Cedar Hill Elementary School

Meghana Neelisetty as The Witch in the Montville Township High School Spring Musical: BIG FISH. Four performances ONLY: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, March 6, 7, and 8 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m., at Montville Township High School, 100 Horseneck Road in Montville, New Jersey.

4 Performances ONLY! See BIG FISH at MTHS March 6, 7 and 8 at 7PM and March 9 at 2PM

March 5, 2025

Tickets on-line - http://mthsnj.booktix.com/ - $15 for Adults & $12 for Student/Seniors Watch Video NOTE: Tickets at-the-door - $18 for Adults & $15 for Student/S...

This month at Cedar Hill Elementary School the school’s LIFT Program Launched the LIFT Café. Headed by Briana Carey (Speech-Language Pathologist) and Jillian Mazza (Case Manager), with support from Caitlin Stanford (Occupational Therapist), this program offers students in the LIFT classroom a hands-on opportunity to develop essential life and social skills in a real-world setting.

LIFT Café Brews Up Learning and Connections at Cedar Hill - Students Build Skills in Business

February 25, 2025

This month at Cedar Hill Elementary School the school’s LIFT Program Launched the LIFT Café. Headed by Briana Carey (Speech-Language Pathologist) and Jillian Mazza (Case Manager), ...

Gaetano “Tommy” Scala, a retired Newark Police Officer, joined the Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] Class III SLEO team on February 19, 2025. SLEO stands for School Law Enforcement Officer.

Retired Newark Police Officer Joins MTPS SLEO Team - Elementary Schools Welcome New Officer

February 25, 2025

Gaetano “Tommy” Scala, a retired Newark Police Officer, joined the Montville Township Public Schools [MTPS] Class III SLEO team on February 19, 2025. SLEO stands for School Law En...

Seven Teachers of the Year, along with seven Educational Services Professionals of the Year, and one Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher, received certificates of recognition. Pictured: Back Row: Christopher Connolly (MTHS Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher), Melissa Epstein (Woodmont Teacher of the Year), Maria Heyburn (Lazar Teacher of the Year), Lisa Shapiro (MTHS Educational Services Professional), Tracie Hanzl (Hilldale Teacher of the Year), Debra Mancino (Hilldale Educational Services Professional), Maria Millan (William Mason Educational Services Professional), and Olesya Dubreuil (Woodmont Educational Services Professional). Front Row: Randi Bsales (Valley View Educational Services Professional) Sandra Faranda (Valley View Teacher of the Year), Laura Rivera (MTHS Teacher of the Year), Kayse Daniel (Cedar Hill Teacher of the Year), Clarissa Shell (William Mason Teacher of the Year), and Elizabeth Weinberg (Cedar Hill Educational Services Professional).

Educators of the Year Honored By BOE - 15 Outstanding Educators Recognized By Peers and Community

February 20, 2025

Pictured: Back Row : Christopher Connolly (MTHS Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher), Melissa Epstein (Woodmont Teacher of the Year), Maria Heyburn (Laza...

On February 4, 2025, the Montville Township Board of Education recognized the heroic and life-saving actions of Lori Polifante, a school secretary at Cedar Hill Elementary School. Montville Township Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman (left) and BOE President Dr. David Modrak (right) presented Polifante (center) with a Certificate of Recognition. In January, Polifante performed the Heimlich maneuver to remove an obstruction from the airway of a choking student.

Heroic Actions Recognized by Montville Township BOE - Cedar Hill Secretary Thanked for Performing Life-Saving Heimlich Maneuver for Student

February 7, 2025

The heroic and life-saving actions of Lori Polifante were recognized by the Montville Township Board of Education [BOE] on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. In January, Polifante, a Ceda...

Three Montville Township Public Schools teachers received the local and [Morris} county VFW Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Awards for elementary, middle, and high school education focused on patriotism and Americanism. VFW Post 5481 Commander Ken Hanzl presented their awards at a BOE meeting. Teachers Maureen Moran (Cedar Hill), Scott Riotto (MTHS), and Nicole Rudge (Lazar) are pictured with Hanzl. Moran has recently been named the VFW NJ Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year. Her state award automatically enters her into the competition for the national VFW Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award.

MTPS Elementary Teacher Named VFW’s NJ State Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year - Post 5481 Honors Three MTPS Teachers at the County and Community Levels for Teaching Americanism and Patriotism in the Classroom

February 1, 2025

Teacher Maureen Moran has been chosen as the VFW’s New Jersey State Elementary School Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year. Moran is a grade 2 teacher at Cedar Hill Element...

