Manual High School

 

Manual Community Newsletter

9/27/2026

 
Rainbow over the Manual score board during homecoming
 

A Note From Principal DeRemer

Manual High School Families,

Thank you again for supporting all of our homecoming events last week. It was great to connect with many of you at the principal breakfast this week as well! 

Now that we are settling into our routines, I would like to re-ground in our goals for this school year. We are aiming for average daily attendance of 85% or higher - and this includes first period. Every minute of attendance and instruction counts, so please help your students be on time and ready to learn at 8:30 a.m. every day. 

I also want to remind you of our cell phone policy, which requires phones and all other personal communication devices to be kept away for the day to maximize learning. Thank you for supporting this new policy and helping our students adjust!

Don't forget: there is no school tomorrow, Sept. 28. Read on for additional important reminders!

In community, 

Dr. Chris DeRemer

Principal, Manual High School

 

This Week at Manual

  • Monday, Sept. 28: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS (PD Day)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29: Professional photoshoot for website photos in classrooms @ 9-11 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Sept. 30: Professional video shoot throughout the day
  • Friday, Oct. 2: 94%+ Attendance Lunch

Athletics This Week at Manual

  • Tuesday, Sept. 29: Varsity Girls Flag Football at JFK @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29: C-Team Girls Volleyball vs. Kipp Denver Collegiate @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29: JV Girls Volleyball vs. Kipp Denver Collegiate @ 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29: JV Boys Soccer at Skyview @ 5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 29: Varsity Girls Volleyball vs. Kipp Denver Collegiate @ 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 1: C-Team Girls Volleyball @ 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 1: JV Girls Volleyball vs. DSST Cedar @ 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Oct. 1: Varsity Girls Volleyball vs DSST Cedar @ 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, Oct. 3: Varsity Boys Football at Prospect Ridge Academy @ 6 p.m.

You can find additional upcoming athletics practices and games on AribterLive.

Upcoming Events at Manual

  • Monday, Oct. 12: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
  • Tuesday, Oct. 13: Family Conferences @ 4:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Oct. 16 and Saturday, Oct. 17: Performance of Just Like Us
  • Sunday, Oct. 18: Golf Tournament
  • Thursday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 23: Midterms
 

📢 NO SCHOOL TOMORROW, Sept. 28

Reminder: there is NO SCHOOL for Manual students tomorrow, Sept. 28; it is a professional development day for staff.

 

💵 Fill Out This Form to Help Us Get More Funding!

Manual Families: we are asking all guardians to fill out the You Benefit Form - your response is important for our school funding! The more families that fill it out, the more funds we get to offer robust classes and additional mental health support for our students. The form closes Sept. 30. Thank you for your help!

 

⛳ Sign Up for Our Golf Tournament By Oct. 1

Our 2nd annual Golf Tournament is Sunday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. at City Park Golf Course! Help us raise funds for our athletics department while enjoying breakfast, lunch and a day of golf. All are welcome!

The deadline to register is Oct. 1 - don't miss out, tickets are going fast!

 

📅 Save the Date: Conferences Oct. 13

Family conferences are Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join us to hear about your student's grades, attendance, and general engagement in class. You'll be able to meet with all Manual staff, including your student's teacher and admin! 

 

✏️ City Year After School Tutoring

Manual is proud to partner with City Year, a nationwide youth development organization, to provide students with meaningful academic support and activities. City Year is hosting tutoring (with snacks!) from 3:45-5 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Manual. Guardian permission is required to attend. 

 

🧠 Take a 5 Minute Survey About Your Student's Social and Emotional Health!

You are encouraged to complete a short form to provide valuable input on your child’s social-emotional well-being. The screening window is now open! Learn more here.