
Dear MTSD Families, This is a friendly reminder to please be sure that you are checking your student’s Virtual Backpack for school and community information. In the event you are having trouble accessing your school’s Virtual Backpack, please contact the school directly for assistance. Thank you!

Due to the forecasted inclement weather & hazardous road conditions, all Manchester Township Schools will operate on a 90 Minute Delayed Opening tomorrow, (insert day & date). Before-school activities & A.M. Y- Kids are canceled. Delayed Opening Schedule info at manchestertwp.org



Kinderprep 2025-26 is set for March 4! This information session is for Manchester families registering children for kindergarten in September. Info about Kinderprep, eligibility, requirements & appointments is at www.manchestertwp.org. RSVP at https://bit.ly/Kinderprep2025.

Ms. Laporte's 7th Grade Science Classes at MTMS are the early birds who catch (and track, and plot) the Superworm! Visit www.manchestertwp.org to see what our students have been learning about and how the Superworms helped to bring their science lessons to life!

National School Counseling Week is designated from February 3-7, 2025. We are proud to celebrate our MTSD School Counselors during National School Counseling Week and highlight the tremendous impact that they have on our students' success. Thank you for all that you do!


Dear MTSD Community, This is a friendly reminder that tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4, schools are closed to students for the scheduled staff in-service. We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Wednesday, February 5. Thank you!

The MTSD Joins the NJDOE this February for Love the Bus Month! Share with us in appreciating our transportation vehicles, the hard-working school bus drivers and aides, and the student transportation offices behind the scenes, ensuring each day runs smoothly! Thank you all!


MTSD staff members are back in class over the next few days, participating in valuable professional development that ensures effectiveness in the classroom. Thank you to all of our staff for being so dedicated to the education of Manchester's students! More www.manchestertwp.org




This is a reminder that the MTSD will follow the early dismissal schedule for students (not RDS!) on January 30, 31, and February 3. Schools are closed to ALL students for a Staff In-Service on Tuesday, February 4. We look forward to welcoming students back on February 5!


The MTEA hosted its Third Annual Excellence in Education Celebration this past weekend! Congratulations to the honorees! Your recognition is well-deserved and a reflection of the impact you have made in the lives of so many. Read more about it at www.manchestertwp.org


MTSD Community,
In exercising caution ahead of the frigid temperatures and ground conditions tomorrow morning, all MTSD Schools will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening tomorrow, January 21. Before-school activities & A.M. Y-Kids are canceled.



As we observe & reflect on the life & legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. today we are grateful to our community who came together for an incredible night at the 56th Annual MLK Gospel Chorus Program at MTHS on Friday. Thank you to all who participated in our longstanding tradition!





Ocean Pediatric Dental in Toms River, NJ is offering free dental care on Friday, February 7 to eligible students ages 12 and under. Please see the enclosed flyer for details and to make an appointment, today!



This is a friendly reminder that the Manchester Township School District is closed on Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We look forward to welcoming students back to class on Tuesday, January 21.


Each month the Board of Education recognizes students from every school at their meeting. Last night the Board of Education celebrated those students, and their achievements, as featured today at www.manchestertwp.org. Congrats to the January Students of the Month!

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day honors paraprofessional educators, who may also be known as paras, instructional assistants, or teacher aides. Manchester's paraprofessionals work tirelessly each day to support students & teachers, so today we honor them for their service!


Congrats to the MTHS Math League who earned 3rd place out of all Ocean County high schools at yesterday’s Math League Competition! The team was the first in the county to correctly answer the challenging two-part team question, a highlight of the day! More: www.manchestertwp.org

There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday, January 15th at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 6:30 PM.


The MTMS Mustang Mentors After School Program Provides Opportunity for Peer-to-Peer Support, Community, and Fun! Read all about how MTMS student volunteers help to build a positive school community through the Mustang Mentors at www.manchestertwp.org, today!

This week is the MTSD Clean & Renewable Energy Science Fair on January 16! Another fun evening of science is scheduled, this time featuring the MTMS Engineering Team! Food and activities are sponsored by the MTEA. Register here to attend: https://bit.ly/MTSDEnergyFair
