Dear IKM–Manning Families and Community Members,
On October 28, during district professional development, IKM–Manning Community School District will partner with Carroll County Emergency Services to conduct safety training. This collaboration will help district staff and emergency responders prepare for a variety of potential school safety situations.
Beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m., there will be a large police and EMS presence at the school as part of this planned training.
No students will be in the building.
District staff will practice lockdown procedures and participate in a reunification drill at one of our designated reunification sites in Manning. Reunification procedures help us safely reconnect students with their families following an emergency.
This coordinated training is essential to strengthening our safety procedures, communication, and emergency response. The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority, and we appreciate our emergency services partners’ commitment to helping us maintain a safe school community.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
IKM-Manning Administration
Dear Wolves,
Here are some upcoming events, opportunities, and important reminders for our Wolves families and community!
❗ Saturday, October 17 – HS Cross Country Meet Cancelled
The high school cross country meet scheduled for tomorrow morning, Saturday, October 17, in Missouri Valley has been cancelled.
📚 October 19 & 20 – Parent/Teacher Conferences
A reminder that Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, October 19, and Tuesday, October 20. Both days will have early dismissals at 1:40 PM (Irwin) and 2:00 PM (Manning). There will also be no school on Friday, October 23.
If you haven't scheduled your conference yet, please take a moment to sign up using the link below!
👉 Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conferences
🧥 October 19 & 20 – Free Winter Gear
The Sacred Heart Community Closet will be offering FREE winter clothing for IKM-Manning students during parent/teacher conferences on October 19 and 20. Families can find coats, snow pants, boots, and other winter essentials in the Manning cafeteria and Irwin gym. All IKM-Manning students are welcome to take advantage of this opportunity!
🐺 Now Hiring – Paraeducator
IKM-Manning is seeking a paraeducator for an immediate opportunity! The position is Monday through Friday from 7:15 AM–3:45 PM, with pay starting at $15 per hour. If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of our students, please contact Principal Katelynn Long at klong@ikm-manning.k12.ia.us or 712-782-3126 for more information.
🏈 Friday, October 16 – IKM-Manning Athletic Booster Club Football Raffle
The IKM-Manning Athletic Booster Club is raffling off a football signed by the 2026 Wolves football team and coaches! Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5 and can be purchased at tonight's football game. Can't make it to the game? You can still participate by sending payment through Venmo to @Rach433. All proceeds go directly back to supporting Wolves athletics!
🍂 Saturday, October 17 – Fall Festival at Yellow Smoke Park
Bring the whole family to Yellow Smoke Park in Denison on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00–4:00 PM for a fun, non-scary fall festival! Activities include games, a bounce house, hayrack rides, pumpkin decorating, crafts, music, food, and more. Costumes are encouraged, and prizes will be awarded! Activity tickets are 5 for $1. This event is a fundraiser supporting school and public environmental education programs in Crawford County.
🩸 Wednesday, October 21 – High School Student Council Blood Drive
The IKM-Manning High School Student Council is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, October 21! Community members are encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help save lives by donating blood. Every donation makes a difference!
👉 Schedule Your Blood Donation Here
🏒 Sunday, November 1 – IKM-Manning Choir at the Iowa Wild Hockey Game
The IKM-Manning High School Choir will perform "God Bless America" at the Iowa Wild hockey game on Sunday, November 1, at 3:00 PM! Discounted tickets are available for family, friends, and community members who would like to attend and support our students. Come enjoy an afternoon of hockey while cheering on our Wolves as they perform!
👉 Purchase Discounted Iowa Wild Tickets Here
🎭 IKM-Manning Fine Arts Boosters – Support Our Students!
The IKM-Manning Fine Arts Boosters are seeking donations to help support our students and fine arts programs! Contributions help provide supplies, costumes, equipment, student experiences, and opportunities for growth across our fine arts programs. Giving levels range from $50 to $2,500, but donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated! Donations are tax-deductible and can be mailed to IKM-Manning Fine Arts Boosters, PO Box 184, Manning, IA 51455. Thank you for supporting the fine arts at IKM-Manning!
