Mendham Township
School District

About MTSD
ABOUT MTSD
The Mendham Township School District serves students in grades PreK- 8. We engage students in challenging, meaningful, and authentic experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Our student challenge themselves in a positive, supportive environment and build friendships that last a lifetime.
Distinctions
DISTINCTIONS
Our teachers and administration are dedicated to high standards of learning for all students, engage in data collection and analysis to determine the efficacy of instruction and assessment, and our students have demonstrate academic excellence.
Academics
ACADEMICS
Our students learn how to take risks, fail, persist, and succeed in an environment that is interactive and inclusive. In every class, our students engage with their teachers and with each other with understanding, respect, and empathy.
Arts
ARTS
MTSD Arts programs are second to none. Not only do these programs promote a love of the fine arts, but they support academic achievement, social and emotional development, civic engagement, and equitable opportunity.
Athletics
ATHLETICS
MTSD Athletics support our students' minds, bodies and spirits. We have found our team sports are good for learning accountability, dedication, and leadership, among many other traits. At MTSD there are many ways to get involved and support the Bulldogs!
HSA
HSA
The H.S.A. is responsible for many activities and programs which utilize the funds raised throughout the school year. Activities enhance the curriculum for our children across all grades, some provide information and speakers to parents and staff, and others give back and recognize the hard work that teachers, staff and administration do to educate and enrich our children's lives.
MT News
MT NEWS
With 2 schools and an amazing amount of extra-curricular activities, the Mendham Township School District has a lot going on! Visit our social media for the latest on our schools, upcoming events, and important information. We will update this pages regularly so you are always informed!
Community
COMMUNITY
The MTSD enjoys the support of amazing community. Students and families in Mendham Township have the opportunity to attend great schools and participate in many community events.

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Orchestra

Mrs. Karen Schaberg

Strings Instructor

Kschaberg@Mendhamtwp.org

MTSD ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

Mendham Township is pleased to offer orchestra to students from grades 3-8. At the Elementary School, the orchestra focuses on technique and skill, while performing challenging and fun selections several times per year. There are two orchestras at the middle school. Our CHAMBER ORCHESTRA is for fifth graders. The SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA is for 6th - 8th graders. In addition to two orchestra rehearsals a week each string student has a weekly rotating group lesson. Karen Schaberg, string instructor, has over twenty years of teaching and performance experience. After ten years teaching K-5 strings in Caldwell -West Caldwell district she moved out to Mendham Township and continued her teaching career. This program had approximately 35 students in 2005 and today boasts over 100. Mrs. Schaberg has performed with the New York Philharmonic, the New Jersey Symphony, the Harrisburg Symphony, Westfield Symphony, New Jersey Festival Orchestra, New Philharmonic of New Jersey, the Masterworks Orchestra and many more orchestras as a professional violinist.

While many of our students are actively involved in sports, scouts, and have rigorous academic expectations, we work toward and see excellence in their performance. Our award winning Symphonic Orchestra has earned Superior ratings at festivals. Many students study privately and any parent needing guidance in searching for a private teacher can ask Mrs. Schaberg.

The best way to contact Karen Schaberg is by email at kschaberg@mendhamtwp.org