Montville Township Public Schools

Cedar Hill Elementary School helped bring a district-wide musical to the stage this winter. THE LION KING JR was performed by eighteen students from the five elementary schools in the Montville Township Public Schools district. All roles were performed by students in grades two through five. The unique program provided a strong theatrical “team” for elementary students district-wide.

LION KING JR - Cedar Hill HSA Organized District-Wide Musical at StageWorks 237

March 21, 2024

Photos by: Sam Franz Cedar Hill Elementary School helped bring a district-wide musical to the stage this winter. THE LION KING JR was performed by eighteen students from the f...

The cast of "Bugsy Malone, JR". A Tongue-in-Cheek Show, “Bugsy Malone, JR.” is a Comedy of Roaring Twenties Flappers and Fedoras Lazar Performs Spring Musical at MTHS - Opening Thursday, March 21 at 7PM. Final performance March 22 at 7PM. FREE senior Citizen performance on Wed 3/20/24. Photo screen shot form video by videographer Lauren Moran. At MTHS.

A Tongue-in-Cheek Show, “Bugsy Malone, JR.” is a Comedy of Roaring Twenties Flappers & Fedoras! Lazar Spring Musical at MTHS Thurs & Fri, March 21 & 22 at 7PM. WATCH VIDEO!

March 19, 2024

Tickets $10 on-line at www.montville.net/bugsy or at the door. FREE Senior Citizen performance on Wed, 3/20 at 6PM. Video by videographer Lauren Moran. Featuring a "Ca...

Vani Sharma is one of only three winners in the NJ Natural Gas [NJNG] Annual Conservation Poster Contest. Nearly 2,000 NJ fifth grade students entered. During an in-class awards ceremony, Sharma, her class, and her school, received awards from NJNG. Sharma’s poster highlighted recycling, composting, saving energy, eliminating pollution, and saving water. Sharma also encouraged others to use green sources of energy. Carolyn Cannon, the Manager of Educational Programming and Customer Advocacy at New Jersey Natural Gas, presented Sharma with an iPad, a framed copy of her winning poster, a Certificate of Excellence, and other items. In addition, awards were given to the William Mason fifth grade classes ($500) and teachers Jennifer McLaughlin, Brooke Williams and Melissa Garcia ($100 gift card). William Mason Elementary School also received $1000 for an environmental project.

William Mason Student is One of only Three NJ Natural Gas Poster Contest Winners Across New Jersey - Conservation Poster Submitted as Part of the Elementary School’s Science and STEAM Curriculum

March 6, 2024

Vani Sharma is one of only three winners in the NJ Natural Gas [NJNG] Annual Poster Contest. Sharma, a fifth grade student at William Mason Elementary School, submitted a conserva...

Senior Joseph Amoroso as Ren McCormack in the Montville Township High School Theatre Company’s production of FOOTLOOSE. FOOTLOOSE will be performed at MTHS on Thursday, February 29, and Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2, at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday, March 3, matinee will be also performed at 2:00 p.m. Tickets purchased on-line are $15 for Adults and $12 for Students and Senior Citizens. On-line tickets can be purchased at: http://mthsnj.booktix.com/ . Tickets are General Admission and may also be purchased at-the-door at the price of $18 for Adults and $15 for Students and Senior Citizens.

FOOTLOOSE at MTHS Will Have You Dancing in the Aisles! -- The MTHS Theatre Company Performs the Fabulously Fun Family Musical February 29 and March 1, 2, and 3

February 28, 2024

Video and photos by videographer Lauren Moran FOOTLOOSE the Broadway Musical that features music and lyrics by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins, is coming t...

Fifth grade students from Woodmont Elementary react to the premiere of their Valentine's Production “Woodmont Willie and the Idol of Amor.” Students used state-of-the-art technology that was provided to the Montville Township Public Schools district through a $60K that was awarded by the Montville Educational Foundation.

STEAM is at the Heart of Woodmont Elementary School Valentine’s Video - Students Use New STEAM Technology Provided by Montville Educational Foundation to Film Homage to Indiana Jones

February 15, 2024

Woodmont Elementary School launched its annual Valentine’s Day student video on Wednesday, February 14 at 1:00 p.m. The 2024 “Paws Production” is entitled “Woodmont Willie an...

The Chinese Honor Society of Montville Township High School invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year at their “Chinese New Year Festival” on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The MTHS Chinese Honor Society will celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the “Chinese New Year Festival” from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Montville Township High School cafeteria. Admission is $5.00. The evening includes performances, snacks and activities. MTHS is located at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville Township, New Jersey.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with MTHS Chinese Honor Society - Students Will Perform Music and Dance of New Year Traditions and Share Hands-On Cultural Activities

February 12, 2024

Watch VIDEO of upcoming "Chinese New Year Festival" event . The Chinese Honor Society of Montville Township High School invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Yea...

