MTSD: Latest Edition of the Weekly eNews
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March 22, 2024
In The Spotlight MHS Spring Musical - 'Addams Family'
Friday, March 22 - Saturday, March 23 (MPAC)
UMS Rising 7th Graders Parent Night
Tuesday, March 26 (6:30 PM, UMS)
Schools Closed - Spring Recess Begins
Friday, March 29
Monday (3/25/24) School Day Schedule:
Board of EducationWeb Events Calendar • District Calendar • District Budget Info • Food Services
- Early Dismissal: Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5, 2024
Thursday, April 4th and Friday, April 5th will be Early Dismissal days for both students and staff.
- MSEPTA Annual Dance Fundraiser
Support Montgomery Special Education by attending our Community Event at Princeton Elks. Tickets are on sale now! The family-friendly event will feature dinner, a DJ, dancing, crafts, and a silent auction.
- SOAR Registration Open
Registration for the 2024 S.O.A.R. Summer Program is now open!
- Feb. 27 BOE Meeting Minutes Posted
The minutes from the February 27, 2024 Board of Education Meeting have been posted.
- 2023-24 Calendar Updates
Due to the recent weather-related school closures, the 2023-24 calendar has been updated. Schools will now be open on: Thursday, March 28; Tuesday, May 28; Friday, May 24; Friday, April 5; and Thursday, April 4.
- 2024-25 Calendar Updates
The 2024-25 district calendar was amended and approved at the Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, January 23.
- MTSD Receives H.I.T Grant
After a competitive process, the Montgomery Township School District was awarded the High-Impact Tutoring Grant by the New Jersey Department of Education.
- MTSD is Hiring Substitutes
The Montgomery Township School District is hiring substitute bus drivers, paraprofessionals, nurses, and teachers.
OHESWeb Events Calendar • PTA • Special Education PTA • Counseling/Guidance • Student Handbook • Instagram
- MTEA Virtual Family Read-Aloud - March 26th
The Montgomery Township Education Association invites OHES and VES students, along with their families, to attend our March virtual read-aloud. The book for this read-aloud will be "Building Zaha" by Victoria Tentler-Krylov on March 26th. Each family will receive a copy of the book delivered to their child's classroom after the event. Click the headline for more information and to sign up.
- Principal Van Hise's Winter Newsletter
Principal Van Hise's winter newsletter is available to view!
VESWeb Events Calendar • PTA • Special Education PTA • Counseling/Guidance • VES News • Student Handbook • Instagram
- MTEA Virtual Family Read-Aloud - March 26th
The Montgomery Township Education Association invites OHES and VES students, along with their families, to attend our March virtual read-aloud. The book for this read-aloud will be "Building Zaha" by Victoria Tentler-Krylov on March 26th. Each family will receive a copy of the book delivered to their child's classroom after the event. Click the headline for more information and to sign up.
- VES News
Don't forget to check out the VES News! These student-run morning announcements air each school day and are posted to the VES News site.
LMSWeb Events Calendar • PTO • Special Education PTA • Counseling/Guidance • Club/Co-Curricular Activities • Student Handbook • Instagram
- LMS Yearbook Orders
Yearbook orders are underway! Sales will close Sunday, April 14th and will not reopen. There will be no in-school sales, and there will be NO extra copies printed. Pre-ordering is your only guarantee that your child will receive a yearbook.
- LMS Spring Glow Dance
Be sure to save the date for our upcoming Spring Glow Dance (hosted by the MMS PTO), which will take place on Friday, April 26 from 6 - 8 PM! Just like our Fall Dance, this event will be pre-purchase only. More details on how to purchase tickets will be coming soon.
UMSWeb Events Calendar • PTO • Special Education PTA • Counseling/Guidance • Athletics • Co-Curricular Activities • Student Handbook • UMS Instagram • Principal Estremera-Rivera Instagram
- Rising 7th Grade Family Night
Rising 7th grade families are invited to join us at UMS on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 pm for a brief introduction to Upper Middle School. 6th graders will also have the chance to visit UMS on Monday, March 25.
- Rising 8th Grade Elective Requests
It's time for our rising 8th graders to submit their elective requests for the 2024-2025 school year. Click the headline to see our guide on how to request electives.
- Spring Sports Registration Information
The registration window for spring sports at UMS has opened. Health forms were due to the nurse by Friday, March 8.
- Yearbook Orders
Jostens is currently taking orders for UMS Yearbooks.
MHSWeb Events Calendar • PTSA • Special Education PTA • Counseling/Guidance • Athletics • Co-Curricular Activities • Program of Studies • Student Handbook • Instagram
- MHS Spring Musical Production - The Addams Family
Please join our Montgomery High School Players next weekend as they present our Spring Musical Production, The Addams Family! Shows will be on Friday, March 22 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. All shows will be in the MPAC, and tickets can be purchased by clicking the headline.
- Local Scholarship Program Open
The MHS Local Scholarship Program is now open and accepting applications. There are over 60 scholarships available to seniors and the awards range from $100-$3,500. The application is due on Monday, March 25 by 2:00 PM. Use this link for the application: MHS Scholarship Program Application.
