SNOW DAY! TOMORROW, Tuesday, February 13 - Montville Township Public Schools will be CLOSED due to inclement weather. All afterschool activities are CANCELED on February 13 and MEDLC will also be CLOSED.
Stay safe and enjoy your snow day.
Happy New Year! Today, Feb 10, 2024, marks the Lunar New Year! 2024 is the Year of the Dragon. This is Max & his dad at #ValleyView. Throughout the year, students learn by sharing celebrations. #EducateInspireEmpower!
VIDEO: https://youtu.be/N0wa9k1Tw74
MTHS - Students in Mrs. Einstein's biotechnology class make microbiology media using aseptic technique to prepare for their pGLO bacterial transformation lab. The biotechnology course is designed to be a continuation of Research in Molecular Biology. The objectives are formulated to reflect the skills, behaviors, techniques, and proficiencies necessary to perform original research in molecular biology.
MTHS - How are you preparing for "The Big Game" this weekend? Here at MTHS, students in anatomy class are dissecting chicken wings and the InterACT Club is collecting cans of soup and other canned goods in the library, rotunda and outside rooms 313 and 411.
IN THE NEWS! Reminder! PARENTS/GUARDIANS of grade 6-12 students: Sign-up. 'VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid' course. FREE. DEADLINE 2/9. #DailyRecord: https://www.dailyrecord.com/story/news/health/2024/02/06/montville-nj-schools-mental-health-first-aid-course/72479571007/
Congratulations to the International Business Practice Firm (IBPF) teams from Charge Caddy and InVision for placing in the Top 5 in the regional Business Plan competition held on Tuesday, February 6th. The Charge Caddy team finished in 2nd place and advanced to the national competition being help in New York City this April.
The IBPF course is taught by Mr. Connolly and offers students a simulated business course that mirrors the real business world. IBPF consists of the development and operation of a company set up by students with the assistance of teachers and real-world business partners. The students first determine the nature of their business, including products, services, organizational structure, and management. The course then evolves to the daily operations of running a business which includes finance, marketing, and other functional roles.
IN THE NEWS! #MontvilleBOE Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, who is also the President of the Board for NJSBA, recently joined other NJ School Boards Association leaders to discuss educational initiatives with national leaders like Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill in Washington DC.
MORE INFO: https://ow.ly/6mZ750QyTua
MTHS - The MTHS Fine Arts Department is excited to share some amazing news! Three pieces of student artwork were selected to the prestigious “Fresh Perspectives” exhibition held at the Morris Museum. Victoria Zjawin’s needle felting entitled “Sunrise on Haleakela,” Nicole Swords’ charcoal drawing “Crumbled,” and Julia Gzrebielucha’s “Self Portrait” done in acrylic paint on canvas will be part of 50 pieces selected for the exhibit. Each year art teachers around the state can each submit 4 pieces to be juried for the exhibition. This year over 250 pieces of student artwork were submitted from 35 schools around the state. The jurors selected 50 pieces for the exhibit which will be held March 15th through May 26th 2024 at the Morris Museum. Congratulations!
MTHS - The MTHS Chinese Honor Society invites you to a Chinese New Year Festival celebrating the Year of the Dragon! Join us on February 15th from 6-8pm in the MTHS cafeteria for live performances, activities and snacks. Admission is $5.
#MathCounts! Special thank you to the #MTHS students who helped to facilitate the MathCounts Regionals this weekend. They were there for the #Lazar team and others! #RollStangs! #MustangPride! #EducateInspireEmpower
#MTHSAlumniNEWS! Dean's & President's Lists from James Madison, Scranton, U of Rhode Island and U of Alabama. See #MontvilleTAP: https://ow.ly/WxaE50QxS1T
FOOTLOOSE! Tickets on sale NOW! The #MTHS Theatre Company's Spring Production: FOOTLOOSE! Fabulous Fun & Toe-Tapping Tunes for the WHOLE FAMILY! See it Feb 29, Mar 1 & 2 at 7:30PM & Mar 3 at 2PM. TKTS $12 & $15 on-line. $15 & $18 at the door. To ORDER: http://mthsnj.booktix.com/
MTHS - It's a busy Friday in the MTHS Media Center! Today we hosted our study hall regulars, and English classes selecting their third marking period independent reading. In addition, two classes came in to learn how to use the databases to complete research.
MTHS - Today, representatives from our Student Activity Council (SAC), and their advisor Mrs. Windt, attended a student leadership conference at Madison High School with other schools from the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC). Attendees had the opportunity to hear from both Mr. James Stroker, who spoke about what it means to be a leader, and MTHS student Ben Bruchhauser, who talked about his blood drive initiative at MTHS and encouraged students to get out of their comfort zones and participate.
#MTHS Teacher Christopher Connelly & Former MTHS Teacher & BOE Member Michael O'Brien will receive the Public Service Award & the Silver Service award from the Montville Twp. Chamber of Commerce. Ceremony on 3/14 at 7PM at LVC. Contact Chamber for tkts: info@montvillechamber.org.
MTHS - This past semester, our Visual Arts I students have been mentored by their teachers to create fantastic works of art. Featured is a small collection of their latest pieces that highlight their growing skills and talents. Visual Arts I is a full year elective course and we can't wait to see what these students create in the next few months!
Behind the Scenes! Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gorman talks with the many staff members who help faculty & administrators provide students with an outstanding educational environment. Read Superintendent's Column, January 2024:
https://www.montville.net/page/superintendents-office
13,000 entered the NY TIMES Teen Tiny Memoirs contest. #MTHS sophomore Sonya Vaidya is 1 of only 15 international winners! See "Carefree:" https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/17/learning/teen-tiny-memoirs-the-winners-of-our-2nd-annual-100-word-narrative-contest.html
#MustangPride!
MTHS - Congratulations to Montville Township High School’s new a cappella group, Mpulse, who received first place in the ICHSA (International Competition for High School A Cappella) quarterfinals. Our students also won individual awards including Best Choreography (Grace Hricay, Milena Dorta, and Joseph Amoroso), and Best Soloists (Anthony DiBenedetto and Meghana Neelisetty). This a fantastic accomplishment and we are proud of our students and their teacher, Mr. Ted Cherney.
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 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.
