PreK

Maurice River Township Elementary School offers full day preschool for children ages 3-4.  Currently, the district has 4 classrooms  with a minimum of one classroom teacher and one classroom aide in each room.  Our teachers follow Creative Curriculum which is a comprehensive, research-based curriculum that promotes exploration and discovery as a way of learning, enabling children to develop confidence, creativity, and lifelong critical thinking skills.  For additional information, please contact Karen Cassady at kcassady@mrtes.com


Mission: Our students are uniquely and wonderfully made with a purpose.  We must equip them with the tools necessary to fulfill their purpose in life.


Vision: To provide a model P-3 Early Childhood program where educators and caregivers partner to implement and create best practices in the field. 


Core Values: High Expectations;Collaboration, Family-centered; Health and Wellness; Equity  




Preschool registration is open  for the 2024-2025 school year.  Please click on the preschool flyer for more information.  


English Child Find:

If you are concerned your preschool child is developing or learning differently, you can call your district to request an evaluation for preschool special education and related services. For more information call: (856) 825-7411 ext. 257.

Spanish Child Find:

Si le preocupa que su hijo de edad preescolar se esté desarrollando o aprendiendo en forma diferente, puede llamar el distrito escolar para solicitar una evaluación para educación especial preescolar y servicios relacionados. Para obtener más información llame: (856) 825-7411 ext. 257.

List of Specific Resources and Supports for Families through the Department of Human Services.  

Care Solace Flyer- A resource for all families to provide mental health and substance resources.  

Additional Contacts

Corie McGonagle- Social Worker   (cmcgonagle@mrtes.com )

Amanda Hulitt-Preschool Intervention Referral Specialist (PIRS)  (ahulitt@mrtes.com)


Community Resources

Parent Survey

Eagles Nest Program (before and after care)  contact mporter@mrtes.com