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Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 starts 2025-26 School Year

Teri Hansen

24 Aug 2025 • 2 min read

MANHATTAN, KS — Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is geared up for the start of the 2025-26 academic year as families across the district as students and staff return to classrooms.

District Overview

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 serves over 7,000 students from preschool through twelfth grade in the Manhattan and Ogden communities. The district continues to focus on its mission to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens, guided by core beliefs of acceptance, accountability, courage, joy, and trust.

Registration and Enrollment Updates

The district announced that it will not be enrolling any new out-of-district students for the 2025-26 school year, indicating strong enrollment from within the district boundaries. Parents and guardians must register students in grades K-12 online, with registration required for all students every year.

For kindergarten enrollment, students must be 5 years old on or before August 31 of the year in which they want to enroll. New students and kindergarteners are required to provide health assessment documentation and other required paperwork.

Special Programs

The district's Manhattan Virtual Academy continues to serve students grades 6-12 with online learning options. Enrollment for the virtual academy closed on August 8, 2025, or when maximum enrollment capacity is reached.

Communication and Resources

The district's first newsletter for the 2025-2026 school year will be sent the week of August 25, keeping families informed throughout the academic year.

Looking Ahead

Manhattan-Ogden USD 383 continues to maintain its reputation for academic excellence and competitive extracurricular programs. The district's extracurricular and athletic programs are among the most competitive in the state, routinely celebrating student achievements in academics, activities, and athletics.

The district offers extensive opportunities including AP classes, dual credit college hours, and career and technical education programs, supported by the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process that allows students to advance, focus, and receive remediation when necessary.

For registration assistance, families can contact Sandy Steck at 785-587-2008 for technical issues or Christina Shoemaker at 785-587-2000 for questions about fees.