Lincroft Students Welcome Members of the MTPD
A female officer of the Middletown Township Police Department is encircled by, and reading too, Lincroft Elementary School students.
A male officer of the Middletown Township Police Department holds up a Dr. Seuss book while reading to Lincroft Elementary School students.
Earlier this week, students at Lincroft Elementary School received a special visit from members of the Middletown Township Police Department and Mayor Tony Perry.

Mayor Perry and the officers took time out from protecting and serving our community to lead classroom read-alouds featuring some of the students favorite books and short stories.

Thank you to the Middletown Township Police Department for all they do for our community, and for visiting with our students.
A male officer of the Middletown Township Police Department is surrounded by Lincroft Elementary School students while reading a book to the group.
Middletown Township Police Department Chief, Craig J. Weber, is surrounded by Lincroft Elementary School students while reading a book to the group.
Middletown Township Mayor Tony Perry stands in front of a group of seated Lincroft Elementary School students and leads the class' daily read aloud.
Middletown Township Mayor, Tony Perry, stands at the front of the Lincroft Elementary School classroom and reads a book to a group of students.
A male officer of the Middletown Township Police Department is surrounded by Lincroft Elementary School students while reading a book to the group.
A male officer of the Middletown Township Police Department is surrounded by Lincroft Elementary School students while reading a book to the group.
MTPS Students Honored by County Guidance Directors
Monmouth County Guidance Counselors Association logo.
Middletown Township Public School students Jordyn Lindsey (High School North) and Naomi Corboy (High School South) were recognized as the district's recipients of the Monmouth County Guidance Directors Association's 2022 Caring Awards.

Each year, Monmouth County high schools are asked to select one senior student that has displayed exceptional caring and compassion to a cause, group or program during their high school career.

Congratulations to Jordyn and Naomi on their recognition!
High School North Reaches State Hockey Finals
The Middletown North ice hockey team poses for a group photo outside the bus that took them to the NJSIAA Public B State Championship game at the Prudential Center in Newark.
After stunning Rumson-Fair Haven with a 4-3 shootout victory in the semifinals, the High School North hockey program appeared in the NJSIAA Public B Finals at the Prudential Center in Newark on Monday.

The Lions took to the home ice of the New Jersey Devils to meet top-seeded Northern Highlands. They carried a 1-1 tie into the third period, following a late second period tally by Jace Koenigsmark, his 12th of the season.

Lions junior goaltender Luke Chrzan was named the second of three stars in this championship matchup after turning away 16 of 18 shots faced.

Middletown North would fall to Northern Highlands 3-1, finishing the season with an overall record of 16-8-1, including a Shore Conference Handchen Cup title. Congratulations to the Lions on their incredible season.
The Middletown North ice hockey team battles for the puck with Northern Highlands skaters during the NJSIAA Public B State Championship game at the Prudential Center in Newark.
The Middletown North fan section cheers on the Lions during the NJSIAA Public B State Championship game at the Prudential Center in Newark.
The Middletown North ice hockey team coaching staff poses for a group photo with their children outside the bus that took them to the NJSIAA Public B State Championship game at the Prudential Center in Newark.
New Jersey Devils defenseman Damon Severson wears a Middletown North ice hockey jersey ahead of the Lions appearance in the NJSIAA Public B State Championship game.
High School South Wrestling Team Impresses at Regions
The Middletown South wrestling team celebrates their performance at the Region 5 championship meet.
The High School South wrestling program delivered an impressive showing at the Region 5 Tournament, including three championship performances by Jack Zaleski, Rob Generelli and Dave Hussey. Alex Quintaro and Jack Reiter each landed third place finishes, and the Eagles finished with 13 regional qualifiers in total. Zaleski closed out his season by finishing fourth in the state of New Jersey at his weight class. Congratulations to the team on all its success this season!
High School South Girls Basketball
Makes Sectional Finals Run
The High School South girls basketball program won three consecutive games against Princeton, Marlboro and Hightstown to earn an appearance in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group IV Sectional Finals. Over the stretch of games the Eagles were led by Renee Wells, who scored 17, 27 and 35 points, respectively, in those three victories. Combined, the Eagles outscored their opponents 185-108 on the way to the finals, where the run would end against second-seeded Jackson Memorial. Congratulations to High School South on its wonderful season.
MTPS Resource Center:
School & Community Mental Health
This space is dedicated to the promotion of mental health resources in our schools and local community. Please refer to the district site for a comprehensive list of resources: Mental Health & Community Resources
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a set of skills or competencies that can be taught to children, adolescents and adults.  SEL can involve actively teaching specific skills, or embedding skills development through other activities.  There are five core competency areas, which are: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and healthy decision-making. The Collaborative for Academic and Social-Emotional Learning (CASEL) shares extensive information on the competencies and sub-skills for development in each competency area.  
Social Emotional Learning Competencies.
WATCH: Mark Wahlberg Sits Down with HS North Reporter
Acclaimed actor Mark Wahlberg recently sat down with Lions Roar reporter Brandon Chuisano for the sophomore's web series Ciao for Now. Wahlberg, who has starred in such hit films as The Perfect Storm, Invincible and The Departed, spoke with Chuisano about the recently released Uncharted movie, where the Boston native worked alongside Spiderman star Tom Holland.
you are invited to learn more about the Nurtured Heart Approach by joining the MTPS Board of Education and admin team at High School North on March 23 at 7 p.m.
MTPS Students Celebrate
Read Across America Day
Elementary school students wear red and white swirled hats, as seen in the Dr. Seuss book "The Cat in the Hat," to celebrate Read Across America Day.
Students across the country recognized Read Across America Day on Wednesday, March 2, but many Middletown Township Public School classes spent the week celebrating the event.
Three elementary school children hold bags of green Oobleck.
In addition to sharing some of their favorite stories with peers and faculty, students welcomed special guest readers, enjoyed green eggs, participated in "book tasting" events, and even made the Dr. Seuss fans' favorite green slime, Ooblek.

