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Please join us for the MTHS 16th Annual Veterans Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the MTHS Auditorium.
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![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.
![Ghost and spiderweb with text Trick or Trunk & Haunted Walk Oct. 26 7-9PM at MTHS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1570541456/manchestertwp/dnswmvi2pjdzbiuqo5g7/TrickorTrunkOct26.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1570541456/manchestertwp/dnswmvi2pjdzbiuqo5g7/TrickorTrunkOct26.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1570541456/manchestertwp/dnswmvi2pjdzbiuqo5g7/TrickorTrunkOct26.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1570541456/manchestertwp/dnswmvi2pjdzbiuqo5g7/TrickorTrunkOct26.jpg","width":810}])
Join the Municipal Alliance and Recreation Department for Halloween Trick or Trunk on Saturday, October 26 from 7-9PM at Manchester Township High School.
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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.
![Social Emotinal Learning definition chart]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1569521969/manchestertwp/lc52hxnyegwlowxpld1h/SEL-definition-chart.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1569521969/manchestertwp/lc52hxnyegwlowxpld1h/SEL-definition-chart.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1569521969/manchestertwp/lc52hxnyegwlowxpld1h/SEL-definition-chart.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1569521969/manchestertwp/lc52hxnyegwlowxpld1h/SEL-definition-chart.png","width":960}])
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.
![Attendance Awareness Month - September]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568744695/manchestertwp/l4gkznp3whe3rbnocymk/AttendanceAwarenessMonth.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568744695/manchestertwp/l4gkznp3whe3rbnocymk/AttendanceAwarenessMonth.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1568744695/manchestertwp/l4gkznp3whe3rbnocymk/AttendanceAwarenessMonth.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568744695/manchestertwp/l4gkznp3whe3rbnocymk/AttendanceAwarenessMonth.jpg","width":1200}])
School attendance is linked to school achievement. Students fall behind when they miss school.
![Superintendent's Message Regarding New Police Officers in our Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1568118725/manchestertwp/ejujobvd6ihjvqledpyq/SchoolPDofficers.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1568118725/manchestertwp/ejujobvd6ihjvqledpyq/SchoolPDofficers.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1568118725/manchestertwp/ejujobvd6ihjvqledpyq/SchoolPDofficers.jpg","width":720}])
The Board of Education, in cooperation with the Township and the Police Department, approved the hiring of two Class III Officers. These officers are retired from the police force and have been fully vetted and trained by the Manchester Township Police Department specifically for work in the Manchester Township Schools.
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You can see from these photos of the first day of school how excited everyone is to be back. It's going to be a great year
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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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