Athletics and Activities
MHS Activities
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.
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Student Council Sponsor: Dustin Duntz
Senior Class Sponsor: Deshawn Fogle
Junior Class Sponsor: Melanie Scott
Sophomore Class Sponsor: Rachael Hoeme
Freshman Class Sponsor: Gerald Butler
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- Art Club (Visual Arts): Alex Urbanek
- Black Student Union (BSU): Deshawn Fogle
- Business Professionals of America (BPA): Kristen Hopkins
- Educators Rising: Alicia Pecenka
- FCCLA: Heide Rippert, Alex Wulfkulhe
- FFA: Elissa Mullinix
- French Club: Andrea Platt
- German Club: Elke Lorenz
- HOSA: John Barstow
- MHS Student Media (Big Blue Weekly, Livestream, Yearbook & The Mentor): Kristy Nyp
- Quill and Scroll: Kristy Nyp
- Skills USA: Randy Pushee
- Spanish Club: Carmen Wilson
- Thespians Troupe #941: Ginny Pape
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- AFS: Silvan Plattner
- Anime Club: Kelsey Wilson
- Asian Student Union: Sundara Ghatty
- Civic Engagement Club: Jacob Weve, Jackson Allen
- Club America: Shane Eslit
- Crochet Club: Wendy Howard
- Environmental Club: Austin Becker, Clancey Livingston
- Ecomeet & Envirothon: Noah Busch, Kelsey Wilson
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): Jackson Allen, Brad Ficke, Andy Cassel
- Gender-Sexuality Alliance (GSA): Clancey Livingston
- Hispanic Student Union (HSU): TBD
- Interact Club: William Soper
- Key Club: Melanie Scott
- Light Saber Guild: Tim Ekart
- MASA: Ethan Shippy
- Math Club: Ted Dawdy
- Mock Trial Club: William Soper
- Model U.N.: Emmily Olgierson, Katie Rhodes
- National Honor Society (NHS): Robin Mall
- Philosophy Club: Gerald Butler
- Red Cross Club: John Barstow
- Robotics Club: Amy Hageman, Jenny Karr, Brittany Hillegeist, Randy Pushee
- Scholar's Bowl*: Ted Dawdy, Tim Ekart
- Science Olympiad: Austin Becker, Doug Andresen
- Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD): Kari Humes
- TRIBE Spirit Club: Ashlyn Kuhlmann, Haleigh Jung, Seth Alexander
- Distinguished Service Program: Erin Spreer
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- Big Blue Marching Band: All Band Teachers
- Basketball Pep Band: All Band Teachers
- Wind Ensemble: Nancy Monical
- Symphonic Band: Sam Boxberger
- Blue Notes Jazz Ensemble: Devin Burr
- Concert Band: Devin Burr, Jay Koupal
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Beginning Treble Choir: Chad Pape
Bel' Voce: Chad Pape
Chamber Choir: Chad Pape
Pops Choir (Show Choir): Chad Pape
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Chamber Orchestra - Cody Toll
Symphonic Orchestra - Cody Toll
Concert Orchestra - Aubrie Nichols
Orchestra-Musical Pit Director - Cody Toll
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Fall Play – Virgina Pape
One Act Play Festival – Virgina Pape
Spring Play – Virgina Pape
Winter Musical – Virgina Pape
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Head Coach - Will Soper
Assistant Debate/Forensics Coaches - Amber Malec
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ELT (Extended Learning Time): Dustin Duntz
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Manhattan's Got Talent (Sponsored by IPS): Jamie Schnee
Mr. MHS (Sponsored by STUCO, BPA, and AFS): Dustin Duntz
Poetry Slam (Sponsored by BSU): Deshawn Fogle
MHS Athletics
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 2026-2027 school year.
- Athletic physical/packets are due to the athletic 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.
- Fall sports practice begins Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. We will have a Fall parent information meeting on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 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.
- Winter sports begin on Monday, November 16, 2026. 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, November 30, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at MHS, North Gym.
- Spring sports begin on Monday, March 1, 2027. 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 8, 2027 at 7:00 pm at MHS, North Gym.
Manhattan High has a rich tradition of excellence in both academics and athletics/activities and we look forward to another exciting school year. We 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.
