They'll start showing up next month on farms across New Jersey. Thousands of seasonal workers will plant fields and trim trees, then tend and harvest crops during the spring and summer. Up to 180 work at Joe Marino's Sun Valley Orchards in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, and many - including migrant farm hands from Mexico - earn $7.25 an hour, the state and federal minimum wage. They would see their paychecks increase under a proposal by Assembly Speaker Sheila Y. Oliver (D., Essex) to boost the state minimum rate to $8.50 and to tie it to the consumer price index, which measures the cost of living. Oliver says the move would provide "livable wages for the lowest-income earners," while helping the economy by increasing consumer spending. About 40,000 New Jersey residents currently earn the $7.25 rate. http://bit.ly/yhxQOR

Nearly $17 million in federal funds will be allocated by the Army Corps of Engineers to continue deepening of the Delaware River shipping channel by five feet. U.S. Rep. Rob Andrews said Tuesday he has been advised by the Army Corps the money will be released as part of this year’s allocation to the agency. While the funds are not designated for any specific purpose, Andrews, D-Haddon Heights, said the “Army Corps’ plan is to spend it on the Delaware.” The money, if allocated, would go toward deepening the river channel from 40 to 45 feet in an area between Penns Grove and the Beckett Street Marine Terminal in Camden, said Ed Voight, chief of public and legislative affairs for the Corps’ Philadelphia regional office. http://bit.ly/x0Qggd

April 23rd was Shadow Day for our fantastic 8th graders from Merchantville School. They had an amazing opportunity to step into the shoes of Haddon Heights High School students for a day and explore Garnet Country. From checking out classrooms to getting a feel for campus life, our future freshmen got a sneak peek into their exciting high school journey ahead. It was all about making connections, asking questions, and feeling the Garnet spirit. Big thanks to Haddon Heights High School for hosting and giving our students such a warm welcome. 

Support the Class of 2026! The Annual 8th Grade Car Wash is this Saturday, May 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please come out to support Merchantville School's 8th grade Car Wash. This is their final fundraiser of the year and helps to support graduation gifts and festivities. Only $5.00 per car - what a bargain! The weather is looking pretty good - partly sunny and 65 degrees - perfect for getting your car cleaned

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Here's the 8th Grade Graduation Trolley Parade Route and Family Viewing Guide for Merchantville School's Class of 2026 tomorrow night! It begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 17th. Families are welcome to gather anywhere along the route to cheer on our graduates. We have also identified several suggested viewing locations that offer larger gathering spaces and excellent opportunities to celebrate together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special

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Paul "PJ" Donia is a curious and energetic 7-year-old boy in first grade at Merchantville School. On April 22 he had surgery to remove the tumor and unfortunately, pathology showed that he has an Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT), a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer. He and his family are gearing up to manage and support his chemotherapy and radiation schedule over the next 6 months. As Paul begins his treatment

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2026-2027 Pre-Registration for Pre-K (half day program) and Kindergarten (full day program) can now be submitted. Please use this process to register your student into the Merchantville School District.  The online registration has the ability for you to submit your documents electronically. After you submit your pre-registration online, you will receive an email with links to upload your documents. Pre-K students must be 4

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