IKM-Manning CSD

Hello Wolves Families,

This is a friendly reminder that there will be no early out this Wednesday. Our only Wednesday early dismissal in December will be on December 10, which is a change from our usual 1st and 3rd Wednesday schedule.

Additionally, please note that Friday, December 19 will be a 1:00 PM dismissal.

Thank you for your attention to these schedule changes!

IKM-Manning Staff

On behalf of the IKM-Manning Fine Arts Boosters,

Thank you for your order of Krispy Kreme donuts!! We have been notified of a change in delivery date and thus the Krispy Kremes will now be delivered on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th instead of tomorrow, 12/2. We will be located inside the middle school entrance on Thursday afternoon from 3:30-6:30pm (or while supplies last). We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we are hopeful you will still be able to come and get your donuts! Please respond to this email if this change of date will not work for you and we will do our best to arrange other accommodations.

Also, if you ordered lemon-filled donuts, we were notified that they are no longer available. Please let me know if you would like us to change your order to one of the following or remove that part of your order.

We did order a few extras and will have them while supplies last. Don’t forget that we require payment at pickup with cash, check, credit card or Venmo.

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we are hopeful that you will enjoy your fresh donuts soon! Thanks again for supporting our IKM-Manning Fine Arts students!

Dear IKM-Manning Families and Community,

It’s time for our annual Coins for Kindness campaign! This year’s effort is being organized by our Middle School SAS group and the High School Student Council.

From December 2–9, we will be collecting cash and spare change in elementary and middle school homerooms as well as high school 1st hour classes and the parking lot.

All funds raised will go directly to families in our district who need extra support during the holiday season. Even the smallest contribution can make a meaningful difference.

We invite our entire Wolf Pack community to come together for this great cause. Your generosity helps ensure that all families feel supported and cared for during this special time of year.

Thank you for your kindness and support! 💚🖤

IKM-Manning SAS Club & HS Student Council

Hi Wolves,

Here is my yearly reminder that as the winter is coming, I need everyone to have a Plan B, C, and D in case we need to cancel school, start school late or get out early due to poor weather conditions.

This is also my yearly reminder to you that I am human, and as such, do make mistakes. And when it comes to predicting the weather, I am not better than the National Weather Service, who is also not perfect. I will make errors, and generally, those errors favor safety. BUT as our district is so large, there will be times when most of the district will be good to go, but some portions will not. SO, as a parent, if you ever feel that it is unsafe for your child to be on the road, keep them home (but also please give us a call because we will worry).

My other worry, this time of year, is for new drivers. Normal winter driving conditions might not be normal to them until they have driven for a few years. Remember, they can always get on a bus!

I wish you all a fantastic Thanksgiving and hope you can take advantage of the extra time to enjoy your family!

Thank you,
Dr. Angela Huseman

IKM-Manning Superintendent

IKM-Manning Weekly Updates

💚 A Huge Thank You for Supporting Cansgiving!
Thank you to everyone—students, families, staff, and community members—who helped make our Cansgiving food drive a success! Your generosity directly supports our Wolf Pack School Food Pantry, which serves families and staff within our district.

Donations are accepted year-round, and all non-expired, non-perishable items are appreciated.

🎭 Descendants Musical This Weekend!
Come support our talented students as they present Descendants!

Saturday, November 15 at 7:00 PM
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 PM
Admission: $5

Kristina’s Flowers will be on-site selling flowers and candy bouquets. See attached flyer for more details.

🍽️ Lunch Menu Changes for Next Week
The menus for November 17 and November 19 will be swapped.

🔄 Updated Menus

Monday, November 17
Crispitos
Fresh Broccoli
Strawberries

Wednesday, November 19
Waffles
Omelet
Hashbrown
Juice

Thank you for your understanding.

🎁 Giving Tree Christmas Program
The Giving Tree program is now accepting nominations for families who may need extra support this holiday season.

Nomination Deadline: November 18
You may nominate your own family or another family you know.

Adoption Tags Available:
November 25 at the Manning Public Library

A huge thank you to the Lambda Eta group for leading this community effort.
See flyers for more details.

🗳️ School Board Meeting – Date Change
Please note the updated meeting date for November:

Tuesday, November 18
6:00 PM
Location: IKM-Manning High School Library

All are welcome to attend.


🧦 FCCLA Sock Fundraiser

IKM-Manning FCCLA is raising funds for their official jackets required for state and national conferences.

For every package of three socks sold, one pair is donated back to someone in our community.

Order here:
IKM-Manning FCCLA Sock Fundraiser Link

🍩 Krispy Kreme Fundraiser – Fine Arts Boosters
Support our Fine Arts students by pre-ordering Krispy Kreme donuts!

Pre-order Deadline: Friday, November 14
Order here: https://form.jotform.com/253126948647165

Pick-Up: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 3:30–7:00 PM
Location: IKM-Manning Middle School entrance

Payment: Cash, check, credit card, or Venmo at pick-up

Extras will be available but tend to sell quickly.

🔗 All current fundraisers can be found here:
https://tinyurl.com/ikmmfundraisers

🎶 IKM-Manning Choir to Perform at the Iowa Wild Game

We’re proud to share that the IKM-Manning High School Choir will perform “O’ Canada” at the Iowa Wild hockey game!

Saturday, December 6 at 6:00 PM
Location: Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
Ticket Deadline: Sunday, November 30 at 11:00 PM
Tickets must be purchased by this date to sit with the IKM-Manning group.

See attached flyer for details.

🚗 Manning Senior Living Food Drive-Thru

Manning Senior Living is hosting a community food drive-thru to support the local pantry.

Monday, November 24
3:30–5:30 PM
Manning Senior Living Parking Lot


Thank you for staying connected and involved with all the great things happening at IKM-Manning. We appreciate your continued support for our students, staff, and community programs. If you have any questions about any of the updates above, please feel free to reach out.

Have a wonderful week, Wolves! 💚🖤

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! 🏀

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! 💚🖤

Order Link

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.

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.