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2025-2026 MHS Athletics and Activities Handbook

At Manhattan High School, we believe there is a place for everyone to get involved. We offer a variety of student activities; providing an opportunity to make new friends, develop and practice leadership skills, extend their knowledge and understanding of curricular learning, and make a strong connection to their school and community. As we welcome in a new school  year, I hope that each student will seek out opportunities that enable them to experience the full and rich culture of Manhattan High School through our extra-curricular activities program.

Lisa Julian – Assistant Principal/Activities Director

 

Activities Eligibility

In order to participate in the activities at MHS, any required form(s) must be completed prior to the first day of the student’s activity. Students must also be enrolled in and attending a minimum of at least five (5) new subjects (those not previously passed) of unit weight, having passed at least five new subjects the previous semester. Enrolling in summer school does not regain a student’s eligibility. Students who violate school disciplinary rules and procedures must realize they may jeopardize their status. Further participation will be determined after careful review of the particular situation by the necessary authorities, including the building principal, activities director, and the sponsor.

*Interest Groups are not included on the Activities list. For Interest Group information, contact the Activities Director.

  • Student Council Sponsor – Dustin Duntz

    Senior Class Sponsor – Deshawn Fogle

    Junior Class Sponsor – Alicia Pecenka

    Sophomore Class Sponsor – Rachael Hoeme

    Freshman Class Sponsor – Gerald Butler

    • Art Club - (Visual Arts) – Alex Urbanek
    • Black Student Union (BSU) – Deshawn Fogle
    • Business Professionals of America (BPA) – Kristen Hopkins
    • Family, Career, and Community of America (FCCLA) – Heide Rippert & Alex Wulfkuhle
    • FFA – Alyssa Higbie & Elissa Mullinix
    • Future Teachers of America (FTA) – Heide Rippert
    • French Club – Andrea Platt
    • German Club – Elke Lorenz
    • HOSA – John Barstow
    • MHS Student Media (Big Blue Weekly, Livestreaming, Yearbook & The Mentor) – Kristy Nyp
    • Quill and Scroll – Kristy Nyp
    • Skills USA – Randy Pushee
    • Spanish Club – Carmen Wilson
    • Thespians Troupe #941 – Virginia Pape

    • Adjudicator – Sean Pennington
    • AFS International Exchange Program – Silvan Plattner
    • Anime Club – Tiffany Stevenson
    • Asian Student Union – Sundara Ghatty
    • Blue Light Journal – Molly Curtis
    • Civic Engagement Club – Jacob Weve & Jackson Allen
    • Crochet Club – Wendy Howard
    • Eco Meet – Noah Busch
    • Environmental Club – Austin Becker & Clancey Livingston
    • Envirothon – Noah Busch & Kelsey Wilson
    • Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) – Jackson Allen, Brad Ficke, & Andy Cassel
    • Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA) – Clancey Livingston & Alex Urbanek
    • Hispanic Student Union (HSU) – Carmen Wilson
    • Interact Club – Will Soper
    • Key Club – Tiffany Stevenson
    • Light Saber Guild – Tim Ekart
    • MASA (Manhattan Aeronautical Space Administration – Ethan Shippy
    • Math Club – Ted Dawdy
    • Mock Trial Club – Will Soper
    • Model U.N. – Emmily Olgeirson & Katie Rhodes
    • National Honor Society (NHS) – Robin Mall
    • Philosophy Club – Gerald Butler
    • Red Cross Club – John Barstow
    • Robotics Club – Amy Hageman, Jennifer Karr, Randy Pushee & Brittany Hillegeist
    • Scholar’s Bowl – Ted Dawdy & Tim Ekart
    • Science Olympiad – Austin Becker & Doug Andresen
    • SADD(Students Against Destructive Decisions) – Kari Humes
    • TRIBE Spirit Club – Ashlyn Kuhlmann, Haleigh Jung & Seth Alexander
    • Distinguished Service Program – Erin Spreer

  • Big Blue Marching Band – All Band Teachers

    Basketball Pep Band – All Band Teachers

    Wind Ensemble – Joel Gittle

    Symphonic Band – Nancy Monical

    Blue Notes Jazz Ensemble – Devin Burr

    Concert Band – Devin Burr & Jay Koupal

  • Beginning Treble Choir – Chad Pape

    Bel' Voce – Chad Pape

    Chamber Choir – Chad Pape

    Pops Choir (Show Choir) – Chad Pape

  • Chamber Orchestra - Cody Toll

    Symphonic Orchestra - Cody Toll

    Concert Orchestra - Aubrie Nichols

    Orchestra-Musical Pit Director - Cody Toll

  • Fall Play – Virgina Pape

    One Act Play Festival – Virgina Pape

    Spring Play – Virgina Pape

    Winter Musical – Virgina Pape

  • Head Coach - Will Soper

    Assistant Debate/Forensics Coaches - Amber Malec & Sean Pennington

  • After School Homework Assistance (ASHA) - Lena Gruenbacher

    AP Ambassadors - Haleigh Jung

  • Manhattan's Got Talent (Sponsored by IPS) - Jamie Schnee

    Mr. MHS (Sponsored by STUCO, BPA, and AFS) - Dustin Duntz, Kristen Hopkins & Silvan Plattner

    Poetry Slam (Sponsored by BSU) - Deshawn Fogle

MHS Athletics

2025-2026 MHS Athletics and Activities Handbook

Dear Parents and Student-Athletes,

Welcome to the Manhattan High School athletic program! As we prepare for another year of athletics, here are a few important dates and resources that you and your parents need to be aware of for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

  1. Athletic physical/packets are due to my office S-102 at West Campus prior to the beginning of fall practice for those planning on participating in fall sports. Printable copies of the physical packet are available. 
  2. Fall sports practice begins Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. We will have a Fall parent information meeting on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 at 7:00 pm at MHS, North Gym. Fall sports include: Football, Volleyball, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis, Girls Golf, Boys/Girls Cross Country and Cheerleading. Contact the athletic office at 587-2100 ext. 8007 for any further questions.
  3. Winter sports begin on Monday, November 17, 2025. Those sports include: Boys/Girls Basketball, Boys/Girls Wrestling, Boys Swim/Dive, Boys/Girls Bowling and Cheerleading. The Winter parent information meeting will take place on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at MHS, North Gym.
  4. Spring sports begin on Monday, March 2, 2026. Those sports include: Baseball, Softball, Girls/Boys Track, Girls Soccer, Boys Golf, Boys Tennis, and Girls Swim/Dive. The Spring parent information meeting will take place on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00 pm at MHS, North Gym.

Manhattan High has a rich tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics/activities and I look forward to another exciting school year. I would like to thank the many coaches, parent volunteers, MHS staff members, BOE and the Manhattan High Booster Club for your continued support of MHS athletics.

Mike Marsh
Manhattan High School Athletic Director