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MTHS has been awarded as a Gold Standard School in Financial Education by the NGPF. Congratulations to MTHS for teaching important life skills such as budgeting, credit management, career preparation, and beyond! Read more at manchestertwp.org.
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Tonight is Back to School Night at Manchester Township Elementary School! Please refer to all of the school websites, virtual backpacks, and email correspondences for Back to School Night schedules and event details. We can't wait to see you, soon!
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This week, Ridgeway Elementary welcomed new students to their House System fun! The purpose of the House System is to build a strong sense of community throughout the school among all students. Learn more at manchestertwp.org!
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The monthly Java with John that was scheduled for tonight, Monday, September 18th at the Manchester Township Middle School has been cancelled.
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Dear Manchester Parents,
Please see your email for a message from the MTHS Athletic Department in regards to attendance at home football games at the High School.
Thank you, and have a great evening.
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The OCSCA Fall College Fair is taking place on October 5th at the RWJBarnabas Health Arena from 6-8pm. There are over 130 representatives from 22 states & 2 countries attending. Info can be found on the flyer or guidance page at https://www.manchestertwp.org/o/mths/page/guidance
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Today, the MTHS ROTC Color Guard proudly participated in the Manchester Township 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony at Town Hall. Thank you to Mayor Arace and his team for including Manchester’s students in today’s important remembrance ceremony.
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Today, we remember all of those lost on 9-11.
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Congratulations to the MTHS Hawks Football Team for making history this evening for going 3-0 for the first time in 20 years! #GRIT
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We hope students and staff had a great first week back to school! Please be sure to check your school's calendar and mark your calendar for your child's Back to School Night. We can not wait to see you there!
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It was a warm welcome as staff & students arrived today! The smiles were big, the classrooms are full and the hallways are buzzing with the wonderful sounds of school in session. Enjoy some first-day photos and please visit www.manchestertwp.org about upcoming District events!
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Happy Labor Day!
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The Manchester Township Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) asks that parents fill out the Extended School Year Survey for input on the Extended School Year program for 2024. More information and the survey can be found at: https://bit.ly/3PgarPP
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Families & community members are invited to meet Superintendent John Berenato, ask questions, and provide feedback about our District at his monthly Java with John. Please join us for a district update and Q&A with the Superintendent on 9/18 at 6p in the conference room at MTMS.
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The Board of Education Retreat is today, Tuesday, August 29th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 4:30PM.
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Today was Orientation Day at Ridgeway! As done at all of the elementary schools, Pre-K, kindergarten & new students were welcomed with staff meet & greets, tours and more. We look forward to welcoming all students back to school in September!
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The MTHS Football Team's season opens at home on Friday 6 p.m.! Leisure Village West's Walk the Talk Sports Show recently had Coach Farrell on as a special guest to talk about the upcoming season. Enjoy the interview (https://bit.ly/WTTI) and we hope to see you at the game! #DIG
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It has been a busy week leading up to Back to School! Superintendent Berenato met with the MTHS Student Government Association yesterday. They had a great meeting and brainstormed some awesome ideas to increase school spirit and student agency. Go Hawks!
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It is Orientation Day at Whiting Elem. which started by welcoming our youngest students to Pre-K & Kindergarten! Families met the staff & students practiced bus safety & spent time in their classrooms meeting their teacher & classmates. Visit our website for more important dates!
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Today's MTES Kindergarten orientation welcomed the Class of 2036! Students met their teachers, classmates and even rode a bus while families met staff and learned all about the upcoming school year. Please visit www.mtschools.org for all school orientation dates & times.
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