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MTHS Freshman Building Tours are happening between 9-11AM and 3-5PM TODAY! Students from the National Honor Society & Student Gov. Assn. are excited to welcome and show you around. For this & other school orientation information, please visit www.mtschools.org.
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Sharing again the dates for the upcoming 2023-24 school orientations in August and the Back to School Night dates and times in September and October for each school. This information can also be found on the website calendar. We look forward to seeing you there!
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We are thrilled the announce our new mobile app, in conjunction with the improved district website, to help conveniently access information about our school district right from the phones in your pockets. Visit www.manchestertwp.org for more information and to download it today!
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There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday August 16th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 6:30PM.
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School supply lists are being posted this week on each of the school district's elementary websites. You can access your child's school website and Backpack from manchestertwp.org for the lists. If you have any questions, please contact the school so that they can help. Thanks!
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The Manchester Township School District is still accepting applications for bus drivers who are interested in joining our Transportation Team for the 2023-24 school year. Inquire today by calling Transportation at (732) 849-2812. We can't wait to hear from you!
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Manchester's students have been very creative in art class this summer! ESY students, from Kindergarten through High School, have been working on many projects & exploring multiple art mediums. Learn more and see some of their art here: https://bit.ly/ESYART
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Last week the students in the ESY Program at Regional Day School had the excitement of a visit from Tina of NJ Snake Man. Tina brought to Regional Day School beautiful, exotic birds to share with the students. Learn more about here visit here: https://bit.ly/RDSBirds
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The website is not our only project "under construction!" Building & Grounds is busy with regularly scheduled summer cleaning & building maintenance as well as many projects that enhance and maintain the schools for the community. Read about it here: https://bit.ly/JulyProjects
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On August 24, Mrs. Guinan and Ms. Young will be hosting a Popsicles with the Principals event from 4-6pm on Ridgeway's playground. All Ridgeway students are welcome to stop by for a popsicle and to spend some time with our school community before the official first day of school!
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JANJ recently recognized the 2023 High School Hero Scholar Award recipients. Congratulations to MTHS students Allison Gilbert, attending George Mason University, & Abena Konadu, attending Drexel University. These students are two of only six in NJ to be awarded the scholarships!
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On July 5, the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam scores were released. AP students from MTHS achieved exceptional test scores and were recognized at last evening's Board of Education meeting for this great accomplishment. Read more: https://www.manchestertwp.org/article/1175730
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There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday July 19th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 5:30PM.
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Please be advised: Parent Portal will be down starting today, Monday July 17th around 11am for scheduled maintenance. Another message will be posted at a later date when the portal is back up again.
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The district's summer programs continue this week! Jump Start and Stepping Up began for eligible students to help bridge the gap between the previous and new grade level. Extended School Year continued and was out of this world with a planetarium visit at Regional Day School!
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Happy Independence Day!
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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating freedom and the end of slavery.
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The next Java with John is Thurday, June 22nd at 6pm at Whiting Elementary! For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Cx10UV
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Reminder: Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday June 16th, in observance of Juneteenth.
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The USDA will issue P-EBT cards this summer for eligible K-12 students. To be eligible, you must have submitted a qualifying Free & Reduced Lunch Application for the 2022-23 school year. Applications accepted through June 30, 2023. For info & applications: https://bit.ly/3Nu7slP