Montville Township Public Schools Integrated Preschool applications are due March 1, 2025 Information and the application can be found at www.montville.net/preschool

Integrated Preschool Registration Now Open - Applications to the Popular Program Are Due On or Before March 1, 2025

January 29, 2025

Applications for the Montville Township Public Schools’ [MTPS] Integrated Preschool program will be accepted through March 1, 2025. Applications received after March 1, will be pu...

Parent Program. Learn how to protect your kids online. Save the date 2/13/25 at 7PM, THE DIGITAL DILEMMA. iF YOUR CHILD WAS IN DANGER ONLINE COULD YOU PROTECT THEM? wOULD YOU EVEN KNOW?FREE Parent Program: “The Digital Dilemma” at MTHS, February 13 at 7PM - Renowned Speaker Timothy M. Shoemaker to Provide Parents with Skills to Keep Children Safe in a Social Media World

FREE Parent Program: “The Digital Dilemma” at MTHS, February 13 at 7PM - Renowned Speaker Timothy M. Shoemaker to Provide Parents with Skills to Keep Children Safe in a Social Media World

January 29, 2025

"The Digital Dilemma" "You CAN protect your kids, but not if you are unaware. From powerfully manipulative technology, to invasive privacy intrusions and incredibly dang...

BIG FISH Spring Musical Auditions for the Montville Township High School spring musical. Looking for a YOUNG WILL, aged 10-12 years-old. Auditions in the MTHS Auditorium on January 28 from 4:00-5:30 pm. This audition is open to Montville Township Public Schools students ages 10-12.

CASTING CALL - The MTHS Spring Musical is Auditioning MTPS Students, Ages 10-12, for the Part of Young Will in BIG FISH

January 6, 2025

CASTING CALL Montville Township Public Schools students who are 10-12-years-old are encouraged to audition for the part of Young Will in the Montville Township High School's Sp...

Kindergarten Registration for the Montville Township Public Schools 2025-2026 academic year opens Tuesday, January 14, 2024. All children of residents of Montville, Pine Brook, or Towaco, New Jersey, who have reached the age of five on or before October 1, 2025, are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents/Guardians must complete On-Line Registration for each child attending Kindergarten. On-line Registration must be completed between Tuesday, January 14, 2025 and Monday, February 17, 2025.

Montville Township Kindergarten Registration Opens Tuesday, January 14, 2025 - On-Line Registration Must Be Completed Before Monday, February 17, 2025

January 3, 2025

Kindergarten Registration for the Montville Township Public Schools 2025-2026 academic year opens Tuesday, January 14, 2025. All children of residents of Montville, Pine Brook, or ...

Alice (Grace Hricay) and Humpty Dumpty (Danylo Kondryshyn) in the Montville Township High School Theatre Company’s fall production of "Alice in Wonderland." The show will be held on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, November 14, 15, and 16 at 7:00 p.m. The production is staged in the MTHS auditorium. MTHS is located at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville, NJ. Tickets are $10 for students and senior citizens, and $12 for adults. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at http://mthsnj.booktix.net/. Alice and Humpty Dumpty are sitting on scenery that looks like the inside of a clock with gears.

“Alice in Wonderland” is a Fabulous Family Event - At MTHS November 14, 15 & 16 at 7PM

November 12, 2024

BUY TICKETS NOW "Alice in Wonderland" is the Montville Township High School [MTHS] Theatre Company's fall play. Based on the classic tale by Lewis Carroll, "Alice in Wonderland"...

Montville Twp. BOE Member Karen Cortellino with the CHAMPION AWARD for Leadership - Presented to her by the NJSBA. The New Jersey School Boards Association presented Montville Township Board of Education Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, with the prestigious NJSBA Champion Award during Workshop 2024 in Atlantic City. NJSBA Champion Awards are presented to individuals who exemplify outstanding dedication and effort in areas such as teamwork, leadership, innovation and other qualities that help the NJSBA advance its mission to promote the achievement of all students.

Montville BOE Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, Receives CHAMPION AWARD - NJBSA Honored Cortellino during Workshop 2024 in Atlantic City

October 30, 2024

Dr. Timothy Purnell, executive director and CEO of the New Jersey School Boards Association [NJSBA], presented Montville Township Board of Education Member, Dr. Karen Cortellino, w...

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...

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...

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...