MTBOE Partners with Township for Recreation Center Feasibility Study |
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The Middletown Board of Education and Township Committee have announced a collaborative effort to investigate the feasibility of re-purposing the Port Monmouth Elementary School property to develop an indoor athletics facility and recreation center along the Route 36 corridor.
The MTBOE and Township Committee have retained Pinnacle Indoor Sports to spearhead this study, an organization situated in Louisville, KY that has conducted similar initiatives across 41 states.
"In 2019, Port Monmouth School was closed and has been vacant for the last two years," said Board of Education President Frank Capone. "We are proud to be partnering with the Township to work toward creating a much-needed indoor sports and recreation complex for the residents of Middletown, rather than selling the property to the highest bidder where it may end up being over-developed."
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MTBOE Reorganizes with New Member, President and VP |
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During its January 5 Reorganization Meeting the Middletown Township Board of Education welcomed newly elected official Mrs. Kate Farley, and recognized the reelection of Mrs. Joan Minnuies and Mrs. Deborah Wright.
In addition to taking their oaths of office, the board also voted Mr. Frank Capone as Board of Education President and Mrs. Jacqueline Tobacco as vice president for 2022.
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Frank Capone, Board of Education President |
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Jacqueline Tobacco, Board of Education Vice President |
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The Board of Education is still determining its meeting calendar but has confirmed the following key dates to be held at the Middletown Township Public Library. The public portion of these meetings will follow executive session at approximately 8 p.m.
- Jan. 26 - BOE Workshop/Voting Meeting
- Feb. 3 - BOE Public Budget Workshop Meeting
- Feb. 15 - BOE Workshop Meeting
- Feb. 23 - BOE Voting Meeting
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High School North Student Wins YMCA's Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest |
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High School North junior Safa Mbarki has been recognized by the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County as a grand prize winner for her submission to the organization's annual essay contest, which celebrates the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Mbarki is one of two grand prize winners, alongside Red Bank Regional student William Blake, and will receive a $1,500 educational scholarship. Congratulations to Safa for earning this wonderful honor!
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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On January 17th our Middletown community and the nation at large honored the life and legacy of the late Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
During his life, Dr. King's teachings and actions facilitated immense societal change, the ripples of which continue to move and shake our society today. To honor the man and his work, students and staff of High School North and South, as well as Middletown Township Mayor Tony Perry, joined together to recite Dr. King's integral "I Have a Dream" speech, which was delivered on Aug. 28, 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
Review the project below, which was directed by High School North senior Sophia Haber Brock
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Congratulations to the High School South Girls Swimming Program |
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Congratulations to the High School South girls swimming program for capturing the 2021-22 Class A North Division Championship. The Eagles completed the regular season with an undefeated record of 6-0, including a 5-0 record against divisional opponents. The Eagles clinched the title with a 118-51 victory over Marlboro on Jan. 20. |
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Nurse Cathy Grano Nominated for National Award |
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Congratulations to New Monmouth Elementary School Nurse Cathy Grano, who has been nominated for the 2021-2022 National LifeChanger of the Year Award, an annual education award presented by the National Life Group, a life insurance organization with headquarters in Vermont and Texas.
With the nomination, Grano is in the running for a top prize of $10,000 to be shared with her school and district. You can learn more about Grano and her nomination by visiting LifeChangeroftheYear.com.
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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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STEM Students Learn From
U.S. Navy Nuclear Engineer
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The District would like to extend its gratitude to MMNS (SW) Joseph Connors, a United States Naval Nuclear Engineer, for visiting with our STEM Pathway students to discuss various concepts concerning nuclear power. Thank you for your service to our country, and for working with our students!
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District Educators Named to AMTNJ Executive Board |
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District Director of Evaluation and Assessment Practices, John Kerrigan, and High School North mathematics educator, Kara Teehan, have both been elected to serve on the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey's Executive Board for 2022.
Dr. Kerrigan and Dr. Teehan taught together at High School North in 2014-2015, and have since completed their doctorates at Rutgers University, in addition to co-presenting at national mathematics conferences.
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Recognizing the importance of giving back to the community, both Dr. Kerrigan and Dr. Teehan have volunteered for the AMTNJ for two years by organizing virtual professional development for teachers around the state, creating contests for middle and high school students across New Jersey, and publishing articles for the greater mathematics education community.
Dr. Kerrigan and Dr. Teehan hope to use their positions on the state mathematics executive board to share what they have learned in Middletown about mathematics instruction and intervention, as well as bring additional resources and connections to Middletown Township Public Schools to further our mathematics education initiatives.
Congratulations to Dr. Kerrigan and Dr. Teehan on their monumental appointments!
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