Please mark your calendar to support MTHS's Helping Hands for Hunger with a Chipotle Fundraiser! Join us on October 30th at their location on Hooper Avenue in Toms River and use this flyer or code to help us fundraise. Thanks!
The community is invited to MTHS on Saturday, October 25, for Trick or Trunk 2025! Presented by Manchester's Municipal Alliance, the evening will feature the haunted school bus, face painting, cotton candy, trick or trunk, and more. $2 to enter. See you there!
Manchester preschool students in Mrs. Nardone’s class brought fall to Ridgeway Elementary by planting colorful mums while learning about gardening and plant life cycles. See more about their hands-on science lesson at
This week, MTSD celebrates National School Bus Safety Week. Let’s all stay alert for students at bus stops, walking to school, or getting on and off buses. Together, we can help keep every ride safe and smooth. Learn more at https://www.manchestertwp.org/page/transportation
This week, MTSD joins schools across NJ in recognizing School Violence Awareness Week. We are committed to safe, supportive, and respectful schools—because when we work together, we build stronger, safer communities.
Ridgeway Reminders for the week of 10/20 can now be found in our new Ridgeway Newsletters section at the top of our website!
This is a friendly reminder from the Manchester Township School District that all schools, except for the Regional Day School, will follow an early dismissal schedule on October 21, 22, and 23, 2025. Thank you!
The MTHS Care Closet is celebrating its 1st birthday! Help restock essentials for students and support this vital district resource. Every item donated makes a difference. Shop the Amazon Wish List today: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NOIJZG1JDL5A?ref_=wl_share
The magic is BACK in Manchester! The MTHS Drama Club’s Disney-themed fundraising concert has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov. 23. Dress as your favorite character, enjoy the show, and support our talented students. Details at https://www.manchestertwp.org/o/mths/article/2488891
The season of giving is here! MTHS Helping Hands for Hunger is cooking up kindness for school district families this Thanksgiving. Please donate gift cards to fill baskets with fresh food and love. Drop off by Nov. 18! Learn more at https://www.manchestertwp.org/article/2483825
🎨 Celebrate creativity at the MTSD Districtwide Art Show!
🗓️ Thurs, May 21, 2026 | ⏰ 5–7 PM | 📍 MTHS
Enjoy student artwork, free family activities & concessions supporting art scholarships. Don’t miss it!
👉 Learn more at www.manchestertwp.org
🗓️ Thurs, May 21, 2026 | ⏰ 5–7 PM | 📍 MTHS
Enjoy student artwork, free family activities & concessions supporting art scholarships. Don’t miss it!
👉 Learn more at www.manchestertwp.org
Staff across MTSD gathered for a day of learning and collaboration during district-wide Professional Development. The day ended with a heartfelt tribute as MTHS honored the kindness and legacy of Jill Ocone by adding her to the Hawks Hall of Honor Wall. More at www.manchestertwp.org
For the safety of our students, staff, and community attendees, the Magic in Manchester show scheduled for Sunday (10/12) is being postponed due to the impending inclement weather and the State of Emergency declared in New Jersey. A new date will be announced this coming week. Stay tuned!
Just a friendly reminder that school will be closed for students on Monday, October 13, 2025, for a staff in-service day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, October 14. Thank you!
We closed out the Week of Respect by celebrating World Mental Health Day. Staff and students across the school district wore “You Are Enough” shirts and our blue and gold school colors to show their Manchester Pride and remind everyone that they are valued just as they are!
Parent Teacher Conference scheduling opens on the Parent Portal today, Friday October 10, at 10am. Conferences will take place October 21-23. Scheduling will close on Friday, October 17th at 12pm. For more information and a guide on how to book conferences, visit https://www.manchestertwp.org/article/2477199
Join us this weekend for the 1st-ever Magic in Manchester! Dress in your favorite character costumes, enjoy student-led performances, & a sing-along finale! Pre-show character fun at 5 PM ($10) or concert only ($5). Details at www.manchestertwp.org
MTSD is celebrating the Week of Respect! Each day, students + staff focus on kindness, inclusion & respect—the values that make our schools stronger. Respect isn’t just for this week, it’s for every day!
Today, the Manchester Township School District celebrates all of our incredible coaches who lead, inspire, and push students to be their best on and off the field. Your dedication is Excellence by Example in action. Thank you for your impact!
Dolphin Post # 10, from the Dolphin's Cove can now be found in our new Ridgeway Newsletters section at the top of our website!
