Robert R. Lazar Middle School

The Lazar Chamber Choir, an audition-based choral group of grade 7 and grade 8 students, was invited to sing at Carnegie Hall on April 13, 2025. The singers were part of a choir that was titled the “Gilpin Chorus.” Conducted by renowned conductor and composer Greg Gilpin, the Lazar Chamber Choir was among eight other choirs who had been selected from across the United States.

A Lazar YouTube Chamber Choir Video Earns the Singers an Invite to Perform at Carnegie Hall - The 41 Member Choir Was Conducted By Renowned Composer Greg Gilpin

May 16, 2025

Forty-one students from Robert R. Lazar Middle School performed on Carnegie Hall’s iconic Perelman Stage. The concert was held on Sunday, April 13, 2025, in the historic Stern A...

A six-week musical theatre camp for students who are ages 10 to 16 will be held during summer 2025 at Montville Township High School in Montville Township, New Jersey. The theatrical event is hosted by Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] MEDLC Enrichment Program, and will feature Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” The deadline to register to audition is Thursday, May 15, 2025. Auditions will be held at Robert R. Lazar Middle School on Saturday, June 7. See www.montville.net/medlcfrozen for details.

Last Call to Register for Auditions is May 15 for MTPS Production of Disney’s “Frozen, Jr.” - MEDLC Enrichment Summer Musical Theatre Camp for Ages 10 to 16

May 13, 2025

A six-week musical theatre camp for students who are ages 10 to 16 will be held during summer 2025 at Montville Township High School in Montville Township, New Jersey. The theatr...

With a $10 donation, families and other community members can send a single rose accompanied by a personalized message to an honoree of their choice. There is no limit to how many individuals may be recognized. Each rose and message will be delivered directly to educators on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, just in time to close out the school year with a smile. Roses will be delivered to all seven Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] and the MTPS district offices, so the community can share a rose with every treasured educator throughout the district.

Celebrate MTPS Educators with a Rose and Personalized Message - Hall of Fame Fundraiser Will Send Roses to All 7 District Schools

May 2, 2025

By Tyler Lieberman, Student Contributor Click Here to Order Roses for an Educator Montville Township Public Schools families have a unique opportunity to recognize the...

The Cast! The Lazar Middle School production of Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY, will be performed in the Montville Township High School Auditorium on Thursday and Friday, March 27 and 28 at 7:00p.m., and on Saturday, March 29 at 2:00p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance, and $15 at-the-door.

Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY is Lazar's Spring Musical - 3 Performances Only: March 27, 28 and 29, at MTHS

March 20, 2025

CLICK FOR: FREAKY FRIDAY Trailer ORDER TICKETS: www.montville.net/lazarmusical A big musical with a big heart! Disney’s FREAKY FRIDAY, will be performed by the Robert R...

Toby Cohen has taught math at Montville Township’s Robert R. Lazar Middle School for 50 years. On March 13, 2025, the Montville Township Chamber of Commerce awarded Cohen the Gold Service Award for 50 years of dedicated service to the students and families of Montville Township.

Montville Chamber of Commerce Honors Lazar Math Teacher Toby Cohen with Gold Service Award - Celebrating 50 Years in MTPS

March 18, 2025

Fifty years ago Toby Cohen began teaching math at, what is now known as, the Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville Township, New Jersey. At the time, Robert R. Lazar was the p...

Meghana Neelisetty as The Witch in the Montville Township High School Spring Musical: BIG FISH. Four performances ONLY: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 6, 7, and 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m., at Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road in Montville, New Jersey.

4 Performances ONLY! See BIG FISH at MTHS March 6, 7 and 8 at 7PM and March 9 at 2PM

March 5, 2025

Tickets on-line - http://mthsnj.booktix.com/ - $15 for Adults & $12 for Student/Seniors Watch Video NOTE: Tickets at-the-door - $18 for Adults & $15 for Student/S...

BIG FISH – The MTHS Theatre Company’s Spring Musical - March 6, 7, & 8 at 7PM and March 9 at 2PM

BIG FISH – The MTHS Theatre Company’s Spring Musical Features MTHS, Lazar, Hilldale, William Mason & Woodmont Performers !

February 28, 2025

To purchase discounted tickets in advance go to: http://mthsnj.booktix.com/ . Advance Tickets are only $15 for Adults and $12 for Student/Seniors. Tickets at-the-door ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

Baseball Front and Center in Lazar's Fall Play - See HONUS & ME October 24 & 25 at Lazar

October 3, 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 ...

ESL Family Night is Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents and guardians of all students who are enrolled in the Montville Township Public Schools district's English as a Second Language [ESL] program are invited to attend. Please come and meet the ESL teachers and learn more about ESL services offered by MTPS and the community-at-large. Children are welcome to attend this event. Montville Township High School [MTHS] students will be at the event to help entertain the children who attend. ESL Family Night will be held in the Hilldale Elementary School Media Center, 123 Konner Avenue, Pine Brook, NJ. The district's ESL teachers are looking forward to meeting Parents and Guardians on October 8 at 6:30 p.m.

ESL Family Night Is Tuesday, October 8 - Parents & Guardians of ESL Students are Invited -- Bring Your Children, Childcare will be Available

October 3, 2024

ESL Family Night is Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents and guardians of all students who are enrolled in the Montville Township Public Schools district's Englis...

The Math Teachers: Charles A. Grau who is completing a total of 30-years as an elected volunteer to the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education, and 62 years in education in NJ, presented the MTPS 50-Years-of-Service Award to Toby Cohen. Grau taught Cohen math in the 1960’s. Cohen has been a Robert R. Lazar Middle School Math Teacher for 50-years.

Math Teacher with 50-Years of Service and BOE Member with 62-Years are among the 52 Educators Honored by MTPS - A Combined 1,162 Years of Service to Public Education

September 5, 2024

The entire staff, nearly 600 employees, of the Montville Township Public Schools was welcomed back for the 2024-2025 school year on Thursday, August 29. Fifty-one educators were ho...