
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!




This is a reminder for our Ridgeway Parents/Guardians:
Tomorrow, Thursday, August 24th we will be hosting our 2023-2024 Orientation for our preschool, kindergarten, and new students. This orientation will take place at Ridgeway Elementary School and will have THREE designated times that are specific to your child's grade. Please see the following times listed below.
PRESCHOOL: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
KINDERGARTEN: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
(*Kindergarten will get to meet their teacher*)
NEW STUDENTS: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
If you have any questions please call the school at (732) 323-0800. We are looking forward to an amazing school year and cannot wait to see you tomorrow!


Ridgeway Elementary's "Popsicles with the Principals" event is only SEVEN DAYS AWAY! Come out and enjoy a cool, sweet treat with Mrs. Guinan and Ms. Young on the playground at Ridgeway Elementary on Thursday, August 24, 2023. This event will start at 4:00 PM and will go on until 6:00 PM.
*Please be advised that parent/guardian supervision is required for the entirety of this event.*
If you have any questions, please call us at (732) 323-0800. We hope to see you there!


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!



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!




There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday August 16th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 6:30PM.


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!


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




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!


MTMS Parent Night is TONIGHT! Meet the Middle School Admin Team at 5:30 PM! This event is for ANY middle school family to attend and learn more about the Middle School. Have questions answered and learn how to support your child at MTMS for the upcoming school year!


MTMS Parent Night is TOMORROW! Meet the Middle School Admin Team at 5:30 PM! This event is for ANY middle school family to attend. Have questions answered and learn how to support your child at MTMS for the upcoming school year!


There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday July 19th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 5:30PM.


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.


Happy Independence Day!


Today we celebrate Juneteenth, commemorating freedom and the end of slavery.


The next Java with John is Thurday, June 22nd at 6pm at Whiting Elementary! For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3Cx10UV


Reminder: Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday June 16th, in observance of Juneteenth.


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