Hilldale Elementary School

Senior Joseph Amoroso as Ren McCormack in the Montville Township High School Theatre Company’s production of FOOTLOOSE. FOOTLOOSE will be performed at MTHS on Thursday, February 29, and Friday and Saturday, March 1 and 2, at 7:30 p.m. A Sunday, March 3, matinee will be also performed at 2:00 p.m. Tickets purchased on-line are $15 for Adults and $12 for Students and Senior Citizens. On-line tickets can be purchased at: http://mthsnj.booktix.com/ . Tickets are General Admission and may also be purchased at-the-door at the price of $18 for Adults and $15 for Students and Senior Citizens.

FOOTLOOSE at MTHS Will Have You Dancing in the Aisles! -- The MTHS Theatre Company Performs the Fabulously Fun Family Musical February 29 and March 1, 2, and 3

February 28, 2024

Video and photos by videographer Lauren Moran FOOTLOOSE the Broadway Musical that features music and lyrics by Tom Snow, Dean Pitchford and Kenny Loggins, is coming t...

The Chinese Honor Society of Montville Township High School invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Year at their “Chinese New Year Festival” on Thursday, February 15, 2024. The MTHS Chinese Honor Society will celebrate the Year of the Dragon at the “Chinese New Year Festival” from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Montville Township High School cafeteria. Admission is $5.00. The evening includes performances, snacks and activities. MTHS is located at 100 Horseneck Road in Montville Township, New Jersey.

Celebrate Lunar New Year with MTHS Chinese Honor Society - Students Will Perform Music and Dance of New Year Traditions and Share Hands-On Cultural Activities

February 12, 2024

Watch VIDEO of upcoming "Chinese New Year Festival" event . The Chinese Honor Society of Montville Township High School invites the community to celebrate the Lunar New Yea...

The Montville Township Public Schools Counseling Department is making available an important mental health training program. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults who are parents, guardians, teachers, coaches, camp counselors, etc. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6-12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is presented by the National Council for Mental Health and New Bridge Mental Health Services. Those who participate in “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will learn how to identify, understand, and respond to, signs of mental health and substance-use challenges among adolescents. Participants will build the skills and confidence needed to reach out and provide initial support to young people who are struggling. This course will also help adults learn how to connect young people with help. The Counseling Department of MTPS has scheduled this VIRTUAL event for February 21 and 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” will cover: Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges. How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis. How to connect youth with help. Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care, and the impact of social media and bullying. Complete a 2-hour, self-paced online class prior to February 21. On both February 21 and February 28, those who are registered will participate in a 2-hour Instructor-led video conference via Zoom from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants must attend both virtual evenings. Due to space limitations, please register only one parent or guardian per family, in order to allow additional families an opportunity to also register. Those who register will receive a link to the virtual course. The “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” course includes the following dates and activities: “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instructor-led online course designed for adults. This course is being provided free of charge to parents or guardians of students in grades 6 to 12. Registration is required and seats are limited. The registration deadline is February 9, 2024. Virtual classes will be held on both February 21 and February 28, 2024, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. To register go to: www.montville.net/mentalhealthfirstaid.

Virtual Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Offered to Parents and Guardians - Program Designed to Provide Support for Young People from Grade 6 to 12

February 1, 2024

The Montville Township Public Schools Counseling Department is making available an important mental health training program. “VIRTUAL Youth Mental Health First Aid” is an instru...

Behind the Scenes

January 31, 2024

Each day, students go to classes and interact with teachers. These interactions are fruitful and supportive as students learn the different subjects being taught. Behind the s...

Congratulations to Montville Township Public Schools Teachers of the Year, Educational Services Professionals of the Year, and the Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher of the year. The 15 outstanding educators were honored by the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education at a regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. The outstanding educators who were honored for 2023-2024 academic year are (Front Row, from l to r) – Cedar Hill: Teacher Victoria Marchetta and ESP Tiffany Salvato; Lazar: Teacher Karin Wardell and ESP Cathryn Alecci; and MTHS: Teacher Jaclynn Hinz, ESP Kathleen Sansone, and Princeton University Distinguished Secondary School Teacher, Christy Choi. (Back Row, from l to r) - William Mason: ESP Olivia Maggiore and Teacher Donald Wheeler; Woodmont: Teacher Lindsay DeGruttalo and ESP Rose Issa; Valley View: ESP Tammy McMahon and Teacher Erin Sullivan; and Hilldale: Teacher Stacey Hogan and ESP Susan Bio.

VIDEO: 15 Outstanding Educators Honored at MTPS BOE Meeting

January 30, 2024

On January 23, 2024 the Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education recognized the district’s 15 outstanding educators of the year for the 2023-2024 academic sch...

Kindergarten Registration for Montville Township Public Schools’ 2024-2025 academic year opens Tuesday, January 9, 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, 2024, are eligible for Kindergarten. Parents/Guardians must complete On-Line Registration for each child attending Kindergarten. The 2024-2025 Kindergarten Registration deadline is Monday, February 12, 2024.

Kindergarten Registration Opens Tuesday, January 9, 2024. On-Line Registration Must Be Completed Before Monday, February 12, 2024.

January 4, 2024

Kindergarten Registration for Montville Township Public Schools’ 2024-2025 academic year opens Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All children of residents of Montville, Pine Brook, or Tow...

Wonder and Awe

December 21, 2023

As a child, I remember waiting in anticipation for Christmas morning. I never knew what surprise might be found under the tree. As a parent, I have been able to relive that pure j...

Superintendent Dr. Thomas A. Gorman, Montville Township Public Schools

The Season of Gratitude - Superintendent's Column

December 1, 2023

In 1863, amidst the middle of the Civil War, President Lincoln declared that the fourth Thursday of November would be set as the first official national Thanksgiving Day. This day...

