We’ve created one spot to find all current fundraiser links & order forms in one place! 🙌 The goal is to keep this page updated throughout the year so you’ll always know what’s happening and how to support our students. 💚🖤
https://docs.google.com/document/d/12DiAxqbVBEjwXeahiSBgPHkDt5EPhMspfoMB1rfch1w/edit?usp=sharing
For those attending the 8th grade boys basketball game in Denison tomorrow:
Admission will be $5 for adults and $4 for students. Both cash and card will be accepted at the gate.
Go Wolves! 🏀
Support our FCCLA members as they work to purchase official FCCLA jackets — required for state and national conferences! ❤️
Just like last year, for every package of three socks sold, one pair will be donated back to our community to help those in need.
You can shop and support the campaign here 👇
🔗 https://go.wehelptwo.com/campaign/?campaignid=38378 or scan the QR code below
Thank you for helping our students represent IKM-Manning with pride — and give back at the same time! 💚🖤
The Wolves Girls Basketball Fan Store is now open through November 13. Get your gear now at https://ikmmfanstore.itemorder.com/shop/product/54533156/
Join the Wolf Pack!
IKM-Manning Elementary is seeking a caring, professional paraeducator for the Irwin building.
To learn more, visit iowa.schoolspring.com
or call Elementary Principal Shelly Christensen at 712-782-3126.
🏀 The Wolves Boys Basketball gear store is now open! Show your support for the team and grab your Wolves apparel before the store closes on November 14. Don’t miss out — order today! 💚🖤
Dear Wolves,
We have a busy and exciting few weeks ahead! Please take a look at the updates below and join us in supporting our students and community.
🥫 Cansgiving Food Drive
Cansgiving 2025 is happening now through November 11!
All students and community members are encouraged to bring non-perishable, non-expired food items to support our IKM-Manning School Food Pantry, which serves families throughout our district.
See the attached poster for more details, including high-need food items.
Let’s make a big impact this season of giving! 💚
🎭 IKM-Manning Musical: Descendants
Get ready—this year’s school musical is Descendants!
Performance Times:
Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 PM
To build excitement for the show, we’ll have themed dress-up days next week:
Monday: Beauty and the Beast – Crazy Hair & Clothes Day
Tuesday: Snow White & the Dwarfs – Wear Red, White & Blue (also Veteran’s Day)
Wednesday: Sleeping Beauty – Pajama & Slippers Day
Thursday: 101 Dalmatians – Wear Black & White
Friday: Fairy Godmother Friday – Dress as Your Favorite Fairy Tale Character
🎽 IKM-Manning Color Guard Gear
Support our IKM-Manning Color Guard by ordering Wolves gear for the upcoming season!
🛍️ Orders are due by Sunday, November 10.
Shop the store here: Color Guard Gear
📸 Picture Retakes Now Available
If your student had picture retakes, they are now available online through Jostens.
Please check your email for a message from Jostens notifying you that your pictures are ready to view and order.
💃 Dance Atlantic Enrollment
Dance Atlantic is now enrolling students for their program located on Main Street in Manning.
See the attached poster for class options and registration details.
🎶 IKM-Manning High School Choir at the Iowa Wild Game
We’re thrilled to share that the IKM-Manning High School Choir will perform “O’ Canada” at the Iowa Wild hockey game on Saturday, December 6th at 6:00 PM in Des Moines!
Ticket Information:
🎟️ Deadline to purchase tickets: Sunday, November 30th at 11:00 PM (See attached flyer)
Tickets must be purchased by this date to ensure seating with the IKM-Manning group.
🚗 Manning Senior Living Food Drive-Thru
Manning Senior Living is hosting a community drive-thru food donation event to support our local pantry.
📅 Monday, November 24
🕞 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 Manning Senior Living Parking Lot
🛏️ Prom Fundraiser – Annual Mattress & Bedding Sale
Mark your calendars! The IKM-Manning Prom Committee is hosting its annual Mattress and Bedding Sale Fundraiser.
📅 Saturday, January 24
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 IKM-Manning High School Gym
Come shop for quality mattresses and bedding while supporting prom! Every purchase helps fund this year’s event.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community!
