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Our annual Kevin's Kids drive provided gifts for over 400 local children and their families this year, thanks to the generosity of our school community. Please read the thank you letter from Kevin's Kids Coordinator, Alex George.
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Helping Hands for Hunger is a project of the Peer Leadership Program at Manchester Township High School. Each year, they organize a drive to collect donations in order to provide Thanksgiving food baskets to local families in need.
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We ask individuals, businesses and community groups for any contribution that you can make to help us carry out our pledge to make sure that Santa Claus visits every home in Manchester. Each donation goes directly to buy food, new toys and clothing for every child identified on our list.
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Callie Rommel, Gabriella Edwards and Cheyenne Gann of Girl Scout Troop 300 were recognized at the October 16, 2019 Board of Education meeting for completing their Silver Award project, which benefited Ridgeway Elementary School.
![MTHS Veterans Recognition Ceremony Nov. 13 at 2PM]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570464288/manchestertwp/nrek0jpnb4feku3mlyni/2019VeteransCeremonyFlyer.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570464288/manchestertwp/nrek0jpnb4feku3mlyni/2019VeteransCeremonyFlyer.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570464288/manchestertwp/nrek0jpnb4feku3mlyni/2019VeteransCeremonyFlyer.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570464288/manchestertwp/nrek0jpnb4feku3mlyni/2019VeteransCeremonyFlyer.jpg","width":960}])
Please join us for the MTHS 16th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the MTHS Auditorium.
![Manchester Township Schools HIB Self Assessment 2018-19]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570730805/manchestertwp/kkasa1n8nceer7keftyz/HIBDistrictSelfAssessmentfor2018-19.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570730805/manchestertwp/kkasa1n8nceer7keftyz/HIBDistrictSelfAssessmentfor2018-19.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570730805/manchestertwp/kkasa1n8nceer7keftyz/HIBDistrictSelfAssessmentfor2018-19.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1570730805/manchestertwp/kkasa1n8nceer7keftyz/HIBDistrictSelfAssessmentfor2018-19.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570730805/manchestertwp/kkasa1n8nceer7keftyz/HIBDistrictSelfAssessmentfor2018-19.jpg","width":1280}])
Alex George, Director of Student and Administrative Services, made a presentation about the district's HIB Self Assessment for 2018-19 at the September Board of Education meeting.
![Mr. Trethaway with other Regional Superintendent honorees]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570115887/manchestertwp/b4eevr5a6meumtjqmvkl/RegionalSuperofYear2019.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570115887/manchestertwp/b4eevr5a6meumtjqmvkl/RegionalSuperofYear2019.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570115887/manchestertwp/b4eevr5a6meumtjqmvkl/RegionalSuperofYear2019.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570115887/manchestertwp/b4eevr5a6meumtjqmvkl/RegionalSuperofYear2019.jpg","width":1000}])
The New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA) has selected David Trethaway, Superintendent of the Manchester Township School District, as the 2019 Regional Superintendent of the Year for Region III, South Jersey.
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As both students and teachers experience ever-increasing stress in our fast-paced world, schools are turning to a new focus on social and emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness. These programs help students focus on learning, manage their emotions, and become responsible citizens. Manchester Township Public Schools are implementing a number of SEL initiatives at all levels.
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Committee members involved in the selection of a new elementary math program for Manchester Elementary Schools were clearly enthusiastic about their choice of 'Ready Classroom Mathematics' when they presented to the Board of Education at the May 2, 2019 special meeting.
The Manchester Township Board of Education approved the 2019-20 school district budget at a special meeting on May 2, 2019.
Manchester Township School District will have a half-day integrated preschool program that will be opened to a limited number of non-disabled children age 4 on or before October 1, 2019. This program is designed to provide opportunities for children with disabilities to be included with non-disabled peers.
Come celebrate the arts in Manchester Schools at the Manchester Youth Arts Festival on Thursday, May 16 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Manchester Township High School. All of the district's schools will be represented at this fabulous community event that features student art displays and performances.
The School Performance Reports reflect the New Jersey Department of Education's (NJDOE) extensive efforts to engage with parents, students and school communities, and share the information that is most valuable in providing a picture of overall school performance.
The Strategic Plan Committee will be meeting in April to review and revise our current plan and to discuss new plans moving forward. New members are welcome.
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