
Wonder and Awe. Read Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman's Dec 20, 2023, Superintendent's Column:
https://www.montville.net/article/1388001
Wishing everyone a #WinterHolidaySeason of #WonderAndAwe.
Classes resume Tues, Jan 2, 2024.


Grinch Day at #Hilldale! It's the #HolidaySeason! Tomorrow, Fri. 12/22, is a 1/2 day at school!




TONIGHT! #MontvilleBOE meeting. Municipal Building. 7:30PM Tue, Dec 19.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Montville VFW Post 5481
2023-24 Essay Contest Winners:
Voice of Democracy - #MTHS
1st Place: Ananya G. Bhat (will read essay)
2nd Place: Anisha R. Mulinti
3rd Place: Charvi R. Kanna
Patriot’s Pen - #Lazar
1st Place: Alessandra DeCaldas (will read essay)
2nd Place: Jordyn Bilenski
3rd Place: Katherine Huang
AGENDA: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3526/Montville/3824668/2023-12-19_Public_Session_Agenda.pdf


#Hilldale’s 4th grade cellos reinventing the resting pose!
#hilldalesfabulousfourthgrade posted this pic on their Instagram.
#hilldalehuskies
#EducateInspireEmpower!

The MTPS Board of Education appreciates everyone who took time to learn about the bond proposal before casting a vote. The Board will seek community feedback as we face the needs of our district. Details at montville.net/referendum .

Polls will open TODAY at 2PM!
Important: Polls open TODAY 2-8 p.m. for voters to cast their ballots in the MTPS bond referendum. Find your specific polling location under the VOTE information at montville.net/referendum
Vote Tues 12/12 from 2-8PM at your regular voting location


Polls will close soon!
Polls close at 8pm! Make your voice heard in the MTPS bond referendum by casting your ballot in person or getting your mail-in ballot postmarked. Results will be published on montville.net/referendum once they are available.
VOTE Tues., Dec 12 until 8PM


Vote tomorrow!
Tuesday, Dec 12: In-person polls open 2 to 8 p.m. Go to the VOTE page on our website for a full list of locations: montville.net/referendum. If you think you threw out your Vote By Mail ballot, check that page to know why to ask for a “provisional ballot.”


Reese Witherspoon virtually visited #Hilldale 4th graders on 11/30/23. She talked with students about achieving dreams, shared the inspiration behind “Busy Betty", her latest book, and read an excerpt to students.
"Reese encouraged us to follow our dreams, embrace our creativity, and take action!" said teacher Marci Craig.
#EducateInspireEmpower!
For more pics see: hilldalesfabulous4thgrade on Instagram.
https://www.instagram.com/p/C0R79HHJfej/?img_index=1



Tues, Dec. 12: Montville Township Public Schools Referendum. Polls open 2-8PM. Vote at regular polling place. Voting details: www.montville.net/o/montville/page/referendum-vote
SPACE. SECURITY. HVAC.

Today Miss Funicelli posted on "X": "Happy Hanukkah" #Hilldale students learned about, and shared stories of, the traditions enjoyed by those who celebrate this holiday!


VIDEO - The MTPS bond referendum targets large-scale improvements like HVAC updates and security enhancements through upfront funding and $9.5 million in state aid that is only available with voter approval. WATCH: https://youtu.be/ESOB8RvX-Bs


Happy Hanukkah. Wishing all a happy festival of lights with family & friends.


VIDEO- Elementary enrollment is 100+ beyond school capacity NOW and projected to grow as current homeowners expand their families. PLANNED housing adds to the forecast. Hear more about the proposal for additions and renovations to meet our need for space: https://youtu.be/yUXPkqyNOG0


#ArtInTheHalls! VIDEO! Check out student artists at 86 River Road. M-F from 8:30-4:00! This video highlights the work on display in the gallery for December 2023. Grades K-5. This month featuring the artwork of students at Hilldale and William Mason Elementary Schools! Check it out! https://youtu.be/pxKf3-qKibs

MTPS is committed to improving security across all our schools. Two-stage vestibules are proposed for five schools, some of them created inside and some built outside. With the referendum less than a week away – confirm how and when you’ll vote! More: montville.net/referendum


#MontvilleBOE meeting. TONIGHT, Tues., Dec. 5 at 7:30PM at #MTHS Media Center. See agenda and more MTPS Board of Ed information here: https://www.montville.net/page/board-meeting-information


Next week’s bond referendum is a plan to unlock $9.5 million dollars in key state aid. Effectively, the district could receive $70M in improvements at a cost of $54M. This short video explains the funding plan: https://youtu.be/2JPH_gfSfms


See how proposed building additions in the MTPS bond referendum would look at each elementary school. With about a week until the vote, get the facts about the need for space NOW and in the future: montville.net/referendum



"A Season of Gratitude"
Superintendent Dr. Thomas Gorman welcomes the season and highlights the "Attitude of Gratitude" & character he finds in MTPS, students, faculty, staff, families, and community.
https://www.montville.net/page/superintendents-office
