
MTSD staff members are back in class over the next few days, participating in valuable professional development that ensures effectiveness in the classroom. Thank you to all of our staff for being so dedicated to the education of Manchester's students! More www.manchestertwp.org




The 2nd annual MTES Touch-A-Truck event is scheduled for Saturday, April 5! Interested vendors, food trucks & trucks/equipment displays should contact 732-323-9600 to reserve your spot! Thank you for your support of this fun MTES community event! More at www.manchestertwp.org





Some of MTSD's preschool students celebrated the conclusion of the Clothing Study unit today by designing & sewing with a professional seamstress! See what Mrs. Cataldo's class at Whiting Elementary School created at www.manchestertwp.org!

This is a reminder that the MTSD will follow the early dismissal schedule for students (not RDS!) on January 30, 31, and February 3. Schools are closed to ALL students for a Staff In-Service on Tuesday, February 4. We look forward to welcoming students back on February 5!


RDS students enjoy educational adventures and community field trips. Today B-Pod held a pancake fundraiser for those outings! It was a full lesson for Ms. Ellie's class including the advertising, selling, preparing, and serving of fluffy flapjacks! More at www.manchestertwp.org.

Superintendent Pedroza always shares that raising a child takes a village. When joining together like MTES on Sat. over Pancakes w/ the Principals, or when meeting up as done today at RDS for Coffee w/ the Principal, our village helps students achieve! More www.manchestertwp.org


Congratulations to Diana Bradley, a 3rd Grade Teacher at Ridgeway Elementary School who was voted into the Teachers Who Rock Class of 2025! More at www.manchestertwp.org!


The MTEA hosted its Third Annual Excellence in Education Celebration this past weekend! Congratulations to the honorees! Your recognition is well-deserved and a reflection of the impact you have made in the lives of so many. Read more about it at www.manchestertwp.org


MTES families came out today for Pancakes with the Principals at Applebee's. The fundraiser featured a delicious pancake breakfast, smiling MTES staff, & Maverick the Mascot! The event is another example of how we achieve Excellence by Example together! More www.manchestertwp.org

MTSD's preschool students are groovin' and snackin' with Pete the Cat this week as they creatively close out the Clothes Study they have been working so hard on! See what Mrs. Yunginger's class at Whiting School was up to today at www.manchestertwp.org.

MTSD Community,
In exercising caution ahead of the frigid temperatures and ground conditions tomorrow morning, all MTSD Schools will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening tomorrow, January 21. Before-school activities & A.M. Y-Kids are canceled.



As we observe & reflect on the life & legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today we are grateful to our community who came together for an incredible night at the 56th Annual MLK Gospel Chorus Program at MTHS on Friday. Thank you to all who participated in our longstanding tradition!





This is a friendly reminder that the Manchester Township School District is closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Tuesday, January 21.


Ocean Pediatric Dental in Toms River, NJ is offering free dental care on Friday, February 7 to eligible students ages 12 and under. Please see the enclosed flyer for details and to make an appointment, today!



MTHS students showcase time and time again their desire to give back to the community. This week, students in Ms. McKiernan's and Ms. Adams's classes volunteered to make visits to the JBJ Soul Kitchen in Toms River, NJ where they lend a helping hand. More: www.manchestertwp.org.

Each month the Board of Education recognizes students from every school at their meeting. Last night the Board of Education celebrated those students, and their achievements, as featured today at www.manchestertwp.org. Congrats to the January Students of the Month!

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day honors paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Manchester's paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service!


Congrats to the MTHS Math League who earned 3rd place out of all Ocean County high schools at yesterday’s Math League Competition! The team was the first in the county to correctly answer the challenging two-part team question, a highlight of the day! More: www.manchestertwp.org

This a friendly reminder that there is an early dismissal for staff & students on Thursday, April 17. Schools are closed for Spring Recess from April 18 to 25. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Monday, April 28. Enjoy the break!


This week, the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst military buddies visited with Whiting School students as a continuation of our immersive partnership between the JB-MDL and the Manchester Township School District. Learn all about this exciting day at www.manchestertwp.org!