Montville Township Public Schools

Seven Teachers of the Year, along with seven Educational Services Professionals of the Year, and one Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher, received certificates of recognition. Pictured: Back Row: Christopher Connolly (MTHS Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher), Melissa Epstein (Woodmont Teacher of the Year), Maria Heyburn (Lazar Teacher of the Year), Lisa Shapiro (MTHS Educational Services Professional), Tracie Hanzl (Hilldale Teacher of the Year), Debra Mancino (Hilldale Educational Services Professional), Maria Millan (William Mason Educational Services Professional), and Olesya Dubreuil (Woodmont Educational Services Professional). Front Row: Randi Bsales (Valley View Educational Services Professional) Sandra Faranda (Valley View Teacher of the Year), Laura Rivera (MTHS Teacher of the Year), Kayse Daniel (Cedar Hill Teacher of the Year), Clarissa Shell (William Mason Teacher of the Year), and Elizabeth Weinberg (Cedar Hill Educational Services Professional).

Educators of the Year Honored By BOE - 15 Outstanding Educators Recognized By Peers and Community

February 20, 2025

Pictured: Back Row : Christopher Connolly (MTHS Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher), Melissa Epstein (Woodmont Teacher of the Year), Maria Heyburn (Laza...

Members of Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s 11th District Office staff met with AP American Government and Politics classes at Montville Township High School. Willy Tolba, Military and Veteran Liaison, Chris Williams, Director of Community Engagement and Grants, and Congressional Fellow Alexandra Cerasiello comprised the panel.

Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill's Staff Helps MTHS AP Government Classes Understand Local and National Initiatives

February 10, 2025

Staffers from Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill’s (NJ 11 th ) office met with the seniors in Scott Riotto’s AP American Government and Politics classes on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. The...

Lazar's MathCounts team competed in the regional competition at MTHS in February. The 14 students placed top two different rounds of testing. Lazar's Rayna Patel won best in school! Pictured: (Top Row) Ellen Parmentier, Angelina Chen, Rayna Patel, Eva Sharma, Alison Chen, Aarit Byakod, Aadit Tembe, Ishan Neela, (Bottom Row) Danielle Barkey, Meryl Patel, Liz Jung, Timothy Kang, Ethan Shi, Snithik Selvakumar, Arjun Gupta, Mathew Kaliyadan

14 Lazar MathCounts Students Placed Top in Two Different Rounds

February 7, 2025

Pictured: (Top Row) Advisor Ellen Parmentier, Angelina Chen, Rayna Patel, Eva Sharma, Alison Chen, Aarit Byakod, Aadit Tembe, Ishan Neela, (Bottom Row) Advisor Danielle Barkey, M...

On February 4, 2025, the Montville Township Board of Education recognized the heroic and life-saving actions of Lori Polifante, a school secretary at Cedar Hill Elementary School. Montville Township Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman (left) and BOE President Dr. David Modrak (right) presented Polifante (center) with a Certificate of Recognition. In January, Polifante performed the Heimlich maneuver to remove an obstruction from the airway of a choking student.

Heroic Actions Recognized by Montville Township BOE - Cedar Hill Secretary Thanked for Performing Life-Saving Heimlich Maneuver for Student

February 7, 2025

The heroic and life-saving actions of Lori Polifante were recognized by the Montville Township Board of Education [BOE] on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. In January, Polifante, a Ceda...

Three Montville Township Public Schools teachers received the local and [Morris} county VFW Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Awards for elementary, middle, and high school education focused on patriotism and Americanism. VFW Post 5481 Commander Ken Hanzl presented their awards at a BOE meeting. Teachers Maureen Moran (Cedar Hill), Scott Riotto (MTHS), and Nicole Rudge (Lazar) are pictured with Hanzl. Moran has recently been named the VFW NJ Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year. Her state award automatically enters her into the competition for the national VFW Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award.

MTPS Elementary Teacher Named VFW’s NJ State Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year - Post 5481 Honors Three MTPS Teachers at the County and Community Levels for Teaching Americanism and Patriotism in the Classroom

February 1, 2025

Teacher Maureen Moran has been chosen as the VFW’s New Jersey State Elementary School Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year. Moran is a grade 2 teacher at Cedar Hill Element...

A Dramatic Adaptation and a Door Decorating Contest Help Students Highlight the Lessons of No Name Calling Week

January 31, 2025

Through art, William Mason Elementary School highlighted the lessons of No Name Calling Week this past January. To kick off the importance of being kind, inclusive, and accepting,...

Montville Township Public Schools Integrated Preschool applications are due March 1, 2025 Information and the application can be found at www.montville.net/preschool

Integrated Preschool Registration Now Open - Applications to the Popular Program Are Due On or Before March 1, 2025

January 29, 2025

Applications for the Montville Township Public Schools’ [MTPS] Integrated Preschool program will be accepted through March 1, 2025. Applications received after March 1, will be pu...

