https://forms.gle/czUs5KAVS52NQhSz7
Visit this Facebook event for more details: https://www.facebook.com/share/16C2uU3moX/
Set up time for booths will be emailed prior to event via signup genius for Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8. Information booths will be open during set up times.
Vendors agree to have someone operating their booth at all times. NO SMOKING in the buildings. Lunch may be purchased on Saturday. Vendors agree to assume full responsibility for loss or damage to their person or works. Reporting of sales tax collected will be the responsibility of the vendor.
Buttons ’n Bows Art & Craft Fair is the largest PTO fundraiser in support of Manhattan Catholic Schools. In its 45th year, Buttons 'n Bows has raised a significant amount of revenue to support PTO's mission for MCS.
Contact email for more details
buttonsnbows50@gmail.com