
The monthly Java with John that was scheduled for tonight, Monday, September 18th at the Manchester Township Middle School has been cancelled.


Families & community members are invited to meet Superintendent John Berenato, ask questions, and provide feedback about our District at his monthly Java with John. Please join us for a district update and Q&A with the Superintendent TONIGHT from 6-7 pm at MTMS.


Dear Manchester Parents,
Please see your email for a message from the MTHS Athletic Department in regards to attendance at home football games at the High School.
Thank you, and have a great evening.

Congratulations to the MTHS Hawks Football Team for making history this evening for going 3-0 for the first time in 20 years! #GRIT



We hope students and staff had a great first week back to school! Please be sure to check your school's calendar and mark your calendar for your child's Back to School Night. We can not wait to see you there!


It was a warm welcome as staff & students arrived today! The smiles were big, the classrooms are full and the hallways are buzzing with the wonderful sounds of school in session. Enjoy some first-day photos and please visit www.manchestertwp.org about upcoming District events!




The Manchester Township Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG) asks that parents fill out the Extended School Year Survey for input on the Extended School Year program for 2024. More information and the survey can be found at: https://bit.ly/3PgarPP

Families & community members are invited to meet Superintendent John Berenato, ask questions, and provide feedback about our District at his monthly Java with John. Please join us for a district update and Q&A with the Superintendent on 9/18 at 6p in the conference room at MTMS.


The Board of Education Retreat is today, Tuesday, August 29th, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 4:30PM.


Good afternoon,
Due to the rainy weather, our Popsicles with the Principals event is postponed. The event is rescheduled for next Thursday, August 31st (4-6 pm). We hope to see you all there!
Thank you,
Deniese Guinan
Ridgeway Elementary School Principal

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!