Parent Program. Learn how to protect your kids online. Save the date 2/13/25 at 7PM, THE DIGITAL DILEMMA. iF YOUR CHILD WAS IN DANGER ONLINE COULD YOU PROTECT THEM? wOULD YOU EVEN KNOW?FREE Parent Program: “The Digital Dilemma” at MTHS, February 13 at 7PM - Renowned Speaker Timothy M. Shoemaker to Provide Parents with Skills to Keep Children Safe in a Social Media World

FREE Parent Program: “The Digital Dilemma” at MTHS, February 13 at 7PM - Renowned Speaker Timothy M. Shoemaker to Provide Parents with Skills to Keep Children Safe in a Social Media World

January 29, 2025

"The Digital Dilemma" "You CAN protect your kids, but not if you are unaware. From powerfully manipulative technology, to invasive privacy intrusions and incredibly dang...

Montville Township High School Mandarin students perform a Chopstick Dance. On January 14, 2025, Montville Township High School's Mandarin program hosted a vibrant Chinese New Year celebration filled with traditional cultural elements. Robert R. Lazar Middle School grade 6, 7 and 8 students assisted. Nearly 300 members of the community attended the free event, which was organized by the MTHS Chinese Honor Society. The celebration was a combination of performances, activities, and traditional foods that showcased Chinese traditions, art, and culture.

MTHS Hosts Spectacular Chinese New Year Celebration - Lazar Mandarin Students Also Perform - Through Dance, Music, and Tradition, Students Introduce Chinese Culture to Their Peers and Community

January 23, 2025

VIDEO Of the 6th Annual MTHS Chinese New Year Celebration - 2025 On the evening of January 14, 2025, Montville Township High School's [MTHS] Mandarin program hosted a vibrant ...

Art Teacher Julia Seastrand and School Counselor Adrianna Salerno (seated) organized the Robert R. Lazar Middle School’s Fidget drive. The popular toys were packaged, by Lazar 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students, with handmade decorations and messages of affirmation. The “care packages” were given to children at Goryeb Children’s Hospital, in Morristown, NJ.

Lazar Donates 100 Bags of Fidgets to Goryeb Children’s Hospital -- Community Support Provided Enough Items to Double Initial Goals

January 16, 2025

Just before the holidays, children in Goryeb Children’s Hospital, in Morristown, NJ, received gifts from the students and faculty of Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville Town...

BIG FISH Spring Musical Auditions for the Montville Township High School spring musical. Looking for a YOUNG WILL, aged 10-12 years-old. Auditions in the MTHS Auditorium on January 28 from 4:00-5:30 pm. This audition is open to Montville Township Public Schools students ages 10-12.

CASTING CALL - The MTHS Spring Musical is Auditioning MTPS Students, Ages 10-12, for the Part of Young Will in BIG FISH

January 6, 2025

CASTING CALL Montville Township Public Schools students who are 10-12-years-old are encouraged to audition for the part of Young Will in the Montville Township High School's Sp...

Kindergarten Registration for the Montville Township Public Schools 2025-2026 academic year opens Tuesday, January 14, 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, 2025, are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents/Guardians must complete On-Line Registration for each child attending Kindergarten. On-line Registration must be completed between Tuesday, January 14, 2025 and Monday, February 17, 2025.

Montville Township Kindergarten Registration Opens Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - On-Line Registration Must Be Completed Before Monday, February 17, 2025

January 3, 2025

Kindergarten Registration for the Montville Township Public Schools 2025-2026 academic year opens Tuesday, January 14, 2025. All children of residents of Montville, Pine Brook, or ...

The Montville Township Board of Education recently honored the five first-quarter ShopRite STARS of the 2024-2025 school year. The Montville Township High School seniors have their photos displayed on a plaque in the school and also at the Parsippany Sunrise ShopRite. Pictured: Adrianna Pressimone (Academics), Alexander Pelov (Athletics), Grace Hricay (Arts), Riya Nadkarni (Leadership), and Miya Megaro (Community Service).

First Quarter ShopRite STARS Honored by Montville Township Board of Education - 5 Students Recognized for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, Community Service and Leadership

November 22, 2024

CAPTION: The Montville Township Board of Education recently honored the five first-quarter ShopRite STARS of the 2024-2025 school year. The Montville Township High School seniors ...

Alice (Grace Hricay) and Humpty Dumpty (Danylo Kondryshyn) in the Montville Township High School Theatre Company’s fall production of "Alice in Wonderland." The show will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 p.m. The production is staged in the MTHS auditorium. MTHS is located at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville, NJ. Tickets are $10 for students and senior citizens, and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at http://mthsnj.booktix.net/. Alice and Humpty Dumpty are sitting on scenery that looks like the inside of a clock with gears.

“Alice in Wonderland” is a Fabulous Family Event - At MTHS November 14, 15 & 16 at 7PM

November 12, 2024

BUY TICKETS NOW "Alice in Wonderland" is the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Theatre Company's fall play. Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll, "Alice in Wonderland"...

