The 2014-2015 school year begins on Friday for the Manchester City School system as student and teachers will report for an abbreviated day at 8 AM. The Manchester City Schools are expecting over 1,300 students in the system this school year. The system serves the community with 2 elementary schools along with Westwood Middle School. Dr. Keith Brewer, Director of schools for the system, says that students will be present from 8 AM to 9 AM on Friday, with the first full day being Monday.