September, 2026
Dear Falcon Family,
I hope that summer has brought you time and experiences to enjoy with your kith and kin. 2026-2027 will prove to
be another fantastic year at the Manchester Regional High School District! Some of the exciting updates for this
year include, but are not limited to:
● Having the 2026-2027 Passaic County Teacher of the Year, Mr. Gemmerton Reyes on staff, our 3rd in a row
and the first consecutive three-peat for any single school in Passaic County history!
● Renovation of our Locker Rooms, Field House, and Softball Field
● Installation of sprinklers to keep our non-turf fields healthy and ready for programming
● New and exciting course offerings for the 2026-2027 school year
● Fully paved campus roads and renovation of sidewalks including the new stairway at the senior parking lot
● Working together to continue CEP (free breakfast and lunch for all students) status for the 2026-2027
school year. Please remember that the related forms must be submitted every year to maintain status.
● Advancing our professional use of AI with staff and students
2026-2027 promises to be another exciting year of learning, fun, and excitement for our Falcons. It will also be a
year of endless opportunities for all of us to celebrate our school community! Some general tips for student
success:
● Read for at least 20 minutes per day outside of school
● Engage in positive and/or constructive social activities during and outside of school
○Engage in one of our many athletic offerings, including ESports, in the fall, winter, and spring!
○Join one of our many other cocurricular activities ranging from Student Council to Drumline!
● Stay physically healthy by eating right, maintaining a routine sleep schedule, limiting screen time, and getting
exercise whenever possible
● Make goals for the 2026-2027 school year! Goals keep us focused on how we want to grow and achieve!
Important Upcoming Reminders:
● September 17, 2026- Back to School Night- 7:00pm!
● October 1, 2026- First Strategic Planning meeting at 7:00pm! Please join us as we engage in developing a
new Strategic Plan that will cover 2027-2032! Have a voice in the next five years of growth and focus for
the PC MRHSD! Please come to one or all of the meetings.
● October 29, 2026- MRHS Open House- 7:00pm!
● November 12, 2026- Second Strategic Planning meeting at 7:00pm!
● December 10, 2026- Third Strategic Planning Meeting at 7:00pm!
Thank you for your time and partnership. Welcome back!!! Please check
www.mrhs.net regularly for important
