The Merchantville Board of Education will present their 2019-20 school district budget, followed by a public hearing at the Tuesday, April 30th, meeting. NJAC 6:19-2.7(a) requires the Merchantville Board of Education adopt and submit a formal Board resolution to approve the 2019-2020 school budget as presented by the administration. The budget includes a General Fund a tax levy of $5,779,264.00 for the ensuing School Year (2019-2020) and a Debt Service tax levy of $125,914.00. The meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. The BOE will also recommend approval of $94,110.00 in Preschool Education Aid for the 2019-2020 school year during the meeting. Full agenda.

Take fun to the next level with Invention Project®, a one-of-a-kind program for students entering grades 6-9. Invention Project empowers each student to be an innovator by bringing new ideas to life while tackling real-world topics and offers empowering STEM activities for middle school students. Merchantville School is hosting Invention Project from August 5th to August 9th. Check out invent.org/invention-project or call 800-968-4332 for registration information! Look for Flyers coming home this week!

This video describes the philosophy behind the development of Merchantville School's curriculum and instructional practices. Goal #1:  Improve student achievement at all grade levels for all students and decrease achievement gaps where they exist. Goal #2:  Implement high-quality instruction in every classroom that promotes innovative educational practices to meet the individual needs of students. Goal #3:  Foster the partnership with parents to assist students in cultivating the skills to be successful academically and socially in and out of Merchantville School.

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, the President of Camden County College, Mr. Donald A. Borden, and staff will be presenting to Haddon Heights High School juniors and seniors on various collegiate topics. Throughout the year, the High School administration has reached out and met with student leaders and discussed several concerning issues that our upperclassman are facing during this transitional phase of their lives. Mr. Borden and his colleagues will present on the registration process, course selection, time management, the importance of a structured daily living schedule, getting involved, and meeting new individuals. They will take questions, as well, from the students. Garnet Country is excited and proud to have members of our local community college present and to help prepare our students for their next step of their lives.

Ladies, flaunt your hats, and gents, don that bow tie! Merchantville School's largest fundraiser of the year is almost here. The PTA's Kentucky Derby Benefit & Auction is scheduled for May 4th, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the Merchantville Community Center, 212 Somerset Ave. This basket fundraiser is held on the day of the Kentucky Derby. Dress up, wear your best hat and win big at the races. Tickets are $25 per person. Get your tickets here.

Merchantville School hosted the new student Pre-K and Kindergarten Round-up on Wednesday, April 10th. It was exciting to meet our new students that will be joining us in September. Enrollees and their parents had an opportunity to meet teachers, classmates and get the lay of the land! As you can see they were very engaged in building legos and playing.