Today, the MTSD Junior Impact & Impact Clubs came together with the Lakehurst-Manchester Rotary Club for their monthly meeting and to celebrate the conclusion of their Cereal Wars. They then proudly made a generous donation to the food pantry @TheBarn! More www.manchestertwp.org.
Today we celebrate and recognize our school-based law enforcement officers on National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! The Manchester Township School District appreciates your service, partnership, and endless dedication to our school community.

Mark your Calendars! The MTSD Gospel Chorus is hosting its first musical talent show to honor black performers, musicians, and writers on February 29, 6 PM at MTHS. We hope to see you there!

ATTENTION RIDGEWAY PARENTS AND FAMILIES:
All after-school activities are CANCELED today, February 13th, 2024. This includes ESL After The Bell and Power Hour! Y-kids aftercare will be open. Please call our office for any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Mr. Bee's son Daniel has shared with the community that, for those interested, there will be a Proclamation read in honor of his father, Mr. Julius Bee, today, Monday, February 12, at the 6:30 PM Town Council Meeting. Thank you for your continued support.
Mark your calendars and grab your tickets for Manchester Schools Night at the Jersey Shore Blue Claws baseball stadium in Lakewood, NJ! Sponsored by the Manchester P.T.A., the night will be a fun time out with family and friends! Find tickets and details at www.manchestertwp.org
This past weekend was the annual Valentine's Dance at Ridgeway School. It was a fun afternoon filled with dancing, laughter, fun, food, and camaraderie. Thank you to all who continue to generously donate in support of such events for our students. More at www.manchestertwp.org.
Please join the Manchester Township School District for Kinderprep 2024-25! This is an information session for Manchester families who will be registering their children to begin kindergarten with us in September. More at www.manchestertwp.org!

Join the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes at the LiveWell Center in Eatontown, NJ on Saturday, March 9th from 9 am to 12 pm for free cardiac screenings for the first 75 athletes age 6-18 and concussion screenings for the first 75 athletes age 5-18. Appointments are required. Visit www.rwjbh.org/events to request an appointment.

Join us tomorrow from 6-8 PM for a Virtual Parent Academy followed by our SEPAG meeting. The Division of Developmental Disabilities and the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services are scheduled to present. Please find meeting log-in information at www.manchestertwp.org.

This is National School Counseling Week which highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve school success. School counseling programs are a vital part of the educational process. Thank you to our MTSD School Counselors for ALL you do!
Staff In-Service days are an opportunity to plan, learn, and live out our motto "Excellence by Example!" The buildings are buzzing with collaboration and professional development. Thank you to our dedicated staff for always showing up and giving your best to our district!
Progress reports for elementary students grades K-5 are now available on the Parent Portal.

This is a friendly reminder that the Manchester Township School District is closed tomorrow, Friday, February 2nd for a Staff In-Service. We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Monday. Have a great weekend!

Today, Ms. Yunginger's preschool class at Whiting School performed their version of one of their favorite books! Students excitedly acted out the story and sang along with Pete the Cat as he journeyed along with his shoes. See where the story took them at manchestertwp.org!
The MTSD Gospel Chorus is hosting its first musical talent show to honor black performers, musicians, and writers on February 29, 6P at MTHS. Registration forms and details can be found in every school's virtual backpack. It was also shared with each music teacher for students.

MTSD Preschool Students Celebrate the Clothes Study with a Performance by Grunin PAA Students! This was another fun & educational Study allowing students a variety of first-hand experiences that support all areas of their development & learning. Learn more at manchestertwp.org!
Tonight's Manchester PTA general membership meeting is canceled. The meeting will now be held on Thursday, February 22 at 6:30 pm in the MTHS Cafeteria. Please update your calendars. We look forward to seeing you then!

Join MTSD for a night of comedy with a gift auction! The MTHS Booster Club Comedy Show is being held on February 3 at the Whiting Firehouse. Doors open at 6 pm & a show, featuring 3 comedians, starts at 8 pm. Contact 732-278-0703 or klister@mtschools.org for ticket information.

MTSD continues to deeply mourn the loss of staff member Pat Ford. Please keep her family, friends, students, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Information for this week's services being held in her honor can be found at ManchesterTwp.org.