Thank you for your continued support of our school and students, and Go Wolves! 🐺💚
Dear Wolves,
Bus 17-1 will resume its normal route this afternoon and will continue operating on its regular schedule moving forward.
Thank you for your patience and understanding!
Clark Halbur
Transportation Director
Due to an issue with Bus 17-1 this morning, students on this route will not be picked up this morning.
If you are unable to provide transportation to school for your child this morning, please contact the middle school office beginning at 7:30 AM. We will make arrangements to get your child to school.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding!
Wolves,
Beginning tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, the intersection of 1st and Center Street in Manning will be closed for approximately 1–1½ weeks.
During this closure, students who normally use the bus stop at 1st and Center Street should meet the bus at 1st and Ann Street or walk to another designated stop along the town bus route.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we make this temporary adjustment!
IKM-Manning Transportation Staff
A few athletic updates for the day...
1) The JV football game for tonight against St. Albert has been cancelled due to low numbers on their team.
2) The Rolling Valley Conference (RVC) Volleyball Tournament is taking place this week, and the Wolves will be hosting a game tonight. Please note that only RVC passes will be accepted for tournament games. IKM-Manning activity passes will not be valid. Admission is $7 for both adults and students, and we ask that spectators enter through the main high school or middle school entrances.
Thank you, and we hope to see you tonight cheering on the Wolves!
Dear Wolves,
Here are a few end-of-the-week reminders and updates from around IKM-Manning!
JH FOOTBALL PRACTICE UPDATE — TODAY 🏈
Due to today’s cross country meet taking place on the streets around the school and muddy field conditions, football practice will be moved to Manning City Park near the baseball fields. Players will be dismissed a little early so the team bus can leave before the school parking lot closes for the meet. Please pick players up at the Manning City Park at 6:00. Players should also take their pads home after practice and bring them back tomorrow.
HOME CROSS COUNTRY MEET — LOCATION CHANGE 🏃♀️🏃
Due to the rain and course conditions at M&M Golf Course, today’s home cross country meet will now be held in town on an alternate route in and around the MS/HS building.
Because the course will run through the high school parking lot, traffic will not be allowed in or out of that parking lot during the meet. Spectators are encouraged to park at the Lutheran Church or Hausbarn. Parking at the Lutheran Church will provide several opportunities to see and cheer on the runners along the route. We would love to see the community come out and support our Wolves! See the previous e-mail for the route map.
JOIN THE WOLF PACK — PART-TIME PARAEDUCATOR OPENING 🐺💚
IKM-Manning is looking for a part-time paraeducator in the Manning building!
Hours: 7:15 AM–Noon on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
If interested or if you would like more information, please contact Principal Katelynn Long at klong@ikm-manning.k12.ia.us or 712-782-3126 or 712-655-3761.
WINTER GEAR DRIVE ENDS TOMORROW 🧥❄️
Tomorrow, Friday, October 2, is the final day to donate to the winter clothing drive organized by IKM-Manning junior Audrey Muhlbauer through the Sacred Heart Community Closet.
Donation boxes are located at the elementary, middle school, and high school buildings. Families are encouraged to donate clean, gently used coats, snow pants, snow boots, hats, and gloves their children have outgrown.
All donated winter gear will be available free of charge to IKM-Manning students and families during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 19 and 20 and during the Dance and Color Guard Showcase.
HEARTLAND FLYERS 5K GLOW RUN — SATURDAY ✨🏃♀️🏃
The Heartland Flyers 5K Glow Run is this Saturday, October 3, in Manning!
Didn’t get registered in time for a shirt? You can still participate! Same-day registration will be available at the event. The race starts and ends at the school. Come out to run, walk, glow, and have some fun while supporting the Heartland Flyers AAU Track & XC Team!
JV FOOTBALL UPDATE — MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 🏈
There has been a change to Monday’s JV football game. The Wolves will now travel to Boyer Valley for the game.
