Morris Educational Foundation

Laughing Together! Recently, all Morris School District teachers attended a "Salute to Teachers" professional development workshop to understand how comedy can be a useful tool in the classroom, helping with resilience, comfort in the spotlight, non-verbal communication, setting a positive culture, and more. Teachers engaged with professional improv teachers and licensed therapists to learn exercises typically found in a comedy class to encourage connection, strong team-building, bold decision-making, and peer-to-peer communication. All things that support mental health! “Salute to Teachers” was created in celebration of Mrs. Ann Rhines, who after 60 years of service to the District as an educator, volunteer, and Board of Education member, retired from the BOE in 2021. Through the generosity of Mrs. Rhines' family and donors, a fund was established at the Morris Educational Foundation to support an annual program specific to supporting our teachers. To help the MEF support more programs like this for the District, please donate at bit.ly/SupportEveryStudent. #MSDAdvantage #wellnesswednesday #MEF #ProfessionalDevelopment

Laughing Together! Recently, all Morris School District teachers attended a "Salute to Teachers" professional development workshop to understand how comedy can be a useful tool in the classroom, helping with resilience, comfort in the spotlight, non-verbal communication, setting a positive culture, and more. Teachers engaged with professional improv teachers and licensed therapists to learn exercises typically found in a comedy class to encourage connection, strong team-building, bold decision-making, and peer-to-peer communication. All things that support mental health! “Salute to Teachers” was created in celebration of Mrs. Ann Rhines, who after 60 years of service to the District as an educator, volunteer, and Board of Education member, retired from the BOE in 2021. Through the generosity of Mrs. Rhines' family and donors, a fund was established at the Morris Educational Foundation to support an annual program specific to supporting our teachers. To help the MEF support more programs like this for the District, please donate at bit.ly/SupportEveryStudent. #MSDAdvantage #wellnesswednesday #MEF #ProfessionalDevelopment

These are just some of the amazing Morristown ONSTAGE finalists who made it in last year's show. Are you next? Stop wondering and register to audition at bit.ly/MOSAudition today, which is the LAST DAY sign up for FREE! (For real this time) Don't miss your chance to win up to $1K and perform in front of 1,300 people at Mayo Performing Arts Center. A $20 fee will be required for those who register between Nov. 19 - Dec. 2. If the stage isn't for you share with your talented family, friends, classmates, teachers, etc. to give them the spotlight they deserve. Be a part of this unforgettable experience and help raise funds for the Morris School District and support public education. #motownnj #morrisplainsnj #morristwp #morristownnj #mondaymotivation #auditions

What an amazing morning at Morristown High School on CBS New York Class Act with Chris Wragge! MHS certainly brought the energy throughout the morning highlighting the school's history, programs, athletics, academics and more! Thanks to the Morris School District for the incredible support to showcase that Motown is Better Than Yo Town and truly a Class Act. #MHSOneCommunity #morristownnj #Motownpride #GoColonials #MSDadvantage

Don't forget to tune in to CBS New York tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 15 from 5-7 am to view Morristown High School on its "Class Act" feature! Until then, check out a preview of our Colonials and anchor Chris Wragge showing an inside look at the amazing work being done at MHS and throughout the community. Join us bright and "Early" to also see the school's on-air pep rally that only MHS can deliver! #motownrumble #MHSOneCommunity #morristownnj #MSDAdvantage #GoColonials #motownnj #MotownPride

The countdown is on until Morristown High School is featured on CBS New York live this Friday Nov. 15 as its November "Class Act"! Watch as students learned that MHS was chosen for the feature with a message from CBS anchor Chris Wragge. MSD schools and the town is buzzing with excitement, but it won't compare to the energy felt during the live broadcast complete with a pep rally throughout the 2-hour morning show! Teases for the segment will be shown all week but tune-in bright and “Early” at 5 am this Friday, November 15 to see all that MHS has to offer! #MHSOneCommunity #morristownnj

Do you sing, dance, play music, or have another amazing talent? Audition for Morristown ONSTAGE today for a chance to win up to $1,000 and perform live at the Mayo Performing Arts Center! All amateur acts must audition on Sat, Dec. 7 at Morristown High School. Registration is FREE now through Sun, Nov. 10 so register today at bit.ly/MOSAudition. A $20 fee will be required after November 10. Be a part of this unforgettable experience and help raise funds for the Morris School District and support public education! #MEF #morristownnj #morrisplainsnj #morristownshipnj #morristownonstage #MSD1community

Have you heard the BIG news? CBS New York has selected Morristown High School to be featured in their November “Class Act” segment on Nov. 15! Anchor Chris Wragge will broadcast live at MHS throughout the 2-hour morning show highlighting how Morristown High School is One Community with interviews and an energetic pep rally before school. Mark your calendar and tune-in bright and “Early” at 5 am on Friday, November 15! #MHSOneCommunity #morristownnj

Myles Smiled on You Award applications are due tomorrow, Oct. 30! Apply today at bit.ly/MylesSmiled for your chance to receive $5K for the secondary education loan reduction award created in memory of 2013 MHS graduate, Myles Mislavsky. Through the generosity of the Mislavsky/Martinez family, the Morris Educational Foundation will once again administer the award to deserving Morristown High School alumni who demonstrate Myles' many positive characteristics and who have outstanding college or trade school debt. Between six and 10 awards of $5K will be presented. #MEF #MylesSmiled #morristownnj

Do you have an amazing talent that captivates audiences? Step into the spotlight and audition to be a finalist in Morristown ONSTAGE 2025! Returning for its 18th year, the must-see event will feature the best amateur talent from those who live, work, worship, receive talent training or attend school in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains as well as alumni of Morristown High School. All to benefit the Morris School District and support public education. Selected finalists will perform live at the beautiful Mayo Performing Arts Center on Tues, March 4, 2025 with a chance to win 1 of 2 first-place $1,000 cash prizes! All acts must audition on Sat, Dec. 7 at Morristown High School. Registration is FREE now through Nov. 10 so register today at bit.ly/MOSAudition. A $20 fee will be required after November 10. Be a part of this unforgettable experience and help raise funds for the Morris School District! Thank you to Atlantic Health System Morristown Medical Center for returning for the 18th consecutive year as our Headline Sponsor! #MEF #morristownnj #morrisplainsnj #morristownshipnj #morristownonstage #MSD1community #mondayfunday