The Manchester Township School District invites the community to save the date of Saturday, May 16, 2026, as we celebrate 50 years of Hawk pride, memories, tradition, and community at Manchester Township High School. Details coming soon!
Attention Hawks! Join us at the Spring College & Career Expo at the Jersey Shore at the RJW Barnabus Health Arena located at Toms River High School North (1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, NJ) on Thursday, March 19th, from 6 pm - 8 pm. More at www.manchestertwp.org, today!
Join us for Dolphin Fest this Saturday, March 21, from 10–2 PM at Ridgeway Elementary School! This fun, family-friendly event brings our community together to support the school. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and make a difference!
Take the plunge for a great cause! The 13th Annual Penguin Plunge, sponsored by the Manchester Township Alliance, returns to Harry Wright Lake on April 19. Help raise funds for Regional Day School students’ prom and graduation. Learn more or sign up at www.manchestertwp.org
Manchester Township teachers and administrators attended the 3rd Annual Governor’s Educator of the Year Colloquium at Ocean County College, sponsored by OC3 and OCASA. Learn more about their professional growth at www.manchestertwp.org
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Manchester High School’s JA High School Heroes celebrated the final JA Day of the year by teaching K–5 students lessons in financial literacy and entrepreneurship at Ridgeway Elementary. Learn more about our JA Heroes and this inspiring program at www.manchestertwp.org
MTMS Student Council raised over $500 for staff participating in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge! Students voted with donations for the teacher they wanted to see take on the ice bucket challenge. Mr. Morris “won” and faced the bucket of ice water! More www.manchestertwp.org.
Know someone who makes a difference in MTSD schools? Nominate them for the first-ever Excellence in Education Awards, and help celebrate those who support and inspire our students! Submit nominations before they close on March 13, 2026. More information at www.manchestertwp.org!
Know someone who makes a difference in MTSD schools? This is the last week to nominate them for the first-ever Excellence in Education Awards, and help celebrate those who support and inspire our students! Submit nominations before they close on March 13, 2026. More information at www.manchestertwp.org!
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to celebrate inclusion and recognize that people of all abilities strengthen our community. Today, the MTSD is participating with an Everybody Counts Day. Students and staff are wearing shirts with numbers to show that every individual matters!
Students in Mrs. LaPorte’s 7th-grade science class recently welcomed experts from the New Jersey State Police for a hands-on look at forensic science. Learn how students explored real-world investigations and careers in STEM. Read the full story at www.manchestertwp.org.
Two Ways in One Day to Support Regional Day School! Join us for a fun outing tonight by enjoying lunch or dinner at Burger 25, then join us at the Manchester Branch of the Ocean County Library for a special evening celebrating our talented student artists. Bring your family and friends and be part of a night that showcases creativity and supports our school community. We can't wait to see you there! More at www.manchestertwp.org
Congratulations to Jossalyn Y. who proudly represented MTMS and MTSD at the 8th Grade Dialogue hosted by the New Jersey School Boards Association in collaboration with the Ocean County School Boards Association!
Jossalyn was selected as our school’s representative and joined students from across the county to reflect on her elementary and middle school experiences, share her future aspirations, and speak about the impact of her school community.
We are incredibly proud of Jossalyn for representing our district with confidence, positivity, and Manchester Pride!
One of MTHS's freshmen is not only a dedicated student but also a driven Eagle Scout on a rare quest to earn all 142 merit badges. For his Reading Merit Badge, he is running a book drive to help kids in need! Visit www.manchestertwp.org to learn more about how to donate new or gently used books and help this student make a difference in our community this month!
2026-27 kindergarten registration and mandatory screening appointments are now open. Families wishing to register students are required to make an in-person appointment if they did not do so at Kinderprep. Please visit www.ManchesterTwp.org for details.
March is Youth Art Month and the perfect time to save the date for the MTSD Art Show on May 21 from 5 -7 PM at Manchester Township High School. Join us to celebrate student creativity with artwork from every school and activities! More at www.manchestertwp.org.
MTHS students got hands-on with OCVTS programs yesterday through the OCVTS Career Fair Showcase! From cooking fresh pasta to experimenting with hair tinsel, audio engineering, & more, MTHS students explored exciting career pathways. See all the highlights at www.manchestertwp.org
The Read Across America fun continued today at the RDS with classrooms buzzing with excitement as students welcomed special guest readers for a fun twist on storytime! Our Superintendent of Schools, Diane Pedroza, excitedly joined in as always, visiting classrooms and sharing some favorite stories with students. It’s a joy to celebrate the love of reading together!
We sincerely thank the OCPO and the MTPD for visiting Manchester Township Middle School today. The OCPO presentation made a meaningful impact, and our students were engaged and attentive as they learned more about internet safety and resiliency. More at www.manchestertwp.org!
Thank you to the many families who joined us last evening for Kinderprep 2026–27! The MTSD was thrilled to welcome parents and guardians to learn more about our Kindergarten Program and meet our team. If you were unable to attend or would like to review the presentation from the evening, please visit our website at https://www.manchestertwp.org/page/kindergarten-registration for more information and important registration details.
