Student Success Through Parent Involvement
Barbara Coffield 
Manual’s Women in Science and Engineering – WISE – club held its annual Expo at the new LG&E building downtown on 3/15. Almost 50 5th grade girls from Bowen Elementary came for a day filled with fun STEM-related activities intended to spark passions for science. After a presentation about engineering from two U of L … Read moreWISE Held annual Expo for 5th Grade Girls
School is in session Thursday and Friday this week to make up for cancellations, and both will be White days to balance the number of Red and White days.
A trial run of Life Skill Seminars will happen at Monday’s (3/25) Crimson Hour. The objective of Life Skills Seminars is to introduce interested students to a range of grown-up topics that don’t fit into curriculum such as changing tires, understanding credit, etc.. During Monday’s Crimson Hour, we will have two presentations. The first topic, … Read moreFirst Two Life Skills Seminar Topics: Taxes & Voting
Congratulations to Robin Weiss who will join Marian Vassar as a Parent representative on the Manual School Based Decision Making Council. Thank you to all who voted during the College Conference Wednesday evening.
The Growing the Mission Gala is this Saturday at the Kindred Atrium from 6pm-12am. Three “Friends of Manual” will be honored, and attendees will enjoy a plated dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions, trivia contest throughout the evening, a bourbon and wine wall and more. Live auction items include a courtyard parking spot – … Read moreCrimson Mission Gala THIS Saturday!
Two Manual parents are running for the SBDM: Jim Cabral (Resume, Personal Statement) and Robin Elise Weiss (Resume, Personal Statement). Voting will happen prior to the College Conference Program (formerly called College 101 Night) on Wednesday, March 13, 5-8, so please arrive at the Auditorium a few minutes early to vote. You may vote in … Read moreMeet the SBDM Candidates
The School-wide performance of “If There Is No Struggle, There Is No Progress” will take place in the Auditorium on February 27, 2019 during 2nd Block. The scheduled for Wednesday, 2/27, will be: 7:40 – 8:50 R1 8:55 – 11:25 R2 9:05 – 10:05 Program A (2nd Floor 200-229, 3rd Floor, 4th Floor) 10:20 – 11:20 … Read moreManual’s Black History Month Celebration is February 27
Tickets are now available for the Crimson Mission Gala! The Growing the Mission Gala will be held March 9, 2019 at the Kindred Atrium from 6pm-12am. Three “Friends of Manual” will be honored this year. Attendees will enjoy a plated dinner, open bar, silent and live auctions, trivia contest throughout the evening, a bourbon and wine … Read moreTickets Available For Crimson Mission Gala
MST senior Anjali Chadha was named one of 40 Finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. In March, Anjali will travel to Washington D.C. to undergo additional judging, display her work, meet with notable scientists, and compete for $1.8 million in awards. Each finalist will receive a minimum $25,000 award, with a top award of $250,000. … Read moreAnjali Chadha a Finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search
Digital Backpack Senior Defense must be completed by March 7th to participate in the full Senior Day of Service on March 12th (ACT test day). If the Backpack Senior Defense is not complete by that date, seniors are required to attend school on March 12th. If the Senior Defense is presented on 3/12, students may … Read moreSENIORS: Complete Backpack Defense to Participate in 3/12 Day of Service