Go Wolves! 💚🖤
KM-Manning Families — We’re Here to Help 💚🖤
We know times can be unpredictable. If your family is impacted by a pause or change in SNAP benefits—or just needs a little extra help—IKM-Manning is here to support you.
Available resources:
🍎 Wolf Pack School Food Pantry — Open every other week and for emergency requests. An email is sent out through JMC to sign up the week before pickup day. No paperwork, no questions asked. Email gwagner@ikm-manning.k12.ia.us for details.
🥫 Manning Food Pantry / New Opportunities — Open once a month for anyone in the IKM-Manning district. Call 712-792-9266 (New Opportunities Carroll County Family Development Center) to learn more.
🥞 Free & Reduced Meals — Use this link to review eligibility and apply for meal benefits.
🎒 Sacred Heart Community Closet — Free clothing and personal hygiene items for individuals and families no paperwork or questions asked. Email shccmanning@gmail.com for more information.
We’re proud to be a community that takes care of one another. If you could use a hand, please reach out.
Show your support and gear up with official Wheeler Wrestling apparel.
🛒 Order by November 16 using the link below!
https://wheelerwrestling2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow (Wednesday) is a full day of school since there are five Wednesdays in October.
Thank you!
Due to a scheduling conflict, the bond meeting has been rescheduled for Thursday, October 30, at 6:00 PM at the IKM-Manning Elementary Building in Irwin.
This meeting is a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming bond and ask any questions before the November 4 vote. If you are unable to attend, please reach out to Superintendent Huseman to have any questions answered.
📍 Location: School grounds of AC/GC High School in Guthrie Center.
🕓 Schedule:
4:00 PM — High School Girls
4:35 PM — High School Boys
💵 Admission:
$5 per single-occupant vehicle
$10 per multiple-person vehicle
Cash only!
Please plan to arrive early to allow time for parking and walking to the starting area before the races begin.
🎟️ State Qualifying Details:
The top 2 teams and the top 10 individual runners will advance to the state meet.
Superintendent Huseman invites the public to attend a community meeting to learn more about the upcoming 2025 school bond, which will be voted on November 4.
The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 28, at the elementary building in Irwin.
This is a great opportunity to hear details about the proposal, ask questions, and share feedback before the vote.
Dear Wolves,
Here are a few important updates and reminders to end the week
🏈 Football Playoffs
The IKM-Manning Wolves have made it to the State Football Playoffs! 🎉
Details about the opponent and location will be shared after tonight’s game.
To order a playoff shirt, visit:
🔗 Order Link
Orders are due by Sunday.
🗓️ School Board Meeting Change
Due to hosting the High School Volleyball Playoff Game on Monday night, the School Board Meeting has been moved to 5:00 PM in the High School Library.
🏫 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parent/teacher conferences are coming up next week.
Conference Dates:
Monday, October 20
Tuesday, October 21
🕒 Time: 3:00–6:30 PM
Schedule Notes:
Early dismissal at 1:40/2:00 PM on both conference days
No school on Friday, October 24
To schedule your conference, please visit:
🔗 Pick a Time
You must be signed in before you are able to schedule your conference time.
📚 Nixon & Norman Book Fair
Back by popular demand — the Nixon & Norman Book Fair is returning to the middle school during Parent/Teacher Conferences! ✨
The fair will be open Monday and Tuesday night for families and community members to browse and shop some of the latest book titles.
📍 Location: Middle School Flex Room — just follow the signs!
❄️ Free Winter Gear Available
The Sacred Heart Community Closet will have free winter gear available during conferences in both the Manning and Irwin buildings. No questions asked, just get what you need.
🎟️ SAS Hallowscream Raffle
Middle School Student Action Squad (SAS) members will be selling raffle tickets for Hallowscream in the middle school lobby during conferences to 4th–6th grade families. Prizes being raffled this year are a basketball, a volleyball, a portable speaker, LED lights, and a $20 gift card to the concession stand. Proceeds support the October 30 Hallowscream event.
❤️ Student Council Blood Drive
The High School Student Council is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 29, and is looking for donors!
To sign up for an appointment, visit:
🔗 Sign Up Here
Manilla Times Newspaper Subscription Fundraiser
The MS SAS Club has taken over the annual Manilla Times Newspaper subscription fundraiser. For every subscription sold, the club will get $5. Please reach out to one of our members (pictured below-9 members missing from photo) or call the middle school office if you are interested in purchasing a subscription.
