MSD Community Update for Oct. 16

Please join us for this month's Board of Ed meeting on Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. in the MHS auditorium. You can see the full agenda here.

Come learn about the Manville Goes Abroad International Travel Program on October 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the MHS Media Center. Destinations for 2024 and 2025 will be announced. RSVP here.

October 28 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., come out for a spooky good time. Grades 5–7 only.

October 19 ABIS Picture Day

October 20 at 6 p.m. MHS Virtual Financial Aid Night Register here

October 20 at 6:45 p.m. MHS Girls Soccer Senior Night

October 25 at 6 p.m. College Readiness Orientation Session for Parents Virtual link

October 28 ABIS Fall Sports Registration Deadline More details here

Hello Manville Community,

The Manville School District and the Manville Police would like your assistance in preventing any tragic accidents. We have recently been made aware of unsafe behavior at the train tracks in the area between N 13th Ave/Manville VFW and North Street /South St. It has been reported that when the train is stopped there, students have been seen climbing through the train, crawling under it, and using other means to go past it. If your child crosses that path, please speak with them about appropriate and safe behavior. Crossing only at the designated crossing at N 13th Ave, only when the tracks are clear in all directions.

The only safe place to cross tracks is at designated public crossings with a crosswalk, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing anywhere else is illegal.

We are currently partnering with the Manville Police Department, Norfolk Southern and Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Education (https://oli.org/) to educate our students and community and we will be providing further educational information for our students through assemblies in the near future.

Thank you for your cooperation and be safe!

Donald A. Johnstone

District Security Officer

On October 12 the Manville School District celebrated Fire Prevention Month with a visit from the Manville Fire Companies. At Weston and Roosevelt Schools, students learned about fire safety, escape and safety plans, equipment and tools that firefighters use during a fire call.

The fire company visit also included tours of the fire trucks, conversations with firemen, and educational resources for students. In addition, all four schools partnered with the Manville Fire Departments to practice our monthly fire drill. Thank you to the Manville Fire Companies for all you do for our community and for educating our students on fire safety.

The fifth grade took a trip to the Vanderveer House in Bedminster where they experienced life in colonial New Jersey, along with learning about the region's important role in the American Revolution. Highlights of the day included lace making, spinning and weaving, learning about a soldier's daily life, and they also got to see and hear an authentic musket shot.

The MHS football team clinched the Freedom Silver Division title last week with their 39-6 win over Belvidere. The team went 4-0 in the division and is 7-1 overall with only one game left in the regular season. Congratulations Mustangs!

Congratulations to the MHS marching band who finished first in their division at the Woodbridge Band Competition on October 8!

Registration for MYAL wrestling is now open for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. See the flyer for dates, times and registration locations.

Manville Recreation is hosting a Trunk or Treat at the library on October 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. Registration is required at either the Recreation Office or online at ManvilleNJ.org/308/Recreation.

Come out October 29 at 7 p.m. for a free movie under the stars behind the Manville Public Library. Sponsored by Manville Recreation and SCLSNJ's Manville Branch.

Learn the true story of four chaplains who made the ultimate sacrifice onboard the S.S. Dorchester, an army troop transport ship torpedoed by a German submarine on February 3, 1943. Presented by Paul Fried on Saturday, November 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Manville Public Library.

Applicants must possess a New Jersey Police Training Commission Basic Course for Police Officers Certification, or be an Alternate Route police academy recruit or graduate, or possess a Special Law Enforcement Officer 2 Certification that is eligible to receive a waiver from the New Jersey Police Training Commission. Full details can be found here.

The Somerset County Department of Health recently issued the latest edition of their Public Health Focus Newsletter. Check it out here.

All Somerset County libraries now offering mobile printing. Send your files from any device and have them printed at the library after payment. Visit SCLSNJ.org/PrintAtManville to get started.

Christ the Redeemer Church, located at 98 S. 2nd Ave., is hosting multiple programs for food assistance. First is the Food Pantry, available on various Wednesdays from 4 to 5:00 p.m. Guests are welcome to stop by the main entrance of the red building to receive food.

Additionally, every Tuesday from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. you can pick up a free hot meal courtesy of St. Joseph Church of Hillsborough. Please, bring your own bag!