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High School Varsity Athletic Events
$7.00 – adults
$5.00 – grades K – 12
High School Non-Varsity Athletic Events
$3.00 – adults
$2.00 – grades K – 12
High School students should use their activity ticket for entry to all Manhattan High School athletic events. The student activity ticket does include admission to any playoff games or events sponsored by the KSHSAA.
An All Athletic Events pass is available to the general public for $60.00. This does not include admission to any playoff games or events sponsored by the KSHSAA. Please contact the MHS main office – 785-587-2100.
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The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) and USD 383 requires that each student athlete have a signed physical on file prior to athletic participation each school year. All forms are available in the Athletic Office at S-102 at MHS, the main office of MHS, or available for print below.
- 2026-2027 Athletic Newsletter and Physical Packet
- 2026-2027 Athletic Newsletter and Physical Packet (Spanish)
USD 383 also requires a completed athletic packet to be turned in with the physical and on file prior to any athletic participation. Both the completed KSHSAA physical form and the athletic packet must be filled out and signed by both the student athlete and the parent/guardian before being turned in together to the MHS Athletic Office, MHS S-102. Athletic packets will also be available in the Athletic Office or the main offices of MHS. Physical forms and athletic packets must be turned in prior to the first day of practice.
Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA)
KSHSAA is a private/non-profit association of accredited member schools, whose purpose is to administer a program of interscholastic activities, festivals, clinics and contests among member schools. The KSHSAA offers state championships in eleven boys and eleven girls' sports, and ten additional championships in music activities, debate, speech and drama, and scholars bowl. Of particular importance are efforts to elevate standards of good sportsmanship and to encourage growth of good citizenship among students and spectators.
Each September, the KSHSAA collects student enrollment data from member high schools for students in their sophomore, junior and senior classes. This number is listed in a descending list of all high schools. The largest 32 schools become 6A, the next largest 32 become 5A, the next 64 become 4A, 3A, and 2A respectively and the remaining schools become class 1A. New classifications are established each school year in all activities except for football, which uses a two-year cycle and a different counting method.
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These are PDF versions of the athletic schedules for each sport. Please note: these schedules may not have the most up-to-date information. Please visit our school calendar on the homepage to view the most current schedule of events.
- First Day of Practice
- Fall ATHLETIC SHUTTLE Bus Schedule
- MHS HEAT PRACTICE SCHEDULE
- Football
- Volleyball
- Boys Soccer
- Cross Country
- Girls Tennis
- Girls Golf
- Cheerleading
- Dance
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These are PDF versions of the athletic schedules for each sport. Please note: these schedules may not have the most up-to-date information. Please visit our school calendar on the homepage to view the most current schedule of events.
- First Day of Practice
- Winter Activity Bus Schedule
- Girls Basketball
- 9th Grade
- JV/Varsity
- Boys Basketball
- Boys Basketball Guidelines
- 9th Grade
- JV/Varsity
- Wrestling
- Wrestling Guidelines
- Girls Varsity
- Boys JV
- Boys Varsity
- Bowling
- Bowling Guidelines
- B/G Bowling
- Boys Swimming and Dive
- Swimming and Dive Guidelines
- Boys Swim and Dive
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These are PDF versions of the athletic schedules for each sport. Please note: these schedules may not have the most up-to-date information. Please visit our school calendar on the homepage to view the most current schedule of events.
- First Day of Practice
- Activity Bus Schedule
- Cheer Spring Tryout Information
- Baseball
- Baseball Guidelines
- C Baseball
- JV/Varsity
- Softball
- Softball Guidelines
- JV/Varsity
- Girls Soccer
- Soccer Guidelines
- JV/Varsity
- Girls Swimming and Dive
- Swimming & Dive Guidelines
- JV/Varsity
- Boys Tennis
- 2026 Boys Tennis Practice Schedule
- JV/Varsity
- Boys Golf
- JV/Varsity
- Track and Field
- Track & Field Guidelines
- JV/Varsity
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Summer Sports:
- FOOTBALL
- Volleyball
- Basketball – Boys
- Basketball – Girls
- Cross Country
- Soccer