WELCOME TO MIDLAND PARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Midland Park Public Schools would like to welcome you to our website! Feel free to explore our web space by checking out some of our features including: calendars, news, and announcements. 

Announcements

Midland Park Board of Education Meeting
Tuesday,  May 16, 2023 at 8:00 pm
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School Media Center

The Midland Park Board of Education meeting on May 16th, 2023 will be broadcasted and may be viewed on local Cablevision Channel 77 and FIOS Channel 47.  It may also be viewed on YouTube Live by clicking on this link: https://youtube.com/live/yinYlqJtFlc?feature=share

Effective Monday, March 7, 2022, Midland Park Public Schools will make the wearing of facemasks optional for students and staff.  This determination follows Governor Murphy’s recent announcement lifting the indoor facemask mandate in schools and childcare settings as of that date. It is our understanding the Governor’s determination is reflective of the latest data regarding COVID-19 cases and statewide hospitalizations.  The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is expected to release additional guidance regarding this issue to school districts shortly.  Please know that should the data change and NJDOH recommendations indicate a return to the wearing of facemasks is necessary, we will revisit this decision and inform you of any revisions. As of this date, the lifting of the facemask mandate does not include changes to current contact tracing or quarantining procedures.

 

 The Board of Education authorizes the use of electronic surveillance monitoring devices in school buildings and on school grounds.  Therefore, all school buildings and grounds within this school district may be monitored using such devices in accordance with Board Policy.  (MPBOE Policy 7441)  

      

Board of Education Policies-School Integrated Pest Management Plan  

 

Superintendent's Message

MAY 2023 MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT

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Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Partners,

The National PTA has designated May 8-12 as Teacher Appreciation Week, a recognition program begun in 1984.  This year’s theme, “Teachers Drive the Future,” captures the commitment of professional educators, one that extends beyond the school day to influence the future of students.  As we do at this time of year, we pause with gratitude to honor our district’s amazing instructional staff for their dedication and service to children.  Guy Kawasaki spoke about the profound work of educators everywhere when he said, “If you have to put someone on a pedestal, put a teacher.  They are society’s heroes.” For all that teachers do to bring the gift of lifelong learning to our students, we extend sincere thanks and wish all a happy Teacher Appreciation Week!


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May is also the time we acknowledge special education students and the contributions of teachers and families for their many accomplishments.  This year, Special Education Week in New Jersey is May 14-20 and is commemorated by Proclamation of the New Jersey State Legislature, “Special Education Week is a chance for students, families, school administrators and decision-makers to celebrate special education services, special education programs, and most importantly, the special education teachers who make it possible for children with disabilities to learn effectively and to reach their full potential in their families and communities.”  The week’s theme, “Creating a Better World,” celebrates the potential of the more than 230,000 students receiving special education services in New Jersey.  We are very proud of our special education students, teachers, and families and celebrate their many successes!

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On behalf of all in our district, we hope this month finds you and your families safe and well.

Sincerely,

Dr. Marie C. Cirasella

 


 

Headlines

GLENN STOKES NAMED ATHLETIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Director of Athletics/Assistant Principal at MPHS Glenn Stokes has been named Athletic Director of the Year for the Patriot Division!  Mr. Stokes is an outstanding administrator, devoted to our students and athletic programs.  We send heaty congratulations to him on this significant honor and wish him the best in all future endeavors.

 

MIDLAND PARK HONORED WITH SPORTSMANSHIP SCHOOLS AWARD

Midland Park has received a 2022-2023 Sportsmanship Schools award.  Having our students honored for sportsmanship is more important that a win-loss record in any sport.  We are so very proud of our student-athletes for the maturity, kindness, and composure they demonstrate during athletic contests.  Congratulations to our amazing students, coaches, and administrators on this honor.

 

NAMM HONORS MIDLAND PARK AS A “BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION”

Midland Park has been honored with a 2023 Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music access and education to all students. This is the eighth time the district has been awarded this prestigious honor.  We congratulate our administrators, teachers, and talented students for their hard work and dedication to music education.


 Kindergarten Registration Information
(click for PDF)



June 2020 Adoption of New Sex Education
Standards in New Jersey

(click the link to view the important topic information)



COVID Travel and Quarantining Guidelines
(Click the link to view the Guidelines)



Emergency Virtual Plan
(Click the link to view the report)


Back-to-School District Update

(Click the link to view the update)



LEA Plan for Safe Return
to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services
 Update
(Click the link to view the Plan)

 
School by School Reopening
Information for Families

(Click the link to view the information)



What You Need to Know About Educational Equity
and Critical Race Theory

(Click the link to view the information)




American Rescue Plan
(Planned Use of Funds)


 

  

AP Honor Roll District Recipient

Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School Named to the College Board’s 10th Annual AP® District Honor Roll for Significant Gains in Student Access and Success
(click the hyperlink to view the letter)


Midland Park Public Schools Preschool Program 2023-2024

The Midland Park School District is accepting applications for the 3 & 4 year old general education preschool integrated program housed at Godwin School for the 2023-2024 school year. The integrated preschool program incorporates the education of special education children with that of general education preschoolers, following general education curriculum standards.  The integrated preschool program is a lottery based system.  Although applications are submitted, there is not a guarantee your child will be accepted.  Students will be selected at random based on the number of spaces available for each session. 

