Hilltop School is excited to begin the process of forming their 2020 kindergarten class. Pre-registration for the 2020-21 kindergarten class, is now open. Parents must visit our REGISTRATION PAGE to review our enrollment process, pre-register, download and complete the required forms to submit at the time of registration. Children must be five years of age on or... READ MORE >
Allison Morgan, the founder of Zensational kids, has shared the following resources that could be helpful in further implementing any of these stress-reducing strategies through some free printables. Please follow the links below for your convenience:Free Tools to Print for Students:https://zensationalkids.com/resources/free-tools-for-students/ Blog with... READ MORE >
January is Braille Literacy Month. Braille is not a language, but, it is a code by which many languages—such as English, Spanish and dozens of others, may be written and read. Throughout January, Hilltop students and staff learned more about Braille. Understanding Braille and how to read it takes practice. In kindergarten, students rotated through... READ MORE >
The New Jersey Department of Education has provided school districts with information on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. Families can access educational materials regarding the virus and additional resources using the following link.New Jersey Department of Health 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information READ MORE >
The Mountain View Middle School performing arts department entertained and impressed at their annual Winter Concerts. Under the direction of Mr. McMurray, Choral ensembles (Junior Chorus, Senior Chorus, and Mountain View Singers), along with the multi-grade Orchestra performed on December 12. Selections included holiday classics, such as the “Nutcracker Suite”... READ MORE >
TREP$ is a program with the mission of “empowering students through entrepreneurship.” This fall, a group of Mendham Borough students in 4th through 8th grade learned the basics of business, including product development, marketing, and sales. Their efforts culminated in a TREP$ Marketplace on the evening of December 5th. Mendham Borough TREP$ students had 27... READ MORE >
"Run, run, run as fast as you can, you can't catch me I'm the gingerbread man!"The Kindergarten classes enjoyed the season with a week of Gingerbread activities. Kindergarteners read many versions of this old favorite and learned how to compare and contrast stories. The unit went across the curriculum to include math, social studies and language arts. Students... READ MORE >
Hilltop's second, third and fourth graders participated in the HOUR of CODE throughout December and during Computer Science Education Week 12/9-15. In today's world, computers are everywhere, changing every industry on the planet. In order to continue our exploration of how technology works, develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, and collaborate... READ MORE >
Hilltop’s 1stGraders have been exploring Thanksgiving. In learning about its origin with the pilgrims and why it is celebrated today, students use reading, writing and social studies classes to learn more. Students were enthralled about what it was like to be a pilgrim coming to America and building a new life in a distant land. Students were intrigued by the... READ MORE >
Hilltop’s 1st graders are honing their skills in Mrs. Na’s art room. All first graders have been learning about the qualities of different pictures. Students have identified that scenes are a type of picture that tells a story, while portraits show pictures of people and still-life drawings are pictures of things that do not move. During the month of November,... READ MORE >
Hilltop and Mountain View's young entrepreneurs have been developing small businesses and designing fabulous products to sell at their TREP$ Marketplace. It will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Mountain View School from 6-8 pm. Make sure to come by and get a jump on your holiday shopping! (Please remember to bring cash for shopping; no checks or credit... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Leber’s 8th grade Language Arts classes have been participating in the Global Read Aloud (https://theglobalreadaloud.com). They have been reading the dystopian novel The Marrow Thieves by Cherie Dimaline in class, while making connections with students from Marlboro Middle School using FlipGrid, Padlet, and other communication tools. Students have... READ MORE >
Blue 42! Gold 17! Hut, hut HIKE! Hilltop's 4th graders are finishing up their football unit with Mr. Coviello, Mr. Slattery and Mrs. Magenheimer. During this unit, students focused on proper form when throwing the football as well as and catching it. Students began by practicing throwing to a stationary and soon progressed to reach a moving target. The same... READ MORE >
In Social Studies, students are learning about communities and Mendham history. We will be exploring how key people and events have contributed to the development of American heritage. Through research and the exploration of cultural universals, students will begin to realize the availability of resources, the changing environment, and how innovation impacts... READ MORE >
In an effort to recognize students for their citizenship and strong character, Mountain View's core and related arts teams will select one student per month per grade as the "Student of the Month." The students who have been selected for the month of September consistently demonstrate respect, responsibility, upstander behavior, and show care and concern for all... READ MORE >
The seventh grade has gotten off to an exciting start this year! Recently, the seventh-graders went on a field trip to Fairview Lake Camp. During this trip, students had the opportunity to hike part of the Appalachian Trail and look at the view from the top of the ridge. On the way up, students learned about the different rock formations and erosions due to... READ MORE >
During the month of September, Sra. Weinpel’s fifth and seventh grade Spanish classes have been learning about cultural awareness and how differences make us stronger. Students celebrated the Hispanic Heritage month by learning about Hispanics who have made important contributions to the United States and around the world. By reflecting on their own cultural... READ MORE >
