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. 💚🖤
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📍 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
Orders are due October 9 at
https://ikmmanningffa25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Join us for our Home Cross Country Meet today at the M&M Golf Course.
📅 Schedule:
• 4:30 – HS Boys
• 5:00 – HS Girls
• 5:35 – MS Boys & Girls
• 6:05 – Youth XC Fun Run
💲 $5 Parking Entry Fee
📄 Fun Run forms will be available at the meet, or you can bring them with you.
Come out and cheer on the Wolves! 🐺💚
Join us in supporting the fight against cancer at our IKM-Manning Pink Out games:
🏐 Volleyball – October 7
🏈 Football – October 10
Order your Pink Out shirt here 👉 https://ikmmpinkout2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Let’s fill the stands with PINK!
Find jerseys, cheer outfits, blankets, and more. Orders are due by September 22.
Every purchase helps support our PTO as they give back to our teachers and students—thank you for your support!
Shop now at https://ikmmpto.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Class Shirt Colors:
PS-3rd Grade-Red
4th-6th-Yellow
7th-8th-Purple
9th-Green
10th-Pink
11th-Blue
12th-Orange
We can't wait for next week!
Tomorrow night, our Wolves will take on South Central Calhoun (SCC) in Lake City in high school football. In remembrance of Cadyn Ogden, an SCC sophomore who tragically lost his life in a car accident this week, we invite everyone to wear purple—either at school during the day or at the game that evening.
Let’s join together as a community to show our support during this difficult time.
Thank you.
The After Prom Committee is excited to invite you to the 3rd Annual Glow Run/Walk Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20th at 7:30 PM, starting at the Manning City Park. This will be a fun, family-friendly evening, whether you choose to walk or run!
🎽 Registration includes: a t-shirt and glow-in-the-dark bands/bracelets.
✨ Dress it up: We encourage you to wear fluorescent or glow gear to add to the fun atmosphere!
The registration form is attached—don’t miss out on this glowing good time!
Thank you for supporting After Prom!
It’s time to order new clothing and spirit wear to support our XC team.
🗓 Deadline: September 2
🛒 Order here: https://ikmmxc2025.itemorder.com/shop/home/
