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At Memorial Middle School, being part of the community means demonstrating strong character. COLTS represents the core values that define who we are and guide how we treat one another: Charitable, Optimistic, Leaders, Trustworthy, and Successful. These traits are more than just words, they represent the skills and values that help students grow into caring, responsible members of their community.
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![Spotswood Spotlight May 22, 2026]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779497997/spsdus7/tiznns1yrfivmzmrnoim/703997941_1318348750308137_554826979322931908_n.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779497997/spsdus7/tiznns1yrfivmzmrnoim/703997941_1318348750308137_554826979322931908_n.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779497997/spsdus7/tiznns1yrfivmzmrnoim/703997941_1318348750308137_554826979322931908_n.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779497997/spsdus7/tiznns1yrfivmzmrnoim/703997941_1318348750308137_554826979322931908_n.jpg","width":806}])
Students across the district celebrate Take Your Child to Work Day, third graders step back in time at Allaire State Park, and the SHS Band brings home top honors from Norfolk. High schoolers build AI navigation devices for the visually impaired, Memorial students engage in silent discussions about life's big ideas, Schoenly celebrates Autism Awareness Week with the Bubble Guy, and a Spotswood senior earns Middlesex County's Outstanding Student Award.
![Congratulations to the Educators and Educational Services Professionals of the Year!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779240492/spsdus7/qekj1jrq9cftaz82ewdi/IMG_0077.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779240492/spsdus7/qekj1jrq9cftaz82ewdi/IMG_0077.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779240492/spsdus7/qekj1jrq9cftaz82ewdi/IMG_0077.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779240492/spsdus7/qekj1jrq9cftaz82ewdi/IMG_0077.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779240492/spsdus7/qekj1jrq9cftaz82ewdi/IMG_0077.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1779240492/spsdus7/qekj1jrq9cftaz82ewdi/IMG_0077.jpg","width":2200}])
Last night the Board of Education recognized and celebrated this years Educators and Educational Services Professionals of the year. These outstanding staff members are all incredibly deserving of this honor and represent the very best of Spotswood every day.
![Treats for Teacher Appreciation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779572985/spsdus7/neq6vobgs5x1ynxzc5le/unnamed54.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779572985/spsdus7/neq6vobgs5x1ynxzc5le/unnamed54.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779572985/spsdus7/neq6vobgs5x1ynxzc5le/unnamed54.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779572985/spsdus7/neq6vobgs5x1ynxzc5le/unnamed54.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779572985/spsdus7/neq6vobgs5x1ynxzc5le/unnamed54.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779572985/spsdus7/neq6vobgs5x1ynxzc5le/unnamed54.jpg","width":2048}])
To end Teacher Appreciation Week, Mrs. Ortizio’s students traveled through the school with a hospitality cart to offer their teachers a special treat.
![Greek Gods and Goddesses in Social Studies]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779623737/wddnu8r0ife6xzekwjbi/greekgods3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779623737/wddnu8r0ife6xzekwjbi/greekgods3.png","width":372}])
Mr. Bacchetti’s 8th grade history classes conducted research about the family lineage of the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.
![Silent Discussions in ELA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779572832/xs0e5jryrjbcz7cnzoxc/unnamed1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779572832/xs0e5jryrjbcz7cnzoxc/unnamed1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779572832/xs0e5jryrjbcz7cnzoxc/unnamed1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779572832/xs0e5jryrjbcz7cnzoxc/unnamed1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779572832/xs0e5jryrjbcz7cnzoxc/unnamed1.png","width":1536}])
Mrs. Miller and Ms. Wren’s 8th grade ELA students participated in a silent discussion about the big ideas found in Tuesdays With Morrie.
![Science at Appleby]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779572551/spsdus7/qoeawaavexz1rpfr2ugb/unnamed51.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779572551/spsdus7/qoeawaavexz1rpfr2ugb/unnamed51.jpg","width":384}])
Honors Science Research Students visited Appleby to lead hands-on science presentations and learning activities for third grade students.
![Exploring Modern Dentistry at SiRa Dentistry]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779571806/spsdus7/umxethvvx39z9h5clrd6/IMG_7531.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779571806/spsdus7/umxethvvx39z9h5clrd6/IMG_7531.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779571806/spsdus7/umxethvvx39z9h5clrd6/IMG_7531.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1779571806/spsdus7/umxethvvx39z9h5clrd6/IMG_7531.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1779571806/spsdus7/umxethvvx39z9h5clrd6/IMG_7531.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779571806/spsdus7/umxethvvx39z9h5clrd6/IMG_7531.jpg","width":1980}])
Mrs. Glassen’s Honors Science Research students visited SiRa Dentistry for an interactive learning experience focused on modern dentistry and oral health.
![Special Visitors Across the District on Take Your Child to Work Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1779569655/spsdus7/lrgbxsqzgzaqaofdsne2/unnamed25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1779569655/spsdus7/lrgbxsqzgzaqaofdsne2/unnamed25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1779569655/spsdus7/lrgbxsqzgzaqaofdsne2/unnamed25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1779569655/spsdus7/lrgbxsqzgzaqaofdsne2/unnamed25.jpg","width":1200}])
Schools across the district welcomed very special visitors for Take Your Child to Work Day, giving our staff members’ children a behind-the-scenes look at the school day while participating in fun activities alongside staff members.
Upcoming Events
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SHS Media Center
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Medieval Times
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Somerset Patriots Baseball, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, USA
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Oak Tree Lodge
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SHS Cafetorium
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SHS Gymnasium
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SHS Gym
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Memorial Cafeteria
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Immaculate Conception
