Montville Township Public Schools

NOTE Photos by Pam Baron -The Cast of HONUS AND ME at Robert R. Lazar Middle School in Montville Township, NJ. More than three dozen students are involved in the cast and crew presenting this family fun event. Based on the Dan Gutman novel by the same name, and directed by music teacher Jordan Green, HONUS & ME is the story of a young baseball fan who discovers a 1909 Honus Wager baseball card. Performances are Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 at 7PM on the Lazar Middle School stage. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students.

Baseball IS Center Stage in Lazar's Fall Play - See “HONUS & ME” October 24 & 25 at MONTVILLE’S LAZAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

October 21, 2024

HONUS & ME, written by Dan Gutman, is the Robert R. Lazar Middle School's Fall Play. Performances will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lazar M...

“Cedar Hill Elementary School has a very strong relationship with The Seeing Eye®,” said Cedar Hill principal Dr. Michael Raj. Raj and School Nurse Bonnie DiCola introduced Forrest (“Forest”), the newest puppy-in-training, to the members of the BOE. Raj and DiCola made a special presentation to the BOE regarding the district’s robust The Seeing Eye® Puppy Training Program. “Forest” is the twenty-third puppy DiCola has raised in the Cedar Hill Elementary School setting.

Weighing in at 6 lbs. 2 oz., Cedar Hill’s Newest The Seeing Eye® Puppy, "Forest," Met the Montville Township BOE at the October Meeting

October 17, 2024

Weighing in at 6 lbs. 2 oz., Forrest, The Seeing Eye ® Inc. puppy-in-training, attended the Tuesday, October 15, 2024, Montville Township Board of Education meeting. So as not to...

In addition to Dr. Arthur R. Dermer (left), the first MTHS principal, and Superintendent Nicholas C. De Vita (center), many dignitaries attended the Montville Township High School Groundbreaking ceremony on October 8, 1968. Fred Bauermann (2nd from right) was the President of the Montville Township Board of Education. In this photo the blueprint to the MTHS building is being held by those individuals who were instrumental in bringing the project to fruition.

October 8, 2024: The 56th Anniversary of the Groundbreaking Ceremony for Montville Township High School

October 8, 2024

Montville Township Historic Preservation Review Commission and Montville Township Public Schools Embark on a Joint Commemoration of Historic Educational Milestones The Montvill...

HONUS & ME, written by Dan Gutman, is the Robert R. Lazar Middle School's Fall Play. Performances will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lazar Middle School Stage Directed by music teacher Jordan Green, HONUS & ME is the story of a young baseball fan who discovers a 1909 Honus Wager baseball card. The card allows the fan to travel back in time and meet the baseball legend. This is an evening of family fun! Performances are Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students. All performances are FREE to STAFF. There is also a FREE SENIOR CITIZEN PERFORMANCE on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m. Lazar is located at 123 Changebridge Road in Montville, NJ.

Baseball Front and Center in Lazar's Fall Play - See HONUS & ME October 24 & 25 at Lazar

October 3, 2024

HONUS & ME, written by Dan Gutman, is the Robert R. Lazar Middle School's Fall Play. Performances will be held on Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lazar ...

ESL Family Night is Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents and guardians of all students who are enrolled in the Montville Township Public Schools district's English as a Second Language [ESL] program are invited to attend. Please come and meet the ESL teachers and learn more about ESL services offered by MTPS and the community-at-large. Children are welcome to attend this event. Montville Township High School [MTHS] students will be at the event to help entertain the children who attend. ESL Family Night will be held in the Hilldale Elementary School Media Center, 123 Konner Avenue, Pine Brook, NJ. The district's ESL teachers are looking forward to meeting Parents and Guardians on October 8 at 6:30 p.m.

ESL Family Night Is Tuesday, October 8 - Parents & Guardians of ESL Students are Invited -- Bring Your Children, Childcare will be Available

October 3, 2024

ESL Family Night is Tuesday, October 8 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All parents and guardians of all students who are enrolled in the Montville Township Public Schools district's Englis...

two students were recognized for their Outstanding Achievement. Sophomore Sean Zamota, for his "Copper Raku Vase" in Ceramics, and senior Saanvi Yalamanchili, for her "Hand Sewn Original Silkscreen Tote Bag" in the area of Silkscreen, each received a top honor for Outstanding Achievement.

