Manchester Elementary Shows Off Cereal Collection Progress

Manchester Township Elementary School showed off its progress in the district's annual cereal box collection efforts.

Help Manchester Schools Set Plans For The Future

The Manchester Schools are holding a strategic planning meeting and the community is urged to participate. Time is running out to RSVP.

'Mustang Mentors' Help Students Bridge Social Gap In Manchester

The Manchester Middle School program helps students on the autism spectrum learn social skills from their peers.

'BARNGO' Game Brings Together Manchester Seniors, Superintendent

Manchester Schools Superintendent John Berenato visited a Senior Social Happenings afternoon at The Barn to bring info to the community.

Manchester Schools Receive Bump In State Aid For 2023-24

The increase is the first for Manchester in five years, and comes as Gov. Murphy touted increasing school funding across New Jersey.

Breakfast Cereal Drive For Food Pantry Underway At Manchester Schools

Students in the Manchester Schools' Impact and Interact Clubs aim to collect 1,700 boxes of cereal for the food pantry at The Barn.

'The Lightning Thief' Musical Coming To Manchester High School Stage

The drama club is presenting the Greek mythology-inspired story of Percy Jackson from the book 'The Lightning Thief'; it's been a movie, too

Manchester Teacher Honored As 'Teacher Who Rocks'

Jessica Parsons teaches a combined kindergarten-first grade special education class at Ridgeway Elementary School.

'Soup'er Bowl Champion Predicted At Manchester School Food Drive

Support for the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs was measured in soup and chili given to the Regional Day School food pantry.

Manchester Middle School 'Chopped' Offers Super Treats

The "Super Bowl Edition" of the Manchester Middle School cooking competition fills plates, bellies with tasty snacks.

Manchester 5th Grader Honored With National Academic Award

The Whiting Elementary School student built a Lego robot that could communicate in real time, do math and dance, the district said.

Share Your Skills With Manchester Students In New Volunteer Program

The Manchester Township Schools are inviting residents to join a program that aims to welcome volunteers with skills or expertise to share.

'Java With John' Meeting With Manchester Superintendent Coming Up

The meeting is a chance for parents and community members to meet with Manchester's superintendent.

Manchester Schools Want Families' Thoughts On Improving Schools

The school district has set a meeting in March for parents, staff and students to voice their concerns and ideas on how to improve.

Manchester Senior Sings Her Way To All Shore Chorus

The chorus brings together students from Monmouth and Ocean counties, who audition for the opportunity to perform.

Manchester High School Earns 2022 AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award

The award from the College Board honors the school for encouraging girls to take AP computer science and the AP computer science tests.

Get Information About ESL Student Resources At Manchester Schools' Meetings

The Manchester Title III ESL Parent Advisory Committee meetings offer info for families of students learning English as a second language.

Manchester Schools Set For 54th Service Honoring Martin Luther King Jr

The ceremony, which features a performance by the Manchester Schools Gospel Chorus, has been held annually since King's 1968 assassination.

Manchester School Board Welcomes Write-In Winner

When two people dropped out of the Manchester school board race before the November election, it took a write-in campaign to fill a seat.

Manchester School Board Sets Reorganization

Gayle Mount was re-elected, and Gina Georgiano was elected to fill an unexpired term.

Manchester Schools' Java With John Returns, Now In February

The next opportunity for parents and community members to meet with Manchester's superintendent is coming up; there is a new date.

Bus Drivers Get A Holiday Thank You From Manchester Schools

As districts all over struggle with driver shortages, Manchester made sure to let its drivers know they are appreciated.

Preschool Registration Open In Manchester Schools

The free preschool program is open to 3- and 4-year-olds and is welcoming new students on an ongoing basis.

400 Wish Lists Filled As Kevin's Kids Marks 40 Years In Manchester Schools

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Manchester Board Of Ed Honors 11 Students, Groups At December Meeting

Each month, the Manchester Board of Education and district administration celebrate students’ achievements. December recognitions included:

Holiday Express Stops At Jackson's Regional Day School For Music, Fun

Students at Regional Day School danced and sang along during an annual performance by Holiday Express.

Students, Animals Learn Together At Manchester Township Schools

Seventh-grade science students met with a foster family from All Fur One on a video call recently to check in on puppy growth.

Manchester Launches Preschool Parent Academy To Support Families

The school district also has started an Early Childhood Advisory Council to include community support.

Manchester Elementary Principal Moore: 'We Put Our Students First'

Jill Moore has spent her entire career in education in the Manchester Township Schools.

Mustang Joe's Gives Middle Schoolers A Taste Of Business In Manchester

The coffee cart serves up treats to Manchester staff and practical lessons to the students.

Teachers Of Year Named In Manchester Schools

The 2023 teachers and education service professionals of the year were announced in each school.

Pep Rally Celebrates Manchester High School Students' Work In Classroom

The academic pep rally is held twice a year to honor students for their hard work in their studies.

New Date, Time For Manchester Township School Board Meeting

The November board meeting date and time have been changed, the district announced.

Manchester Schools Honor Local Veterans' Military Service

The Manchester Township Schools held their 18th annual ceremony to honor local veterans at the high school.

Manchester Schools Welcome New Elementary Principal

Ridgeway Principal Deniese Guinan started her career as a teacher in Manchester.

Buy Flowers, Crumb Cakes, Help Manchester Students With Prom Costs

The Manchester Township High School junior and senior classes have several fundraisers coming up to help fund proms and Winter Formal.

Students Cook Up A Storm At Manchester School's Chopped Contest

The district's take on the popular cooking contest show put good meals on the judges' plates.

Thanksgiving Meal Collections Underway At Manchester High School

The student-led Helping Hands for Hunger effort is working to put together Thanksgiving meal baskets for those in need.

Parents Invited To Reading Comprehension Skills Program In Manchester

The Manchester elementary schools are holding programs where parents can learn how to help their children with basic skills practice.

Manchester Partners With Nursery School For Expanding Preschool Program

The district is accommodating more 3- and 4-year-olds in the universal preschool program; the goal is to offer it to all young students.