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    September 29, 2023
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    In The Spotlight

    Back to School Nights

    OHES (1st and 2nd Grade) - Wednesday, October 4th @ 5:30 PM

    OHES (Pre-K and Kindergarten) - Thursday, October 5th @ 5:30 PM

    Picture Days

    VES - Wednesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 5th

     

    Monday (10/2/23) School Day Schedule:

    LMS/UMS/MHS - "B" Day • OHES/VES - Day 6
    Board of Education

    Web Events Calendar • District Calendar • District Budget Info • Food Services 

    • Meeting Minutes Posted
      Minutes from the Board of Education meetings on August 22nd and September 12th have been posted and are now available to view.
    • Gifted Services Overview
      An informational video has been created by Fiona Borland, our Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Staff Development, that provides an overview of the district's Gifted Services program.
    • Follow Us on Social Media!
      We've created fresh social media pages for the district! Follow us on Facebook by clicking here, and follow us on Instagram by clicking here.
    OHES

    Web Events Calendar • PTA • Counseling/Guidance • Student Handbook

    • Back to School Night Dates
      Back to School Nights are next week! The 1st and 2nd grade event is Wednesday, October 4th, while the kindergarten and Pre-K event is Thursday, October 5th. Both events start at 5:30 PM.
    • Picture Days
      School picture days this year will be on Tuesday, October 10th and Wednesday, October 11th. Stay tuned for more information!
    VES

    Web Events Calendar • PTA • Counseling/Guidance • VES News • Student Handbook

    • 4th Grade Chorus Information and Registration
      The first semester of 4th grade chorus is set to begin on Wednesday, October 11th.  Rehearsals are Wednesday mornings from 8:20 AM - 9:25 AM, and the semester will culminate with a concert on Wednesday, January 24th, 2024. Additional information (including the required registration link) can be found by clicking the headline above. The last day to register is Sunday, October 8th.
    • Picture Days
      School picture days are next week! They will take place on Wednesday, October 4th, and Thursday, October 5th.
    LMS

    Web Events Calendar • PTO • Counseling/Guidance • Club/Co-Curricular Activities • Student Handbook

    • Family Harvest Festival
      The first-ever Montgomery Middle Schools Family Harvest Festival (co-hosted with the MMS PTO) will be on Sunday, October 15th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Come enjoy fall festivities and meet the new middle school administration team at this fun-filled event! You can tentatively RSVP by using this link: Harvest Festival RSVP Form.
    • Picture Days
      School picture days are Monday, October 23rd and Tuesday, October 24th. The order form is available to view now.
    UMS

    Web Events Calendar • PTO • Counseling/Guidance • Athletics • Co-Curricular Activities • Student Handbook

    • Family Harvest Festival
      The first-ever Montgomery Middle Schools Family Harvest Festival (co-hosted with the MMS PTO) will be on Sunday, October 15th from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Come enjoy fall festivities and meet the new middle school administration team at this fun-filled event! You can tentatively RSVP by using this link: Harvest Festival RSVP Form.
    • Autumn After Dark Social
      Hosted by the MMS PTO, the Autumn After Dark Social will be next Friday, October 7th, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
    • Camp Mason Information
      Our annual Camp Mason trip is quickly approaching! We've added countdowns to our site homepage, which include the number of chaperones still needed and other important information.
    MHS

    Web Events Calendar • PTSA • Counseling/Guidance • Athletics • Co-Curricular Activities • Program of Studies • Student Handbook 

    • College Application Process
      Mr. Glock, a counselor at MHS, created an informational video about the college application process for the Class of 2024.
    • Cougars for a Cure Shirt Fundraiser
      Help MHS Cheerleading raise money and awareness for cancer research by purchasing a shirt for our Pink Out shirt fundraiser. Both short and long sleeve shirts are available and will be ready for pick-up/delivery the week of the homecoming football game, which is on Friday, October 13th. Orders must be received no later than this Sunday, October 1st.
    • 2024 National Merit Scholarship
      12 MHS students were named semifinalists for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship, while an additional 62 were announced as commended students. The list of semifinalists can be viewed here, and the list of commended students can be viewed here. Congratulations to all of our honorees!
    • PSAT Registration
      10th and 11th grade students can now register for the upcoming school day PSAT, which will take place on Tuesday, October 10th. The final day to register is Sunday, October 8th.
    • Cougars for a Cure Cheer Clinic
      Hosted by MHS Varsity Cheer, registration is now open for the 2023 Cougars for a Cure Cheer Clinic! Your registration fee includes an official t-shirt, a 2-hour cheer clinic on Wednesday, October 11th, and admission to the homecoming varsity football game on Friday, October 13th, where you'll warm-up for an hour pre-game before performing on the sideline and at halftime of the game!
    Extra and Co-Curricular

