MTPS Students Celebrate
St. Patrick's Day
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Earlier this week, students and staff across the Middletown Township Public School District recognized St. Patrick's Day, celebrating the occasion by wearing green, and integrating Irish culture into their learning activities. The High School South marching band took the celebration beyond our state borders and into the Big Apple, where the instrumentalists performed in the annual New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade, a city-wide tradition that began in 1762.
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Bayview's Amy Jennings Honored as Citizen of the Year |
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Congratulations to Bayview Elementary School educator Amy Jennings for being recognized as Middletown Township's Distinguished Citizen of the Year.
During a March 14 ceremony with Mayor Tony Perry and Board of Education President Frank Capone, Jennings was recognized with a proclamation and a plaque that celebrated her leadership and vision to found The Heroes Cafe.
The Heroes Cafe is a program in which students develop life and social skills in an interactive setting by preparing and delivering snacks and drinks to their teachers. The deliveries not only serve as a means of thanking the Bayview Elementary staff for all they do, but also as a fundraising effort in support of the No Limits Cafe on Route 35 near the border of Middletown and Red Bank.
Congratulations to Mrs. Jennings on this wonderful recognition. We can't thank you enough for all you do for the betterment of our school community and greater Middletown community.
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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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An essential component of mental wellness is to develop a toolbox of strategies and techniques that may be used as a means to stay calm during stressful times.
Over time, practicing the use of these techniques will ensure your strategies are more effective when a stressful experience arises. Not all tools will work in all situations, so it's important to develop a multitude of strategies to rely on.
School counselors are trained to help students build awareness and regiment to practice their stress-reduction strategies.
You are invited to explore the district's Virtual Calming Room for additional resources and activities related to stress-reduction strategies.
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MTPS Receives Generous Grant Funds From ACME and GENYOUth |
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Thank you to ACME and the GENYOUth organization for its generous grant of $1000, which will be used to assist students in the Middletown Township Public School District. The grant funding was generated through general checkout stand donations made by patrons of the ACME Market located on Newman Springs Road in Middletown. The fundraising drive is part of ACME's ongoing Nourishing Neighbors campaign.
Thank you again to ACME and GENYOUth for their support of the Middletown Township Public School District.
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HS North Performing Artists Host Sensory-Friendly Performance |
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Earlier this week, the High School North Performing Arts Department presented a special sensory-friendly performance of A Chorus Line for MTPS students.
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to create a welcoming and comfortable arts experience for individuals with a sensitivity to sensory input. Modifications of a sensory-friendly performance may include, but are not limited to:
- Reduced sound levels
- Lowered lighting
- A reduction of strobe lighting
- Permission for audience members to talk and leave their seats while the performance is taking place
- Designated quiet areas in or around the theater
- Space throughout the theater reserved for standing and movement
High School North's public performance of A Chorus Line opens on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. with two followup performances scheduled for Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.
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MTPS Filmmakers Shine at Brightside Film Festival |
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Earlier this week, filmmakers from High School North and High School South saw their work earn top prizes at the Brightside Film Festival - Shorts Film Fest in Jersey City at the Brightside Tavern.
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Lincroft Students Welcome Members of the MTPD |
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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.
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MTPS Students Honored by County Guidance Directors |
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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!
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High School North Reaches State Hockey Finals |
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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.
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High School South Wrestling Team Impresses at Regions |
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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!
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High School South Girls Basketball
Makes Sectional Finals Run
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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. |
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WATCH: Mark Wahlberg Sits Down with HS North Reporter |
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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.
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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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