The Montville Township Public Schools Department of School Counseling Presents Social Emotional Parenting Presented by: Kelly Canzone, LCSW Monday, December 4, 2023 7:00pm MTHS Auditorium 100 Horseneck Road, Montville NJ 07045 This event is FREE The Social Emotional Parenting event is for ALL district parents/guardians. Grandparents, caregivers and faculty may also wish to attend. Whether a child is enrolled in elementary, middle, or high school, Social Emotional Parenting, presented by Kelly Canzone, is an important evening of information for the trusted adults in every child's life. Kelly Canzone, LCSW, ACS and CEO of Tri-County Behavioral Care, LLC has 25+ years of experience practicing family therapy, and is a parent herself. She will share a lighthearted discussion about the struggles of being a parent and provide tips to survive, so that, as adults, your children will want to return home to visit. Please contact the Department of School Counseling with any questions: 973-331-7100 ext. 2646.

CANCELLED - Social Emotional Parenting: a Lighthearted Discussion About the Struggles of Being a Parent & Tips to Survive

November 21, 2023

CANCELLED! Tonight's (12/4) parenting event is cancelled. PARENTS/GUARDIANS! Cancelled. In-person Parenting Event: Social Emotional Parenting! w/Kelly Canzone, LCSW. Mon...

Save the date! MTPS will host a webinar-styled forum about the bond referendum w/public Q&A. 7 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 29. More info, including a webinar link, will be posted on montville.net/referendum closer to the forum date. A recording will be available afterward.

Experts Will Discuss the Dec. 12 Bond Referendum for Montville Township Schools During Virtual Forum with Public Q&A

November 17, 2023

To continue the district’s efforts to inform voters ahead of the Dec. 12 bond referendum, Montville Township Public Schools will offer another public opportunity to learn about th...

MTHS Theatre Company presents PUFFS. Nov 16, 17 & 18 at 7:30PM. Tickets $12 adults, $10 Students & Senior Citizens. At MTHS auditorium

MTHS Performs “PUFFS” - Fun-Filled Family Show Spoofs Wizards and Wizarding School

November 7, 2023

PUFFS! The Montville Township High School Theatre Company's fall show is a fun-filled family parody of a popular British wizarding school. The witty tale is told by a misfit band ...

Strong Community Inspires Growth

November 3, 2023

The first inhabitants of the Montville Township region were the Lenape tribes. In the 1700s, Dutch settlers moved into the area and began farming the fertile ground. Over time, ma...

Montville Township residents are encouraged to attend one of two upcoming, district-wide, referendum presentations. The first will be held in-person during the Montville Township Board of Education meeting. The public meeting begins at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Montville Township Municipal Building, 195 Changebridge Road.

Public Encouraged to Attend - Architect Will Explain Plans for Added Space, Improved HVAC and Stepped-Up Security at Montville Township Schools

October 16, 2023

As part of an ongoing effort to educate voters, the Oct. 17 public meeting of the Montville Township Board of Education will include a presentation by the architect who has been a...

35 Years of Service: Kathleen Zaleski, Valley View; Debra Jarvie, Woodmont; and Naomi McCloskey, MTHS, were honored for 35 Years of Service to the Montville Township Public Schools district. At the start of the 2023-2024 school year the three were among the 58 teachers who were honored by Montville Township Public Schools for 15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 Years of Service.

58 Teachers Honored for an Outstanding 1,185 Years of Combined Service

September 29, 2023

Fifty-eight members of the Montville Township Public Schools’ faculty, administration, and staff were honored at the district’s back to school convocation on Friday, September ...

Dr. Thomas A. Gorman is the Superintendent of the Montville Township Public Schools in Montville Township, New Jersey. The district is a pre-k through grade 12 district in Morris County, NJ. There are five elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school in Montville Township. The district has over 3,400 students enrolled for the 2023-2024 school year.

Stuff (That Dreams are Made Of)

September 26, 2023

Each September, school bells bring students home from the beaches and back into the classrooms. With the last warm summer breezes, there is an unmistakable feeling of excitement, ...

Pomp and Circumstance - Superintendent's Column June 23, 2023

July 6, 2023

Each school year rightfully ends with the pomp and circumstance of promotions for elementary and middle schools, and the long-held tradition and celebration of the high school gra...

MTHS Valedictorian Eshani Patel addresses the Class of 2023. In her speech she equates MTHS to Her Favorite Place in the World: Newark Liberty International Airport

MTHS Valedictorian Eshani Patel Equates MTHS to Her Favorite Place in the World: Newark Liberty International Airport

June 24, 2023

The Montville Township High School seniors graduated on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. The 52 nd Annual MTHS Commencement Exercises were held on outdoors on the field in t...

Thirty MTHS Class of 2023 Seniors Returned to Hilldale for a Special Clap-Out by the Elementary Students

June 22, 2023

The Hilldale gymnasium vibrated with resounding cheers as elementary teacher and high school football coach Ian Schwindel shouted into the microphone, “Here they are! I see them c...

The top three vote-getters for Montville Township’s Hilldale Elementary School’s Ice Bucket Challenge had large buckets of water dumped on them. The top three included: Number 3, Principal Jill Cisneros; (pictured) Number 2, Gary Dedoussis; and (pictured) Number 1, Ian Schwindel. Twenty-nine (29) other teachers and staff members had smaller buckets of water poured over them. The event raised $1,500.

Hilldale Ice Bucket Challenge Raises $1,500 for ALS

May 31, 2023

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 cul...

Days of Appreciation - Superintendent's Column May 26, 2023

May 26, 2023

After the dark and cold months of winter, we appreciate the sunnier and warmer days of spring. After the windy wet days of March and April, we appreciate the flowers of May. It ...