    Athletics • LMS Co-Curricular • UMS Co-Curricular • MHS Co-Curricular 

    • Fall Sports Schedule
      Stay up-to-date on the schedule for all of our high school and middle school sports teams.
    Community

    • Flags for Heroes
      The Rotary Club of Montgomery/Rocky Hill is now accepting sponsorships for the annual Flags for Heroes event. The sponsorship fee includes a full-sized flag (3 x 5 feet) that will be displayed in front of Montgomery High School with a special medallion including the name of the honoree, the sponsor name, and the reason for the honor (optional). Flags will be on display from November 3rd through November 13th. Proceeds support important charity work happening in Montgomery and Rocky Hill, nearby communities, and around the world.
    • MSEPTA Presentation
      MSEPTA has invited Dr. Laura Berness, a licensed psychologist, to speak about strategies for recognizing and responding to anxiety in our children and adolescents. This presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 11th from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the UMS Media Center.
    • 1770's Festival
      Somerset County's Environmental Education Center will be hosting the annual 1770's Festival this Sunday, October 1st from 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM. The event, which will be hosted on the grounds of Lord Stirling's 18th century manor home, will feature live colonial music, 18th century period re-enactors, colonial craft and trade demos, display of historical artificats, and so much more!
    Parent Information Corner

    Upcoming Events

    October 2023

    Date Event
    10/2/23 UMS Week of Respect Begins (runs through 10/6/23)
    10/2/23 MHS/UMS Winter Sports Registration Opens
    10/4/23 VES School Pictures
    10/4/23 OHES Back to School Night: 1st and 2nd Grade (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
    10/5/23 VES School Pictures
    10/5/23 OHES Back to School Night: Pre-K and Kindergarten (5:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
    10/7/23 MHS SATs (7:30 AM)
    10/9/23 Schools Closed for Students - Staff In-Service
    10/10/23 MHS School Day PSAT
    10/10/23 OHES School Pictures
    10/10/23 MMS PTO Meeting (7:00 PM, Virtual - via Zoom)  
    10/11/23 OHES School Pictures
    10/11/23 MSEPTA Presentation: Dr. Laura Berness (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM, UMS Media Center)
    10/13/23 MHS Football Homecoming Game (7:00 PM)
    10/14/23 MHS Homecoming Dance (7:00 PM)
    10/15/23 Montgomery Middle Schools Family Harvest Festival (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
    10/16/23 UMS Camp Mason Trip Begins: 8Blue/Gold Teams
    10/17/23 Board of Education Meeting (7:30 PM, UMS Media Center)
    10/18/23 UMS Camp Mason Trip Begins: 8Red/Green Teams
    10/23/23 LMS School Pictures
    10/24/23 LMS School Pictures
    10/30/23 UMS Winter Sports Health Forms Due
    10/31/23 OHES Halloween Parties (Parade TBD)

    November 2023

    Date Event
    11/6/23 MHS Winter Sports Health Forms Due
    11/8/23 Marking Period 1 Ends
    11/9/23 Schools Closed - NJEA Convention
    11/10/23 Schools Closed - NJEA Convention
    11/13/23 Marking Period 2 Begins
    11/14/23 MMS PTO Meeting (9:30 AM, Virtual - via Zoom)
    11/14/23 Board of Education Meeting (7:30 PM, UMS Media Center)
    11/16/23 Early Dismissal: Pre-K - Grade 6 Students (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
    11/17/23 Early Dismissal: Pre-K - Grade 6 Students (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
    11/20/23 Early Dismissal: Pre-K - Grade 8 Students (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
    11/21/23 Early Dismissal: Pre-K - Grade 8 Students (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
    11/22/23 Early Dismissal
    11/23/23 Schools Closed
    11/24/23 Schools Closed