📅 Monday, October 5
📍 Boyer Valley
⏰ 6:00 PM
🎶 IKM-MANNING HS CHOIR AT THE IOWA WILD! --SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1🏒
The IKM-Manning High School Choir will have the exciting opportunity to perform “God Bless America” at the Iowa Wild Hockey game on Sunday, November 1 at 3:00 PM! Family and friends of our performers can purchase discounted tickets for the game using the link below. Come out for a fun afternoon and support our Wolves as they perform!🎟️ Discounted tickets: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Ikmmanning26
Thank you for keeping up with everything happening around IKM-Manning. Have a great weekend, Wolves! 💚🖤
Due to the rain and current conditions at M&M Golf Course, the route for today’s home cross country meet has been changed. Runners will now compete on an alternate route in and around the MS/HS building and south Manning. Please see the attached map for the updated course.
Because the route runs through the high school parking lot, traffic will not be allowed in or out of the MS/HS parking lot during the meet. If you are planning to attend — and we hope you’ll help us pack the route and cheer on our Wolves! — please park at either the Lutheran Church or the Hausbarn. Parking at the Lutheran Church will also provide several great opportunities to see and cheer for the runners along the course.
This change also impacts a couple of after-school activities at the MS/HS:
Lil Wolves Cheer Camp will now be held at the Manning Rec Center. Students attending camp from the Manning building will be bused to the Rec Center after school. Students coming from the Irwin building will ride their regular bus to Manning and then transfer to the bus going to the Rec Center.
7th Grade Girls Volleyball Practice is cancelled for today due to the changes around the MS/HS building.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we make adjustments due to the weather. We hope to see a great crowd out supporting our cross country runners today!
Go Wolves! 🐺💚 🖤
JH Football Update:
The JH Football game scheduled for this afternoon has been postponed until Thursday, October 8.
Dear Wolves,
Here are several reminders and upcoming opportunities happening around IKM-Manning over the next few weeks!
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PICTURES — TOMORROW 📸
A reminder that IKM-Manning Elementary students in preschool through 3rd grade will have school pictures tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, at the Irwin building.
VOLLEYBALL SENIOR NIGHT — TOMORROW 🏐💚🖤
Come help us celebrate our senior Wolves! Volleyball Senior Night will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29.
Our other upcoming fall Senior Night will be Football Senior Night on Friday, October 16.
FOOTBALL CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED 🏈
The IKM-Manning Fine Arts Booster Club operates our football concession stand and is still looking for volunteers to help with the remaining home football games.
If you are able to lend a hand, please sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4BAAAD2BABFE3-65864209-football#/
XC FUN RUN — THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 🏃♀️🏃
Students in 1st–6th grade are invited to participate in a FREE Fun Run following Thursday’s home cross country meet!
📍 M&M Golf Course
⏰ Approximately 6:15 PM, following the regular meet
💲 Free
This is just for fun and a great chance for our younger Wolves to get out and experience a cross country race!
A signed permission slip is required before students may participate. Please see the attached permission slip for more information.
LIL WOLVES CHEER CAMP — OCTOBER 1 & 2 📣🐺
The IKM-Manning Cheerleaders are getting ready for Lil Wolves Cheer Camp! Sign up is over but here are the practice dates for those who are registered.
Practice — Thursday, October 1
💚 Preschool–2nd Grade: 3:45–5:00 PM
🖤 3rd–8th Grade: 5:30–7:00 PM
Performance — Friday, October 2
📣 Preschool–2nd Grade: Cheer during the 2nd quarter
📣 3rd–8th Grade: Cheer during the 3rd quarter
Campers must attend practice in order to perform at the game.
WINTER GEAR DRIVE — DONATIONS DUE OCTOBER 2 🧥❄️
IKM-Manning junior Audrey Muhlbauer is organizing a winter clothing drive through the Sacred Heart Community Closet to help provide winter gear for IKM-Manning students and families.
Families are encouraged to donate clean, gently used winter items their children have outgrown, including snow pants, snow boots, coats, hats, and gloves.
Donation boxes are available at the elementary, middle school, and high school buildings, and donations will be accepted through Friday, October 2.
Collected winter gear will be available to IKM-Manning students and families during Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 19 and 20, as well as during the Dance and Color Guard Showcase.
KID CAPTAIN — CHEER & DANCE 📣🐺
Kid Captain opportunities for Cheer and Dance are continuing this week! Get your entries in by September 30 for the drawing on October 1.
Please note that there will be NO Cheer Kid Captain this week due to the Lil Wolves Cheer Camp.
