Morris Educational Foundation

08/31/2026

🎉 Welcome back Morris School District !

Today marks Day 1 of 180 Days of Impact—and what better way to start than with a little color 🖍️and smiles 😁.

To welcome our newest students, the Morris Educational Foundation provided every incoming kindergartner with a box of crayons to help them start the school year ready to learn, create, and explore. It's a small gift that can make a big first-day difference!

And it's just one example of how the MEF helps make every school day count. Throughout the year, your support helps bring innovative programs, resources, and experiences to students across all 10 District schools.

Day 1 is here. Let's make all 180 days count! 💙 Consider supporting 180 Days of Impact today. Every gift helps create opportunities that inspire creativity, curiosity, and success.

Donate at bit.ly/MEF180 🙏

08/27/2026

Last but certainly not least, congratulations to these disciplined 2026 MEF Scholarship Recipients for their commitment to athletics! Honorees were awarded the following scholarships:

• Douenias Family Scholarship for Scholar Athletes - Given to Andrew Rocco who will attend Rutgers University to study Psychology
• William Darell Johnson "Let's Get It Going!" Memorial Scholarship – Presented to Patrick Hassan who will attend Louisiana State University to study Construction Management.
• Jeff Leloia Scholarship – Presented to Leah Wolff who will study Education at the University of Utah.
• Morristown Distinguished Wrestler Scholarship – Presented to Jahaziel Torres who will attend Sussex County Community College.
• Morris Educational Foundation Eric Manahan Scholarship – Presented to Brendan Critchley who will pursue Aviation at The Ohio State University.
• Coach Gil Shaffer Scholarship – Given to Adin Benitez-Granados who plans to study Business Administration at County College of Morris.
• Kerry and Kyle Wimley Scholarship – Awarded to Patrick Ruiz who will attend Villanova University to study Economics.

We wish all our recipients the best in their Morristown High School post-graduate plans!

08/18/2026

Congratulations to these driven 2026 MEF Scholarship Recipients who are STEM, Business or Health majors! Honorees were awarded the following scholarships:

• George and Michele Becker Scholarship – Awarded to Samantha Lima who will attend Northeastern University to pursue Computer Science and Biology.
• Bruce Chamberlain Scholarship – Presented to Leah Gardberg who plans to study Food Science at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
• Hess-Mulcahy Scholarship – Given to Arianna Castillo who will attend the University of Pennsylvania to study Biology (Pre-Med).
• Dorothy F. Johnson Scholarship – Awarded to Christian Smith who intends to study Finance at Arizona State University.
• Capt. Brian J. McNally USMC Scholarship – Given to Abigail Higgins who will pursue Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College, and Madison Zinckgraf who will pursue Nursing at Ramapo College.
• Christopher L. Martin Scholarship – Presented to Lilah Araujo who will attend Florida State University to study Statistics.
• Morristown Animal Hospital Animal Welfare Scholarship – Awarded to Anna Isleib who will attend Smith College to pursue Environmental Science and Statistics.
• Charles D. Seligson Scholarship – Presented to Aryaa Vyas who will attend Rutgers University to study Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.
• Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship – Presented to Mateo Cardona who will attend Rutgers University to study Economics.
• Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship – Presented to Frank Serrano Reyes who will attend Rutgers University to study Engineering.
• Judy and Eliot Steinberg Scholarship – Presented to Angie Simbana who will attend Rutgers University to study Pharmacology.

Check back next week for the last 2026 MEF scholarship spotlights and their MHS post-graduate plans!

08/13/2026

Congratulations to these deserving 2026 MEF Scholarship Recipients who demonstrated leadership, community service and resilience! Honorees were awarded the following scholarships:

• Ann Marie (DeFazio) and Marc Manahan Scholarship – Given to Ethan Santos who will attend Boston College as a Political Science major.

• Stephen B. Wiley Scholarship – Presented to Lilia Ushiki who will attend the University of Wisconsin Madison to study Biomedical Engineering.

• Colonial Cancer Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to Emerson Petr who will attend the University of New Haven as a Criminal Justice major.

• Usha and Shri Tatachar Scholarship – Presented to Sofia Rodriguez Caussade, who plans to pursue Biology at Bucknell University.

• Leonard P. Pergentile Scholarship – Presented to Samantha Lopez who will major in Nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University.

• Ferrara-Myers Grandparent Scholarship – Presented to Ava Barry who plans on attending Montclair State University to study Environmental Science.

• Fraternal Order of Eagles Morristown Airee 1311 Scholarship – Given to Anhad Singh who will attend Cornell University to pursue a degree in Healthcare Policy.

