Coach Carlile poses with former and current and softball players. Congratulations on your recent honor! –Photo submitted. Congratulations!
Recently, Manteno School District 5 had some special news to celebrate. Here’s what was happening in Manteno…
During the March Manteno School Board meeting, Coach Josh Carlile was recognized for his recent induction into the Illinois Coaches Association Softball Hall of Fame. Josh has been on staff since 2003, taking over the head softball coaching position in 2006. He is currently a Manteno Middle School science teacher, athletic director, and head softball coach for both middle school and high school girls softball. –Photo submitted.Manteno School District is honored to announce two of the district’s amazing educators, Sean Hoffman and Jamie VanDongen, who were recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education as “Those That Excel.” Manteno is so fortunate to have these two individuals on its team and is grateful for all they do for students. Hoffmann, choir teacher and Show Choir Director for both Manteno Middle and High Schools, received a “Special Recognition Award.” He joined the district in 2011 and shares his passion for music with students, but also the community. –Photo submitted.Jamie VanDongen, intervention specialist at Manteno Elementary School, received the distinguished “Meritorious Service Award” for her outstanding contributions to the field of education. She has been a teacher at MES since 2018. Here she takes time for a picture with students. –Photo submitted.Thank you, MHS 2015 alumnus Ethan Kaufman, for providing Junior and Senior Leadership Academy students with practical strategies on financial literacy and the importance of planning for the future. The high school Junior and Senior Leadership Academies are under the guidance of Superintendent Lisa Harrod and Human Resources Director Nancy Kaufman.Students listen intently to information provided by Kaufman, while attending a Junior/Senior Leadership Academy session. –Photo submitted.