- Class of 2024 Senior Activities
The MHS Class of 2024 has many exciting events happening over the next few months! Please click the headline to see the calendar so that you can mark your calendars.
- 2023-24 Semester 1 Honor Rolls
Congratulations to all the students who qualified for the Honor Roll and the Principal's Honor Roll during the first semester!
- 2024 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Congratulations to our ten finalists for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship!
- Spring Sports Registration Information
The registration window for spring sports at MHS has opened. Health forms were due to the nurse by Friday, March 1.
- Yearbook and Class Ring Orders
Jostens is currently taking orders for MHS Yearbooks, class rings, letter jackets, and more.
Extra and Co-CurricularAthletics • LMS Co-Curricular • UMS Co-Curricular • MHS Co-Curricular
- MHS Spring Musical Production - The Addams Family
Please join our Montgomery High School Players next weekend as they present our Spring Musical Production, The Addams Family! Shows will be on Friday, March 22 at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 23 at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM. All shows will be in the MPAC, and tickets can be purchased by clicking the headline.
- Visual and Performing Arts Events
Thank you for your continued support of the arts! Be sure to check out the schedule to see upcoming Visual and Performing Arts events throughout MTSD.
- Spring Sports Registration Information
The registration window for spring sports at MHS and UMS has opened. Health forms were due to the nurse by Friday, March 1 for MHS students and Friday, March 8 for UMS students.
- Spring Sports Schedule
Keep up-to-date with all the athletics events happening at UMS and MHS as the spring sports season is about to get underway.
Community- Somerset County 4-H Prep/Cloverbud Clubs
Attention children in grades K - 3… you can still join 4-H! Clubs typically meet one to two times per month from September through August, and members display their accomplishments at the Somerset County 4-H Fair from August 7-9, 2024.
- Somerset County 4-H: Ag-Venture Day Takes On Spring Break!
On Wednesday April 3 and Thursday April 4 (9:00am-4:30pm) Somerset County 4-H will be presenting Ag-venture Day Takes on Spring Break! Youth will work together with skilled volunteers to create a better awareness of agriculture sustainability in our community to allow for positive environmental change.
- Montgomery/Rocky Hill Rotary Club: 2024 'Run With Rotary' Event
The 16th annual Run With Rotary 5K race and 1-Mile Ramble is on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Visit www.runwithrotary.org for pricing.
- Volunteer Opportunity: Stonebridge at Montgomery
If you're looking for a fun volunteer opportunity, consider Stonebridge at Montgomery! Stonebridge is a local independent and assisted living facility, conveniently located at Hollinshead Spring Road in Skillman. Hours and days are flexible, and YOU get to choose what you'd like to do as a volunteer - the residents enjoy all kinds of activities and visitors!
Parent Information Corner
- Get Involved & Be Part of Your Child's School Experience Through the PTA/PTO/PTSA! OHES/VES • LMS/UMS • MHS • MSEPTA
- Montgomery Township District Calendars - District calendars and other important school calendar information
- "A/B" Day Schedule (LMS, UMS, MHS) - "A/B" day schedule for 2023-24
- "6-Day" Schedule (OHES, VES) - Day 1 through Day 6 schedule for 2023-24
- School Day Schedules - Hours and bell schedules for each school
- PaySchools Central Guide - Full guide to help navigate PaySchools Central
- Parent Resources - Access to all your child/children's information. Remember to keep your contact information current.
- Superintendent Communications - Keep track of all communications from the superintendent
Upcoming Events
March 2024
Date Event 3/26/24 UMS Rising 7th Graders Parent Night (6:30 PM) 3/29/24 Schools Closed - Spring Recess Begins April 2024
Date Event 4/1/24 Schools Closed - Spring Recess 4/2/24 Schools Closed - Spring Recess 4/3/24 Schools Closed - Spring Recess 4/4/24 Early Dismissal for Students and Staff 4/5/24 Early Dismissal for Students and Staff 4/9/24 MMS PTO Meeting (3:15 PM, Virtual - via Zoom) 4/10/24 Schools Closed for Students - Staff In-Service 4/11/24 Schools Reopen 4/12/24 UMS Spring Social (7:00 PM, UMS) 4/17/24 MHS National Honor Society Induction (6:30 PM, MPAC) 4/19/24 LMS Spring Musical Production - 'Finding Nemo Jr.' (7:00 PM, LMS Cafeteria) 4/20/24 LMS Spring Musical Production - 'Finding Nemo Jr.' (2:00 PM, LMS Cafeteria) 4/20/24 LMS Spring Musical Production - 'Finding Nemo Jr.' (7:00 PM, LMS Cafeteria) 4/21/24 LMS Spring Musical Production - 'Finding Nemo Jr.' (2:00 PM, LMS Cafeteria) 4/23/24 Schools Closed - 1st Day of Passover 4/24/24 Schools Reopen 4/25/24 UMS Bring Your Child to Work Day 4/30/24 Board of Education Meeting - Budget Hearing & Adoption (7:00 PM, OHES Cafeteria) - Early Dismissal: Thursday, April 4 and Friday, April 5, 2024