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The Mentor

The Mentor

The student news site of Manhattan High School

The Mentor

Datapoints courtesy of Kansas Department of Education Data Central

Defining Chronic Absenteeism, why it Matters, and how USD383 is Addressing It

Advith Natarajan, Managing Editor March 26, 2024

This is an extension of the preliminary investigative report on unexcused absence data published in edition 6 16 million students nationwide were chronically absent during the 2022-23 school year, double...

Social Skills

Social Skills

Elizabeth Thornley, Staff Writer February 26, 2024

I always feel unlucky when it comes to getting schedules with my friends. It would be nice to be able to have time during the day to socialize with friends. A small ten minute break for talking to friends...

Mask mandate extended to Oct. 22

Mask mandate extended to Oct. 22

Kris Long, Print Editor-in-Chief September 15, 2021

The USD 383 universal mask mandate was extended to at least Oct. 22 at the Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. The motion passed 5-2 with Kristin Brighton, Katrina Lewison, Curt Herman, Karla Hagemiester...

Manhattan Mention Episode 7

Hannah Loub and Eli Davoudi May 14, 2020

What do groups at MHS do when they can't participate in come of their most beloved traditions? Hosts Eli Davoudi and Hannah Loub discuss with both students and teachers about how they're maintaining relationships...

Manhattan Mention Episode 6

Eli Davoudi and Koston Peterson May 14, 2020

How is Manhattan High's student body reacting now that certain school events are no longer a possibility? Hosts Eli Davoudi and Koston Peterson ask representatives from Thespians, athletics, student publications,...

Manhattan Mention Episode 4

Alexus Forsythe and Koston Peterson May 14, 2020

How does the average teenager adapt to life in quarantine, especially when most of their non-curricular activities are outside school? Hosts Alexus Forsythe and Koston Peterson explore what it means to...

Manhattan Mention Episode 3

Alexus Foresythe, Staff Writer May 14, 2020

From essential workers to teachers quickly having to revamp their curriculum, how are MHS students and staff spending their time during the lockdown? Host Alexus Foresythe weighs in with both teachers...

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