High School North Hockey Secures Conference Title |
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On Thursday, Feb. 17th, High School North secured the Shore Conference Handchen Cup Championship with a 2-1 victory over St. John Vianney.
The win marked the program's first conference title since the 2015-16 season.
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Colin Delanzo's team-leading 21st goal of the season in the waning minutes of the third period proved to be the difference in this contest, as the second-seeded Lions upset the top-seeded Lancers. |
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Delanzo's marker came less than 90 seconds after the Lancers knotted the game at 1-1 on an Alec Osher goal. It was the only puck to find its way past Lions junior goaltender Luke Chrzan, who steered away 24 of 25 shots faced.
Following a scoreless opening frame, High School North got on the board by way of Andrew Gross' 10th goal of the season. Gross is also the club's leading scorer with 34 points on the season.
High School North's championship journey began with an 11-1 opening round victory over Central Regional, followed by a 5-2 triumph over the catholic cooperative program featuring skaters from St. Rose, Red Bank Catholic and Donovan Catholic. The Lions now shift their focus to the Public B State Tournament, where they will host Wall Township on Feb. 25th.
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MTPS Squads Finish 1-2-3 at All-Star Cheerleading Competition |
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On Thursday, Feb. 10th, Bayshore Middle School played host to the inaugural Shore Conference of Middle Schools All-Star Cheerleading Competition, a showcase featuring squads from Bayshore, Thompson, Thorne, Hazlet, Neptune and Ocean Township.
Thorne, Thompson and Bayshore Middle Schools finished consecutively atop the overall team standings, with the Thorne Lions capturing the championship trophy. Congratulations to the Lions on their first place finish, and to all of our MTPS middle school cheerleaders for their incredible performance.
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High School South Trio Impresses at Regional Wrestling Tournament |
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Congratulations to High School South wrestlers Ella Hansen, Caitlin O'Reilly and Thea Rowland, who delivered impressive performances at the NJSIAA Regional Girls Wrestling Tournament.
Hansen was a finalist at the meet, while O'Reilly and Rowland each placed third in their respective weight classes.
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MTPS and Township Seek Feedback on Indoor Sports and Recreation Facility |
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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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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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What can parents and guardians do if they have a concern about their child's mental health?
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Contact your child's school to discuss the concern. School staff members are trained in child development and how to approach social-emotional and behavioral concerns.
If you are interested in learning more about general aspects of Mental Health, the Middletown Township Municipal Alliance is offering training on Mental Health First Aid. For more information, please contact the Municipal Alliance.
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MTPS Announces New Business Administration/Management CTE Program
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The Middletown Township Public School District continues to enhance its program offerings with the development of a CTE (Career and Technical Education) initiative which serves to better refine and personalize a student’s learning journey in Middletown.
The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) defines a CTE program as “an educational option that provides learners the opportunity to earn industry-valued credentials, college credit, and workplace experiences incorporating a rigorous academic core coupled with a high-level technical curriculum.”
There are multiple steps in developing a CTE Program. The first was to administer a Career Cluster Survey to gain valuable insight from our middle school and high school students. The survey data revealed that a career in Business had the highest student interest rate in two of the three categories.
The new CTE program, Business Administration/Management, includes the following courses: Criminal Business and Personal Law, Introduction to Business Honors, Business Ethics Honors, and Senior Career Seminar.
The Program requires the district to have an articulation agreement with institutes of higher learning. Middletown is proud to have Seton Hall University and Brookdale Community College provide these dual enrollment opportunities. Students enrolled will also have the opportunity to engage in a meaningful work based learning experience.
Middletown was elated to receive final approval for the Business Administration/ Management Career and Technical Education Program on January 23, 2022. The district looks forward to students participating in the CTE Program starting in 10th grade during the 2022-2023 school year. Administration and guidance counselors are available to provide any information on details of the Program and/or how to enroll.
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WATCH: Thorne Drama Club Presents
Itsy Bitsy - The Trial of an Eight-Legged Wash Out
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After nearly three years away from appearing in front of a live audience, the Thorne Drama Club was back under the bright lights Feb. 15th for a performance of Itsy Bitsy: The Trial of an Eight-Legged Wash Out.
Follow the video link to watch this hilarious courtroom comedy.
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Featuring such prominent stars of Mother Goose lore as Dish and Spoon from Hey Diddle Diddle, Miss Muffet, Humpty Dumpty, the Three Blind Mice, the honorable Judge Jack B. Nimble, and the prime suspect, the Itsy Bitsy Spider, this play provides fun and laughs for the whole family.
Congratulations to the Thorne Drama Club on an incredible show!
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High School North Student Appointed to United States Military Academy |
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Congratulations to High School North senior James Conway on his appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point as part of the Class of 2026! Thank you for your service James, and best of luck in all of your future endeavors. |
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MTPS Students Celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week |
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Feb. 13th through the 19th is National Random Acts of Kindness Week, and students across the Middletown Township Public School District recognized the event by participating in coloring contests, sending thank you notes to favorite staff members, and so much more.
Grade four and five students at River Plaza Elementary School created Valentine's Day cards for residents of the nearby Arbor Terrace senior living community. New Monmouth second graders read the the classic children's book The Rainbow Fish, before painting their own rainbow fish and sharing special "compliment scale" stickers with their classmates.
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MTPS Updates Course Offerings Website for Students Grades 1-12 |
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During its monthly meeting, the district's Parent Advisory Council received a presentation regarding updates to the MTPS Course Offerings Website, which now includes curriculum guides and course description information for elementary, middle and high school students. For additional details please review the presentation video and visit the MTPS Course Offerings Website.
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WATCH: MTPS Parent Groups Have Monthly Meetings with Admin Team |
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Earlier this month, the MTPS Parent Information Committee and Parent Advisory Council met with members of the District Administrative Team to discuss various topics, including new educational initiatives, mental health supports, and updates to student and parent resources. For additional information, please review the meeting videos below, and visit the Parent Information Committee (PIC) / Parent Advisory Council (PAC) web page.
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Parent Information Committee - Feb. 2, 2022 |
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Parent Advisory Council - Feb. 2, 2022 |
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WATCH: Lincroft Band & Chorus Warm the Heart with Winter Performance |
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Lincroft Elementary students and family settled into the all purpose room on Thursday, Feb. 3rd to observe the school's first in-person band and chorus concert since December of 2019. |
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Under the direction of instrumental music teacher, Mrs. Maura Domashinski, and vocal music teacher, Mrs. Andrea Riemen, student musicians and chorus performers showcased their skills in front of a packed auditorium, and a large audience of viewers watching the live stream from home. |
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Congratulations to Lincroft's instrumentalists, vocalists and music directors on this wonderful performance, which is available to watch by following the link above. |
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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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