Applications for the Montville Township Public Schools’ Integrated Pre-school program will be accepted through February 27, 2024. Space is limited in the popular program. Parents and guardians are encouraged to apply before the deadline. www.montville.net/preschool.

DEADLINE EXTENDED to MAY 1 - Integrated Pre-School Registration Now Open - Popular Program Provides a Unique Educational Experience for All Children - Deadline Feb. 27

February 7, 2024

Applications for the Montville Township Public Schools’ Integrated Pre-school program will now be accepted through May 1, 2024. Space is limited in the popular program. Parents an...

Montville Township High School junior Julia Grzebielucha’s “Self Portrait in Sunlight” done in acrylic paint on canvas, will be exhibited at the prestigious “Fresh Perspectives” installation at the Morris Museum in Morristown. Judges selected only 50 pieces of art from the more than 250 submitted. Grzebielucha’s work is 1 of 3 from the MTHS Fine Arts Department. The exhibit runs March 15 through May 26, 2024.

Morris Museum to Exhibit Artwork by 3 MTHS Students - Juried Exhibit will Feature Only 50 Works from the 250 Pieces Submitted

February 6, 2024

(Scroll down to view more art) Montville Township High School students created 3 of the selected pieces of artwork that will be exhibited at the prestigious “Fresh Perspec...

The Montville Township Public Schools Counseling Department is making available an important mental health training program. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults who are parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, camp counselors, etc. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6-12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is presented by the National Council for Mental Health and New Bridge Mental Health Services. Those who participate in “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to, signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among adolescents. Participants will build the skills and confidence needed to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. This course will also help adults learn how to connect young people with help. The Counseling Department of MTPS has scheduled this VIRTUAL event for February 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will cover: Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. How to connect youth with help. Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. Complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to February 21. On both February 21 and February 28, those who are registered will participate in a 2-hour Instructor-led video conference via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants must attend both virtual evenings. Due to space limitations, please register only one parent or guardian per family, in order to allow additional families an opportunity to also register. Those who register will receive a link to the virtual course. The “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” course includes the following dates and activities: “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6 to 12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. Virtual classes will be held on both February 21 and February 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register go to: www.montville.net/mentalhealthfirstaid.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Offered to Parents and Guardians - Program Designed to Provide Support for Young People from Grade 6 to 12

February 1, 2024

The Montville Township Public Schools Counseling Department is making available an important mental health training program. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instru...

Montville Township High School Invites Incoming Students and Parents to Orientation on Wed., Feb. 7 at 7:00 PM New Students Will Have Opportunity to Learn About Innovative and Varied Programs and Activities Montville Township, New Jersey – Incoming freshmen, and other students who will be new to Montville Township High School in fall 2024, are encouraged to accompany their parents or guardians to the “Incoming Student Orientation.” The orientation will begin in the MTHS auditorium at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7 (snow date February 8). Students and parents will have an opportunity learn more about the school’s innovative curriculum and programs. Current MTHS students, will join faculty, administrators, and staff to answer questions and to introduce incoming students to classes, clubs, activities, and teams. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students and their parents and guardians,” said Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman. “I encourage all students who will be attending MTHS in the fall to come out to MTHS for the ‘Incoming Student Orientation.’” Montville Township High School is located at 100 Horseneck Road, Montville Township, New Jersey. MTHS is the home to the MTHS Mustangs. Nearly 1,100 students attend MTHS. MTHS is part of the Montville Township Public Schools district. For more information please contact the MTHS Counseling Office at 973-331-7100, ext. 2645. Or visit www.montville.net/mths.

MTHS Invites Incoming Students and Parents to Orientation on Wed., Feb. 7 at 7:00 PM. New Students Will Have Opportunity to Learn About Innovative and Varied Programs and Activities

January 31, 2024

Wed., Feb 7 at 7PM. (Snow Date Feb. 8) Incoming freshmen, and other students who will be new to Montville Township High School in fall 2024, are encouraged to accompany their ...

Behind the Scenes

January 31, 2024

Each day, students go to classes and interact with teachers. These interactions are fruitful and supportive as students learn the different subjects being taught. Behind the s...

Congratulations to Montville Township Public Schools Teachers of the Year, Educational Services Professionals of the Year, and the Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher of the year. The 15 outstanding educators were honored by the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The outstanding educators who were honored for 2023-2024 academic year are (Front Row, from l to r) – Cedar Hill: Teacher Victoria Marchetta and ESP Tiffany Salvato; Lazar: Teacher Karin Wardell and ESP Cathryn Alecci; and MTHS: Teacher Jaclynn Hinz, ESP Kathleen Sansone, and Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher, Christy Choi. (Back Row, from l to r) - William Mason: ESP Olivia Maggiore and Teacher Donald Wheeler; Woodmont: Teacher Lindsay DeGruttalo and ESP Rose Issa; Valley View: ESP Tammy McMahon and Teacher Erin Sullivan; and Hilldale: Teacher Stacey Hogan and ESP Susan Bio.

