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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.
Ukrainian-born Thorne Student Pens Poem: "The Land of Memories"
I’m from the land with many fields,
That stretch out for miles.
I’m from a country that’s known for its beauty,
And not the money.
I’m from that small old house down the long road,
That small old house passed down to me from my ancestors.
The small old house with miles of fields of barley, corn, and wheat.

The fields where I played hide-n-seek all day.
The fields where I would help my grandparents plant.
The fields that bloomed with fresh flowers.
The sunflowers, poppies, daisies, and chamomile colored the fields.
The vibrant colors and the breathtaking scent,
The birds chirping and no one in sight, 
Made me believe I was living a dream.

But now, …… all of it is gone.
These fields of mine,
This home of mine,
All of it is down in flames.
The fields of colors,
Only show red, orange, and yellow,
All the crops burned down to ashes.
The silence is now filled with loud BOOMS!
The long road that now leads to emptiness,
Is shattered; filled with the blood of dying heroes.

I stand in front of this land,
The land where I’m from.
This land I no longer recognize.
And I ask myself,
Will this home of mine 
Still be MY home?

By Christina Borsa
New Monmouth Sends Ukraine aid with Blessing Bag Brigade
Earlier this week, in collaboration with the local non-profit organization Blessing Bag Brigade, students from New Monmouth Elementary School packaged donated items they had collected through a supply drive and prepared the packages for shipping. These blessing bags will be distributed to those in need in Ukraine. Thank you to the New Monmouth community for this philanthropic effort.
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
Spring Break can be a fun and relaxing time for students and their families. However, for some people a break in structure, routine and daily support can cause or exacerbate stress, mental health concerns and elevate risk. If you, or someone you know, are in need of support during the break, please review this list of Spring Break Resources for local contact that can help.
HS North Creatives Host Multimedia Art Fusion Show
On Thursday, April 7, multimedia creatives of High School North showcased their work in the Arts Fusion Student Art Show. The event included displays in fine arts, applied arts and design, fashion, graphic design, technical drawing and photography. Congratulation to all of the students who had pieces on display. Keep up the great work!
HS Students Recognized at County Teen Art Festival
Congratulations to High School North senior Marissa Russo and High School South senior Abigail Heller who were honored in March by the Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival.

Russo's piece, titled "Gilbert the Duck," is an oil painting, while Heller's work, titled "Happy Birthday," is a colored pencil creation.
Selected as two of the top works at the show, Russo and Heller had their pieces shown at the Best in Visual Arts Teen Arts Exhibition, located the Freehold Raceway Mall.

These pieces are also scheduled to appear in the New Jersey State Arts Festival in June, where selected finalists will have an opportunity to win college scholarships that will aid the future artistic ventures.

Congratulations to Marissa and Abigail. Keep up the wonderful work!
New Monmouth Color Run Returns After Two Years
Following a two-year absence, New Monmouth Elementary School's traditional color run returned to campus this past week. The New Monmouth PTA-sponsored event saw the community come together for a day of physical activity and colorful fun in the sun.
Navesink Students Take
"March Madness" to New Level
Navesink students took "March Madness" to new levels this month! Fourth grade ELA classes voted in a "Tournament of Characters." This included authentic book conversations, bracket creators and seeding committees. Additionally, Navesink's annual school-wide math enrichment competition fueled academic enthusiasm across all grade levels. Students solved various leveled math problems to earn "basketball points" to move their classes up in the rankings each day! Great job by all of the participants!
HS South Baseball Participates in Hitting 2 Celebrate Autism
On Friday, April 1, the High School South varsity baseball team facilitated an event called Hitting 2 Celebrate Autism. High school students with disabilities participated in baseball activities along with students on the baseball team to kick off Autism Awareness Month. The goal of this collaborative event was to develop a bond to further support our students with disabilities at HSS. The baseball team is also participating in the Autism Awareness Challenge on April 23 at 4 PM when they will play the Jackson Memorial varsity baseball team at the North Brunswick Community Center.
The Middletown Township Public School District is asking school and community stakeholders to please consider participating in the brief MTPS ESEA/ESSA Stakeholder Needs Assessment Survey.


We appreciate your time and input.
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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