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Mustangs On The Move: Exploring Your Career Path! Grades 9 & 10. PARENTS/GUARDIANS & STUDENTS invited Thur, Nov. 21 at 7PM. In the #MTHS Media Center! Presented by School Counseling & NJ4S. Complete INFO: https://www.montville.net/article/1868838 #MustangPride. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] Counseling Department will present an important career exploration program for Parents/Guardians and Montville Township High School [MTHS] Students in Grades 9 and 10. MUSTANGS ON THE MOVE: EXPLORING YOUR CAREER PATH will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the MTHS Media Center. Presenters Meghan Murphy and Katie Armstrong, from NJ Statewide Student Support Services [NJ4S] will join the members of the MTHS Counseling Department to guide students and families through best practices in the career exploration process. Self-awareness, self- identity, and tools for exploring possible career paths will be emphasized. Parents/Guardians and students who have questions about the program should contact the MTPS School Counseling Department at 973-331-7100, ext. 2647. MUSTANGS ON THE MOVE: EXPLORING YOUR CAREER PATH will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, in the MTHS Media Center. Parents/Guardians must accompany their students. The event is for MTHS students in grades 9 and 10. The MTHS Media Center is located at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville, New Jersey.

School Counseling Invites MTHS Parents/Guardians & Students to: Mustangs on the Move: Exploring Your Career Path - For grades 9 & 10

November 11, 2024

On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] Counseling Department will present an important career exploration program for Parents/Guardians and M...

Students in Melissa Alder, Meredith Wolsten, Cortney Stephenson and Katelyn Estevez's 2nd grade classes at William Mason voted for Pizza or Taco on November 5, 2024. They cast their ballots bot on paper and electronically.

Pizza and Taco. Who Will Win the Race to Be the Best? - William Mason’s 2nd Grade Voted Electronically and by Paper Ballots

November 6, 2024

Two of William Mason Elementary School’s 2 nd grade teachers, Melissa Alder and Meredith Wolsten, began planning in September for Election Day, November 5, 2024. Inspired by t...

Montville Twp. BOE Member Karen Cortellino with the CHAMPION AWARD for Leadership - Presented to her by the NJSBA. The New Jersey School Boards Association presented Montville Township Board of Education Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, with the prestigious NJSBA Champion Award during Workshop 2024 in Atlantic City. NJSBA Champion Awards are presented to individuals who exemplify outstanding dedication and effort in areas such as teamwork, leadership, innovation and other qualities that help the NJSBA advance its mission to promote the achievement of all students.

Montville BOE Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, Receives CHAMPION AWARD - NJBSA Honored Cortellino during Workshop 2024 in Atlantic City

October 30, 2024

Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association [NJSBA], presented Montville Township Board of Education Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, w...

NOTE Photos by Pam Baron -The Cast of HONUS AND ME at Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville Township, NJ. More than three dozen students are involved in the cast and crew presenting this family fun event. Based on the Dan Gutman novel by the same name, and directed by music teacher Jordan Green, HONUS & ME is the story of a young baseball fan who discovers a 1909 Honus Wager baseball card. Performances are Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 at 7PM on the Lazar Middle School stage. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students.

Baseball IS Center Stage in Lazar's Fall Play - See “HONUS & ME” October 24 & 25 at MONTVILLE’S LAZAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

October 21, 2024

HONUS & ME, written by Dan Gutman, is the Robert R. Lazar Middle School's Fall Play. Performances will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lazar M...

“Cedar Hill Elementary School has a very strong relationship with The Seeing Eye®,” said Cedar Hill principal Dr. Michael Raj. Raj and School Nurse Bonnie DiCola introduced Forrest (“Forest”), the newest puppy-in-training, to the members of the BOE. Raj and DiCola made a special presentation to the BOE regarding the district’s robust The Seeing Eye® Puppy Training Program. “Forest” is the twenty-third puppy DiCola has raised in the Cedar Hill Elementary School setting.

Weighing in at 6 lbs. 2 oz., Cedar Hill’s Newest The Seeing Eye® Puppy, "Forest," Met the Montville Township BOE at the October Meeting

October 17, 2024

Weighing in at 6 lbs. 2 oz., Forrest, The Seeing Eye ® Inc. puppy-in-training, attended the Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Montville Township Board of Education meeting. So as not to...

In addition to Dr. Arthur R. Dermer (left), the first MTHS principal, and Superintendent Nicholas C. De Vita (center), many dignitaries attended the Montville Township High School Groundbreaking ceremony on October 8, 1968. Fred Bauermann (2nd from right) was the President of the Montville Township Board of Education. In this photo the blueprint to the MTHS building is being held by those individuals who were instrumental in bringing the project to fruition.

October 8, 2024: The 56th Anniversary of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Montville Township High School

October 8, 2024

Montville Township Historic Preservation Review Commission and Montville Township Public Schools Embark on a Joint Commemoration of Historic Educational Milestones The Montvill...