The South Sanpete School District serves a community including Manti, where the population was 3,429 as of April 1, 2020. Within this district, Manti High School maintains the largest enrollment of any school in the district. Founded in 1905, the high school currently operates out of a building that was completed in February 1980.
Local governance for Manti High School includes a School Community Council. For the 2026-2027 school year, the council membership includes Principal Karen Soper, parent members Brittany Curtis and Beau Lund, teacher Kris Pogrowzewski, and parent member Amie Olson. Linda Blake serves as the secretary. According to the district's school information page, elections for School Community Council positions are held in August each year. The district's website states that the new school year mailing contains a call for people who would like to serve, which parents can return on Registration Day or anytime before elections. Elections are held during the last three school days in August, with the last school day in August serving as the final day ballots will be accepted. Parents interested in joining the council must apply with the High School Principal during the school year. If no one applies for a position, the Principal is responsible for calling for volunteers. The council is required to have five or more parent members. For parents who speak English as a secondary language, the district requests at least one week of prior notice so translation services can be provided for meetings or for access to agendas and minutes.
Educational services in the district extend to early childhood through specialized testing and tuition options. Manti Elementary Preschool offers testing for students ages 3 to 5. For the 2026-2027 school year, initial preschool testing was scheduled for August 24th through August 26th, with the first day of preschool starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026. While the district's schools are primarily funded from Special Education, they do accept some tuition students. For families with children ages 0-2 who may require a disability evaluation, the district directs residents to contact Central Utah Public Health Department Early Intervention.
The district also manages various school fees and registration processes. A fee schedule for Manti High School for the 2025-2026 school year includes student athletic, lunch, and miscellaneous fees, which can be paid through an online link. For the 2026-2026 school year, school was scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 8:00 A.M. The district provides specific windows for new student registration and schedule changes. For example, students needing to request a schedule change were given a window from Monday, August 17, through Wednesday, August 19.
Regarding staffing, Manti High School employs educators with various licenses. According to the school's website, the school employs individuals holding LEA-specific educator licenses. The district's data for the 2025-2026 period shows that 5% of assignments are qualified by Associate Licenses, while 0% of assignments are qualified by LEA-Specific Licenses.
What this means for Manti
Manti residents can influence local education by applying for the School Community Council or participating in August elections. Families can access preschool evaluations or special needs scholarship information through the district's online forms. By following the specific registration dates and fee schedules provided by the district, parents can ensure their students are prepared for the upcoming school year.
