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Manheim Central highlighted for elementary '4 houses' and expanded electives
Summary
Manheim Central superintendent Dr. Axe and Assistant Superintendent Amy Flannery described the district’s '4 houses' elementary program, planned middle‑school language and increased high‑school elective options as reasons for a GPS ribbon recognition.
Manheim Central School District officials described classroom and program innovations during a GPS ribbon segment on the Keystone Education Report.
Dr. Axe, superintendent at Manheim Central, said the district’s elementary '4 houses' model groups students from pre‑K through fourth grade in houses focused on monthly character traits to build community and positive behavior. "We always are looking for unique opportunities, and we always wanna make sure that our kids are proud to be Barons," Dr. Axe said.
Amy Flannery, assistant superintendent, said the district is expanding middle‑school 'encore' opportunities and plans to add foreign‑language options, and is increasing elective variety and flexible scheduling at the high‑school level to give students voice and choice.
The segment was presented as part of the program’s Great PA Schools (GPS) ribbon series, which spotlights districts that the program says combine rigorous academics, strong community ties and financial responsibility. Viewers were directed to greatpaschools.com to nominate or learn more.
