MTPS Celebrates Teachers, Principals
and Administrative Professionals
At the heart of our Middletown Township Public School District is an expansive community of professionals with varying skill sets, passions and methods of positively impacting the day-to-day lives of students, parents, guardians and their own colleagues.

Each academic year, during April and the opening week of May, on campuses across the country teachers (May 3), principals (May 1), administrative professionals (April 27) and paraprofessionals (April 6) are recognized and celebrated for maintaining and enhancing the welcoming learning environments presented throughout the district.

Though we honor your efforts each spring, our community is appreciative of the creativity, innovation and professionalism you exhibit every day. Thank you for all that you do!
MTPS High School Performers Garner A Multitude of Basie Award Nominations
High School North and South will be well represented at the 2022 Basie Awards after the 2022 nominations list revealed well-deserved recognition for actors, directors, designers and full ensemble performances alike.

The Count Basie Center for the Arts' annual Basie Awards is modeled after Broadway's Tony Awards. The program honors excellence in high school theater in Monmouth County and nominations are submitted by an evaluation committee composed of theater enthusiasts, performers and educators who review more than 50 local productions each academic year.

Nominations are awarded across 25 categories focusing on acting, directing, design, choreography, lighting and orchestra performance.

The program culminates on May 25 when a capacity audience will be invited to the historic Count Basie Center for the Arts for an evening of performances and celebration of the nominees and winners. Our district will recognize the MTPS nominees and award winners at the May 31 Board of Education meeting.


Congratulations to all of our nominees on their incredible work and achievement.
Thompson Student Launches Autism Awareness Walkathon
In mid-April, Thompson Middle School seventh grade student Kaitlyn Pappagallo made her philanthropic vision a reality when the student council class representative organized and led an Autism Awareness Walkathon

Pappagallo cast a wide net with her outreach efforts, communicating with peers through their physical education classes. The strategy was an overwhelming success, with the event raising more than $3000 for the New Jersey nonprofit organization Parents of Autistic Children (POAC).

POAC presents hundreds of events throughout the year across the state that offer training for parents, guardians and educators who support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The organization also offers recreational activities and various other support services for autistic individuals and their families. Additionally, POAC offers training for police, fire and EMS personnel about how to respond in life-saving situations concerning autistic individuals.

Congratulations to Kaitlyn on the success of her event, and thank you for supporting such a wonderful cause.
Bayshore's Spring Band & Art Showcase a Big Hit
Earlier this week Bayshore Middle School students invited peers, parents, guardians and school community members to their Leonardo campus for a spring art and music showcase featuring inspiring visual pieces and astounding ensemble performances.

Congratulations to all of Bayshore's talented artists on the success of their event. Keep up the great work!
MTPS Poets Impress with Award Winning Law Day Prose
Three Navesink Elementary School poets from Ms. Luell's fourth grade class and one sixth grade Bayshore Middle School bard were recently recognized by the Monmouth County Superior Court and Monmouth Bar Association for their submissions to the Superior Courts Law Day poetry contest.
The three Navesink Elementary students included first place winner Molly Black, second place recipient Olive Sperber and third place finisher Michael Andrews. Bayshore Middle School student Jeff Jiju earned first place in the sixth grade category. These students were recognized earlier this week during an award ceremony hosted by the Bar Association.


Recognized around the nation on May 1, Law Day recognizes the role of law in our society and aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of the legal profession. One method used by the Superior Court of New Jersey to facilitate this awareness is through its annual Law Day Poetry Contest. The 2022 contest theme was "Toward A More Perfect Union: The Constitution in Times of Change."

