Students interested in PTA Intramural Basketball should fill out a permission slip by January 10th, 2020. The program is held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the season runs from January 15th through February 26th. All practices and games are in the school gym. Second and Third grade clinic is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Fourth and Fifth grade clinic is from 7:15-8:00 p.m. Coaches/assistants are needed and there is no basketball experience required. This is a great chance to coach and be active with your child. Please contact Judyann McCarthy at 215-901-6398 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Please complete and return this permission slip to school by Friday, January 10th.

Merchantville School is "Thankful for its Diversity" and continues to celebrate student differences and distinctiveness through education and art. MES students share and learn about different cultures throughout the year and express this in artwork from the holiday season. As part of their "No Place for Hate" initiative, Merchantville School students highlight and promote the uniqueness of each student. In class, children have the opportunity to exchange information about where their ancestors came from, discuss the words they choose to represent them and participate in a Poetry Slam about diversity.

Merchantville Elementary School has published a copy of the 2018-19 Merchantville School Report that was presented at the August 27, 2019 Board of Education meeting where the was shared by the Cheif School Administrator, J. Scott Strong, and the Director of Equity, Curriculum & Instruction, Krista Travaglini. It includes FAQs and data on demographics, absenteeism and discipline. It also covers programs, curriculum and testing. If you have any questions or would like further information, please reach out to Mr. Strong. 

The second and newest edition of Merchantville School's Knight's Knews, a monthly newspaper written, edited and published by MES students, is available to view online at www.merchantvilleschool.org. This is your go to place to see hot topics, articles and ideas from our elementary school. Each issue includes "Hot Topics", interviews, event pictures and articles, artwork, sports news and much more. Check it out!

The Haddon Heights High School Marching Band and Color Guard - one-third students from Merchantville - won the USBands State Championship on November 3rd. They also were awarded Best Guard, Best Percussion, Best Visual, and Best Effect with their show, Keys of Life. This is the 2nd year in a row winning they have won the title and look forward to the Independence Class Championships sponsored by the The Cavalcade of Bands, a non profit organization composed of over one hundred member schools coming together to compete on the interscholastic level at West Chester University next Saturday, November 9th.

St. Peter School will have a Trunk or Treat & Car Decorating Contest for students & students families on Friday, October 25th. Spooky or Scary? Kooky or Crafty? Decorate your vehicle with any fun-themed decorations! All cars will be judged on creativity and originality and, the top two cars will win a prize! Admission: $5.00 per Family/one parking space included. Advanced Sales only. A numbered pumpkin will be sent home and is required for entry. Volunteers are needed for set up, food sales, pumpkin checker and parking. Please click the link for SignUp Genius to lend a hand. Please plan to bring enough individually wrapped candy for 200 students.