MANSON NORTHWEST WEBSTER SCHOOL DISTRICT


1030 Main St., Manson, IA  |  Central Office 712-469-2202  |  Jr/Sr High 712-469-2245  |  Elementary 515-542-3211   |  Consortium School 515-576-6967









girl peeking over the top of the book she is reading,  link to the literacy page

At an elementary school, everyone teaches literacy! But our literacy team lead the way with research-based tools and strategies for our teachers. Our literacy team is led by Katie Nelson. Check out the literacy page here.

girl doing math problems, link to the math page

Math is around kids everywhere, from saving (or spending!) their allowance, cooking with their parents, or seeing how tall they've grown in the last year. It is essential that students have both procedural knowledge and conceptual understanding of the subject, so they understand not only how to solve a problem but why it's done the way it's done. Our math team is lead by Kelsey Stein. Look at the math page here.

Students posing with simple machines

Science instruction at MNW Elementary provides students with multiple opportunities for hands-on experiments and activities. Students strive to develop a strong background knowledge to apply to the real world and their own lives. Our science team is led by Trudi Cabrera.  Visit the science page here.

student holding drumsticks on a snare drum, link to Specials

All TK - 6th grade students have a 40 minute "special" class every day, either Art with Josh Anderson, P.E. with Wade Wubben, General Music with Evan Dreessen or Brad Bleam, Students have book checkout and Library/Technology class with  Susan Ames. Each of these teachers are certified in their content area and focus their teaching on the Iowa Core's 21st Century Skills as well as their own content area standards. Students also meet with Pam Bleam for a 30-minute Guidance class once a week. In Guidance, students explore being a good friend, problem solving, goal setting, and stress management. Additionally, fifth and sixth graders have the opportunity to participate in Band with Mr. Bleam.

a notebook with Special Education on the cover and a ruler and pencils

The special education staff at MNW Elementary strive to provide a positive learning environment for all students, work collaboratively with general education teachers to provide support and resources so that all students have the opportunity to excel, and assist students to further develop their strengths as well as weaknesses by working with them individually or in small groups. The special ed team are Ashley Pugh (preschool), Deedra Harman (Grades K-2), Mackenzie Lee (Grades 3-4), Michelle Ruhland (Grades 5-6), and Elaine Merritt (Behavior). You can find the special education page here

The mission of the TAG program at Manson Northwest Webster Community Schools is to provide educational opportunities for Talented and Gifted students so they may reach their full potential in all educational settings and at all stages of learning. Josh Anderson is MNW Elementary's TAG teacher and the TAG page is here.

ABC blocks, link to the Preschool page

Manson Northwest Webster Preschool's goal is to provide a high quality program meeting each child's needs, including children with disabilities and those with diverse backgrounds.  The Preschool team is made up of Ashley Pugh and Janet Olson-Egli.  Visit the Preschool page here.