LWHS/MM Family Update
September 7 , 2026
LWHS/Manawa Middle, Sept. 2026 Family Update
First Week Back
What a joyful way to begin the 2026–2027 school year! There was nothing quite like hearing our students back in the hallways—greeting old friends, learning locker combinations, finding their way to classes, and being warmly welcomed by our staff. From our student doughnut winners and exciting red-carpet entrance to the energy of our Welcome Back Bash, our Wolf Pack started the year with smiles, laughter, and plenty of fun!
Students jumped into dodgeball tournaments, crafts, games, and even The Great Inflatable Costume Race! These moments reminded us just how special it is to be together as a school community.
We are so excited for all that lies ahead and cannot wait to see what the 2026–2027 school year brings. Here’s to a year filled with learning, laughter, connection, and countless opportunities for our students to grow and shine!
Michelle Johnson, Manawa Middle/Little Wolf High Principal
Updated Phone System
Over the summer, our phone system has been updated. Thank you families for sharing input for assisting with this process. To reach Little Wolf High School/Manawa Middle main office, please be sure to dial (920) 596-5800 and follow the prompt. If you have difficulty reaching the main office, via email Renee Behnke at rbehnke@manawaschools.org and Mary Johnson, majohnson@manawaschools.org and our team will respond promptly. Thank you for your understanding while we work with the phone company to assure proper communication lines.
Come Join Us for an Ice Cream Social at LWHS/MM
We invite our Wolf Pack families to join us for an Ice Cream Social Meet-and-Greet with our teachers and staff! This is a fun, relaxed opportunity to connect, celebrate the start of the school year, and build strong family-school partnerships. Grab a scoop, bring your questions and ideas, and let’s work together to make 2026–2027 an incredible year for our students!
During the evening, families can:
Meet and connect with your student’s teachers
Learn about student learning and strengthen communication
Share ideas and solutions for partnering together
Walk through your student’s schedule and classrooms
Meet our new school counselor
Sit down with Principal Johnson to share ideas, questions, and celebrations
A little ice cream, a lot of connection, and one amazing Wolf Pack!
Following, what better way to fuel up for a home football game under the Friday night lights, is to join us for a Pre-Game Family Friendly Cookout from 5 pm-6:30 pm in the school parking lot with music, food and camaraderie.
Breakfast and Lunch
2026-2027- Meal Prices
Breakfast
Middle/High School Students: $1.80
Lunch
Middle/High School Students: $3.30
The reduced price is $.50 for Breakfast and $.60 for lunch for all qualifying students in the District.
If you would like to see if you qualify for free and reduced, please click here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14X0Tw6ybyT1wcNTBMB2KvkyckgNkmuch/view
Please return the form to your child's building Administrative Assistant.
*2026-2027 LWHS/Manawa Middle Bell Schedule
Upcoming Dates/Events:
Monday, Sept. 7th, Labor Day-No School for Students and Staff
Friday, Sept. 11th- Ice Cream Social at LWHS/MM Commons with Teachers 3:30-5
Friday, Sept. 11th- Pre-Game Fuel Up-Family Cookout from 5-6:30 pm-
Sunday, Sept. 20th-Saturday-Sept. 26th- Homecoming 2026-More Info to Come
Drop Off and Pick Up Reminders
AM Before School Student Drop Off (7-8 am) Doors open at 7:30 am
- Parents/Guardians- please, pull near the curb by the Fitness Center entrance and drop off students prior to the crosswalk in the 10 min. drop off zone.
- Remind students to utilize crosswalks to assure safety..
PM After School Student Pick Up (2:45-3:45)
- Parents/Guardians- please, pull into the reserved parking spaces with white lines in front of the Fitness Center and wait for students to be released. Please, do not park along the curb.
- Remind students to utilize crosswalks to assure safety.
Note
- The front of the building is reserved for bus drop off/bus pick up only during the am/pm pick up and drop off times to assure safety of students.
P.A.W.S. Before & After School Care
The Before & After School Care and Expanded 4-year-old Kindergarten Program is available to ALL school-aged children from the community. Please reach out to the District Office at (920)596-2525.
Keeping our Students and Staff Safe
ALICE and our Student Safety Protocol
Protecting our students and staff is one of the main focuses of our daily procedures and practice.
Student Safety Protocol Resource (Click to follow link.)
ALICE:
In the School District of Manawa, we are committed to providing the safest possible environment for our students and staff by taking proactive steps in securing our schools. We want to ensure they have a safe place to learn, work and grow. To maintain our safety standards and adapt to the societal threat of a violent intruder inside our school, we are adopting ALICE proactive strategies.
*Tools to assure a safe learning environment free from dangerous weapons, drugs, and alcohol include:
Search and Seizure practices aligned to policy 5771
Scheduled K9 unit in collaboration with Manawa PD
Regular safety drills practiced throughout the school year.
The Courage to Report
At Manawa Little Wolf High School and Manawa Middle School, safety is our number one priority. We encourage every student and family to Speak Up and Speak Out if they experience bullying, feel unsafe, or witness a safety concern or illegal activity. Students should never feel like they have to handle a difficult situation alone. Connect with a trusted adult—a teacher, staff member, counselor, or member of our administrative team—and let us know how we can help. Families and students can also use Wisconsin’s Speak Up, Speak Out to report concerns through a safe and confidential reporting system.
Speak Up. Speak Out. Look out for one another. Together, we can keep our Wolf Pack safe.
Report a Concern: Speak Up, Speak Out Wisconsin
For emergencies or situations requiring immediate assistance, call 911.
Counselor's Wolf Den
Course Selections and Class Schedules for 2026-2027
2026_2027 1st Semester Schedules
*All schedules are available to view on Skyward Family, and each student can access their schedule via Skyward. Please, have all students print out their schedules prior to open house. If you are having trouble printing your schedule, please contact the front office to request assistance.*All drop/add courses request sheets are to be filled and signed by Wednesday Sept. 2nd, 12 pm in the front office.
Update: Our scheduling team is no longer taking schedule requests as courses are now in full motion with content. Unique student situations will be reviewed based on administrative discretion.
2026-2027 Course Guide (Grades 9-12)
Contact information:
Mrs. Cara Wege
(920)596-5800 Ext. 5802
FASFA Information for Parents and Students
2026-2027- FASFA Updates