Apply for the Manchester Police Department's Youth Academy today! See flyer in your school's virtual backpack, or enclosed here, for details.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 celebrates the dedicated educators of the Manchester Township School District. Their passion, care, and commitment inspire students every day and set a standard of excellence by example. We thank our teachers for making our schools extraordinary!

Today, we also celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to Manchester's school nutrition professionals for serving healthy meals and supporting student wellness. Your dedication helps fuel learning and creates positive school experiences. We appreciate our lunch heroes!

Grades 3-5: Please bring chromebooks to grade level meetings today.
Today is the Teen Job & Volunteer Fair at Toms River Library from 4–8 PM. Local businesses + orgs are available to talk to students (14–18) who want to network, find jobs, internships & volunteer. This is a free event, but Registration is appreciated: tinyurl.com/TeenJobFairOCL

Each month, the Board of Education recognizes outstanding students from every school at its meeting. This evening, we celebrated students for their achievements, leadership, & dedication. Congratulations to these stars for leading with Excellence by Example! www.manchestertwp.org




ATTENTION Future Manchester Township Middle School students! Join Band or Chorus for the 2026-27 school year! Perform, build skills, and be part of something exciting during the school day. Sign up now and get ready to shine on stage at: https://bit.ly/4ukyyPg

Congrats to MTES student Aliyah, winner of the Applebee’s Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest! Her essay shared how teacher Melissa Nazario goes above and beyond, earned a classroom scholarship, and a class celebration at Manchester's Applebee's. More: www.manchestertwp.org

MTSD Staff are encouraged to apply for the Manchester 2026 PTA Mini Grants. Information and applications were sent to All Staff via email on Monday, April 27. Please review your email for details. Thank you!
The MTHS Class of 2028 is running a Mother's Day Flower Fundraiser through Colonial Bouquet in Lakehurst until May 11! Get a wrapped bouquet or vase of flowers for the motherly figure in your life! For a vase, visit https://bit.ly/4mLYrVm, and for a bouquet, visit https://bit.ly/4cLnfZ5

The Lakewood C.A.R.E. Fair (Connecting Access, Resources, and Education) is a community event that will connect families with services that support their health and well-being. Families will have the opportunity to receive free health screenings, attend educational workshops, and learn about local resources such as healthcare, food assistance, insurance programs, housing support, and more. The goal of the
event is to help families access helpful resources and build healthier, more supported households. See flyer for details!
event is to help families access helpful resources and build healthier, more supported households. See flyer for details!


Happy Earth Day 🌎 Celebrating our shared home today and every day!

Today, we celebrate MTSD's Administrative Professionals. Thank you for keeping our schools and offices running smoothly through your dedication, organization, and care. Your work supports students, staff, and families every day and does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you!

Manchester's G&T 5th graders experienced the first-ever MTSD Battle of the Books today, designing board games, competing, and joining a live virtual Q&A with author Dan Gutman! Months of reading led to an exciting final battle of teamwork & creativity! More: www.manchestertwp.org


National Assistant Principals Week is a time to celebrate the dedicated leaders here in Manchester who support students, staff, and families every day. Thank you to our assistant principals for your leadership, problem-solving, and commitment to positive school communities!

Wishing those who celebrate a Happy Easter from the Manchester Township School District!

Today, we celebrate our Media Specialists. Thank you for inspiring a love of reading, teaching research skills, and helping students navigate information with confidence. Your work supports learning, creativity, and curiosity across our schools. We appreciate all that you do!

Attention Local Vendors! The MTHS 50th Anniversary Committee still has a few vendor spots available for our celebration on May 16! Spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this special milestone event! Interested? Email hstaples@mtschools.org for more information and to reserve your spot today!

We want to thank our partners at the Joint Base-MDL for inviting Manchester's students to kick off the Month of the Military Child today! As always, the celebration was a truly special experience for our students.


Wishing those who celebrate a Happy Passover from the Manchester Township School District!

