Middle Township Elementary School #1
Diversity is Our Strength
ABOUT MTES#1
As part of our mission at Elementary #1, each program is designed to integrate all facets of the learning experience of children. We strive to deliver a balanced curriculum with a focus on 21st century skills, emotional and social growth, and academic achievement. We promote diversity and citizenship by teaching students to recognize individual differences and encouraging them to take responsibility for their actions.
School Hours
- The school day for K-2 begins at 8:40 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Students arriving after 8:50 must report to the main office to obtain a tardy pass.
- If a delayed opening is in effect, children should be at their bus stops exactly two hours later than usual. Schools will begin at 10:40 AM.
- The school day for preschool begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:15 p.m. Students arriving after 8:55 must report to the main office to obtain a tardy pass.
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Hello Families! Final reminder if you would like to sign your child up for MLK Homework Club beginning on October 26th. Click the link and
Homework Club for Kindergarten through 5th grade students will begin on Monday, October 26th, 2026. This year Homework Club will run from Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30. Be advised, for the safety and security of your child, once registered, you agree that your child will ride the assigne...
Middle Township School District is closed this Friday, October 9, 2026, for Teacher In-Service.
Click on the link to schedule your Parent-Teacher Conference www.signupgenius.com/org/elementary1conferences#/ Middle Township School District
Sign Up for School Texts: Middle Township Public School District uses BrightArrow for our communication company. If you have not been receiving texts from your child’s school, please text “YES” to 79041 from your cell phone. If you have been receiving texts from your child’s school, you do not need to do anything.
School Meal Programs
Resources
- Elementary #1 Lunch Menu
- LunchTime Program Letter: English // Spanish
- Federal and State Income Eligibility Guidelines 2026-2027
- NJEIE Program Flyer: English // Spanish
- LunchTime Online Free/Reduced Application – Guide to Getting Started
- Online Application
- Parents Guide to School Payment Portal
- USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
- BOE 8505: Wellness Policy/Nutrient Standards for Meals and Other Foods
- Meal Charge Policy
- Lunch Offer Versus Serve Policy
School Lunch Payment Portal
www.schoolpaymentportal.com
Application Instructions
- 26-27 Application Instructions – English
- 26-27 Meal Application – English
- 26-27 Sharing Information – English
- 26-27 Application Instructions – Spanish
- 26-27 Meal Application – Spanish
- 26-27 Sharing Information – Spanish
APPLICATION DETERMINATION IS DONE YEARLY. YOU MUST COMPLETE A NEW APPLICATION EACH SCHOOL YEAR TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS.
H.I.B. PROGRAM
Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
School Climate State Coordinator: [email protected]
Elementary #1 Anti-Bullying Specialist
Ms. Kelly Cox: [email protected]
215 Eldredge Rd. CMCH, NJ 08210
609-463-1900, EXT. 1225

