Mr. Jorgensen's 6th gr STEM students competed in the Junior Solar Sprints finals, a statewide event sponsored by @Avenuesinmotion. MVMS had 14 cars qualify, the most in the state, with one team's car, "Florida Man," taking first place in the speed competition. #lionspride
Mrs. Magrini's 8th graders participated in the Pringle Ringle Challenge today. Working in a team, and using their knowledge of Science core ideas, they were challenged to create a ring out of only Pringles and nothing else. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Congrats to Mountain View's performing arts ensembles, led by Mrs. Carpenter & Mr. McMurray, for their strong showing at the annual High Note Music Festival. The Band earned a rating of "Excellent," while the Orchestra and select Choir were rated "Outstanding." #lionspride #mendhamborosd
For our final appreciation activity last week, a mystery raffle was held. Congratulations to our winners! #mendhboroschools #lionspride
What an incredible Teacher Appreciation Week it was! We are so grateful for our dedicated educators and staff members. Thank you to everyone who participated in the Teacher Appreciation Basket Raffle. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Mendham High School's "Girl Up" club met with Mountain View's 8th graders for their annual Big Sister event. Students had a chance to ask questions about high school and make connections with their MHS mentor, some of whom are MVMS alumni! #mendhamborosd #lionspride #mountainview
Congratulations Mrs. Beach for receiving the Order of the Lion recognition! Her unwavering dedication to student success ensures every learner has the support they need to thrive in math. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
MV's 8th grs visited the Morris County Courthouse as part of the "One Judge One School" program. Designed to build relationships with local Judges, students learned about jury duty/selection, watched live proceedings, and met with Judge Jones and Senator Bucco. #lionspride
Mountain View's 5th & 7th graders visited Amercia's Grow-a-Row this week and, combined, cleaned up the prunings of 650 apple trees. In all, 130,00 pounds of apples can now be grown, yielding 520,00 servings to those experiencing food insecurity. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Maggie Doyne, cofounder of the Blink Now Foundation and MBSD alum, made the journey from Nepal to MVMS to thank the 6th graders for their $2,777.42 donation. Students enjoyed hearing her story and asking questions about the Kopila Valley School that she founded. #mendhamborosd
Sixth graders participated in the "Mysteries of Ancient Egypt Show," with Kit's Interactive Theater. Thank you to the HSA for sponsoring this educational and entertaining cultural arts program. #lionspride #mountainview #mendhamborosd
It's SEL WEEK! Hilltop is flexing our Social Emotional Learning muscles as we wrap up our "Breakfast Bag" collection drive for Nourish.NJ. We can't wait to join our Buddy Class in packing delicious nutritious breakfasts for those in need! #SELWEEK #SEL4NJ
As part of MHS Future Teachers Shadowing Day, Ms. Valianatos taught 8th grs how a catalyst works to speed a chemical reaction with the famous Elephant's Toothpaste! Students explored how changing variables like the concentration and/or amount affected the reaction. #lionspride
Thank you to Mrs. Toth, Ms. Walsh, and Board Trustee Mrs. D'Urso for coming to read to our 4th-grade students for Read Across America!#lionspride #mendhamborosd
Hilltop kicked off Read Across America week by having special guests read to the students. Thank you to Dr. Morillo, Board Vice President Mclaud, Board Trustees Mrs. D'Urso and Mr. Nichol Sgt. McNichol, Ms. Trish Hall, and Ms. Annemarie Hornyack for joining us!
Thank you to Assemblywoman Aura Dunn for reading to our preschool to kick off Read Across America week! @aswauradunn #lionspride#mendhamborosd
MVMS hosted its second-annual Spotlight Night, where students lead their parents in learning experiences in each Core class. Mrs. Magrini's 8th grade scientists and their families investigated a surprising and endothermic reaction using a WACK-A-PACK. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Mrs. Beach's mathematicians are hard at work. Algebra students practiced polynomials and factoring through numerous team activities, while the Geometry class worked collaboratively to explore similar triangles. #lionspride #mendhamborosd #mountainview
Congratulations, Mrs. Lemay, on receiving the Order of the Lion for the month of February! While cultivating a love of reading among our students, Mrs. Lemay is a trusted resource for both students and staff providing invaluable support and guidance on new tools and resources that engage students and provide access to information they need to succeed. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
The Mendham Borough School District will be closed today, Thursday, February 6, 2025.