MTPS Students Celebrate
Read Across America Day
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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. |
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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.
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Thorne Middle School Ushers
in Mardis Gras Celebration
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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!
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High School North Hockey Set to Appear in State Finals |
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Down two goals in the final two minutes of regulation in an NJSIAA Public B semifinals matchup with Rumson-Fair Haven, Jace Koenigsmark scored twice to knot the contest at 3-3, sending High School North into overtime and an eventual shootout session, where the Lions topped the Bulldogs to earn 4-3 victory. |
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Andrew Gross opened the Lions scoring in the first period. Luke Chrzan kept High School North within striking distance as the junior goaltender turned aside 29 of 32 shots faced over three regulation periods and another 15 minute overtime period.
Chrzan also stopped four of five shots in the shootout to secure the win.
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Watch the game highlights at the video link, courtesy of Jersey Sports Zone.
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Thompson Swimmer Wins Gold at YMCA State Championships |
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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!
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MTPS Resource Center:
School & Community Mental Health
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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
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Recent events in the world, such as the war in Ukraine, may be upsetting, confusing and frightening to children and teens. Stories and images in the news and on social media may cause children and teens to look to parents, caregivers and their families for information. Adults can offer children and teens support and advisement about their feelings of uncertainty by:
- Initiating conversations and reaffirming their safety
- Clearing up misunderstandings and providing context
- Monitoring media and social media exposure
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MTPS Celebrates Twosday, 100 and 101st Days of School |
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Earlier this week, students and staff across the Middletown Township Public School District celebrated Twosday, in addition to the 100th and the 101st days of the 2021-2022 academic year.
Around the world, people observed Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, 2022 (Tuesady, 2/2/2222) as Twosday, a numerological phenomenon many global citizens recognized as symbolizing connection, the importance of relationships and duality.
Many MTPS students greeted the day with coordinated clothing, in class crafting projects and specially designed academic lessons. Additionally, classes ushered in the 100th and 101st days of the school year with similarly themed classroom events and lesson planning.
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Fairview Math Students Earn National Championship |
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Earlier this month, fifth grade students at Farview Elementary School were recognized as the overall winners of the USA National Winter Mathematics Contest hosted by Sumdog.
Sumdog is an online adaptive response mathematics program for students K-8.
The digital platform conducts free, online mathematics contests as a fun and motivational learning tool that allows students to compete against their peers in local regions or across the country.
Sumdog averages more than 48,000 classes competing in their contests annually, accounting for more than 3.5 billion mathematics questions answered in a calendar year.
Congratulations to the Fifth Grade Fairview Math Owls for this wonderful recognition.
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Three Lions Capture State Sectional Titles; HS North Teams Take 2nd |
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The Lions roared on the state championship level, venturing to the Bennett Center in Toms River to place second overall in the Boys and Girls NJSIAA Central, Group III Track meet.
The girls track program compiled 54 total team points, edging third place Allentown, which registered 53. High School North took the top two spots in the 55 meter hurdles event with a first place finish by Hailey Guerrieri (8.80) and a second place showing by Kathleen Mayhew (9.01). Guerrieri went on to earn a silver medal in the high jump, leaping to a mark of 4-08. Jada McKnight also captured an individual crown in the shot put event with a winning throw of 32-03.
The boys track program outmaneuvered third place Matawan and fourth place Colts Neck with a total team score of 43 points. The Lions were led by junior Jack Chenoweth, who won the 400 meter dash event with a time of 51.44.
Congratulations to the entire High School North Track Program.
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High School North Educator Amanda Faria Recognized by BroadwayWorld.com |
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Congratulations to High School North arts educator and play director Amanda Faria, who was honored on February 18 by BroadwayWorld.com in the outlet's recurring Teacher Standing Ovation Spotlight feature.
Faria has been a teacher, arts educator and stage director in Monmouth County for the past eight years, and a valued member of the Middletown Township Public Schools faculty.
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MTPS Announces New Business Administration/Management CTE Program
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The Middletown Township Public School District continues to enhance its program offerings with the development of a CTE (Career and Technical Education) initiative which serves to better refine and personalize a student’s learning journey in Middletown.
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) defines a CTE program as “an educational option that provides learners the opportunity to earn industry-valued credentials, college credit, and workplace experiences incorporating a rigorous academic core coupled with a high-level technical curriculum.”
There are multiple steps in developing a CTE Program. The first was to administer a Career Cluster Survey to gain valuable insight from our middle school and high school students. The survey data revealed that a career in Business had the highest student interest rate in two of the three categories.
The new CTE program, Business Administration/Management, includes the following courses: Criminal Business and Personal Law, Introduction to Business Honors, Business Ethics Honors, and Senior Career Seminar.
The Program requires the district to have an articulation agreement with institutes of higher learning. Middletown is proud to have Seton Hall University and Brookdale Community College provide these dual enrollment opportunities. Students enrolled will also have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful work based learning experience.
Middletown was elated to receive final approval for the Business Administration/ Management Career and Technical Education Program on January 23, 2022. The district looks forward to students participating in the CTE Program starting in 10th grade during the 2022-2023 school year. Administration and guidance counselors are available to provide any information on details of the Program and/or how to enroll.
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WATCH: Thorne Drama Club Presents
Itsy Bitsy - The Trial of an Eight-Legged Wash Out
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After nearly three years away from appearing in front of a live audience, the Thorne Drama Club was back under the bright lights Feb. 15th for a performance of Itsy Bitsy: The Trial of an Eight-Legged Wash Out.
Follow the video link to watch this hilarious courtroom comedy.
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Featuring such prominent stars of Mother Goose lore as Dish and Spoon from Hey Diddle Diddle, Miss Muffet, Humpty Dumpty, the Three Blind Mice, the honorable Judge Jack B. Nimble, and the prime suspect, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, this play provides fun and laughs for the whole family.
Congratulations to the Thorne Drama Club on an incredible show!
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High School North Student Appointed to United States Military Academy |
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Congratulations to High School North senior James Conway on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point as part of the Class of 2026! Thank you for your service James, and best of luck in all of your future endeavors. |
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MTPS Students Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week |
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Feb. 13th through the 19th is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, and students across the Middletown Township Public School District recognized the event by participating in coloring contests, sending thank you notes to favorite staff members, and so much more.
Grade four and five students at River Plaza Elementary School created Valentine's Day cards for residents of the nearby Arbor Terrace senior living community. New Monmouth second graders read the the classic children's book The Rainbow Fish, before painting their own rainbow fish and sharing special "compliment scale" stickers with their classmates.
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Affordable Internet Options
for Middletown Students
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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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