MTHS - Honors Biology students work on a DNA extraction of their own cheek cells. Lab periods like this are so valuable—they give our science teachers the chance to extend their lessons and let students put their skills to the test. Students not only learn scientific concepts, but also how to apply them in real-world scenarios.
TONIGHT, Jan 14! Chinese New Year celebration from the MTHS Chinese Honor Society! Performance at 6PM, Dinner at 7PM. FREE. Come enjoy the Lunar New Year with #MTHS & #Lazar Mandarin students! #FamilyFun4Everyone! In the MTHS Cafeteria!
Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 (snowdate February 6)
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Montville Township High School Auditorium
Incoming students and their parents/guardians will get a first glimpse into high school life. You will have the opportunity to see the rich and varied programs offered at MTHS. Come meet our administrators, staff, and students. Do not miss this wonderful welcome to MTHS!
If you have any questions about this event, please contact the MTHS School Counseling Office at (973) 331-7100, ext. 2645 or visit our website at www.montville.net/mths.
MTHS - The Annual Chinese New Year Celebration, hosted by the Chinese Honor Society, will take place on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Montville Township High School Cafeteria. This year’s celebration promises to be our most exciting one yet, with incredible performances, including: the dragon dance, lion dance, martial arts demonstrations, fan dances, and tea ceremonies. We’re also offering interactive cultural stations, delicious food, and plenty of opportunities to experience the richness of Chinese culture.
MTHS - Mrs. Conroy's chemistry students work in small groups to complete a fun activity where they roll 3D printed cubes and determine the name and chemical formula of ionic compounds.
IN THE NEWS! Mark you calendar! January 14 Kindergarten Registration opens. See #MontvilleTAP for details: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/montville/sections/education/articles/montville-township-kindergarten-registration-opens-tuesday-january-14-2025
MTHS - Mrs. Einstein's Research in Molecular Biology students perform a miniprep plasmid extraction on their clone 2 samples from Rutgers University.
The 2025 MTPS Board of Education met on Jan 7 for the organizational meeting. Pic: John Petrozzino, Christine Fano, Dr. Karen Cortellino, Michelle Zuckerman, Dr. David Modrak (President), Joseph Daughtry (VP), Caitlin Smith, Michael Palma & Michael Rappaport.
MTHS - Mr. Moench's photography classes work on student portraits using manual film cameras and studio lights. They are also hard at work creating contact sheets in the dark room.
Congratulations! #MontvilleBOE members were sworn-in on Jan. 7, 2025.
Returning Members Dr. David Modrak & Dr. Karen Cortellino & new Member Caitlin Smith took the oath of office. Modrak was named President & Joe Daughtry was named VP. See: www.montville.net/page/about-the-board
MTHS - Congratulations to the students who were recognized by the American Academy of International Culture and Education (AAICE) and selected to be part of the online exhibition of the 2024 National Chinese EXPO of Student Works.
According to Ms. Huang, only 10% of the works submitted nationwide are chosen to be showcased in this prestigious event, and our students' Fan Dance (扇子舞) and Dragon Dance (舞龙) have made it into this exclusive selection!
Casting Call! 10-12 year-old Montville Twp. Public Schools student needed to play Edward's son, Young Will, in the #MTHS spring musical BIG FISH.
Auditions: Jan. 28. 4-5:30pm! MTHS Auditorium. No need to prepare anything.
INFO: www.montville.net/youngwillauditions
#MontvilleBOE Organizational Meeting: Tues, Jan. 7 in #MTHS Media Center. PLEASE NOTE TIME: 7PM. 1st Meeting of 2025.
Organizational Agenda: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3526/Montville/5150267/2025-01-07_Public_Session_Agenda.pdf
#MontvilleTAP featured former #MontvilleBOE member Charles Grau in a recent article. Grau served 30+ years (1979-1991 & 2006-2024) and was honored at the final meeting of his term: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/montville/articles/montville-board-of-education-fetes-charlie-grau
MTHS - Mr. Connolly's International Business Practice Firm (IBPF) class had a guest speaker on Friday: Ms. Priya Ganguli (2024). Ganguli, a freshman at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, led one of the IBPF companies (Charge Caddy) to the national competition in the presentation of its business plan.
During her visit, Priya reviewed the current IBPF company's business plan and offered tips for successfully presenting to judges at the regional competition at FDU on January 14th. The remainder of the visit was dedicated to a Q&A session about her first semester in college, focusing on what the seniors in the class can expect next fall when they head off to college.
STUDENTS/PARENTS/GUARDIANS! The #MTHS 2025-2026 Program of Studies, which lists & summarizes all the exciting course offerings, is now available !!! GREAT COVER by Freshman Demetra Triantafyllou! Check it out: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EftyiTZZr6GXTuOMYs6H2Q7FTjEYYk4O/view
MTHS - Dr. Kilanowski hosted the 2nd Annual G(r)eat Beowulf Art Contest with his AP students. Faculty members served as the jury, and the two works of art that received the most votes were Isabelle Mercedes and Cythnia Daili. Congratulations!
MTHS - Before break, students in our criminology classes took a "field trip" to the media center to meet with Officer Vogt and Det. Manieri and discuss the dangers - and consequences - of impaired driving. To make the lesson more impactful to students, Vogt and Manieri incorporated alcohol impairment googles into various activities to simulate the impacts of impaired driving.
Welcome Back! Classes resume Thurs, Jan. 2, 2025! Looking forward to seeing you at school TODAY.
Happy New Year! #EnjoyFamilyandFriends! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at school tomorrow, January 2, 2025! Have a GREAT DAY!