Congratulations to each of our award-winning poets on their wonderful works of poetry. Our district will recognize the MTPS Law Day award winners at the May 31 Board of Education meeting.
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
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month calls attention to raising awareness of mental health issues, advocating for access and opportunities , and reducing stigma. Here are some ways that you can help in your local community:
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Teachers of the Year Celebrated by
Board of Education & Administration
The following Middletown educators were honored before the April 27 Board of Education Meeting for exhibiting outstanding performance, impacting student achievement and quality of public schools, and improving academic opportunities. As the 2021-2022 recipients of the Monmouth County Superintendents’ Teacher/Educational Services Professionals Recognition Program, we commend and congratulate them.
Each recognized educator received a certificate and an award from the Board of Education and Administration. The audience was treated to a video showcasing the impact each educator has made on their respective school communities. Watch the full Teacher of the Year Playlist by following the link, or review individual videos below.
MTPS Summer Learning 2022
We are excited to offer a variety of summer learning experiences for MTPS students! Please complete the MTPS Summer Learning 2022 Survey by May 13 to help us determine the most appropriate method of delivery for programs that were delivered virtually in 2020 and 2021. Look for registration forms for all programs in the PowerSchool Parent Portal after May 16.
Instrumental Music Instruction, Grades 3-8 
  • Small group instrumental music instruction will be offered for students in grades 3-8.
  • Lessons will provide sectional targeted instruction for interested students to enhance musicality.
  • Interested students will be put into groups based on experience, availability, and need as determined by the teachers.
Esports Camp, Current Grade 5-8 Students
  • Students will engage in an Esports “Summer Launch” program, which will include instruction in competitive play skills, sports journalism, “shoutcasting”, digital media design, video editing, sportsmanship, emotional regulation, and numerous other career and life skills.
  • Each camp session will run Monday - Friday from 8:30am-11:30am and repeated weekly if student registration warrants.
MTPS Summer Book Club Series, Grades 3-12
SOAR (Summer Opportunities for Academic Readiness), Grades K-8 by invitation
  • By invitation-only, for students identified as needing academic intervention during the summer. Email invites will be sent by May 16.
  • Small-group sessions in Literacy and Math held at Middletown Village Elementary (grades K-8) and between July 11 - August 4 
  • 2 weeks of instruction for each content area, Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 10:30am
  • Continuation of intervention services conducted during the school year
Advanced Placement Summer Start-Up 
  • Open to all students registered for an AP course for the 2022-23 school year
  • Held during the month of August 
  • Hybrid experience of review and a start of the first two weeks of course work
Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry Jumpstart
  • Open to all students registered to take Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry during the 2022-23 school year
  • Held during the month of August
  • Review of math concepts necessary for success with Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
High School North Trio
Earns Rank of Eagle Scout
Congratulations to High School North students Vankata Chalamalsetty, Daniel Pitzer and Cristian Saravia for earning their Eagle Scout ranking. The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement attainable in the Boy Scouts of America program. According to Boy Scouts of America statistics, since the inception of the Eagle Scout rank, only four percent of scouts have achieved the rank. By earning this exemplary achievement, Vankata, Chalamlsetty and Pitzer join a fraternity of approximately 2.5 million Eagle Scouts, including four Nobel Prize laureates, 12 Medal of Honor recipients and more than 40 astronauts.
MTPS Curriculum Department
Wins Advanced Placement Grant
The Middletown Township Public School District was selected among a group of school systems to win the UWorld AP Success Grant.

The UWorld AP Success Grant is designed to help schools and districts build equity in their advanced placement programs by providing high-quality teaching and learning tools to support all AP teachers and students.

Student performance in AP courses and on exams are indicators of college readiness, according to the Redefining Ready initiative of AASA, the School Superintendents Association. AP success is within the reach of each and every student when provided the right resources and support. 

UWorld’s Learning Tools for AP Courses make the rigor of AP curriculum understandable for students, manageable for teachers, and provide valuable program insights to administrators.

As a grant recipient, the district will receive access to UWord’s online Learning Tools for AP Courses for all available AP subjects for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Learning Tools include content for students, assignment tools and progress monitoring for teachers, and assessments and reporting at the student, class, campus, and district levels. We will also receive personalized implementation training and ongoing support.
MTPS Support Staff of the Year
Honored by BOE & Administration
The Monmouth County Superintendents’ Support Staff Employee of the Year Ceremony is a recognition program whereby the Middletown Township Board of Education honors the outstanding achievement by District support staff employees. On April 12, the Board of Education and Administrative Team commended the following staff members for their service and dedication to our school community. Watch the full ceremony by following the link in the video window.
  • Jeanine Welch, Bayview - Nurse
  • Leslie DeMedici, Fairview - Paraprofessional
  • Michael Goscinksi, Harmony - Head Custodian
  • Maria Sgaramella, Leonardo - Child Study Team Secretary
  • Deborah O'Keefe, Lincroft - Paraprofessional
  • Vinny Woods, Middletown Village - Head Day Custodian
  • Susan Wilkie, Navesink - Paraprofessional
  • Tammy Winz, New Monmouth - Paraprofessional
  • Dana Brach, Nut Swamp - Paraprofessional
  • Joan Smith, Ocean Avenue - Custodian
  • Isabel Pipercic, River Plaza - Paraprofessional
  • Nicole Norton, Bayshore - Paraprofessional
  • Rick Wyman, Thompson - Head Custodian
  • Jennifer Yaroli, Thorne - Paraprofessional
  • Carol Reuter, High School North - Paraprofessional
  • Michael Ford, High School South - Custodian
  • Paul Florio, Facilities Department - Chief Grounds
  • Kathy Clapp, Central Office - Athletics Department Secretary

Congratulations to all of our recognized staff members and thank you for your outstanding contributions to our school community!
Bayshore Chess Team Earns Trip to the GSE Finals
For the first time this winter, Garden State Esports included chess as a mixed high school and middle school league competition, and a group of our Bayshore Middle School students flourished.

The trio of students, seventh graders Austen McKnight and Joseph Losquadro and sixth grader Michael Hanus, made a run to the inaugural Garden State Esports Chess Finals at Rider University, where the team met West Windsor-Plainsboro High School.

Congratulations to Bayshore chess team on all of your success. We can't wait to see what you accomplish next.
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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