Please see the attached Kid Captain flyer for additional information.
FLU CLINIC — TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 💉
Manning Regional Healthcare Center will be offering an optional flu clinic for students and staff on Tuesday, October 6.
Manning: 8:00 AM
Irwin: 1:00 PM
Those wishing to participate should complete the online consent form by October 1 at:
https://www.mrhcia.com/flu-shot-vaccine-consent-form/
Please also email insurance information to inscard@mrhcia.com so the clinic can be prepared for the number of participants.
MS/HS SCHOOL PICTURE RETAKES — OCTOBER 6 📸
Jostens school picture retakes for Middle School and High School students will be held on Tuesday, October 6.
PACK THE PANTRY — OCTOBER 14 🛒🥫
Manning Rotary is sponsoring Pack the Pantry on Wednesday, October 14 at 8:30 AM at Fareway in Carroll. The Manning Food Pantry serves families throughout the entire IKM-Manning School District. Interested in putting together a team or learning more? Contact Jill Arp at 712-655-8170 or jill.arp@mrhcia.com.
Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
SAVE THE DATE — HALLOWSCREAM! 🎃👻
Hallowscream is coming up for our 4th–6th grade students!
📅 Friday, October 30
⏰ 3:30–5:00 PM
Appropriate costumes are encouraged. More information will be coming soon!
4-H ENROLLMENT IS OPEN! 🍀
Looking for a way for your child to explore new interests, build skills, and meet new people? Carroll County 4-H is open to students in grades 4–12, with eight different 4-H club options available in Carroll County. 4-H Enrollment Flyer (1)
Students can explore project areas such as science and engineering, technology and robotics, photography, animals, leadership, food and nutrition, clothing and sewing, woodworking, shooting sports, horticulture, and more. Enrollment is $45 for the entire year.
For more information, visit https://www.extension.iastate.edu/carroll/join-4-h or see the attached flyer.
Thank you for staying up to date on everything happening around IKM-Manning and for continuing to support our students, activities, and community. Go Wolves! 💚🖤
Dear Wolves,
The cross country meet scheduled for Tuesday in Denison has been postponed due to course conditions.
We will share additional information as soon as it becomes available regarding a possible make-up date.
Thank you!
🏃 Cross Country Schedule Update
The cross country meet in Guthrie Center is still on for today, but the schedule of events has been adjusted:
• 4:15 PM – High School Girls
• 4:45 PM – High School Boys
• 5:15 PM – Junior High Boys
• 5:35 PM – Junior High Girls
Good luck, Wolves! 🐺
CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE — SEPTEMBER 22 🏃
Tuesday’s cross country meet has been moved to Shenandoah after the Tri-Center meet was cancelled due to wet course conditions. The meet will be held at Shenandoah HS located at 1000 Mustang Dr.
The running schedule is 4:30-JV/V Boys, 5:00-JV/V Girls, 5:45-JH Boys, 5:55-JH Girls
The Homecoming football game will now be played tomorrow at 6:30 PM. Go Wolves!
The JV Football game scheduled for Monday against Panorama has been cancelled due to low numbers on Panoramas team.
Athletic Weather Announcements
🏈 JV Football Game CANCELED
Today's home JV football vs. East Sac has been canceled due to weather. This will not be rescheduled.
🏃♀️🏃♂️ XC MEET CANCELED
The cross country meet scheduled for Tuesday at AHSTW has been canceled due to current golf course conditions and additional rain in the forecast. This meet will not be rescheduled.
Dear Wolves,
Homecoming is almost here! We have several reminders and upcoming events to share. Please take a few minutes to look through the information below.
🌈 HOMECOMING WEEK: SEPTEMBER 14–18
Our 2026 Homecoming theme is “There Is No Place Like Homecoming!” We can’t wait to see our Wolves showing their school spirit all week!
Monday – Home Sweet Home
Pajama/Comfy Clothes Day
Tuesday – Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Class Shirts/Class Color Day
• Elementary – Pink
• Grades 4–6 – Orange
• Grades 7–8 – Red
• 9th Grade – Green
• 10th Grade – Purple
• 11th Grade – Blue
• 12th Grade – Yellow
Wednesday – Twister Day
Wacky clothes, mismatched clothes, backwards clothes, and more!
