MANITOUWADGE, ON – Thursday, October 17th, Our Lady of Lourdes Elementary School held it’s annual invitational cross-country run on Ski Hill Road, 3km of winding, gravel road. Temperatures were near ideal, a bit chilly but at least no snow or rain. In addition to students [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Yesterday, Friday, October 18th, students and staff of Manitouwadge Public School were able to roll out of bed and come to school in their jammies as part of Pyjama Day organized by Student Council. School Spirit was on display throughout the school as students and staff [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON– At the beginning of the school year, Mrs. McLoed did a lesson with the students in Grades 2 through 5, using the book “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by Dr.Seuss to encourage and motivate them. The fictional story helping to inspire students to become [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – This time of year holds a special place in the hearts of everyone – especially schools. This year September 26th was designated as the Terry Fox National School Run Day. As in previous years, MPS students were out in full force to honour a very motivated and [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The regular meeting of Manitouwadge Town Council September 11, 2013 was quite brief, lasting only about 30 minutes. Absent from the meeting were Mayor John MacEachern and Councillor Natalie Labbee; in attendance were Acting Mayor Connie Hunter who chaired the meeting, Clerk [Read more]
Manitouwadge Public School News School start up is always exciting – especially for the little kindergarten students! This second week of school the students in Mrs. Schleier’s JK / SK / Gr. 1 class have been busy learning about the different kinds of homes that are inhabited by animals and [Read more]
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED June 6th, 2013 – UPDATED June 13th (video added) PLEASE NOTE: Video will be uploaded tonight. (photos below article – please scroll down) MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, July 4th the sun was shinning at the Manitouwadge Community Track as elementary students [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – The littlest people at Manitouwadge Public School were busy little beavers recently preparing a lunch for their special person in honor of Mother’s Day! Students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 2 had been preparing for days proving that even toilet paper rolls can [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – April 4th, a Manitouwadge family experienced a nightmare that none of us ever wants to face – they lost their home and all of their belongings in a house fire (Click here for the full story). Though Manitouwadge Public School is a small school, the students have [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It is difficult to get a known Canadian author to visit our little school in northern Ontario, but that didn’t stop us. One teacher stated, “just try it” – so that was enough to get us going. This comment brought to mind Les Brown’s famous quote, “Shoot [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – It has been proven that it is never too early to teach children a sense of community pride. That’s the aim of these little kindergarten farmers who have been busy nurturing their ‘garden’ in the classroom. As a part of their lesson on Things That Grow, they [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Education takes on a whole new meaning when you live in the North and you are a student at MPS. Mrs. Schleier’s class recently braved the snow to learn how to construct Quinzees in the bush. With shovels, pans and lots of enthusiasm, eager learners readied themselves to [Read more]
Thanks to MPS for the great photos and info about their day MANITOUWADGE, ON – Tuesday, March 26th Manitouwadge Public School’s primary division celebrated Epilepsy Awareness Day. To help get the discussion started and ensure everyone had epilepsy at top of mind, students and staff [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Look out Rembrandt and Picasso – Manitouwadge Public School Kindergarten students are on their way!!!! Mrs. Kuczynski’s class have been working hard, practicing their blending of watercolors to create spectacular art displays that share their point of view. The [Read more]
MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, February 27 was designated as National Pink Shirt day and in the true form of Manitouwadge Public School’s typical zeal for participation, there were pink shirts working, playing and learning everywhere. Anti-bullying awareness has been a priority in recent [Read more]
