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🌱 Why MPSD’s award-winning apprenticeships and new bus routes matter to families

Hello Manitowoc! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why MPSD’s award-winning apprenticeships and new bus routes matter to families
  • Why a recent student protest put Manitowoc schools on the defensive
  • How one Manitowoc grandmother raised $80K for local youth mentoring

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 53 and low of 40 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; a shower, temps: high: 47, low: 31.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny; windy, chilly, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. How Manitowoc schools are growing Youth Apprenticeship jobs (htrnews.com) — Manitowoc Public School District is being recognized statewide for expanding its Youth Apprenticeship program, with over 170 students gaining hands-on experience, including 26 working inside district departments. The district is also planning new bus routes for 2026-27, while adding more teaching assistant and marketing apprenticeship roles to support classrooms and future careers.
   

2. MPSD Explains More After Parent Expresses Concern Following ICE Protest (seehafernews.com) — Manitowoc parents may want to know that the Manitowoc Public School District addressed concerns after students walked out of class to protest ICE, prompting questions about staff involvement and student discipline. During a school board meeting, one parent criticized academics and alleged staff support for activism, while district leaders emphasized student safety, lack of advance notice, and consequences for skipping class.
   

3. One Manitowoc grandmother's $80K gift to mentorship programs (htrnews.com) — A longtime Manitowoc volunteer, grandmother Rita Muench, has raised more than $80,000 over three decades for Big Brothers Big Sisters WI Shoreline and is now stepping back from bowling fundraisers in her 80s. Her efforts helped support local mentoring programs based out of the Manitowoc-Two Rivers YMCA, where more than 200 area youth are still waiting to be matched with adult mentors.
   

4. Manitowoc County Board of Realtors Gets Grant For Red Arrow Beach Construction (seehafernews.com) — A $7,500 grant is helping transform Manitowoc’s Red Arrow Park and beach from underused shoreline into a more accessible, community-focused gathering space. Backed by the Manitowoc County Board of Realtors and national partners, the project aims to improve access for seniors, families with strollers, and visitors with mobility challenges while strengthening neighborhood quality of life.
   

5. From Dream to reality: Manitowoc Lutheran launches girls varsity soccer program (nbc26.com) — Manitowoc Lutheran High School has officially launched its first-ever girls varsity soccer team, giving local athletes a new way to compete and represent their school. Players and coaches say interest has finally grown enough to support a full program, and they’re focusing on fundamentals, improvement, and pride in laying the groundwork, even as they chase a respectable first-season record.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manitowoc

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Manitowoc

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.