Congratulations Mrs. Keaney on being the recipient of the Order of the Lion! As a "Master Mentor," she is recognized for her exceptional guidance, dedication, and commitment to inspiring others. Her thoughtful support strengthens the entire Mountain View school community. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Mountain View Middle School students participated in the second of 4 NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center) "cyber safe" presentations. In this session, students learned about the dangers of online extortion and solicitation. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Sra. Nugent's 5th & 7th grade Spanish classes participated in a special activity about Thanksgiving Day. Students expressed a positive strength about their classmates, and wrote a poster about what they are thankful for "Doy gracias por..." #lionspride #mendhamborosd
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Hilltop’s 4th graders had the opportunity to visit our new neighbors at Sparrow House Outreach. Students learned about the realities of homelessness, the challenges of carrying all of one’s belongings throughout the day, and the many ways we can make a difference—whether by donating gently used clothing and snacks or helping prepare hot meals that are delivered to Newark. Stay tuned after the holidays for more information about our upcoming school-wide service project in support of Sparrow House Outreach!
Mountain View's seventh graders participated in their first of four sessions with Communication Coach Terese Taylor. Students were given an overview of communication skills, strategies to overcome nerves, and examples of hard and soft skills. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
Students in Mrs. Leber & Ms. Jones’s 7th gr ELA classes participated in Korman Con! Groups transformed their Gordon Korman novel into a creative booth with displays and activities. Students explored, discovering connections and sharing what makes Korman’s style so relatable.
Mountain View's annual Tape-a-Teacher (and Student Council members) and Pink Out event raised over $3000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
On October 23, Hilltop Principal Mr. Mucha and Literacy Supervisor Mrs. Zockoff welcomed parents to Roar into Results, an informative session designed to help families understand Hilltop’s new Report Card and ELA Benchmark Assessments. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Congratulations, Mrs. Keri Johnson, on receiving the Order of the Lion award for being a "Trailblazer in Teaching" for pioneering, exciting, and impactful learning experiences. Mrs. Johnson enriches the student experience through Friday Author & Illustrator Lunch events with 4th-grade students. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hilltop students created art inspired by Hispanic cultures! #mendhamboroschools#Lionspride
Congrats to Mountain View's own Benjy Boulton, who defeated 138 other 6th graders in the annual Cross Country grade level race. Benjy's time was 20 seconds faster than the second place finisher. Go Lions! #mendhamborosd
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, Mountain View partnered with Freco Restaurant to host an interactive cooking class. Organized by Sra. Nugent and Sra. Giacalone, students enjoyed various dishes, cultural decor, music, and traditional attire. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
After a morning of professional development focused on AI, the Staff Wellness Committee hosted an afternoon of wellness. Staff members were treated to a healthy lunch, and activities including painting, walking, an unplugged hour, and equine therapy. It was a bright spot on a rainy afternoon. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
Hilltop Elementary School concluded the Week of Respect with its first Whole-School Meeting, focused on the book "I am more than." by LeBron James. Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Peltzer's class did an amazing job leading the meeting!
Mrs. Saillant's 5th gr Readers & Writers are learning about the Nez Perce, exploring their history and timeline of events leading up to the start of their class novel, Thunder Rolling in the Mountains. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
The MVMS Class of 2026 visited the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Student Leadership tour focused on character, teamwork, honor, and citizenship. Students also experienced the campus, including Trophy Point and the Cadet Chapel. #mendhamborosd #lionspride
To kick off the Week of Respect, Mountain View hosted Rachel Degutz, a NJ native, former teacher, and 5-time American Ninja Warrior contestant. Rachel encouraged students to "reach their own buzzer" through self-respect, consistency, and collaboration. #lionspide #mendhamborosd
MVMS students participated in the first of 4 NW3C (National White Collar Crime Center) "cyber safe" presentations. As one of several schools selected nationwide, students were given an overview of cybersafety, digital literacy, and safe practices. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
MVMS 8th grade mentors led the first Advisory lesson of the school year. Focused on setting reasonable goals, the student mentors discussed the difference between realistic and unrealistic expectations and how having unrealistic expectations can make our plates feel too full. #lionspride #mendhamborosd
Congratulations, Ms. Sandra Boves, on being the Order of the Lion recipient. Her dedication to maintaining a safe, clean, welcoming environment keeps Mountain View Middle School running smoothly each day. #mendhamboroschools #lionspride
