Dear Mendham Borough School Community: Today we conclude two weeks of distance learning and also celebrate “International Social Emotional Learning Day”. What better way to end the week but by recognizing individuals who help promote the social and emotional well-being of the Mendham Borough School District community. I would like to take this opportunity to... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians: We are grateful for the positive feedback being offered to teachers, staff and administration and as a team we also appreciate suggestions that are being presented to us. I know that you would agree that we are all navigating through a very unique time, as for our schools we continue to adjust to the conflict between swift changes and... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians:Today we conclude the first full week of distance learning in the Mendham Borough School District. I would like to thank you for your understanding and flexibility during this time. Your cooperation has been instrumental in the success of the implementation of our health-related school closure plan. I understand some of the challenges the... READ MORE >
Transcript from Dr. Morillo's recorded message to the Mendham Borough School District community (March 15, 2020): Good evening this is Dr. Morillo. In the past few weeks, we have been monitoring information received from the CDC, our local health department and the Department of Education while planning for the possibility of a health-related school... READ MORE >
Dear Mendham Borough School Community: After thoughtful consideration, communication with the local health department and discussions with colleagues throughout Morris County and the State, Mendham Borough School District will be closed beginning Monday, March 16 through March 27. We will then continue with our Spring Break from March 30 through April 3. Schools... READ MORE >
Dear Mendham Borough School Community: As you are aware our District has been proactive in following the CDC guidelines for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus). We have been posting information and updates from our local Health Department, the Center for Disease Control and the New Jersey Department of Health on our District website. Over the... READ MORE >
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Dear Mendham Borough School Community: Although we currently have no concerns about the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our schools, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control we are in the process of making preparations for the possibility that the spread of the virus may have an impact on school attendance and/or require the closing of schools. These... READ MORE >
Ms. Decker’s 5th-grade historians have been hard at work on a project-based learning experience, “What’s in it for me?” Students were assigned a perspective and charged with investigating life in the 1700s and how the biggest defining U.S. documents (think Bill of Rights) impacted their assigned group. They compiled their research, also taking into account events... 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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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 >
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 >
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 >
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Seventh graders put their public speaking skills to the test in EEE. They memorized a famous speech or poem and applied good public speaking skills to recite it in front of an audience of their peers! READ MORE >
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In a world where millions of clicks happen every minute, Miss Huang’s 7th grade math classes made estimations on how fast they could click a button. Then, they compared clicks of actually proportional bots using unit rate! #mendhamborosd #mountainview #desmos READ MORE >
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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 >
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 >
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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 >
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 thoughts... 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 second... 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 >
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 >