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The MEF is proud to have awarded over $290,000 in scholarships to 27 outstanding Morristown High School seniors to support their academic pursuits. Thanks to local organizations, alumni and individuals, the MEF can provide support to ease their financial burden while they achieve their dreams in college and beyond. Click to view the full list of present and past award winners and their post-graduate plans.

Learn more about the colleges, universities and other post-graduate plans for the class of 2024.

As we approach the end of the 180-day school year, it is a great time to say thank you and celebrate the tireless work of our MSD teachers for all to see with a year-end donation in honor of our school community. Thank all faculty, staff and administrators – individually or to all – for helping to make a positive learning environment for our students.

The Morris Educational Foundation (MEF) is currently seeking a part-time Executive Director. This individual is responsible for the leadership of the MEF, including its fundraising efforts, daily operations, management of the business, execution of its strategic plan and promoting a culture of philanthropy.

If you are experienced in fundraising, leadership and community relations and are a passionate supporter of public education and the Morris School District we want to hear from you! Learn more and apply at https://matchnpc.com/careers

As the end of the school year approaches, the students of the class of 2024 deserve recognition for their accomplishments. To celebrate students' achievements, the MEF is proud to continue the tradition of “Senior Signs” for graduating seniors and eighth graders and will gift all graduates with a sign at no cost to families thanks to the generosity of donor support. Register for your sign now through May 10.

The Morris Educational Foundation is currently accepting applications for all 27 scholarships available this year totaling more than $290K! The deadline to submit all scholarship applications is Monday, April 8.

Recognize the creative and dedicated Morris School District educators who make a difference in our children's lives with a Teacher Tribute! With your tax-deductible donation, your honoree will receive a personalized certificate with your message.

Deadline to submit is Friday, December 15 for Tributes to be delivered before the holiday break. All orders received after December 15 will be delivered January 5.

Join the MEF for an engaging parent education workshop on Youth Mental Health First Aid on Tuesday, November 7th, 7pm at Morristown High School.

Morristown ONSTAGE is returning for its 17th year to the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown and audition registration is now open! 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 can audition on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Morristown High School. Finalists will compete for one of two 1st place $1,000 cash prizes! Register by November 27, 2023 at www.morristownonstage.com.

To lessen the burden of Morristown High School alumni repaying college or trade school student loans, the Morris Educational Foundation is accepting online applications for the Myles Smiled on You Award. Now through Tuesday, October 31, all Morristown High School graduates can apply for the secondary education loan reduction award created in memory of 2013 MHS graduate, Myles Mislavsky. In November 2023, at least five awards of $5,000 each will be presented to alumni. Apply today!