Congratulations to Karl Schaefer(MTMS), Toni Basile (MTES), & Valerie Schaefer (RES) on being nominated as 2026 Teachers Who Rock by WJRZ.FM! Your dedication and impact make this recognition well deserved. More at https://wjrz.com/2026/01/21/2026-winners-teachers-who-rock/
TIME UPDATE! Join us for Dolphin Fest this TODAY, March 21, from 10–2 PM at RES! This fun, family-friendly event brings our community together to support the school. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and make a difference! More at www.manchestertwp.org.
Join us for Dolphin Fest this Saturday, March 21, from 10–2 PM at Ridgeway Elementary School! This fun, family-friendly event brings our community together to support the school. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and make a difference!
Join us for Dolphin Fest this Saturday, March 21, from 12–2 PM at Ridgeway Elementary School! This fun, family-friendly event brings our community together to support the school. Come out, enjoy the festivities, and make a difference!
Hello RES Families
See our Ridgeway Reminders for the week under our newsletter tab on our RES website page.
Manchester High School’s JA High School Heroes celebrated the final JA Day of the year by teaching K–5 students lessons in financial literacy and entrepreneurship at Ridgeway Elementary. Learn more about our JA Heroes and this inspiring program at www.manchestertwp.org
Know someone who makes a difference in MTSD schools? Nominate them for the first-ever Excellence in Education Awards, and help celebrate those who support and inspire our students! Submit nominations before they close on March 13, 2026. More information at www.manchestertwp.org!
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to celebrate inclusion and recognize that people of all abilities strengthen our community. Today, the MTSD is participating with an Everybody Counts Day. Students and staff are wearing shirts with numbers to show that every individual matters!
Please see the full Ridgeway Reminders in the Newsletter Tab on the RES page!
March is Youth Art Month and the perfect time to save the date for the MTSD Art Show on May 21 from 5 -7 PM at Manchester Township High School. Join us to celebrate student creativity with artwork from every school and activities! More at www.manchestertwp.org.
Thank you to the many families who joined us last evening for Kinderprep 2026–27! The MTSD was thrilled to welcome parents and guardians to learn more about our Kindergarten Program and meet our team. If you were unable to attend or would like to review the presentation from the evening, please visit our website at https://www.manchestertwp.org/page/kindergarten-registration for more information and important registration details.
Know someone who makes a difference in MTSD schools? Nominate them for the first-ever Excellence in Education Awards, and help celebrate those who support and inspire our students! Submit nominations by March 13, 2026. More information at www.manchestertwp.org, today!
Tickets for the MTHS Drama Club’s production of Mamma Mia go on sale TONIGHT at 6 PM! Choose from three amazing shows, including a Saturday afternoon sing-along. Check out the attached flyers for details and grab your seats before they’re gone at: https://bit.ly/MTHSMammaMia
Today, the MTSD joins in to celebrate International SEL Day, a reminder that learning goes beyond academics. Social Emotional Learning helps our students build skills strengthen our classrooms, our relationships, and our entire school community. When we support the whole child, we help every student thrive!
Dear MTSD, This is a friendly reminder that there is an Early Dismissal for students (except for Regional Day School) on Wednesday, March 4, and Thursday, March 5, as reflected on the district calendar updated on February 18, 2026. Thank you!
Schools across the MTSD are buzzing as we celebrate Read Across America Day with surprise mystery readers, including district leaders, police and K9 partners, military neighbors, the mayor, principals, and families. A day full of stories, smiles, and a shared love of reading! More at www.manchestertwp.org, today!
After the historic Blizzard of 2026, our Building and Grounds Department, District Mechanics, District Transportation Department, and Township partners worked tirelessly to clear snow, restore safety, and get our students and staff back to class on Wednesday morning, a prime example of our Manchester village coming together. Learn more at www.manchestertwp.org
Join the Manchester PTA for Candy Bar Bingo this Saturday, February 28, at the Middle School from 2pm-4pm. Admission is free, the PTA just asks you bring a non-perishable food item for donation!
The Manchester PTA is pleased to invite families and community members to a Candy Bar Bingo event on Saturday, February 28, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM at Manchester Township Middle School. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and promises an afternoon of fun and excitement! More at www.manchestertwp.org, today!
It’s National Public Schools Week! We’re proud to celebrate the incredible educators, staff, students, and families here in Manchester who make our public schools strong, welcoming, and full of opportunity, today and every day!
