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Changes to MHS Administration
By Madeleine Willis Manteno High School has filled three new administrative roles at the high school. As of July 1, the administrative staff began their new roles and include the new staff members and their roles: Doug Wenzel, principal Ed Hotwagner, associate principal Justin Emerson, athletic director “They are not new faces to our school community,…
Manteno School Board Shares Safety Precautions
By Madeleine Willis RJ Haines, Behavior Coordinator for Manteno CUSD No. 5, gave an update on school safety to the board of education during Manteno’s School Board Meeting on June 28. School Superintendent Lisa Harrod said, “We are not reactive. We don’t wait until something comes and then get a plan in place. We are…
Registration Fees, Chromebooks, Website on Manteno School Board Agenda
By Stephen Nelson At the regular Manteno School Board meeting on March 15, elected officials approved some expenditure items they say will enhance operations for teachers and staff, as well as provide replacements to Chromebooks for the district’s first and second graders. The board also voted to keep student registration fees the same in the…
Manteno School Board Approves Bus Purchase
By Andrea Arens In a 15 minute meeting with very little discussion, the Manteno School Board unanimously approved the purchase of a wheelchair accessible activity bus, with a total lease and purchase option price of $75,463. The purchase is expected to be funded utilizing special education federal grant money. The board also unanimously approved the…
