It's been a long year and in times like these we can all benefit from an uplifting message! Lucky for us, Merchantville School's National Junior Honor Society wants to better our outlook on life through their

Catch up on what's happening at MES in the Knights Knews. This month's issue includes an article on unexpected good outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic, by Dylan Gilliss, Hailee Nevedomsky, Evelyn

Congratulations are in order for Merchantville School's newly-elected2020-2022 PTA Board members. President: Denise Wackes, Treasurer: Lori D'Ambrosia, Secretary: Liz Bairner, VP Public Relations: Mariaelena Beauchamp, VP Programs: Stacey Kerr, VP Ongoing Programs: Antisha Meisner, VP Ways and Means: Amanda Tennant and, VP Membership: Carrie Brown. Each year, up to 4 room parents per class are selected to be Room Parents. We try to accommodate each request while also allowing as many parents to participate as possible. This year we are asking interested parents and guardians to use this online form to request a Room Parent position. PTA board members and their kids greeted the teachers, staff and students of MES with Chalk Walk 2020 - a surprise of artwork and inspirational greetings to welcome all back to school last week. In light of all the stress that back to school brings this year, we know the colorful sidewalks brightened their day!

The Merchantville School District is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: Long Term Substitute Position - Jr High Science for Grades 6 – 8, Middle School Science Certification preferred and Long Term Substitute Position – Pre-School, Early Childhood Certification preferred. Start date is Sept 1, 2020. Other certifications will be considered. Salary to be negotiated. For consideration, forward cover letter, resume and copy of certification(s) by August 24, 2020 to: J. Scott Strong, Chief School Administrator, Merchantville School. Email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail to 130 S Centre Street, Merchantville, NJ 08109. For more information please visit the MES website.

Merchantville School's Re-opening Committee is working to develop a plan for the 2020-2021 school year. The committee includes representatives from the administration, Board of Education, teachers, nurses, parents, police and Borough Council. A survey was sent to parents and guardians to complete for each child they have attending Merchantville School. 257 responses were received. Survey results will provide the committee with information to drive decision making about guidelines and procedures to be presented to the Board of Education at the end of July as the final re-opening plan. The Re-opening Committee is using guidance from the NJDOE's "The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Plan for Education" to ensure the best solutions for our students and staff. St. Peter School intends on opening on Tuesday, September 8th unless directed otherwise by the Diocese of Camden or the State of New Jersey. They are developing several home based solutions for those families who are either uncomfortable with their children returning to school, have children with underlying medical issues, or for other reasons will need to remain home for either the entirety of the school year or parts of the school year. Their Little Saints Preschool will open the week of September 8th, with specific dates TBD.