Today, RES kindergarten students are enjoying a hands-on art experience after their teacher, Mrs. Schaefer, won a contest hosted by creativity studio, Wish Upon a Jar! Students are painting ceramic eggs & peeps, keepsakes they’ll treasure for years! More at www.manchestertwp.org

Hello RES Families,
Please see the Dolphin Post March Newsletter by clicking on the Newsletter TAB on the RES page on our website

Hello RES Families
Please see the Newsletter Tab on the RES webpage for the most up to date Ridgeway Reminders
Please see the Newsletter Tab on the RES webpage for the most up to date Ridgeway Reminders


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








There is a Board of Education meeting tonight, Wednesday, March 25, at the Manchester Township Middle School. The public portion begins at 6:30 PM.

MTSD's Regional Day School is hiring! If you’re looking for a place where your work matters and your impact is felt, we’d love to welcome you to our work family. Inquire today by reaching out to Stephanie Guida at sguida@mtschools.org or call 732-928-1500!


The Manchester PTA has partnered with Ocean County College Camps this summer! See flyer for details.

RES Dolphin Fest was held this weekend, and what a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and to our student, teacher, and parent volunteers who made it possible. Events like this show what the Manchester school community can achieve together!










To access the Ridgeway Reminders for the week of 3/23/26, please click our Newsletter Tab on the Ridgeway page on the MTSD district site!

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.