• Class of '79 Morris 8 Scholarship – Given to Alison Salinas Ramirez who will attend Rutgers University and to

Garrett Gregor who will attend Carnegie Mellon University to study Mechanical Engineering.

• Morristown High School Class of 2020 Resilience Scholarship – Awarded to Shylah Janvier, who will attend Fairleigh Dickinson University.

• Mary Bentzlin Scholarship – Awarded to Lila Engel who will attend Fordham University to study Psychology.

Check back for additional MEF scholarship spotlights and their Morristown High School post-graduate plans!

08/13/2026

Congratulations to these deserving 2026 MEF Scholarship Recipients who demonstrated leadership, community service and resilience! Honorees were awarded the following scholarships:

• Ann Marie (DeFazio) and Marc Manahan Scholarship – Given to Ethan Santos who will attend Boston College as a Political Science major.
• Stephen B. Wiley Scholarship – Presented to Lilia Ushiki who will attend the University of Wisconsin Madison to study Biomedical Engineering.
• Colonial Cancer Foundation Scholarship – Awarded to Emerson Petr who will attend the University of New Haven as a Criminal Justice major.
• Usha and Shri Tatachar Scholarship – Presented to Sofia Rodriguez Caussade, who plans to pursue Biology at Bucknell University.
• Leonard P. Pergentile Scholarship – Presented to Samantha Lopez who will major in Nursing at Fairleigh Dickinson University.
• Ferrara-Myers Grandparent Scholarship – Presented to Ava Barry who plans on attending Montclair State University to study Environmental Science.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles Morristown Airee 1311 Scholarship – Given to Anhad Singh who will attend Cornell University to pursue a degree in Healthcare Policy.
• Class of '79 Morris 8 Scholarship – Given to Alison Salinas Ramirez who will attend Rutgers University and to
Garrett Gregor who will attend Carnegie Mellon University to study Mechanical Engineering.
• Morristown High School Class of 2020 Resilience Scholarship – Awarded to Shylah Janvier, who will attend Fairleigh Dickinson University.
• Mary Bentzlin Scholarship – Awarded to Lila Engel who will attend Fordham University to study Psychology.

Check back for additional MEF scholarship spotlights and their Morristown High School post-graduate plans!

08/06/2026

Congratulations to these talented 2026 MEF Scholarship Recipients who received the following scholarships as Humanities, Communication or Education majors!

• Carl George & Shirley L. Eklund Scholarship – Awarded to Tessa Niznik who intends to pursue Elementary and Special Education at Seton Hall University.
• John T. Cunningham Scholarship – Given to John Ulrick who will pursue Film and Media Studies at Temple University.
• Estelle Walker Hinkins Memorial Scholarship – Awarded to Naja Spence who will attend Xavier University to study English and Education.

Check back for additional MEF scholarship spotlights and their Morristown High School post-graduate plans!

08/04/2026

📣On Tuesday, September 15, voters in Morristown and Morris Township will have the opportunity to participate in the Morris School District bond referendum. The Morris Educational Foundation encourages our community to learn about the proposed projects, understand what is included in the referendum, and make an informed decision on Election Day.

The District is hosting three information sessions to share details and answer your questions about the September 15 referendum vote. Please mark your calendars and join at any of the following sessions:

💻 Tuesday, August 11th:
Virtual Referendum Information Forum | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85103304743

📚 Wednesday, August 12th:
Referendum Information Session at the Morristown & Morris Twp Library | 10:00 AM

🏫 Tuesday, September 1st:
Referendum In-Person Information Forum at Frelinghuysen Middle School Auditorium | 7:00 PM

To learn more about the proposed projects, voter registration and voting information, tax impact, and other referendum resources, visit the District's referendum website at www.morrisschooldistrict.org/referendum. Questions may be directed to the District at 📤[email protected].

07/28/2026

Congratulations to these dedicated 2026 MEF Scholarship Recipients who are first generation in their family to attend college 🎉! Honorees were awarded the following scholarships:

• Feldman Family Scholarship – Jacqueline Gutierrez Santos who will attend Boston University to pursue Biomedical Engineering.
• Javier Avelar Scholarship – Sarah Vinazco Pulido who plans to pursue Business Administration at Monmouth University.
• Fred Sporer Scholarship - Allyson Herrera who plans to study Chemistry at Princeton University.

Check back for additional MEF scholarship spotlights and their post-graduate plans!

07/23/2026

Learn more about what is included in the Morris School District referendum, voting dates, and frequently asked questions at https://www.morrisschooldistrict.org/referendum

Summer is here, and so is our vision for safe, inspiring spaces for every student. 🌟 The Sept. 15 bond referendum would help us upgrade facilities so learning can shine year-round.

morrisschooldistrict.org/referendum

07/23/2026