Students Voted for 32 Teachers and Staff Who Participated in Ice Bucket Challenge - Students and staff at Hilldale Elementary School raised nearly $1,500 for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The Hilldale Student Council organized the May 2023 event, which culminated in a massive Ice Bucket Challenge that concluded the school’s annual field day.Throughout the month of May, the Student Council encouraged the student community to research Lou Gehrig, the baseball player who died from ALS. A Lou Gehrig biography was read by the school. Additionally, each morning Student Council Representatives made speeches on the PA about each of the nominated teachers and staff. The PA presentations created excitement for the upcoming Ice Bucket Challenge. In order to see their favorite teachers participate in the Ice Bucket Challenge, the friendly competition inspired the student body to raise funds for the ALS Association.

Days of Appreciation - One of the key foundations to America’s greatness is its public schools.  Allowing students access to a free and public education sets America apart from many other countries and gives all children the opportunity to succeed. The success of this education system is seen during the months of May and June.  The schools recognize student achievements of the past year, inductions into the honor societies are conducted with reverence, concerts showcase the results of many hours of practice, playoffs highlight the best teams on the athletic fields, and promotion and graduation ceremonies indicate the children completed the requirements asked of them and are ready to move on to the next level of life. 

“One Nation With Character,” was presented by Valley View's 53 fourth grade students - “In addition to singing, every student in this production has a speaking part, as well as a part where they are playing Orff instruments,” music teacher Samantha Ivins said. “Everything aligns with both 4th grade music standards and Valley View’s Character Education curriculum.” Ivins wrote the script and arranged the music.

Dr. Karen Cortellino was elected as president of the New Jersey School Boards Association - Cortellino has been a member of the Montville Township Board of Education since 2006, serving as its president from 2010 – 2016. She has also served on every standing board committee, as well as various ad hoc committees. Cortellino served as the vice president for legislation/resolutions for NJSBA for four years, 2019 – 2023. She also served as an NJSBA board of directors member, as president of the Morris County School Boards Association, and was a member of the MCSBA Legislative Committee. She has earned the designations of Certified Board Member, Master Board Member and Certified Board Leader through the NJSBA Board Member Academy and is the first recipient of the Irene LeFebvre Excellence in Boardsmanship Award, as presented by the Morris County School Boards Association, in June 2022.

Five MTHS Students Receive Recognition for Excellence - The five were named Third Quarter ShopRite Stars for the 2022-2023 school year. They have been honored both by Sunrise ShopRite in Parsippany, and MTHS. The five 3^rd Quarter ShopRite STARS are: Karl Monaco, Leadership; Sarina Dang, Community Service; Grace Kowalski, Athletics; Laura Justnes, Arts; and Gabriella Giudice, Academics.

Elementary Enrollment Reflects Community Growth - Montville Township Public Schools are highly desirable due to outstanding results including high test scores, a near-perfect high school graduation rate, 94% of students attending college, and consistently impressive ratings and rankings by various agencies. While much of this enrollment is attributed to increased birth rates, the recent demographic study also outlines additional growth from more people moving into town with families. Overall, growth will continue to challenge class sizes at the elementary level. At the May 9, 2023, Montville Township Board of Education Meeting, the Board viewed a Referendum Proposal Presentation, which was followed by a Financial Presentation. As mentioned in earlier letters this year, district enrollment currently exceeds capacity at the elementary school level. Elementary enrollment for fall 2023 is projected to exceed capacity by 149 students and will continue to grow.

Five Montville Township High School Students Receive Recognition for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, Community Service and Leadership -The Montville Township Board of Education honored the five second quarter ShopRite STARS on February 21, 2023.Ian Williamson (Academics), Matthew Gagliardo (Athletics), Isabella Panico (Arts),Ashley Xiang (Leadership), and Kristina Pruksa (Community Service.

Five Montville Township High School Students Receive Recognition for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, Community Service and Leadership - Congratulations to these outstanding ShopRite STARS: Brendan Glennon – Academics; Joe Rehberg – Athletics; Yoo Jin Kang - Arts; Sahana Vaidya - Community Service and Shriya Minocha – Leadership. Superintendent Dr. Thomas A Gorman and BOE Vice President Michael Palma presented the awards.