On March 14th Merchantville School closed to help stem the spread of coronavirus. Monday, March 16th, will be a teacher in-service day and students will not report to the building and starting Tuesday, March 17th, through Friday, March 27th, remote learning will take place. All activities are canceled during this time period. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to Merchantville students during this closure. St. Peter School posted a message to their school community announcing a temporary closure effective March 16th. Parents can expect St. Peter's to be closed for at least 2 weeks and were directed to review a special statement by Bishop Sullivan concerning the closure of all Diocesan schools and communications sent by the principal concerning remote instruction and assessment. Haddon Heights High School alerted Merchantville parents that remote learning would be instituted from March 16th - March 27th. This schedule is subject to change and may be extended based on future consultations with the Camden County Department of Health. 

The Merchantville Education Association and their PRIDE Grant Chairperson Sherry Iannucci, greeted parents during parent conferences. She applied for a FAST grant through the NJEA PRIDE in Public Education program to make  this experience more meaningful to parents and students. PRIDE in Public Education is a campaign that shares the successes of New Jersey’s public schools while building community support and involvement. PRIDE is proud to support NJEA FAST, or Families and Schools Together work for children, program. The goal of FAST is to involve parents and families in their children’s education through programs and events to help improve student achievement and ensure that families feel welcome and connected to our schools.

National Take Your Family to School Week at Merchantville School is February 18th - 21st. Each day, from Tuesday through Friday, an exciting opportunity to engage will be offered by the PTA and/or Merchantville School. Please join us for this fun week of events. Everybody loves Breakfast for Dinner! Join Merchantville School families on Tuesday, February 18th, for "Pancakes and Pajamas", sponsored by Amy's Omelette House. Wear something cozy, bring a board game, and enjoy. Enjoy classroom visitations on Wednesday, February 19th then, continue the family fun at Family Literacy Night hosted by the teachers, faculty and staff on Thursday evening, February 20th. Top off the week with "Spirit After Dark", a night of relay races, games and fun!

Breakfast and lunch will be made available to resident students on a weekly basis beginning March 17th at Merchantville School. Resident students including high school students, may come pick up bag lunches and breakfasts at designated times. Students will need to give their name, grade and school in order to pick up the lunches. Students that pay for lunches will have the amount added to their account balance. Students will enter through the door by the playground, give their information, pick up the lunches and exit out the door by the teacher’s parking lot. On Tuesday, March 17th, students may pick up 4 lunches and breakfasts between 11:00 am and 1:00pm. On Monday, March 23rd, students may pick up 5 lunches and breakfasts between 11:00 am and 1:00pm.

The Merchantville School District is seeking qualified candidates for a 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher at Merchantville Elementary School. This is a maternity leave position from approximately March 25, 2020 through the end of the school year. Salary to be determined by the MEA contract and guide and benefits included. For consideration, forward cover letter, resume and copy of certification(s) by March 6, 2020 to: J. Scott Strong, Chief School Administrator, Merchantville School. Email (Preferred): This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Mail: 130 S Centre Street, Merchantville, NJ 08109. Apply here.

Students interested in PTA Intramural Basketball should fill out a permission slip by January 10th, 2020. The program is held every Wednesday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the season runs from January 15th through February 26th. All practices and games are in the school gym. Second and Third grade clinic is from 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Fourth and Fifth grade clinic is from 7:15-8:00 p.m. Coaches/assistants are needed and there is no basketball experience required. This is a great chance to coach and be active with your child. Please contact Judyann McCarthy at 215-901-6398 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. Please complete and return this permission slip to school by Friday, January 10th.