The Week Ahead
A Preview of the week 10/5-10/9
NJHS Parent Meeting
NJHS Advisers invite 6th, 7th and 8th grade students, parents and guardians to attend an optional informational meeting on Tuesday, October 13 at 6:00 in the UTMS Cafeteria. Discussion will include the acceptance process and criteria. CLICK HERE for more information.
If you can not attend please visit the Middle School website and select Clubs/Activities and then select NJHS. At the bottom of the NJHS site is an informational sheet for parents/guardians and an informational sheet for students that will hopefully answer any questions.
School Closed & Early Dismissals
Upper Township School District will be closed on the following dates for Staff In-Service Days:
- Thursday, October 8
- Friday, October 9
School will be closed in observation of Columbus/Indigenous People's Day:
- Monday, October 12
- Friday, October 30
Lunch Menus
UTMS Band Fundraiser
The UTMS band is hosting a "Do Good with Chipotle" fundraiser on Wednesday, October 14th from 5:00-9:00 PM at the Chipotle in Somers Point. 25% of event sales will be donated to the Band Program. You may SHOW THIS FLYER in the store to get the band credit or ORDER ONLINE using code YCMAGZK.
Yearbooks are on Sale Now
Yearbooks are on now on sale for the 26-27 School Year. CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to place your order.
Go PINK!
Prepare for the next weeks, Week of Respect Spirit Days from October 5th through 9th. All students are encouraged to participate in the spirit days, SOAR points will be awarded to those students who participate. CLICK HERE for all the details.
- Monday, October 5-Wear Gold and Blue
- Tuesday, October 6- Wear a Positive or Inspiring Message
- Wednesday, October 7 - Community Spirit Day: wear school colors, or spirit wear, or rec sports gear
Together WE CAN Make a Difference!
The Upper Township Middle School offers many different after school clubs for students to take part in. The Sign-Up process will begin this week. Please encourage your child to pay attention to the morning announcement and to check their email to keep their eyes open for important information about club sign ups. CLICK HERE for all the details for many of our club offerings.
The UTMS 2026-2027 Fall Sports Season is in full swing. Practices are held Monday-Thursday right after school until 4:25 PM (please check with coaches for any variation) on any non-game day. If any practice is cancelled due to weather or other situation all parents will be notified.
To access the live Athletics Calendars for all games CLICK HERE.
All Away Locations can be found within the event details on the Athletics Calendar.
Schedule this week (subject to change):
- Monday, October 5:
- Cross Country vs. Ocean City
- Field Hockey at Galloway
- Girls Soccer vs. EHT Fernwood
- Tuesday, October 6 29:
- Boys Soccer at EHT Fernwood
- Wednesday, October 7:
- Boys Soccer vs. Galloway
- Girls Soccer vs. Galloway (on the Old Tuckahoe Road Fields)
- Cross Country vs. Davies
- Field Hockey at EHT Fernwood
- WITH THREE HOME EVENTS THE PARKING LOTS WILL BE FULL
Save the Date
Mark Your Calendars for the PTO 6th & 7th Grade Halloween Dances:
7th Grade:
- Friday, October 16 6:30-8:00 PM
- Saturday, October 17 6:30-8:00 PM
Fundraiser
The PTO Charleston Wrap fundraiser kicks off today! With over 2,500 gift ideas – including holiday, birthday, and hostess gift ideas – there’s something for everyone. Register online today at www.registercw.com and help spread the word!
40% of each sale goes directly back to the PTO to help support our students, staff, and school community. Orders will remain open till October 31, 2026. CLICK HERE to shop now!