At about 2:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2019, a staff member at Manawa Elementary School reported a threatening message found in a bathroom. All threats are taken very seriously by school personnel and the district’s approved Emergency Management Plan. School staff immediately evacuated MES to the checkpoint, telephoned the Manawa Police Department, began investigations, and reported the threat to the District Administrator. There was a police presence at MES.
At about 2:30 p.m. MES staff and students walked over to the Jr./Sr. High School for dismissal.
At about 3:15 p.m., the SDM received the “all clear” from law enforcement personnel.
Some citizens telephoned or emailed the district to ask for more detailed information. It is strategic investigation protocol not to give details. It is important not to release information that may accidently add to the threat or hinder the investigation. No child or staff member was in any danger and proactive steps were taken to ensure that safety was maintained for all.
This is an active investigation and no further information will be shared at this time. Thank you for your patience and cooperation through this challenging experience. Please be assured that the School District of Manawa takes the safety and wellbeing of your children as our primary priority.
Manawa Booster Club Apparel 2019! You can now purchase your items online in 3 easy steps:
1. Scan the QR code found on the fliers, located in the HS office, or go online to https://manawa19.itemorder.com
2. Choose your items and add them to your cart
3. Securely checkout with your credit card Online Store Deadline: Sunday October 27th, 2019 (11:59pm CDT)
Book Fair
Book Fair at Manawa Elementary School. Wednesday, October 23rd 3:00 - 4:30pm and Thursday, October 24th 12:00 - 8:00pm.
Elementary Parking Lot
For the safety of the students, new procedures will be implemented for the 2019-2020 school year. Please refer to the map for the traffic pattern flow. Entrance into MES Parking Lot:
The only entrance into the parking lot is labeled “Parent Entry.” Families can continue driving through the main loop to drop off or pick up their children. Students need to exit the vehicle on the passenger side. Families continue to drive through the main loop, following the direction from the staff member monitoring traffic flow. Exit where the map is labeled “Parent Exit.”
At dismissal time, vehicles may line up in the main loop. Students will come to you, entering the vehicle on the passenger side. Follow the direction from the staff member monitoring traffic flow when exiting. Families that park in the parking lot meet your child(ren) outside under the main entrance canopy or by the crosswalk in the parking lot. An adult must escort students to the vehicle for the students’ safety.
Families that need to park, enter the parking lot labeled “Parking Entry.” Exit the parking area where the map is labeled “Parent Exit.”
