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This $5,000 Award, created in memory of Myles Mislavsky, a 2013 MHS graduate, reduces the burden of college or trade school student loans for Morristown High School (MHS) alumni. Graduates of Morristown High School can apply for this Award until Wednesday, October 30.

Parents of elementary-aged students are invited to join the Morris School District for a 4-part virtual webinar to understand how to build and strengthen your relationships with your children. Each week will focus on a new topic.

As families and staff prepare for the new school year, the Morris Educational Foundation invites you to take a look back at all the amazing highlights from the 2023-2024 school year in The District Newsletter.

The joint publication from the Morris School District, Morris Educational Foundation and Colonial Nation features:
• District athletic highlights
• Extracurricular achievements across all schools
• MEF’s impact on academic, enrichment, and social-emotional wellness initiatives
• Plus a save-the-date for Morristown ONSTAGE 2025

The MEF is proud to have awarded $255,000 in grants and programs to the Morris School District in the 2023-2024 school year. The MEF worked in partnership with the District to provide funding and in-kind donations for a variety of academic, enrichment, and social-emotional wellness initiatives not covered by the school budget or tax dollars.

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.