Today, the Manchester Township School District pauses to honor the lives lost and the heroes who emerged on this day 24 years ago. As a school community, we reflect on the resilience, unity, and courage that continue to inspire us.

Join us this Saturday for Music Under the Stars at Manchester Township High School! Come out and cheer on 9 local marching bands from across Ocean County & support the arts in our community. $15 Adults | $8 Students/Seniors | Under 5 Free. More at www.manchestertwp.org, today!

Before Friday’s game, MTSD honored Keith Lister for 38 years of incredible service as Athletic Director, mentor, leader, and role model. His legacy of excellence, integrity, and heart will never be forgotten. Thank you, Mr. Lister! Enjoy retirement!


We’re excited to welcome families back for the 2025–2026 school year at your child’s Back-to-School Night. Please be sure to check the schedule provided by your child’s school for the specific time(s) of their back-to-school event. See you there!

Students were welcomed back to school with smiles, high-fives, and first-day excitement. Even Maverick, the MTES Mascot, rode the school bus! Here’s to a 2025–26 full of learning, growing & thriving together. Let’s make it the best year yet, MTSD!










Staff Reunited, Goals Have Been Set, Classrooms Are Ready, Senior Parking Spots Are Set — Now Get Ready for the Best First Day Yet! The Manchester Township School District (MTSD) staff is hard at work on Day Two of Staff In-Service, making final preparations for the arrival of students tomorrow!


The MTSD is proud to announce Mr. Christopher Hoffman as the new Assistant Principal & Athletic Director at MTHS. Mr. Hoffman brings 23 years of experience in public education as a teacher, coach, & student advocate. Please help us welcome Mr. Hoffman! More www.manchestertwp.org

School is back in session for the MTSD Staff, who gathered this morning for the district’s annual opening ceremony. This year’s theme was unveiled and served as the guiding message for a morning filled with inspiration, reflection, and renewed purpose. More www.manchestertwp.org







MTSD Back to School Nights are almost here! Come meet the teachers, explore classrooms, and get excited for an amazing year ahead. Mark your calendars! We can’t wait to see you there! More at www.manchestertwp.org

WES & MTES kicked off the year with warm, welcoming orientations where families met staff, explored classrooms, and more! Don’t miss MTHS’s final tour TODAY from 3–5 PM before the first football game. Come say hi and get ready for a great year!


Transportation information for all students & homeroom information for grades K-8 for the 2025-26 school year is now available on the Parent Portal. All required forms must be filled out on the Portal. For more information, please check the email sent to parents & guardians.


Back-to-school excitement is in the air! Ridgeway Elem. kicked off preschool, kindergarten & new student orientations today, filled with smiles, friends & bus visits ahead of a new year! Orientations for MTES, WES, & MTHS are coming up this week. See manchestertwp.org for info!


Today, we had the pleasure of welcoming our new staff members through an engaging and comprehensive orientation as they join the Manchester Township School District family for the 2025-26 school year! More at www.manchestertwp.org



High School schedules for the 2025-26 school year are now available on the Parent Portal. All required forms must be filled out on the Portal before accessing schedules. For more information, please check the email sent to high school parents & guardians.

🏈👏 When a Leisure Village West resident needed help, it was the MTHS football players, fresh from volunteering at Technology 101, who sprang into action. Their quick response earned them praise as true hometown heroes at the August BOE Meeting. More at www.manchestertwp.org 💙💛

As back-to-school season approaches, there’s always a mix of excitement and nostalgia in the air. Today, MTMS is buzzing with students and families as we kick off orientations and tours! Read about MTMS events and find ALL school orientation schedules at www.manchestertwp.org.

TONIGHT MTMS families are invited to meet with the new principal. Enjoy refreshments, conversation & share your ideas! (Note: if attending the 6th-grade/new student orientation sessions on the same day, you will meet with him before orientation begins.) More www.manchestertwp.org

There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday, August 20th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 6:30 PM.

The Manchester Township SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advisory Group) invites all special education parents & guardians to fill out their Extended School Year survey. The survey closes October 24, 2025, and can be found at: https://forms.gle/TXYU63cyUVmvRxB5A

This week, MTMS families are encouraged to meet with the new principal on 8/20. Enjoy refreshments, conversation & share your ideas! (Note: if attending the 6th-grade/new student orientation sessions on the same day, you will meet before orientation begins.) www.manchestertwp.org