VIDEO: 15 Outstanding Educators Honored at MTPS BOE Meeting

January 30, 2024

On January 23, 2024 the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s 15 outstanding educators of the year for the 2023-2024 academic sch...

Kindergarten Registration for Montville Township Public Schools’ 2024-2025 academic year opens Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All children of residents of Montville, Pine Brook, or Towaco, New Jersey, who have reached the age of five on or before October 1, 2024, are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents/Guardians must complete On-Line Registration for each child attending Kindergarten. The 2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration deadline is Monday, February 12, 2024.

Kindergarten Registration Opens Tuesday, January 9, 2024. On-Line Registration Must Be Completed Before Monday, February 12, 2024.

January 4, 2024

Kindergarten Registration for Montville Township Public Schools’ 2024-2025 academic year opens Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All children of residents of Montville, Pine Brook, or Tow...

Wonder and Awe

December 21, 2023

As a child, I remember waiting in anticipation for Christmas morning. I never knew what surprise might be found under the tree. As a parent, I have been able to relive that pure j...

In the spring of 2023, Lazar 8th Grade student Audriana Giudice submitted her poem, about the power of words, to the John Estey Student Writing Competition sponsored by the American Writers Museum [AWM]. Giudice was encouraged by Lazar English teacher, Suezette Given, to submit the poem.

National Writing Contest Winner - Student's Poem Featured by American Writers Museum

December 12, 2023

In the spring of 2023, Lazar 8th Grade student Audriana Giudice submitted her poem, about the power of words, to the John Estey Student Writing Competition sponsored b...

Introducing "Mpulse"! The new MTHS competative a cappella group. Montville Twp BOE Meeting 12/5/23

Watch the Video - “Mpulse!” A New A Cappella Group Launches at MTHS. Command Performance at 12/5/23 Montville BOE Meeting

December 7, 2023

Watch "Mpulse" Perform A new Montville Township High School music ensemble, “Mpulse”, was introduced to the Montville Township Board of Education, by Theodore “Ted” Cherney, on...

Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman, Montville Township Public Schools

The Season of Gratitude - Superintendent's Column

December 1, 2023

In 1863, amidst the middle of the Civil War, President Lincoln declared that the fourth Thursday of November would be set as the first official national Thanksgiving Day. This day...

The Montville Township Board of Education honored the five first quarter ShopRite STARS on November 14, 2023. Pictured are: Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gorman, Sophia Kalliaras (Community Service), Mythri Iyer (Academics), Zachary Siegel (Arts), Armaan Agarwal (Leadership), Michael McGrath (Athletics), and Montville Township Board of Education President Dr. David Modrak.

First Quarter ShopRite STARS Honored by Montville Township Board of Education

November 22, 2023

The Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education welcomed the Montville Township High School ShopRite STARS for the 1st Marking Period of the 2023-2024 school year. The p...

Virtual Financial Aid Night for Parents, Guardians & Students

November 21, 2023

The MTHS Department of School Counseling is hosting a VIRTUAL Financial Aid Night: Financial Aid Night CLICK HERE TO CONNECT Featuring Greg Mitton Director of Fina...

The Montville Township Public Schools Department of School Counseling Presents Social Emotional Parenting Presented by: Kelly Canzone, LCSW Monday, December 4, 2023 7:00pm MTHS Auditorium 100 Horseneck Road, Montville NJ 07045 This event is FREE The Social Emotional Parenting event is for ALL district parents/guardians. Grandparents, caregivers and faculty may also wish to attend. Whether a child is enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school, Social Emotional Parenting, presented by Kelly Canzone, is an important evening of information for the trusted adults in every child's life. Kelly Canzone, LCSW, ACS and CEO of Tri-County Behavioral Care, LLC has 25+ years of experience practicing family therapy, and is a parent herself. She will share a lighthearted discussion about the struggles of being a parent and provide tips to survive, so that, as adults, your children will want to return home to visit. Please contact the Department of School Counseling with any questions: 973-331-7100 ext. 2646.

CANCELLED - Social Emotional Parenting: a Lighthearted Discussion About the Struggles of Being a Parent & Tips to Survive

November 21, 2023

CANCELLED! Tonight's (12/4) parenting event is cancelled. PARENTS/GUARDIANS! Cancelled. In-person Parenting Event: Social Emotional Parenting! w/Kelly Canzone, LCSW. Mon...