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 Hulshoff compile a wish list for PTO to support as funds are available.
If you're interested in volunteering, contact the PTO president.
Booster Club
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.
21-22 Booster Club Membership Sheet
PTO Officers
President - Christian Bishop
Vice President - Heather Sloan
Treasurer - Lea Briscoe
Secretary - Stephanie Grennan
Buttons N Bows Chair - Rebecca Doehling
Buttons N Bows Co-Chair - Amy Parker & Michelle Bowen
Buttons N Bows Advertising/Media Chair - Need Volunteer
Room Parent Coordinator - Amy Danenberg
Fine Arts Coordinator - Need Volunteer
Hospitality Chair - Sara Crouch
Sign Changer - STUCO
Volunteer Recognition Chair - Stephanie Grennan
Flag Project Chair - Kelli Almes
Uniform Exchange Chair - Brittnee Alcala
Family Fun Night - Need Volunteer
Teacher Representative - Jessica Golden
Beginning/End of school Activities - Erica Walsh
Social Media Chair - Need Volunteer
PTO Minutes & Agendas
Booster Club Officers
President - Barb Wassenberg
Vice President - Sara Crouch
Treasurer - Melissa Legleiter
Secretary -
Concessions - Rhonda Machin
Spiritwear - Barb Wassenberg
Sign-Up Genius Volunteer -
Always Looking for more help!
Booster Club Minutes
Previous Agendas and Minutes
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
2022 KSU Parking Pass
Pre-Paid Convenient Parking that directly supports MCS and Ascension Via Christi hospital!
Pre-pay for your hard surface spot today! These spots are conveniently located directly west and just across the road from Bill Snyder Family Stadium!
The K-State football parking lot is back for another year! This is an amazing fundraising opportunity for Manhattan Catholic Schools.
Purchase your season pass today! These passes are sold on a first come, first serve basis and there are approximately 74 spots available. With your purchase, you will receive a pass for each of the 7 KSU home football games to place on your dashboard. Your pass guarantees your vehicle a paved parking space for each home game, but not a particular space (spaces not assigned). We will have individuals directing cars to fill the lot efficiently and to help avoid anyone getting blocked in. The lot will open four (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 that time, we will open the lot to the general public. TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A PARKING SPOT, you must be at the lot 30 minutes prior to game time. Manhattan Catholic Schools will not be responsible for any damages that may occur on this lot.
Flag Project
Manhattan Catholic Schools is proud to support our community through the Flag Project. The Manhattan Catholic Schools PTO provides this service for the Manhattan area. For your annual $40 donation we will provide a 3'x5' U.S. flag, pole and bracket for display of the U.S. flag on the following five holidays:
Memorial Day
Flag Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
On those holidays, MCS PTO and students will place the flag out at sunrise and retire it at sunset at your location within the city limits of Manhattan. It’s simple and easy — and shows our pride all around the city. Any Manhattan resident or business is eligible to participate!
To register your home or office, download and complete this form and return to Manhattan Catholic Schools. For questions or more information, contact the Flag Project Coordinators at mcsflagproject@gmail.com
Buttons N Bows - Saturday, November 12, 2022
For Visitors
Get a jump start on your holiday shopping! Beautiful handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, quilts, home decor, wearable art and so much more are for sale. The location is National Guard Armory @ 721 Levee Dr MHK for the 2022 year, from 8:30 to 3:30, with $2.00 admission.
For Vendors
Vendors may begin applying now for their booth rental space by completing the form below. If you have questions please email buttonsnbows50@gmail.com. You will be notified (by e-mail or mail) of your acceptance. Assigned booth location will be communicated via e-mail or mail 2 weeks prior to the event.
2022 - 42nd Annual Buttons Contract Application
Set up time for booths will be emailed prior to event via signup genius for Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12. 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. Breakfast and 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 & Bows is the largest PTO fundraiser in support of Manhattan Catholic Schools. In its 42nd year, BNB has raised a significant amount of revenue to support PTO's mission for MCS.
Wanting to get involved?
Buttons N Bows is looking for the following:
Advertising Chairperson (Duties Include but not limited to)
o Promotion of Buttons N Bows event
• Website, social media, print
o Generation of promotion materials
• Print materials, signs, etc.
INTERESTED? Contact Rebecca Doehling for more details
Rebeccad0531@gmail.com