Thursday – Lions, Tigers, and Bears Day
Animal prints, jungle, or safari-themed clothing
Friday – Emerald City Spirit Day
Wolves Spirit — wear everything GREEN & BLACK!
The community pep rally will be held in the IKM-Manning gymnasium in Manning beginning at 1:15 PM, with doors opening at 1:00 PM. The Homecoming parade will begin on Main Street in Manning approximately 30 minutes after the pep rally concludes.
🚗 HOMECOMING DISMISSAL FORMS – DUE MONDAY
Homecoming dismissal forms need to be completed by Monday, September 14 so we can have an organized and safe dismissal following the Homecoming Parade.
Please complete the appropriate form for your student:
Irwin Building:
Irwin Dismissal Form
Middle School:
4th-8th Grade Dismissal Form
Thank you for helping us plan ahead and make parade dismissal run as smoothly and safely as possible!
🏈 FOOTBALL CONCESSION STAND HELP NEEDED
The Fine Arts Boosters are looking for volunteers to help in the concession stand during our upcoming Varsity Football games. Parents and responsible students are encouraged to sign up!
September 11:
Sign Up Genius – September 11
September 18 – Homecoming:
Sign Up Genius – September 18
Thank you to everyone who helps make our concession stand possible!
🏐🏈 WOLVES SPORTSMANSHIP & GAME EXPECTATIONS
Safety and being a good sport are important at IKM-Manning. With Homecoming and several home events coming up, please take a moment to review the attached volleyball and football expectations with your student.
We appreciate everyone’s help in making our activities safe, positive, and enjoyable for our athletes, students, families, officials, and guests.
🐺 PTO HOMECOMING TAILGATE
The IKM-Manning PTO is excited to bring back its Homecoming Tailgate this year, and they want YOU to join the fun before heading into the stadium to cheer on the Wolves!
📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ 5:30–6:30 PM
Come hang out, grab some treats, and get game-day ready! Here is what they have lined up:
🥤 Treats: Dirty Sodas & Tropical Sno
🎨 Game-Day Spirit: Hair & Face Glitter and Temporary Tattoos
🏆 Games: Spark Cornhole Tournament & Yard Games
🍔 Food: Concessions will be open
🐺 Special Guest: Pictures with Wolfie!
🎟️ Student Ticket Info: Admission to the Homecoming football game is FREE for all students!
Want to volunteer to help with the event? Sign up HERE!
We hope to see lots of Wolves families there!
⭐ HOMECOMING KID CAPTAIN
The IKM-Manning Cheer and Dance teams are once again giving students the chance to be a Kid Captain for volleyball, football, or cheer during Homecoming Week!
This opportunity is open to students in grades K–6. Please see the attached flyer for the QR code to sign up your student for a chance to be selected!
🩷 PINK OUT SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Pink Out shirts are now available for purchase through the last week of September. These shirts are used throughout the year, so this is a great chance to stock up on your Pink Out gear!
Our 2026 Pink Out events will be:
🏐 Volleyball: October 12
🏈 Football: October 16
Order Pink Out Shirts Here
✨ HEARTLAND FLYERS 5K GLOW RUN – OCTOBER 3
The Heartland Flyers Track Club, led by Rachel Skeen, has taken over the Glow Run this year!
Lace up your shoes and get ready to glow, run, walk, and have some fun!
🌟 Heartland Flyers 5K Glow Run Fundraiser
📅 October 3
💲 Registration: $25
🏃 Supporting: Heartland Flyers AAU Track & XC Team
Sign up at HERE
🤖 CARROLL COUNTY EXTENSION ROBOTICS CLUB
The Carroll County Extension Office is offering a six-week Robotics Club beginning September 29 in Carroll.
This is a great opportunity for students to explore robotics, build problem-solving skills, and enjoy hands-on learning.
Register Through 4-H Online
We know this is a busy time of year with a lot happening, and we truly appreciate our families taking the time to stay informed and involved. Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, activities, and the entire IKM-Manning community.
We’re looking forward to a great Homecoming Week. Go Wolves! 💚🐺🖤
