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...
The Manhattan High School Pops Choir has had a busy year from learning the choreography for their songs and performing at elementary schools.
With performances of “I See The Light” from the Disney...
Two weeks into Manhattan High's new attendance alert system, the number of unexcused absences has decreased significantly.
In early February, Manhattan High School began implementing an attendance alert...
USD 383 experienced numerous closures in early January due to a massive winter storm that swept through much of the Midwest and Northeast United States.
The Manhattan area received nearly 12 inches...
Last November, voters selected four members to the school board: Kriston Brighton, Curt Herrman, Katie Allen and Greg Hoyt. With Allen and Hoyt being new to the school board, we wanted the student body...
USD 383 administrators are working to finalize graduation requirements for the Class of 2028 (current eighth graders). Superintendent Eric Reid and Manhattan High Principal Michael Dorst attended a curriculum...
The Board of Education plays a central role in the education of its students. Their decisions directly impact the daily lives of staff and students alike. Like any governing body, the board’s aim is...
In the first semester of 2023, there are nearly 30 scheduled off days for all USD 383 students to enjoy. This is undeniably healthy. However, the layout of these days does not make logistical sense, or...
As the USD 383 Board of Education faces criticism for its attempt to incorporate critical race theory in Professional Development, racial disparities in school and the need for historical context to be...
Governor Laura Kelly has officially ordered schools to close their buildings in response to COVID-19, commonly referred to as the Coronavirus.
“We realized that closing classrooms and moving...
Taryn Robinson, Junior Sports Editor
• December 17, 2019
A memo distributed by teachers from the USD 383 Committee of Diversity and Inclusion earlier this month has created controversy, The memo gave instructions for making holiday activities non-denominational...
William Robben, Junior Opinions Editior
• December 16, 2019
On Dec. 5, The USD383 Committee for Diversity and Inclusion sent out a memo informing teachers in the USD383 school district to keep a balance when teaching about holidays, focusing on those that...
