PTA Newsletter Week of November 17

November 19, 2025

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

NOVEMBER 19 (TONIGHT):

  • MHS PTA General Meeting, 7:00 – 8:00pm, Zoom

NOVEMBER 20:

  • MHS Volunteer Fair 2025, 1:00 – 4:00 PM, MHS Main Cafeteria

NOVEMBER 21-22:

  • SVPA’s Showcase 2025, “Not Your Average High School Musical”, 7:30pm in the Little Theater
  • Class of 2026 Chipotle Fundraiser (West Orange Location), 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm, Online Orders use code 4H3GJHV or show flyer in store

NOVEMBER 24:

NOVEMBER 26:

  • Half Day of School

NOVEMBER 27-28:

  • School Closed, Thanksgiving

DECEMBER 7:

  • MHS Holiday Bazaar, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm @ MHS Main Cafeteria, all proceeds benefit Project Graduation
MHS PTA MEETING TONIGHT @ 7:00 PM
Please join us tonight at 7:00 PM on Zoom for the MHS PTA meeting. Tonight’s meeting agenda includes updates from Mr. Freeman and SATp, teacher cookie banquet and fundraisers.AGENDA

– Welcome
– Secretary Report / October Meeting Minutes
– Treasurer’s Report
– Principal Freeman’s Report / SATp Meeting
– Upcoming Events / Cookie Banquet and Parent Fundraiser
– New Business / Open Floor
– Official Close
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SVPA’S SHOWCASE 2025!
Get your tickets now for SVPA’s Showcase 2025, “Not Your Average High School Musical“! Performances are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Nov, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov 16 at 3 p.m. in the Little Theater, Montclair High School George Innes Annex, 141 Park St.Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. The show is performed with one 10-minute intermission and is expected to run for roughly 2 hours. Visit https://montclairschoolarts.seatyourself.biz/ to purchase tickets or to get more information.

MPS BUDGET INFORMATION + RESOURCES

Last week over 150 MPS staff received conditional reduction-in-force (RIF) or termination notices. The impact at Montclair High School includes the loss of 13 positions:

1 SRO officer
4 security staff
1 Restorative Justice
1 librarian
3 Montclair Counseling Services clinicians
2 nurses
1 curriculum support

Please note these notices are not final decisions. The notifications are legally required in case Question 2 in the special election on December 9th does not pass.

Potential impact: If reductions are required, some positions will end as of December 31, 2025 and other staff will be reassigned to a different position.

As part of PTAC, PTA Presidents met with Superintendent Turner and discussed the many community concerns and questions surrounding the deficit. After a lengthy,  thoughtful, and direct conversation we voted unanimously to support PTAC advocating for a Yes/Yes vote.

Resources for the Special Election on Tuesday, December 9th

MHS BLACK PARENTS’ BALLOT MEASURE LEARN & SHARE

Join us on Monday, November 24 at 6:30 pm for substantive conversation about the budget and the ballot 🗳️! Please RSVP to participate and so we may learn what questions you have.

MHS CLASS / CLUBS / SPORTS TEAMS FUNDRAISERS

Senior Class of 2026 is selling MHS Merchandise – sweatshirts,
t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts, sweatpants and hats! There are two items that are specific to the Class of 2026 and the rest is gear for anyone to rep your Mountie Pride! Money from this fundraiser will go directly to the Senior Prom! The last day to submit orders will be NOVEMBER 20th. You may select shipping or you can have your child pick up the items in school in Room 318 when they are ready. Please email Ms. Conti (sconti@montclair.k12.nj.us) with any questions.

 

Class of 2026 is hosting a Chipotle Fundraiser Saturday, November 22 at the West Orange Chipotle from 5pm to 9pm. Show the flyer when you pick up some delicious Chipotle to help the Senior Class fundraise for PROM 🙂 You can also use the code: 4H3GJHV if you are ordering ahead of time on the Chipotle App. Please note – this code is not valid on outside delivery apps. Any questions please email Ms. Conti.

Support the MHS Cross Country Team! Order your spirit wear and wear it with Mountie pride!
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HOLIDAY COOKIE BANQUET / VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
CALLING ALL BAKERS! We’re excited to celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff on December 22 and we’d love your help making this occasion even sweeter! Please sign up if you can whip up some delicious cookies, whether homemade or store bought, it would help spread some holiday cheer.

Reach out to info@mhs-pta.org with questions.
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