On September 24, 2019, the Mendham Borough Board of Education approved the calendar for the 2020-2021 school year as shown below.The calendar can also be viewed on the district website by clicking here. READ MORE >
During the month of September, students have been connecting with old friends and making new ones. We kicked off the year with a project that incorporated writing skills, technology, and also gave them a chance to showcase their artistic side. While writing the Bio Poem, students were able to review parts of speech and share information about what makes them... READ MORE >
Hopefully, everyone has had a wonderful start to this school year!This fall, third graders will develop beginner part-singing skills. Part-singing is defined as singing in which two or more melodic parts occur at the same time to create harmony. Students will experience the following methods to develop part-singing: melodic ostinato (repeating pitch patterns),... READ MORE >
Mountain View Middle School and the Class of 2020 Invites Mountain View, Hilltop & All Families to: Backer Farm, 2 Ironia Road, Mendham Saturday, October 5, 2019, 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Rain or Shine BRING THE HEAT! BE THE JUDGE! $20 registration fee for Chili Cooks $30 family admission fee, $15 pp Bring crockpot or standard pot, $5 beer cups serving... READ MORE >
NEW JERSEY QUALITY SINGLE ACCOUNTABILITY CONTINUUM (NJQSAC) Once every three years public school districts in New Jersey are required to undergo monitoring by the New Jersey Department of Education. NJQSAC MONITORING PROCESSThe five (5) areas which are assessed for District Performance Reviews (DPRs) are instruction and program, fiscal management, governance,... READ MORE >
Click the following link to view the 2019-2024 Strategic Plan Presentation. READ MORE >
On May 29, Mountain View's 8th graders presented their Capstone projects to an audience of district staff and 5th, 6th, and 7th graders. In order to make a difference in the world, students worked on a year long project during EEE to pursue a passion. Students gathered inspiration and ideas from the UN Global Goals and utilized a design thinking cycle to guide... READ MORE >
On Tuesday night, May 21, 6th grade students and their families enjoyed an evening under the stars with guest astronomers from the UACNJ. The evening began in the Lions' Den with student work on display from their Astronomy Unit, including models showing how telescopes work and projects about the constellations. Parents and students were also introduced to... READ MORE >
Hilltop students celebrated National Children’s Book Week at the Hilltop Library Media Center and were given the option to participate in the 3rd annual READING WITHOUT WALLS Challenge. This initiative was originated by former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and MacArthur “Genius” Fellow, Gene Luen Yang. The challenge was designed to expand the... READ MORE >
The 7th grade Tuesday/Thursday EEE has been working on the “Roads to Success” program. The students have developed academic as well as personal goals, steps to achieving these goals, and strategies used to persevere through obstacles that might interfere with the goal achievement. The last portion of this program is “Career Exploration.” In this part of the... READ MORE >
Each year, the students in Miss Huang's Accelerated Math class learn about quadratic functions. They master everything there is to know about quadratic functions in Algebra 1: graphing, characteristics that make quadratics a league of their own, and methods to solve parabolas for where they intersect the x-axis. The seventh graders prepare by making connections to... READ MORE >
Spring is here in the art room! Our kindergarteners have made spring lambs and flower prints to celebrate the coming of the warmer weather and the outdoor activities. First graders, too, have started to print flowers as their still life pictures utilizing thick and bright colors of Van Gogh. Second graders also have studied famous artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe... READ MORE >
THIRD GRADE CONTINUES TO WORK HARD! We are living up to our new school motto- Work hard, be kind, smile BIG! DURING READING WORKSHOP, students have been focusing on narrative and expository nonfiction texts. They enjoyed learning about many important people in our Biography Unit. Third graders did a fabulous job with their Biography Reports and Presentations! ... READ MORE >
At the March 19, 2019 Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education approved the revision of the 2018-2019 school calendar.CLICK HERE to view the revised calendar. READ MORE >
Hilltop School had an amazing day with Rod Hirsch and his volunteers from Operation Shoebox NJ. Teams of Hilltop parents manned stations from packing to boxing and taping, while students loaded boxes of toiletries and snacks for brave U.S. men and women overseas - 300 to be exact! With the generosity of our community, we set another record with our donation, a... READ MORE >
With the winter ending and spring arriving, fresh new things are happening in 7th grade! The students have enjoyed using the new Lion’s Den and Reading Nook, learning and applying 21st Century skills in EEE, and participating in clubs and activities at Mountain View! In Science, it has been an exciting winter exploring the nervous system and cell processes. The... READ MORE >
Mountain View’s 5th graders recently finished a month-long project: The Species on the Edge Art and Essay Contest, 2019. Sponsored by the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, this contest seeks to raise awareness of New Jersey’s diverse wildlife populations and the many threats which they face from an ever-expanding society. Students chose New Jersey... READ MORE >
Join us for the HSA Spring Fundraiser: Harlem Wizards Game! When: Apr. 7th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (Doors open at 2) Where: West Morris Mendham High School, 65 E Main St, Mendham, NJ 07945, USA The famous Harlem Wizards will be coming to Mendham to show their talents and shoot some hoops with Mendham Borough Teachers and Principals. The Wizards are a... READ MORE >
