WATCH: Thorne Memorial Day Ceremony |
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MTPS Students Earn Associate Degrees from Brookdale Community College |
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Earlier this month, seven Middletown Township Public School students participated in a graduation ceremony at Brookdale Community College where they received their Associate degree weeks before they will walk at their high school graduation.
High School North students Layla Burke, Lauren Stone and Meya Yesalonis, and High School South students Colin Mullee, Samantha Gambale, Naomi Corboy and Emma Danza were enrolled in the MTPS Early College Academy, an opportunity for high school students to concurrently earn an Associate of the Arts, Social Science or Science degree from Brookdale Community College, while also meeting the requirements to obtain a New Jersey high school diploma.
“They’re a model of what can be done during your time in high school. It’s almost unbelievable that they’ve accomplished all that they have over the past four years, and obtaining their associates degree is a credit to their drive and determination,” said High School North Principal Dr. Patricia Cartier.
The MTPS Early College Academy was designed to provide students with access to higher education experiences throughout their high school careers. Though Brookdale has since phased out the Early College Academy program, there are still a number of available options for MTPS students to enjoy a rigorous educational experience while earning college credits, including:
- Seniors on track to graduate in both coursework and standardized test requirements may also register for the Student Flex Program, which allows for part-time high school status and the opportunity to pursue internships, workplace experiences or to concentrate on collegiate-level courses.
For more information on these options, please contact your guidance counselor.
Congratulations to Layla, Lauren and Meya, Colin, Samantha, Naomi and Emma Danza on their incredible accomplishment. We look forward to seeing all they will achieve in the future.
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Wild Side Zoo Visits Ocean Avenue |
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The Wild Side Zoo came to Ocean Avenue Elementary School earlier this week where students were introduced to a multitude of reptilian creatures.
A live, interactive animal experience traveling to campuses, libraries and community centers across New York and New Jersey, the Wild Side Zoo offered Ocean Avenue students the opportunity to snuggle with a snake, pet a lizard and crawl around the All Purpose Room a turtle, among other wildlife-related activities.
We would like to extend our thanks to Brian and the Wild Side Zoo of professionals for having so much fun with our students.
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Thompson Students Inspire at Art Show |
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Earlier this week Thompson Middle School hosted its annual art show, filling the halls and campus classrooms with eye-catching and inspiring works. Check out the evening in photos below. |
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MTPS Resource Center:
School & Community Mental Health
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This space is dedicated to the promotion of mental health resources in our schools and local community. Please refer to the district site for a comprehensive list of resources: Mental Health & Community Resources
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In light of recent events in our country, children and teens may feel unsettled, worried and unsafe. There are steps adults can take to help students mitigate the stress they may experience due to images and reports observed on TV and social media.
Practical steps that can be taken immediately include:
- Limiting your child’s exposure to media images
- Facilitating discussion with them
- Spending extra time with them
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Harmony, Nut Swamp & Thorne
Students Send Care Packages to Troops
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For the fourth year, students from the neighboring campuses at Harmony Elementary and Thorne Middle Schools collaborated with peers at Nut Swamp Elementary to create and ship care packages to United States servicemen and women stationed overseas.
In partnership with the Lt. Dennis W. Zillinski, II Memorial Fund, the elementary school participants wrote heartfelt notes and created thank you cards that were accompanied by care packages of snacks and toiletries gathered by Thorne students. Zillinski was an alum of Middletown Village Elementary and Thorne who graduated from West Point before serving and dying in Iraq in 2005.
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"I wanted to take a second to thank you for your thoughtful package and kind notes! It warms my hear to know that schools around the U.S. remember our fallen heroes, and take the time to care for the ones serving today," wrote Lt. Nathaniel Mason in a thank you note to our students. Mason indicated that his unit is currently deployed in Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
"Our company would like to thank you all for your generosity for organizing the large shipment we received here in Germany," read another thank you note from Sgt. Mauricio Madrid. "Every package we received had important and vital necessities that some of us wrestle for."
Thank you to our students and to the Lt. Dennis W. Zillinski, II Memorial Fund for working to support our troops.
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Thorne Student Earns Gold
at Special Olympic Games
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Ahead of the June 10-12 Summer Games on the campus of The College of New Jersey, local athletes participated in a Special Olympics New Jersey track and field competition earlier this month at Long Branch High School.
