The Manchester School District is governed by a fifteen member committee that is elected every two years. The Mayor serves as chairperson of the Board.
The District is comprised of fifteen elementary schools, including a developmental preschool, four middle schools, three fully accredited high schools, a regional vocational/technical school, and a program of adult education. The District serves more than 14,000 students and employs 1,200 faculty and staff. Middle and high schools offer extensive music and art programs, competitive athletics, club
s, and community service organizations. All schools provide opportunities for parents to participate at school or from home through parent associations and volunteer groups. Partnerships with the business community are highly valued. Most schools enjoy one or more business/education partnerships. As a community with an increasingly diverse population, the District offers a wide range of programs and initiatives. The English Learner program serves more than 1,500 students who, as immigrants or refugees, are non-English proficient. The EL program provides English language instruction and offers students assistance with cultural assimilation. The Program Alternative to Secondary School (PASS), is geared for students who require an alternative approach for completing high school requirements. The Manchester School District and the City of Manchester are united in their desire to provide students with quality education in wholesome environments. Determining the quality of the educational services provided, as well as completing a comprehensive assessment of school buildings, has been a major undertaking. An Audit of Educational Effectiveness was conducted during the 1999-2000 school year. Funded by the business community through the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, the audit was performed by SchoolMatch, a nationally recognized firm which specializes in evaluating the quality of educational services provided by school districts. Key components of the audit include strong instructional leadership, clear learning objectives, regular monitoring and measurement of student achievement, high expectations, and a supportive school climate. Upon completion of the audit, the Manchester School District received several commendations as well as specific recommendations for improvement. The District has made significant progress in meeting the audit's recommendations. In association with the New England School Development Council, the District completed a ten year enrollment forecast which outlined community demographics, operating capacity, and projected space needs. This was followed by a facilities audit conducted by Parsons Brinckerhoff. The facilities audit consisted of an engineering evaluation of the physical condition of existing school buildings, a programmatic assessment of capacities and needs, and an evaluation of alternatives to meet projected needs. Currently, District and City officials are studying the recommendations for funding options. Providing an exceptional education for its children heads the list of Manchester's priorities. Together, working with students, parents, educators, school administrators, elected officials, and the community at-large, Manchester's education system is proactive and visionary.
06/02/2026
Friends of the District- We need your help!
Our Food and Nutrition Services department has two Ram ProMaster transport vans to help with deliveries to schools from the commissary kitchen. The problem is, they are plain, boring white.
We've challenged our students to design a fun new wrap for the vans, along with a new department slogan.
Please click the link below and cast one vote for your favorite!
Voting closes on Monday, June 8, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.
Congratulations to the Southside students who participated in the Magnify Voices Expressive Art Contest! 🎨
Magnify Voices recognizes and celebrates the creativity of youth in order to demonstrate the vital importance of positive mental health for a child’s healthy development.
06/02/2026
Graduation is less than two weeks away! 🎓 Live language support services will be available at each ceremony, scan the QR code for more information!
06/01/2026
What a great morning for Jewett's chorus concert! 🎶Our students are so talented, we love to see the confidence and pride!
06/01/2026
Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? Students in grades 9-12 can earn high school credit through the FREE UNH Tech Camp, August 10-14 on the UNH Manchester campus!
This is a great opportunity to experience life on a vibrant college campus while learning through collaborative, project-based activities that foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills. All experience levels welcome!
It's Friday, which means it's time for our weekly Staff Spotlight! Each week, we'll highlight outstanding members of our Manchester School District staff.
🎉This week, we're recognizing Jim Connors, Director of School Food & Nutrition Services for the District! No job is ever too big for Jim! He is a delight to work with and always makes time to help others.
If you’d like to celebrate a staff member you know – it can be a teacher, administrator, cafeteria worker, crossing guard, bus driver … you name it! You can nominate them using this form: https://www.mansd.org/forms/staff-spotlight-nomination-form
05/29/2026
Last night marked the 40th Annual Manchester School of Technology-CTE Program Completers Recognition Night.
248 students from 20 Career and Technical Education programs were honored for completing their 2 or 3 year program and becoming CTE Program Completers or Excelsiors.
Congratulations on your achievements, the future is bright for all of you!
05/29/2026
Students in Mrs. McGee's Business and Marketing Principles CTE class at Manchester School of Technology had their Non-Profit Pitch Competition this week. Judges ("The Investors") from the community listened to each of the four finalists' advocacy pitches and after a Q&A, deliberated on who they would back! In the end, the pitch for Hope NH Recovery took the prize.
Congrats to all of the finalists and thank you to our valuable community partners!
05/28/2026
Great job by the artists of Manchester High School - West! They put on an incredible art show this afternoon 🎨 📷 Your talent is truly inspiring!
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It was an excellent morning to give back to Mother Nature! AP Environmental Science students at Central worked with Arnold Mikolo and the Conservation Law Foundation and Manchester, NH Parks & Recreation to plant two new trees on campus. The project is part of a $2.2 million USDA Urban Forestry grant to plant 500 new trees in the city of Manchester through 2029.
Students learned about the benefits of trees in urban areas including water control and retention, soil erosion prevention, carbon sequestration, shade and beautification.
We're excited to see this Sunspire Magnolia and American Hornbeam grow and thrive for generations to come!
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