About Us
Our Mission
We will challenge all learners and work in partnership with students, parents and community to achieve high standards.
Our Vision
Every employee of the District plays a vital role in the success of our students. Together, we will develop and maintain the highest level of ethical and professional practice, demonstrating a culture of respect, cooperation, and pride, with care and dignity for all.
With uncompromising commitment in the pursuit of excellence, we will:
Our Core Beliefs and Values
STUDENTS FIRST
We focus on what is best for students.
EXCELLENCE
Challenge and learning are the goals and rewards.
LEADERSHIP
We are all leaders and role models.
DIGNITY for ALL
Everyone is treated with dignity and contributions are heard, valued and encouraged.
COMMUNICATION
Open and honest dialogue ensures that we are all working towards a common goal.
COLLABORATION
Working together is critical to our success.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
We are all accountable for continually improving our practice.
RESOURCEFULNESS
We seek out educational opportunities within and beyond the walls of our school.
FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
We use our resources wisely.
PRIDE
We respect ourselves, each other and our school.
General Information About Our School
The District includes a K-5 elementary building and a 6-8 middle school and 9-12 high school on a centralized campus. Recognizing the changing nature of education and the need to utilize modern research, technology and learning theory, Manchester-Shortsville is committed to a strong and active program of staff development encouraging professional growth.
Red Jacket draws its students primarily from the villages of Manchester and Shortsville. These villages, in central Ontario County, are located near the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake with its beautiful parks and recreation facilities.
To contact us:
1506 State Route 21, Shortsville, NY 14548
(585) 289-2160 (District Office)
Transportation
District is 25 Square Miles
* All K-5 students are transported
* High School students beyond 1.5 miles are transported
Alma Mater
Our pride and glory in thee will not fail.
Hope and courage to us you bring;
Our Alma Mater, to thee we sing.
And though we leave your guiding ways;
Your teachings lead us through our days.
As we look up to the red and white;
Red Jacket Central, our shining light.