We encourage eighth-grade students to experience a day at Camden Catholic. Schedule "The Irish Experience" by filling out a registration form. After the form is completed, you will receive a call from an admissions officer to schedule which day you would like to visit. Students should wear their school uniform if attending a Catholic school or if attending public school, boys should wear Docker-type slacks (no jeans) with a polo or button down shirt, and girls should wear a dress slack or Docker-type slack (no jeans) or modest length skirt and an appropriate top. (no tank tops or shorts) If you have any questions please call the Admissions Office at 856-663-2247 ext 136. Spaces are limited and fill quickly. Irish Experience dates are: October 29; November 7, 8, 12, 14, 19; December 3, 5, 10, 12, 17; January 7, 9, 28, 30; February 4, 11; and, March 11.
Resident earns scholarship
The New Jersey Utilities Association (NJUA) announced the 2013 recipients of the Association’s James R. Leva Scholarship, Excellence in Diversity Scholarship and Trade and Vocational School Scholarship awards. Jason J. Ramos of Merchantville received the Trade and Vocational School Scholarship, valued up to $6,000.
Top six finalists named in the Southern Regional Spelling Bee
Junior Membership recently announced the top six finalists in the Southern Regional Spelling Bee. After many eliminations and a very tough competition, “orchid” was the winning word. The winners are listed as follows: 1st Place, Zachary Varela, West Deptford; 2nd Place, Roger Crane, Merchantville; 3rd Place, Isabella Turner, Medford; 4th Place, Henrik Hoeldtke, Woodstown; 5th Place, Carson Grabowski, Haddonfield; and 6th Place, Andrew Zappley, Greater Woodbury. http://bit.ly/WVCVxU
Merchantville School CSA addresses closing
January 10, 2013
Dear Merchantville Community,
As you are aware, Merchantville School was closed unexpectedly on Thursday, January 10. At the end of the school day on Wednesday, January 9th a threat, not directed at any person or group, was found to be written on the bathroom wall. The police were contacted immediately. The decision was made to launch an investigation and ensure that the building was completely safe before having students return. This was completed Thursday morning with the assistance of the police department. The building was deemed secure. However, the investigation is not complete. The Merchantville Police Department continues to take the threat seriously and perform a thorough investigation to properly assess the situation. As much as transparency is important, sharing more information than this could hinder the investigation.
District Feasibility Report update
The Merchantville Board of Education’s expert report on the termination of the ending-receiving relationship with Pennsauken High School, authored by Statistical Forecasting, LLC, Peter E. Carter, and James L. Kirtland, CPA, was released today. The report is a supplement to the initial feasibility study completed in January 2012.
St. Peter School Open House
Anyone interested in learning more about St. Peter School is welcome to attend our open house on Sunday, March 10th from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Come and see all the great things happening here. Meet our wonderful faculty and enjoy a tour of our school. We will be taking registrations for new students in grades PreK 3 through 8 for the 2013-2014 school year. Please R.S.V.P. to Kathy O’Callaghan @ 662-4387 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
November MHS Monthly Brunch
On Wednesday, November 14th at 11:30 a.m. the MHS Class of '58 Reunion Committee will meet for their monthly lunch at the Sage Diner, Rt. 73 in Mount Laurel. Please join us! And, if you can't make it what news do you have for us? Send info and news to editor, Jim Weidner 114 Woodbine Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109 or email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.