Winter has been a fantastic in second grade! In Reading workshop, the students have been working on strategies to navigate non-fiction books, including using the table of contents and the index. This pairs nicely with our current work in Writing Workshop, where students are in the midst of creating their All About books. The students are working to create chapters... READ MORE >
It is with great pride we share the following article featuring Mountain View Middle School from the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform first edition Schools to Watch newsletter titled STW Connections. This national newsletter will be published four times per year and is filled with promising practices from some of the STW schools, as well as... READ MORE >
The Mendham Borough Board of Education recognized Jack Stanley as the recipient of the first Alumni Recognition Award during the January 31, 2019 Board of Education meeting. Jack was presented with a certificate for achieving excellence in both academics and athletics during his educational career in Mendham. Ms. McCaffrey, Mountain View Cross Country... READ MORE >
On Monday, January 21, 2019 Mendham Borough School District staff attended a variety of In-service sessions lead by their colleagues. These sessions provided staff members to engage and collaborate with their colleagues by sharing their individual expertise. READ MORE >
Did you know that late this Sunday night into Monday morning you will have the chance to view a total lunar eclipse? Of course only if Winter Storm Harper clears out by then…. which it may! The total lunar eclipse takes place from 11:41pm-12:43am. Lucky for you there is no school for the students on Monday so staying up late isn’t an obstacle to witness... READ MORE >
Happy January! First graders rang in the new year with lots of enthusiasm as they explored the concept of air and air resistance in science. What better way to test air resistance than to drop your own parachute made from an everyday napkin. Students were later challenged to think like engineers while designing and testing a parachute that would deliver “food” in a... READ MORE >
The final session of our Strategic Planning meetings on December 4, 2018. Join us at our meeting on January 2, 2019, for the outcome presentation from Ms. Charlene Peterson from NJ School Boards Association. READ MORE >
The 8th grade core teachers and related arts teachers designed a new curriculum for the 8th grade students for EEE this school year. Students are working collaboratively on a year-long project where they design and create solutions to problems in our world today. Students are currently creating prototypes for their project ideas in the Lions' Den. READ MORE >
The Thanksgiving Food Drive hosted by the 7th grade class was a huge success! The collected food will be delivered to the Interfaith Food Pantry on November 6th to help families in Morris County enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. IN SCIENCE, the 7th graders just completed a unit on “Characteristics of Life” and “Evolution”. In the... READ MORE >
Students have actively engaged in the Global Read Aloud with Alan Gratz’s book Refugee. Students have connected with sixth graders in St. Charles, Illinois using Flipgrid to share ideas about possible themes related to the conflicts in Refugee. In addition, we have been receiving postcards from all over the United States and Canada as students share their... READ MORE >
Teachers wore the costumes of famous people in history: Mrs. Ascione came dressed as Rosie the Riveter, Mrs. Lau was astronaut-teacher Christa McAuliffe, Officer Behre came as President Abraham Lincoln, while Ms. McCaffrey came as author JK Rowling. The students were dressed in typically wonderful costumes, and listened as their teachers performed Washington... READ MORE >
The school year had started out with the Display My Art, HSA fundraiser. Afterwards Hilltop artists have continued to create variety of artworks, some seasonal and others not. Most recently~ Kindergarteners have made an impressive and beautiful print of fall foliage using sponges and cardboard strips. First graders have brought home a still life collage of... READ MORE >
Fourth grade is having a fantastic fall! Book Clubs are underway during Reading Workshop! We’ve created Club Constitutions to help keep our groups on task and focused during book club conversations. We are reading books about social issues including sibling rivalry, getting along with friends, homelessness, and poverty. Readers are identifying the theme and the... READ MORE >
THIRD GRADE CONTINUES TO SOAR! DURING READING WORKSHOP, students have been reading planned assignments for their character study books in school and at home. They have been focusing on adding their own thoughts about what they’re reading and engaging in book talks to push their thinking. As students read, they will keep track of character traits to help get to... READ MORE >
Kindergarteners have been reading different versions of Gingerbread Man, comparing and contrasting and voting on our favorite story. We also studied winter Holidays celebrated around the World focusing on Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas. The students created suitcases and passports to take on their journeys to the countries we studied. We discussed different... READ MORE >
The beginning of another exciting and productive school year is here. There is no better way to begin the year than to share some highlights of what has been recently accomplished in the district and to communicate a few of our district initiatives for the 2018-2019 school year which are directly linked to our district goals of Wellness and Safety, Academic... READ MORE >
Mountain View Middle School is pleased to welcome the following new staff members (in photograph from left to right): - Mrs. Sarah Witko, Spanish (grades 3, 6, & 8) Mrs. Witko is a graduate of The University of Delaware and the College of St. Elizabeth. Her teaching experience includes positions at the Delta Language School in Spain, Randolph Township School... READ MORE >