Check out the week in photos below, and visit the National Education Association website to learn more about the Read Across America initiative.
This collage of images shows elementary school students posing with guest readers to celebrate Read Across America Day.
This collage shows images of elementary school students eating green eggs to celebrate Read Across America Day.
This image shows and elementary school student posing with their mother and favorite book for Read Across America Day.
This image shows and elementary school student posing with their mother and favorite book for Read Across America Day.
Three elementary school students sit at a table with a red and white table cloth, surrounded by books and menus for a "book tasting," as part of a Read Across America celebration.
This collage shows images of students reading their favorite books and posing with special guest readers as part of Read Across America Day.
This collage shows images of students reading their favorite books and posing with special guest readers as part of Read Across America Day.
Thorne Middle School Ushers
in Mardis Gras Celebration
Students and teachers at Thorne Middle School wear masks and march in a parade down the hall way as part of Mardis Gras celebration.
March 1 marked the beginning of Mardis Gras, a French term that translates to "Fat Tuesday," a celebration most notably carried out in the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA with parades, music and feasting.

This carnival celebration is recognized around the world with traditional events held in France, Germany, Italy, Sweden and the Czech Republic. The party-like atmosphere of Mardis Gras is observed with feasting as a precursor to "Ash Wednesday," or the beginning of Lent in the Catholic religion. Lent is a period in which practitioners participate in fasting, or more commonly sacrificing a favorite item or activity ahead of the Easter holiday.

This past week, Thorne Middle School students learned about the customs and traditions associated with Mardis Gras and took part in the celebration with a parade through the hallways.

Happy Mardis Gras to all!
Thompson Swimmer Wins Gold at YMCA State Championships
Natahly Murphy Restuccio of Thompson Middle School poses with the gold and bronze medals she won at the 2022 YMCA Swimming State Championship meet.
Thompson Middle School student Natahly Murphy Restuccio starred at the YMCA State Swimming Championships.

Natahly raced to a gold medal finish in the 500 freestyle event, and followed up by landing a bronze medal in the 200 freestyle event.

Congratulations to Natahly on her incredible championship performance!
This is a poster advertising the film "The Big Picture: Rethinking Dyslexia," which will be screened at High School North on March 24, 2022 at 7 p.m. The event is presented by Middletown Township Friends of diverse Learners.
On March 10, 2022 and March 15, at 5 p.m. Middletown Township will host informational seminars for residents about dangerous scam attempts in our area. These events will be held in person in the Middletown Township court room, as well as on Zoom.
Affordable Internet Options
for Middletown Students
A number of affordable internet access options are currently available to Middletown Township Public School District students from vendors in or located near our community.

Determining your student's eligibility can be achieved by completing a brief application.
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