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Welcome to the Manchester Community School District

The Manchester Community School District is in Southwestern Washtenaw County, approximately 20 miles southwest of Ann Arbor. The school district enjoys a high level of involvement and support from parents and citizens. The Manchester Community Schools offer a robust academic program which includes strong core content area instruction, as well as art education, physical education, vocal and instrumental music, business and technology courses, career technical opportunities, athletics, foreign languages, Advanced Placement courses, and a broad array of extracurricular activities. The Manchester Community School district provides educational excellence in a caring community.  

Upcoming Events

  • Wed 2 April
    • Youth Wrestling Practice 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Youth Wrestling Practice
      Date: Apr 2
      Time: 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: 20500 Dutch Drive
      Calendar: Jr / Sr High
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2656196/occurrences/6385226
  • Thu 3 April
    • Teacher Lighthouse Meetings
      Date: Apr 3
      Time: 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM
      Location: 405 Ann Arbor St.
      Calendar: Klager Elementary
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2621677/occurrences/6264067
    • Cornhole Adult league night
      Date: Apr 3
      Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
      Location: 405 Ann Arbor St.
      Calendar: Klager Elementary
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2623594/occurrences/6285487
    • Basketball open gym 7th-11th grades
      Date: Apr 3
      Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: 20500 Dutch Drive
      Calendar: Jr / Sr High
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2654983/occurrences/6382968
  • Fri 4 April
    • PTO Meetings 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM
      PTO Meetings
      Date: Apr 4
      Time: 3:20 PM to 4:20 PM
      Location: 405 Ann Arbor St.
      Calendar: Klager Elementary
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2620379/occurrences/6252675
    • Girls Varsity Softball vs Madison High School - Adrian
      Date: Apr 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
      Location: Manchester Jr/Senior High School > Softball Varsity (Manchester Junior and Senior High School)
      Calendar: Jr / Sr High
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2657656/occurrences/6388366
    • Boys Varsity Baseball vs Madison High School - Adrian
      Date: Apr 4
      Time: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Manchester Jr/Senior High School > Baseball Varsity (Manchester Junior and Senior High School)
      Calendar: Jr / Sr High
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2657655/occurrences/6388365
    • Varsity Softball Tryouts/Practice
      Date: Apr 4
      Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 20500 Dutch Drive
      Calendar: Jr / Sr High
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2653015/occurrences/6378837
    • Title 1 Family Night: Riverside
      Date: Apr 4
      Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
      Location: 710 East Main St.
      Calendar: Riverside Intermediate
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2657553/occurrences/6388156
  • Sun 6 April
    • Sunday Night Alumni Basketball
      Date: Apr 6
      Time: 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
      Location: 710 East Main St.
      Calendar: Riverside Intermediate
      https://mcs.gofmx.com/scheduling/requests/2581764/occurrences/6133533

March 18th, 2025 Special Board Meeting- Policy Committee Meeting

4:00 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In-person 

Riverside Intermediate School-Conference Room 

710 E Main St. Manchester, MI 48158

March 17, 2025 Board Meeting

6:00 PM Monday, March 17, 2025

In-Person and via YouTube

Manchester Jr/Sr High Auditorium

20500 Dutch Dr.

Manchester, MI 48158

March 12, 2025 Capital Improvement Committee Meeting

4:00 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2025 
In-person Manchester Junior/Senior High School Media Center 
20500 Dutch Dr. 
Manchester, MI 48158

Manchester Community Schools

710 E. Main Street
Manchester, MI 48158
Brad Bezeau
Superintendent
Shannon Cajic
Business Manager
Laura Neal
Human Resource Coordinator
Menhem Aouad
Director of Special Education
Benjamin Bruursema
Technology Director
Darcy Matthies
Recording Secretary to the Board
Accounts Payable
Bryan Houttekier
Buildings and Grounds Director
Karen Lorincz
Transporation Director

Manchester Community Schools Foundation

March 18th, 2025 Special Board Meeting- Policy Committee Meeting

4:00 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In-person 

Riverside Intermediate School-Conference Room 

710 E Main St. Manchester, MI 48158

March 17, 2025 Board Meeting

6:00 PM Monday, March 17, 2025

In-Person and via YouTube

Manchester Jr/Sr High Auditorium

20500 Dutch Dr.

Manchester, MI 48158

March 12, 2025 Capital Improvement Committee Meeting

4:00 PM Wednesday, March 12, 2025 
In-person Manchester Junior/Senior High School Media Center 
20500 Dutch Dr. 
Manchester, MI 48158

Request for Proposal Classroom Technology

The Manchester Community School District (MCS) is looking to upgrade our classroom technology including moving from existing projector infrastructure to adjustable height touch panel displays. MCS is also looking to upgrade the audio systems in each of the classrooms.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools - Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 until Monday, April 14th, 2025 10:00 AM EST for proposals to add interactive display panels and audio systems to classrooms at  Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Bids will be accepted for the entire package (equipment, materials, labor, complete installation, permits, and electrical), and itemize each portion of your bid proposal. If you are bidding as a subcontractor, please bid the portion that pertains to you

Pre-Bid Site Walk (Optional) Monday, March 24th 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. (located at 405 Ann Arbor St.Manchester, MI 48158)

The bidder must include with the bid a Certificate of Liability Insurance. 

Bids are to be sealed and addressed to: Manchester Community Schools, Attn: Benjamin Bruursema, 710 E. Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 and plainly marked on the outside “A Bid for Manchester Community Schools – “Proposal for Classroom Technology Project”. Please contact Ben Bruursema with questions: bbruursema@mcs.k12.mi.us. The Manchester Community Schools reserves the right to waive informalities to accept or reject any and all bids, or parts of any and all bids.

Request for Proposal School Clock and Intercom System

The Manchester Community School District (MCS) is looking to upgrade our school clock technology by syncing our clocks to a single system and adding hallway clocks.  MCS is interested in looking at IP based solutions to add the potential for alert notifications.

Sealed proposals will be received at the Manchester Community Schools - Riverside Intermediate School, 710 E Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 until Monday, April 14th, 2025 10:00 AM EST for proposals to a new clock system to  Luther C. Klager Elementary School. Bids will be accepted for the entire package (equipment, materials, labor, complete installation, permits, and electrical), and itemize each portion of your bid proposal. If you are bidding as a subcontractor, please bid the portion that pertains to you. Please see the Proposal for School Clock and Intercom System Request for Proposal packet for more details on our website, under Public Notice: 

Pre-Bid Site Walk (Optional) Wednesday, March 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. (located at 405 Ann Arbor St.Manchester, MI 48158)

The bidder must include with the bid a Certificate of Liability Insurance. 

Bids are to be sealed and addressed to: Manchester Community Schools, Attn: Benjamin Bruursema, 710 E. Main Street, Manchester, MI. 48158 and plainly marked on the outside “A Bid for Manchester Community Schools – “Proposal for School Clock and Intercom System”. Please contact Ben Bruursema with questions: bbruursema@mcs.k12.mi.us. The Manchester Community Schools reserves the right to waive informalities to accept or reject any and all bids, or parts of any and all bids.