💪 Teen Wellness Program
The wellness center in Harlan is hosting a workshop for teen girls. The cost of the “It’s All About Me” Teen Wellness Program has been reduced to $100 to make participation more affordable and accessible for all students.
🗓️ Program Dates: Mondays, October 20–December 15
🕠 Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Petersen Family Wellness Center, Harlan
This 8-week program combines engaging wellness sessions with fun, guided fitness activities designed to help teens build confidence, healthy habits, and life skills.
(See flyer for more details.)
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students and school community!
Order your shirts here👇
https://ikmmanningfootballplayoffs25.itemorder.com/.../home/
The Aspinwall Achievers are welcoming new members! Their next meeting is this Sunday—everyone interested is invited to come learn more about what 4-H has to offer. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Manning Area Swim Team – Winter Season 🏊♂️
Registration for the Winter Swim Team is now open!
Sign up online at https://manningia.municipalone.com/apps/activities/default.aspx
PTO Clothing Orders 👕
Clothing orders are ready for pick-up! PTO members will be handing out orders at the Little League football games on Sunday from 1:30–4:30 PM.
Any remaining orders will be sent home with students next week.
Hello Wolves,
Here are end of the week announcements...
🩷 Football/Cheerleading Pink Out Tonight
The IKM-Manning High School Student Council will continue their Pink Out events at tonight’s football game. A donation bucket will be passed through the stands, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. We encourage everyone to wear pink in support!
👩🏫 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 20 and Tuesday, October 21 from 3:00–6:30 PM.
There will be an early out at 1:40/2:00 PM on conference days and no school on Friday, October 24.
To schedule your conference time, please visit:
👉 Pick a Time Sign Up
🏀 3rd–6th Grade Basketball
Registration for youth basketball through the Manning Rec Center is now open! See attached flyer
Sign up online HERE
🤼 Wrestling Registration (TK–8th Grade)
Wrestling registration is now open through the Manning Rec Center. See the attached flyer.
Sign up online HERE
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🩸 High School Student Council Blood Drive
The IKM-Manning High School Student Council will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on
Wednesday, October 29, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM in the High School Gym.
Community members are encouraged to donate!
Sign up HERE
🎶 Friday Night Football & Marching Band Performance
Join the Fine Arts Boosters for the final home varsity football game of the season as the Wolves take on Westwood!
Enjoy great food from the concession stand and see the award-winning Marching Wolves perform their halftime show.
Game time is 7:00 PM.
Concession Menu:
Pork Loin Sandwich – $5
Hamburger – $5
Hot Dog – $4
Mac & Cheese – $3
Nachos – $3
Add Pulled Pork – +$2
Popcorn – $2
Candy – $2
Jumbo Mr. Freeze – $1
Dill Pickles – $1
Chips – $1
Pop & Gatorade – $3
Water – $1
💳 Cash and credit card accepted at the stand.
Volunteer Opportunity:
The Fine Arts Boosters are looking for a few extra hands to help in the concession stand tonight!
Sign up here: Fine Arts Booster Concession Help
Special thanks to our local sponsors for their generous support:
AGP • AMVC • Arcadia Meats • Aspinwall Coop • Bank Iowa • Fareway • First National Bank • Linde Farms • Manning Dental • Manning Municipal Utilities • Nathan Janssen Construction • Passel Farms • Snappy Popcorn • Templeton Savings Bank • United Bank of Iowa
💚 Health Reminder
Attached are the Sickness Guidelines developed by our school nurses.
Please take a moment to review them to help keep our students, staff, and community healthy this season.
🍽️ Lunch Menus & Menu Change
Attached are the lunch menus for October and November for your reference.
Please note that next week’s menu has changed due to food supply issues:
Monday: Corn Dogs, Carrots, Mandarin Orange Cup
Tuesday: Chicken Fajitas, Corn, Pineapple
Wednesday: Chicken Noodle Soup, Baked Beans, Cowboy Bread, Apple Slices
Thursday: Ziti, Broccoli, Strawberries
Friday: Philly Steak Sandwich, French Fries, Peach Cup
Go Wolves!
IKM-Manning Community School District
