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Manchester Schools' Kindergarten Orientation, Tour Dates For 2025-26 School Year

Thinking about the new school year already? Have a student who's new to the Manchester Schools? Mark your calendar.

MANCHESTER, NJ — Summer is flying by and the new school year is approaching fast. If you have a student who is new to the Manchester Township Schools or who is changing schools in the district, the district has announced the dates for orientations and tours.

Here is the list by school:

Manchester Township High School

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  • Aug. 21: School Tours, 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.
  • Aug 28: School Tours, 3-5 p.m.

Manchester Township Middle School

  • Aug. 20: 6th Grade Orientation
    • 9 a.m.: Last Name A-G,
    • 11 a.m.: Last Name H-O,
    • 1 p.m.: Last Name P-Z

Manchester Township Elementary School

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  • Aug. 28: Preschool 8:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 28: Kindergarten 10:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 28: New Students 1 p.m.

Ridgeway Elementary School

  • Aug. 26: Preschool 8:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 26: Kindergarten 10:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 26: New Students 1 p.m.

Whiting Elementary School

  • Aug. 27: Preschool 8:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 27: Kindergarten 10 a.m.
  • Aug. 27: New Students 1 p.m.

Regional Day School

  • Individually scheduled with new families

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