To be eligible, a general education child must be three or four years of age on or before October 1, 2023. (Child must be toilet trained). Children who are four years of age will attend the morning session (8:30 to 11:00 A.M).  Three year old children will attend the afternoon session (12:20 to 2:45 P.M.) five half-days a week in accordance with the Midland Park school calendar. Current students will have priority for program registration. Parents will be responsible for transportation. The annual tuition for the program is $3,250.00, either paid in full no later than September 1, 2023 or in two installments with a $25 fee, due September 1 and January 1. All students will need to register after being selected for the integrated preschool program.  At that time, the following information is required:  birth certificate, copy of immunizations and proof of residency (program is only open to Midland Park residents). Applications are available on the district website www.mpsnj.org . You may also contact the Director of Special Services, Ann Marie Bruder at (201) 444-7445. 

Applications are due on or before March 1, 2023

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM APPLICATION 2023-2024
(click for PDF)


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Midland Park School District recognized for being one of the best communities for Music Education in the nation 

for 2019- 6th year in a row.


NJ School Performance Reports Link
2021-2022 New Jersey Performance Report Letter
(Click the link to view the letter)

District Report Link https://rc.doe.state.nj.us/selectreport/2021-2022/03/3170
(Click the link to access the report)

School Report Links
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
Highland Elementary School
Godwin Elementary School
(Click the links to access the reports)


School Board
ARE YOU CONSIDERING SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDACY?

For members of the Midland Park community who are considering running for a seat on the Board of Education, the New Jersey School Boards Association (NJSBA) provides valuable resources to review as you begin the process. NJSBA’s Candidate Kit provides vital resources in downloadable PDF formats, as well as links to important websites for anyone considering running for their local school board

Click Here to access the information



 

Big News

MIDLAND PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT CALENDAR IN DIGITAL FORMAT

The Midland Park School District Calendar  has been created in a digital format and is currently available to school families and community neighbors via the district website.  We are confident the  digitized format will improve our ability to update scheduling changes more swiftly and with greater accuracy.  Please know that all school and district information previously available in the paper-based calendar is included in the digital calendar.  To access the calendar, simply visit the district webpage and click the "Calendar" tab.  Thank you.

  Instructions to Print the Online Calendar



Midland Park Designated as “High Performing” via QSAC

We’re pleased to provide this information with regard to the NJQSAC process. By way of review, NJQSAC stands for New Jersey’s Quality Single Accountability Continuum and is the NJDOE’s monitoring and evaluation system for public school districts. QSAC evaluates districts through a single comprehensive accountability process that consolidates and incorporates the monitoring requirements of applicable state laws and programs and complements federally-required improvements. Through QSAC, districts are monitored according to five components that have been identified as key factors in effective school districts: Instruction & Program, Operations, Governance, Fiscal, and Personnel.

 

NJDOE has streamlined the QSAC process for select districts and we were pleased note that a state review of our submitted indicators resulted in a “High Performing District” designation.  Subsequently, the Midland Park School District was eligible to submit an equivalency application to waive completion of the time-consuming QSAC monitoring.  NJ Commissioner of Education Kimberly Harrington has advised us that the waiver has been approved and the Midland Park district will maintain its high performing status for a period of three years.  We plan to use the time and resources provided through this initiative to support continued best practices in the five QSAC areas.

 

We wish to acknowledge the amazing contributions of district staff: administration, instructional, support, and buildings and grounds personnel, and our Board of Education, students, and school families, for their valued contributions to this well-deserved designation.


School District and School Grades Required by the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act –  May 12, 2022
  • As per the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act (ABR) (P.L., 2010, c122), the Midland Park Public Schools has posted its Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act grades to the school district’s HIB webpage, and to each individual school’s webpage. In order to foster safe and positive learning conditions for students, the school and district grades are part of an integrated process for reinforcing and strengthening a school’s climate and culture through prevention and intervention efforts targeted toward harassment, intimidation and bullying. Please click on the headline above to find the district and school ABR grades.

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QuestionDo You Have a Question for Your Board of Education?

 

  • The questions and concerns of the community are important and contact information for trustees of the Midland Park Board of Education are readily available on this website—just click on the Board of Ed. Link on the district homepage to find individual email addresses for all Board of Education trustees.

 

 

Anti-BullyingAnti-Bullying Bill of Rights Legislation, P.L. 2010, Ch. 122

Click the link to access the Midland Park School District's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights contact information regarding incidents of harassment, intimidation, and bullying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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