BASF Corporation hopes to turn the Ciba-Geigy superfund site in Toms River into an open-air classroom for environmental studies, based on a program that started with Manchester Township High School.

Jada Spolizino, Amanda Pati and Anja Kane were named to the team. Anja was selected as Player of the Year and Coach Columbo was named Coach of the Year.

Nobleman, author of "Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman" and "Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman," explained how he uncovered new facts that changed the previously known history of the creators of comic book heroes, Superman and Batman.

Over 250 awards and scholarships were presented to the Manchester Township High School Class of 2018 at Senior Awards Night May 31.See the article for a list of the awards.

MTHS student artists have been invited to a Gallery Reception at The Toms River Art Center (TRAC) in downtown Toms River on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 from 5-7 pm.

The MTHS Saxophone Quartet earned Advanced and Distinguished ratings at the Teen Arts Festival, the highest possible ratings for any ensemble.

Science fiction writer Fonda Lee shared insights about her writing process with students at Manchester Township High School on a recent visit to the school. Lee is the author of three young adult books, Zeroboxer, Exo, and Cross Fire, and an adult book entitled Jade City.

Continuing a tradition of more than 20 years, students at Manchester Township Middle School experienced Stand by Me Day on May 18. Instead of their regular classes, students attended presentations designed to inspire and inform.

Manchester's 2018 Teachers and Educational Service Professionals (ESP) of the Year were honored at the May 9, 2018 Board of Education meeting. The honorees were nominated by their peers at each school. Superintendent David Trethaway and Board of Education President Donald Webster, Jr. congratulated and thanked the honorees for their dedication to the children of Manchester.

The total general fund budget is $54,110,272, the general fund local tax levy is $45,262,715 and debt service local tax levy is $2,786,444. Business Administrator Craig Lorentzen said that the annual local tax impact would be an increase of $36 per $100,000 of assessed home value, or $58 for the average township home assessment of $161,100.

MTMS Future Engineers have been very successful competing in a variety of engineering and robotics competitions throughout the year. Advisor, Maura Simister, and several of her students gave a presentation about their activities at the April Board of Education meeting.

All of the district's schools will be represented at the District Arts Festival on Wednesday, May 30 from 5:00-8:00PM at Manchester Township High School. Everyone is invited to this free event that celebrates the arts in Manchester Schools!

Come out and enjoy a concert by our talented students!

Mrs. Accatatta and Mrs. Old hurried to Mustang Joe's Café to get their delicious treats from Josue and the other Mustang Joe's Café workers!

Manchester Township School District enrollments are projected to be lower over the next five years, according to a five-year demographic study commissioned by the Board of Education.