MTHS Art Wins Big at NJ State Fair!

October 2, 2024

The New Jersey State Fair is held each August at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, New Jersey. In Summer 2024, MTHS received 51 Awards with 22 of the awards being 1st Plac...

MTHS Junior Zachary Quan, pictured with Anthony Angiolini, Chairman of the MT HPRC, Assisted Montville Township’s Historic Preservation Review Commission

MTHS Junior Zachary Quan Assisted Montville Township’s Historic Preservation Review Commission

October 2, 2024

During summer 2024, MTHS junior Zachary Quan assisted the Montville Township Historic Preservation Review Commission [MT HPRC] in the compilation of historical information. This e...

The U.S. Department of Education named Hilldale Elementary School a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School on Monday, September 23. Hilldale is a kindergarten to grade 5 school of 325 students in the Montville Township Public Schools district, which is located in Morris County, New Jersey. Hilldale Elementary School is a dynamic community. Hilldale educators place a strong emphasis on holistic development. As a result, Hilldale has cultivated a vibrant learning environment where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

U.S. Department of Education Names Hilldale Elementary a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School - Hilldale is One of Only 356 Schools Nationwide

September 23, 2024

Click to learn more about Hilldale and the 2024 U.S. Department of Education's National Blue Ribbon School U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today, September 23, 20...

The Math Teachers: Charles A. Grau who is completing a total of 30-years as an elected volunteer to the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education, and 62 years in education in NJ, presented the MTPS 50-Years-of-Service Award to Toby Cohen. Grau taught Cohen math in the 1960’s. Cohen has been a Robert R. Lazar Middle School Math Teacher for 50-years.

Math Teacher with 50-Years of Service and BOE Member with 62-Years are among the 52 Educators Honored by MTPS - A Combined 1,162 Years of Service to Public Education

September 5, 2024

The entire staff, nearly 600 employees, of the Montville Township Public Schools was welcomed back for the 2024-2025 school year on Thursday, August 29. Fifty-one educators were ho...

19 New Teachers & Staff Attend 3-Day Training at MTPS - New Faculty to Support Students Throughout the Pre-K to Grade 12

August 26, 2024

CAPTION: Nineteen new faculty and staff members began the three-day Montville Township Public Schools New Teacher Orientation on Monday, August 26, 2024. (l to r): (FRONT RO...

“Practice Makes Permanent!” The Montville Township High School students who attended the Montville Township Public Schools Multilingual Academy at Woodmont Elementary School this summer served as leaders and mentors for the younger students in the program. The older students assisted elementary students in refreshing and revitalizing reading skills at Woodmont Elementary.

Multilingual Academy Provides Students from All District Schools with Community and Leadership Opportunities - In a Fun, Camp-Like Environment, MTHS Students Help Elementary Students Explore Leadership and Conversation Skills

August 23, 2024

“Practice Makes Permanent” was the motto of the Inaugural session of the Summer Multilingual Academy at Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS]. A rigorous, confident, and cult...

New Chromebook Pick-up! Grades 1, 5, & 9. PLUS New Students in Grades 1-12 -- in the MTHS Rotunda

August 22, 2024

For the 2024-2025 school year, students in grades 1, 5, and 9 will receive a brand new Chromebook. Newly registered students in grades 1 through 12 will also receive a new Chrome...

Alyson Coppola, of Woodmont Elementary , and Naomi McCloskey, a Montville Township High School [MTHS] Counselor, and Anthony Sia, an MTHS Business and Marketing teacher, are each leading a group of high school students on international trips that focus on the exploration of Global Entrepreneurship. During July 2024, three educators from the Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] are Program Leaders for three unique, 3-week, “Global Navigator - High School Summer Abroad” programs. Hosted by CIEE [Council on International Educational Exchange], the MTPS teachers are each leading a different specialty program that focuses on specific student interests. All three programs connect students from across the United States with international professionals in each subject area. CIEE offers programs in more than 30 subject areas. Becoming a CIEE Program Leader is a competitive endeavor.

