News & Notes

Spirit Week Tournament Sign-Ups

Spirit Week Buyouts & Pep Rally Events  🎉
👉Bubble Soccer → Sign Up Here
👉Student vs. Teacher Dodgeball → Sign Up Here
👉3-Point Contest for Pat Show → Sign Up Here
👉Pep Rally Game (9/26) → Sign Up Here

🏀 Weekend Tournaments & Puppy Yoga
👉Doubles Pickleball Tournament → Sign Up Here
👉Puppy Yoga → Sign Up Here
👉3-on-3 Basketball Tournament → Sign Up Here

 

J. L. Mann’s Magnet Distinction program

Are you interested in learning about J. L. Mann’s Magnet Distinction program?  Program requirements can be found on our school website by clicking here.

If you are an attendance-area student, please talk with your counselor to sign up.
If you do not live in J. L. Mann’s attendance area, you must apply for the 2026-2027 school year.  Application information can be found on our school website by clicking here.
We are holding a Magnet Information Night in J. L. Mann’s auditorium on October 21, 6:00 p.m.  This is the best way to learn about Magnet.  Plan to attend!
The first Magnet application window opens on November 10.  Applications will be posted through Parent Backpack and submitted online.
 

Class of 2026- Senior Portraits

It’s time to schedule your senior portraits! Sessions will be held at school on the following dates and will take place in the auditorium unless noted otherwise:

Available Dates & Times:

September 10 – 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
October 1 – 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
November – TBD
👉 Sign up here: https://store.cady.com


Follow the steps below to book your session:

How to Sign Up:
Click on Schedule Now (bottom of the screen).
Type “Mann” when prompted and select J.L. Mann High School Academy.
Scroll down and choose the "At Your School" options – select both “Timeless” and “Exposure” scenes.
Click Continue to Sessions.

Choose your session:
Simple Session – starting at $29
Standard Session – starting at $59
Add any extras you want (do not choose any "studio only" options).
On the scheduling page:
Set Location Type to School
Choose a date and time from the available options.

Important Note About Your Mailing Address:
Double-check your mailing address before submitting. Cady will mail your portraits (without watermarks) to this address, ready to frame or share. You will be charged for these prints.  If you don’t want to keep them, you must return them using the included return label to avoid being charged.