During the event, Thorne Middle School eighth grade student Rochelle Donaldson earned one gold medal and a pair of silver medals.
Congratulations to Rochelle on her wonderful performance! Keep up the great work!
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Leonardo Students Build Bird
Feeders from Recycled Materials
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Leonardo Elementary School students in Mr. Gress' first grade class participated in a project to beautify their environment by constructing personalized bird feeders of various shapes, sizes and styles out of recylced materials found in their homes and classroom. The students developed sports themed feeders, as well as Harry Potter, Pokemon and a multitude of other motifs. Keep up the wonderful work! |
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BOE and Administration
Recognize Student Achievement
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Before their May 11 special voting meeting, the Board of Education and Administration recognized more than 200 of our high school students for their exemplary educational, artistic and community service achievements.
Students were recognized for the following outstanding achievements, many receiving recognition in multiple categories.
- 2022 Monmouth County Guidance Directors Association Caring Award
- Achieving the rank of Eagle Scout
- Seal of Biliteracy Award
- Honors and awards for achievement in Fine, Practical and Performing arts
- SAT 700-800 Club
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HS North Awarded $10K Grant to Mobilize Sustainability Goals |
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As part of an ongoing Sustainable Jersey initiative to help fund renewable energy efforts across the state of New Jersey, High School North was awarded a $10,000 Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant, funded by the New Jersey Education Association.
Sustainable Jersey annually awards 16 grants of $10,000, and another 10 grants of $2000, to public schools to fund projects that support Sustainable Jersey actions.
High School North will use the funding to upgrade its outdoor learning lab. Upgrades planned include an aquaponics system to provide a water source, heating system in the greenhouse, as well as a solar panel for a sustainable source of electricity.
"Sustainable Jersey is proud to support the work of each of these schools and school districts and to recognize the dedication of every applicant,” said Sustainable Jersey Executive Director Randall Solomon. “These creative projects are exceptional and will serve to accelerate school-centered sustainability programs as we head into a pivotal decade for climate action and sustainability in our state."
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MTPS Summer Learning 2022 |
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We are excited to offer a variety of summer learning experiences for MTPS students! Please complete the MTPS Summer Learning 2022 Survey by May 13 to help us determine the most appropriate method of delivery for programs that were delivered virtually in 2020 and 2021. Look for registration forms for all programs in the PowerSchool Parent Portal after May 16.
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Instrumental Music Instruction, Grades 3-8
- Small group instrumental music instruction will be offered for students in grades 3-8.
- Lessons will provide sectional targeted instruction for interested students to enhance musicality.
- Interested students will be put into groups based on experience, availability, and need as determined by the teachers.
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Esports Camp, Current Grade 5-8 Students
- Students will engage in an Esports “Summer Launch” program, which will include instruction in competitive play skills, sports journalism, “shoutcasting”, digital media design, video editing, sportsmanship, emotional regulation, and numerous other career and life skills.
- Each camp session will run Monday - Friday from 8:30am-11:30am and repeated weekly if student registration warrants.
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MTPS Summer Book Club Series, Grades 3-12
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SOAR (Summer Opportunities for Academic Readiness), Grades K-8 by invitation
- By invitation-only, for students identified as needing academic intervention during the summer. Email invites will be sent by May 16.
- Small-group sessions in Literacy and Math held at Middletown Village Elementary (grades K-8) and between July 11 - August 4
- 2 weeks of instruction for each content area, Monday - Thursday, 8:30am - 10:30am
- Continuation of intervention services conducted during the school year
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Advanced Placement Summer Start-Up
- Open to all students registered for an AP course for the 2022-23 school year
- Held during the month of August
- Hybrid experience of review and a start of the first two weeks of course work
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Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry Jumpstart
- Open to all students registered to take Algebra I, Algebra II, or Geometry during the 2022-23 school year
- Held during the month of August
- Review of math concepts necessary for success with Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry
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Affordable Internet Options
for Middletown Students
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A number of affordable internet access options are currently available to Middletown Township Public School District students from vendors in or located near our community.
Determining your student's eligibility can be achieved by completing a brief application.
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