MTPS Teachers Lead CIEE International Trips for U.S. Students. Educational and Interactive, the Programs Introduce Students to International Experts in More Than 30 Fields

July 23, 2024

Language immersion, a broader world view, and an exploration of the world that fosters independence. These are only three of the dozens of benefits to global travel. During July 20...

Cristina Ryduchowski, the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 Vice President, spoke of bravery at the 53rd Annual MTHS Graduation Ceremony. The event was held outside, on the field, in the Mustangs Stadium, on June 20, 2024.

MTHS Class of 2024 VP, Cristina Ryduchowski, Encouraged the Graduates to Recognize Their Own Bravery

July 12, 2024

“I’ve learned that nothing worth having will ever be easy and that if you truly set your mind to anything you will accomplish it,” Cristina Ryduchowski, the Montville Township High...

Montville Township High School Students Activities Counsel President for the Class of 2024 Ava Failla. Failla reminded her peers to “Remember your roots,” and “Make a difference.”

Ava Failla, MTHS Class of 2024 SAC President, Asks Peers to "Make a Difference" & “Remember Your Roots”

July 11, 2024

" The most important lesson I have learned in high school is having confidence and believing in yourself. If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will.” Those are the words o...

Aarav Mulinti is the Salutatorian of the Montville Township High School Class of 2024. The graduate will major in Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania in the fall.

MTHS Salutatorian, Aarav Mulinti Highlighted the Importance of Communications in His Graduation Speech -- Throughout His High School Career, Communication Has Helped the Scholar Build Relationships with Friends and Mentors

June 27, 2024

The Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 Salutatorian is Aarav Mulinti. The senior said he was somewhat surprised to learn that he was awarded the Salutatorian o...

Ryan Sun is the Valedictorian of the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024. A leader in his class, Sun also served as the President of the Class of 2024 for the entire four years of his high school career. Sun will attend Dartmouth College in the fall. He plans to major in Economics.

Ryan Sun Valedictorian and President of the MTHS Class of 2024 - Read His Speech Here. The Scholar Credits Time Management and Trying New Things with His Ability to Achieve His Academic and Personal Goals

June 26, 2024

Ryan Sun is the Valedictorian of the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024. A leader in his class, Sun also served as the President of the Class of 2024 for the entir...

Over 275 members of the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 participated in the 53rd Annual MTHS Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Despite intense heat, the school’s tradition graduating from the MTHS Mustang Stadium was upheld. At the end of the ceremony the graduates tossed their mortar boards into the air.

MTHS Graduates 277 Students - Class of 2024 Ceremony Held in Mustang Stadium

June 26, 2024

Two Hundred Seventy-Seven members of the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Class of 2024 participated in the 53 rd Annual MTHS Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, June 20, 2024. ...

Class President Zaara Metha led the Pledge of Allegiance, sang the STAR SPANGLED BANNER and addressed her peers and their families at the 71st Annual Robert R. Lazar Promotion Ceremony. “These last three years at Lazar have been an amazing experience. Whatever obstacles we faced, we overcame. With the lessons middle school has taught us, high school will be another successful chapter in our lives,” Metha said. Over 230 8th grade students were promoted at the ceremony on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.

Lazar Holds 71st Annual 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - Over 230 Students Were Promoted to 9th Grade

June 20, 2024

WATCH VIDEO: www.montville.net/8thgradepromotion The 71 st Annual Robert R. Lazar Middle School Promotion Ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Over 230 8 ...

The Montville Township Board of Education honored five fourth quarter Montville Township High School ShopRite STARS on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Pictured are: Montville Township Board of Education President Dr. David Modrak, Karli Fortunato (Leadership), Sahiti Thopucherla (Community Service), Hannah Musilli (Academics), and Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman. Not Pictured: Annalisa Kilanowski (Arts) and James Conlon (Athletics).

4th Quarter ShopRite STARS Honored by Montville Township BOE - 5 MTHS Seniors Receive Recognition for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, Arts, Community Service and Leadership

June 20, 2024

The Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education honored the Montville Township High School [MTHS] ShopRite STARS for the 4th Marking Period of the 2023-2024 school year. ...