MTHS State-of-the-art Track & Field 2022-2023 school year!
MTHS State-of-the-art Track & Field 2022-2023 school year!
Lazar Orchestra plays at the 2022 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Lazar Orchestra plays at the 2022 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Woodmont Elementary: Reuben 3rd, Rachel 3rd, and Victoria 5th First Day of School
Woodmont Elementary: Reuben 3rd, Rachel 3rd, and Victoria 5th First Day of School
Members of the MTHS Class of 2022 throw their caps into the air following the graduation ceremony in June 2022.
Congratulations to the MTHS Class of 2022
The 9 members of the Montville Township Board of Education.
Montville Township Board of Education
Robert R. Lazar Middle School - District Motto: Educate. Inspire. Empower.
Robert R. Lazar Middle School - District Motto: Educate. Inspire. Empower.
MTHS Club Fair attracted  over 75% of the student body. Hundreds of students learned more about MTHS Clubs.
MTHS Club Fair attracted over 75% of the student body. Hundreds of students learned more about MTHS Clubs.
Lazar Reef Project - 7th  grade science students build 1,200 lb. concrete reef balls to create habitat for marine life along the Jersey shoreline.
Lazar Reef Project - 7th grade science students build 1,200 lb. concrete reef balls to create habitat for marine life along the Jersey shoreline.
Montville Mustangs umbrella used by a teacher who is waiting for the buses to arrive on a rainy day.
Teacher waiting for the buses to arrive.
Halloween butterfly at Hilldale School
Halloween butterfly at Hilldale School
Valley View students participate in the ACES (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) Program
Valley View students participate in the ACES (All Children Exercising Simultaneously) Program
MTHS Softball Team 2022 Morris County Champions
MTHS Softball Team 2022 Morris County Champions
Hilldale School students - Rainbow of Kindness
Lazar Students Assist in Honoring Veterans
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We are confident that the organization and layout of our site will enhance the ability of all to access important information.  Connections are provided to the district's Twitter and Facebook feeds to provide the most up-to-date information about district programs, events, and the wonderful things that happen in our schools each and every day. 

Important Info

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School Governance Primer from NJSBA  

The role of the Board of Education in the community is the subject of a special installment of EDUCATION MATTERS.

Ray Pinney, hosts four brief videos. Episode topics include:

  • The board/superintendent relationship
  • The board’s role in personnel 
  • The ins and outs of board meetings
  • Forging relationships with the community.

Pinney, who is the New Jersey School Board Association's director of county activities and member engagement, explores the role of the school board through insightful conversations with some of NJ's top BOE leaders, superintendents, and policy makers. 

Learn More. Please watch: www.njsba.org/news-information/school-governance-primer

 

News

New Seeing Eye Puppy Arrives on National Puppy Day Quillan, a puppy in The Seeing Eye©, Inc. training program was delivered to Lauri Schmitt at Montville Township Public Schools on National Puppy Day.

Quillan is the 26th Service Dog Trained in the Montville Township Public Schools District - Just in time for National Puppy Day, Quillan, a 7-week old Seeing Eye©, Inc., puppy, arrived at the Montville Township Public Schools district offices. Quillan, a male, black lab and golden retriever mix, is one of several puppies born in the past two months at the Morristown-based The Seeing Eye©, Inc. facility. Quillan was born to a litter of “Q” puppies. Coincidentally, March 23, 2023, was National Puppy Day. It was on this important national day of recognition that Quillan was delivered to Lauri Schmitt at the Montville Township Public Schools district offices.

Homework Free Holidays

To Promote Positive Student Wellness & Help Families Plan Valuable Time Together - Montville Township Public Schools is committed to continuing homework-free religious holidays and school breaks. The remaining dates following the policy this year will be: April 1-10 Passover, Good Friday, and Easter; April 21-23 Eid al-Fitr; and May 27-30 Memorial Day. Family time is extremely important and this fact is recognized by MTPS. It is our hope that families can plan time together and take advantage of these precious years and that students use these respites to relax and enjoy their youthful days.

