Millstone Township schools honor perfect NJ SLA math scores; teacher-led “Field of Flags” raises $2,825 for veterans

The Millstone Township School District recognized student achievement and community volunteerism at its recent board meeting, announcing that five students earned perfect scores on last year’s New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJ SLA) in math and presenting an award to one attending student.

A teacher-led service project at Millstone Middle School, described during the meeting, raised funds and placed an individual flag for each veteran honored. The teacher who organized the project said the initial goal of $1,000 was surpassed within 24 hours and "we ended up raising a total of $2,825," adding that the recognition "really starts with the kids and the community." The board congratulated the students and teachers and noted the flag display will remain on campus to honor local veterans.

The district’s announcement also reviewed recent school activities across buildings, including Halloween and Veterans Day events, a first production of student-run "Eagle Eye News," and a cybersecurity presentation at the middle school under the direction of classroom staff. The presenter noted the district is observing American Education Week and praised staff from bus drivers to classroom teachers for their roles in student learning.

The teacher said she would like to run the Field of Flags project again next year and invited local veterans to participate in a planned school assembly. The district acknowledged grants and foundation support for programs such as book-vending machines at the primary and elementary schools.