Merchantville School participated in the annual Kids Heart Challenge. Students raised funds for the past month for this worthy cause. Today the students in Pre-K - 4th grade celebrated with hula hoop and jump rope activities in the gymnasium. Congrats to our champions. This is a fun and exciting event where students learn about their heart while helping others and raising money for the American Heart Association. The Kids Heart Challenge prepares your child for success through physical and emotional well-being.

February 11th through 15th Merchantville School celebrates "Take Your family To School Week" featuring a daily menu of special events. Join your fellow families for an evening of ‘Breakfast for Dinner’, pancakes, french toast, eggs, fruit, and breakfast meats, all provided by Amy’s Omelet House. BYOG! Wear your PJs and bring a board game for some family fun after dinner. Find out more about math programs at school and play fun math games with the whole family at STEM night. Visit your child's class during our Open House on Wednesday. Go to our webpage www.merchantvilleschool.org to view times available for you to visit your child’s class, and see a typical school day for our students. Be on the lookout for our ‘hearts’ we are sending home for your family to share a sentiment on Valentine's Day, and send it back in to school for display. And, join us for the week's finale at our annual Spirit After Dark event! Bring the entire family to compete in exciting relay races, and cheer for your team! Grades K-5: 6-7PM, Grades 6-8: 7:10-8PM

CCHS students stepped up to the plate in a big way to surprise one of our dining hall workers with a $2,500 check to help support Joe’s family as his son battles brain cancer. "We found out this year that Joe's son had brain cancer and we all felt we needed to help out with the financial burden during the holiday season," said Bridget Sipera, McAuley Program Chairperson and Head Girls Lacrosse Chairs at Camden Catholic. So, she organized a dress down day and donation collection for this effort. The money raised showed just what Joe means to those who teach and learn at the school every day. Spiera said he is just an "amazing guy."

Congratulations to our boys basketball team on their big division championship win over Alice Costello Elementary School in Brooklawn. Carrying on their winning tradition Merchantville School's boys basketball team defeated Brooklawn. The 1947 boys' basketball team won the Group II state championship in 1947 vs. Weehawken High School, and again in 1965 vs. Clifford Scott High School in East Orange, NJ.

Congrats to Merchantville School’s “Why You’re Awesome” winners for the month of January. Merchantville School's Renaissance program continued to honor students with the "Why You're Awesome" award. These students were randomly chosen from the pool of students that received recognition from the teachers throughout the month. Congratulations to the students, keep being awesome.

On November 6, voters in Merchantville NJ will choose from among two balloted candidates for three open seats on the Borough Board of Education. NJ Pen invited them to tell voters about themselves, their priorities, and their views of the current state of the Merchantville School. Incumbent BOE member Elliot Honigfeld did not reply. Here's how candidate, Marc Carcanague responded. In addition to declared candidates, Elliot Honingfeld and Marc Carcanague, there are two (2) write-in candidates for seats on Merchantville's Board of Education: Caroline Feliciano-Waters and Daniel Licata, an Assistant Principal in Riverside, NJ since 2017.

Caroline Waters has worked for Rutgers Camden for 26 years and holds a masters degree in Public Administration. She's a consultant for the Department of Higher Education where she provides workshops to students and parents in middle school and high school concerning Financial Aid. She's an active member of Merchantville PTA and sits on the Diversity Committee at Haddon Heights high school where we address various issues concerning ethnicity and gender diversity. "The reason I want to be on the board is because I strongly believe that the board should represent the student body. There are cultural and ethnic issues that can only be addressed by individuals who understand the culture." Carolyn has attended board meetings in the past and voiced concerns that the faculty is not representative of the student body. "I am very interested in children who attend Merchantville to see themselves in the faculty and administration. Merchanrvillle has come a long way and the community has become a melting pot. This is a good thing for the town and for our children." She has spoken to many parents with similar concerns and hopes to be part of a good change on the Merchantville board. 

Daniel Licata has been an Assistant Principal in Riverside High School, NJ since 2017. "As a Merchantville resident for the last six years, it is inspiring to see our cozy town receive increased attention from local and state news outlets. My wife and I enjoy walking our dog down the “Merchantville Mile” and greeting both new and familiar neighbors. Merchantville is certainly a great place to live and grow." Professionally, Dan has spent the last ten years working in public education, the first eight of which were spent as a social studies teacher at Palmyra High School. In his role as a school administrator, he focuses on addressing chronic absenteeism, school safety, bullying prevention, and student-centered instruction. "If elected to the Merchantville Board of Education, I will work with the other board members, district staff and administration to ensure that our school district is exceeding the expectations of our community. By keeping the students as the focus of our goals and initiatives, we can continue to be proud of our charming school district." If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dan through Facebook or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..