"Giveback Days" - District Will Be Closed Friday, April 21 & Tuesday, May 30, 2023 

If No Further Emergency School Days are Used, the District Will Be Closed on Friday, April 21 and Tuesday, May 30, 2023 - For 2022-2023 the District has five emergency school closing days built into the school calendar. When three or fewer of the days are not used, they are returned to the community. Therefore, if no further emergency school days are used, the District will be closed on Friday, April 21 and Tuesday, May 30, 2023. If, for any reason, the District needs to close prior to the use of these days, then the schools will be open on the above mentioned day(s) as necessary. Enjoy the “giveback days.”

District Enrollment Analysis Update - March 29, 2023 LOGO Montville Township Public Schools

Board approves Resolution. Figures will be Reviewed and Discussed April 11 at 7PM at MTHS Media Center - The Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education successfully approved a resolution on March 14 instructing the District’s architect to submit to the Department of Education the scope of work needed to address the District’s enrollment increases. This action is necessary for the Department of Education to review and approve the proposed construction projects for a referendum. Next month, the financial team will determine the best ways to finance the solutions and determine the tax impact on homeowners. These figures will be presented at the April 11 Board of Education meeting beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the Montville Township High School Media Center.

Artificial Intelligence - Superintendent's Column March 2023 Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman

Artificial Intelligence - Superintendent's Column March 2023 - Once again, education finds itself on the edge of a new frontier with the announcement of ChatGPT artificial intelligence and similar type products just a few months ago. This new technology can compose music, detect cancer images, and write student essays. While still in its infancy, artificial intelligence will only improve in its accuracy and ability to assist mankind. It is not perfect but it is becoming unexpectedly human...

American Writers Museum Selects Two Lazar Students to Sit on National Advisory Board Seventh grade students Jackson Greeley and Zaara Mehta are pictured holding gear they received from the American Writers Museum. The two young authors have been selected to serve on the Chicago-based museum’s Student Advisory Board.

The 7th Grade Students are the Only New Jersey Delegates to the Museum’s Student Advisory Board - Jackson Greeley and Zaara Mehta have been selected to serve on the American Writers Museum Student Advisory Board. The young authors, are the only New Jersey delegates on the Chicago-based museum’s Student Advisory Board. One of the goals of the American Writers Museum Student Advisory Board is to help the museum reach beyond Chicago by offering opportunities and programs to students throughout the United States. Co-Advisors to Student Council Danielle Vytell-Mitschele and Gabe Rios nominated Jackson Greeley and Zaara Mehta to serve on the American Writers Museum Student Advisory Board

Superintendent's Letter Regarding Lazar Social Media Threat

A Letter to the community from Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman, March 24, 2023

Congratulations Dr. Karen Cortellino! Montville Twp. BOE Member Nominated to serve as NJSBA's 2023-2025 President Montville Township Board of Education Member Dr. Karen Cortellino has been named as New Jersey School Boards Association's Nominating Committee's pick for NJSBA's 2023-2025 President.

An experienced BOE member, Cortellino has been a dedicated and active BOE member at the local, county, and state level since winning a seat on the Montville Township Board of Education in 2007 - Cortellino was chosen from two candidates who applied for the 2023-2025 NJSBA President position. An active member of the Montville Township Board Education, Cortellino as served as a member at large, President, and Vice President in Montville Township. Simultaneously she has also held leadership roles in the Morris County Schools Boards Association and the NJSBA.

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Mission and Values

Mission Statement

Montville Township Public Schools strive to develop well-rounded, invested, and inspired students by engaging them in an experience of collaboration with educators, parents, and community that fosters a culture of innovation, character and inclusivity, in a shared spirit of pride.

Values Statement

Montville Township Public Schools believes that all students possess the tools necessary for achievement, and it is our role to guide them in crafting a life-long passion and curiosity in fulfilling their potential. The platform on which our students stand, learn, and grow is supported by three pillars:

Innovation

Montville Township Public Schools believes in being a leader in education by creating authentic active learning opportunities in the classroom and beyond.

Character

Montville Township Public Schools values service, engagement, and kindness in connecting our students to one another and the broader community. Through a wide assortment of experiences, course offerings, extracurricular activities and athletic opportunities, we afford our students the means to explore their world and participate in a personalized educational journey designed to help them discover their passions and achieve their goals.  We believe that all students should be ethical, self-motivated, caring and contributing members of the global community.

Community

Montville Township Public Schools seeks to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment that champions a sense of spirit and a respect for tradition. Our students are encouraged to break down barriers and bridge divides to create and participate in opportunities for service within their school, the district and the community at large.