Please be advised, effective with the July 27 voting meeting, the Board of Education will no longer utilize Zoom for public participation. Meetings will be conducted at the High School North media center, and they will continue to be live streamed on the district YouTube channel, but there will be no Zoom participation. All public comments must be made in person or via email by contacting boardmeeting@middletownk12.org.
Bayview Duo Attends National
Youth Leadership Forum
Bayview Elementary School students Averie Zerbo and Kaiden Leak ventured to the New York City campus of St. John's University from July 17-23, where the pair participated in the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathway to STEM summer learning program.

The program offered attendees hands-on opportunities in the fields of robotics, software development and programming, medicine, crime scene investigation, and introductions to other relevant skillsets in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education setting.

Some of the unique learning experiences from Zerbo and Leak's stay at St. John's included the chance to design different amusement park rides, build and program a robot, and even dissect a cow's heart to learn more about the inner-workings of the organ.

Zerbo and Leak hope to build on this experience when they enter Bayshore Middle School for the 2021-22 academic year.
Wondering What Colleges are Open for On-Campus Visits this Summer?
After more than a year without the ability to book in-person tours of their future collegiate homes, some higher learning institutes have begun to reopen their campuses to prospective students who wish to visit.

Please visit the link to review a comprehensive list of colleges and universities open for on-campus tours.
District Awarded for
Outstanding Financial Reporting
The District extends its congratulations to the Business Department for its recognition of outstanding financial reporting by the Association of School Business Officials International.

The District was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting for meeting the program's high standards for financial reporting and transparency.

Congratulations to all whose efforts led to this honor!
Watch the July 21 BOE Workshop Meeting
MTPS E-Sports Camp Takes Gaming to New Level
Earlier this week students and staff launched the inaugural MTPS Esports Summer program, the opening of a trailblazing educational session that aims to inspire participants to explore a multitude of paths within the rapidly expanding competitive gaming industry.

The camp not only introduces students to popular games and platforms, but serves as an entry point to future curricular offerings, including journalism, graphic design, marketing and branding, game design, video editing and production, and so much more.
Heroes Cafe Makes Its Way to ESY Program
in Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Founded by the students of Bayview Elementary School in January, the Heroes Cafe is a student-operated snack and drink delivery program, as well as fundraising entity for its inspiration, The No Limits Cafe on Route 35 in Middletown.

Since its inception that Heroes Cafe has donated more than $1000 to the No Limits Cafe, and the support has continued this summer during the district's Extended School Year Programs at New Monmouth Elementary and Thorne Middle Schools.

The Heroes cafe requests and fills orders from educational staff members at no charge, and during the school year specialized in the distribution of coffee, tea, hot chocolate and more.

For the ESY program, an additional beverage option has been added in support of Alex's Lemonade Stand, a non-profit organization battling childhood cancer, one cup at a time.

Heroes Cafe operators have filled their summer orders by attaching packets of lemonade mix to bottles of water with a label promoting the work of Alex's Lemonade Stand. Donations made to the Heroes Cafe this summer will support the organization's fight.
MTPS Summer Instrumental Music Program Is Underway
District instrumental students were back on campus this week honing their craft for the upcoming school year at the MTPS Summer Instrumental Music Program. Students worked with educators on individual pieces and in small groups to develop their skillsets before rejoining their bandmates in September. Keep up the great work!
Cultivating a School Community Garden at Bayview Elementary
School may be out for summer recess, but Bayview Elementary School student-gardeners have continued to cultivate their incredible community garden, and the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor are beginning to show!
Summer SAT Prep & More at Brookdale Community College
Registration is now open to local high school students for various summer educational programs at Brookdale Community College, including an SAT Prep Bootcamp and an Introduction to Auto Tech. Follow the links for more information and to register.
Summer SOAR Program Underway with Tasty Mathematics Lessons
The MTPS Summer SOAR Program offers additional academic opportunities in mathematics and literacy for students in grades K-8. Instruction is delivered in two-week blocks over a six-week period. Students and staff worked hard in the opening week to further develop their skills and readiness for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year.

One lesson was particularly tasty, as Mr. Font transformed his classroom into a bakery, working with his junior student-chefs to fill cupcake orders by making mathematical arrays out of their dough. Keep up the wonderful work!
The MTPS Arts Academy Showcase Has Arrived
The MTPS Arts Academy Showcase provides a comprehensive view of the work our skilled student-artists have produced over the course of the 2020-21 academic year.
2021 MTPS Arts Academy Showcase
2021 MTPS Back to School Night Schedule
MTPS Graduation and Promotion Ceremonies Available for Viewing
If you were unable to attend this week's middle school promotion or high school graduation ceremonies, full videos are now available for your review at the links below.

You can also find the videos available on the district YouTube Channel.

Congratulations to all of our Middletown Township Public School students on their incredible achievements!
MTPS Chromebook Care Do's and Dont's
Students who are not returning their district-issued Chromebook are expected to take safety precautions and provide reasonable care for their devices during the summer recess.

To assist with device care, the district technology team has compiled a list of helpful tips to keep in mind.

If you need assistance with your device during the summer recess, please email technology@middletownk12.org.
MTPS Summer Reading Materials Now Available
In preparation for the summer recess, earlier this week the district administrative team released its summer reading menus for K-12 students. You can review the reading menus below.

K-5 Summer Reading Menus


Middle School Summer Reading Menus


High School Summer Reading Menus
High School South Earns Recognition from Anti Defamation League