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Voice from the Village

Dear Families and Friends of MPTCS, Happy New Year! I hope everyone found time to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with family and friends during the holiday season. As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of Marion P. Thomas Charter School,

Custodial Cleaning Services RFP

Marion P. Thomas Charter School is soliciting bids for a cleaning vendor to provide custodial evening cleaning services. We are requesting quotes that include cleaning services...

College Bound

Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Our scholars are headed to NJCU, Kean, St. Elizabeth, Caldwell.....

A Message from Superintendent Gregory

Dear Parents and Family Members, As many of you may know, on October 22, 2018 the Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint me to serve as Superintendent of Marion P. Thomas Charter School. I am humbled and honored by the opportunity.....

A. Robert Gregory is our new Superintendent

The Marion P. Thomas Charter School (MPTCS) Board of Trustees unanimously voted to appoint A. Robert Gregory as its new Superintendent, effective November 5, 2018. A veteran educational leader, Mr. Gregory.....

Vote for Jaheem !!!

Have you heard about our courageous football player Jaheem? Did you know he’s also a MPTCHS Tiger?? Our fearless scholar had a unfortunate situation in January....

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

MPTCS will join the American Cancer Society in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk on Oct. 21st. Sign up to....

Become a part of our village!

From Crayons to College and Careers! Become a part of our village. Our village is comprised of four campuses.....

Voice of the Village

Read All About It! To read the Back to School edition of our monthly newsletter, The Voice....

U.S. Senator Cory Booker Visits MPTCS

Former Newark Mayor and NJ's U.S. Senator Cory Booker visits Marion P. Thomas High School of Culinary & Performing Arts

PARCC Power Program

The PARCC Power Program is an academic enrichment program designed to provide tutoring and....

Make the Grade

MPTCS' CEO received the "Make the Grade" A+ Award for her contribution to....

Kindness Rocks!

Ayden R., a 2nd grade scholar at the elementary school, decided to...

Middle School honor roll scholars honored

MPTCS Middle School acknowledged all honor roll scholars at their annual 1st Marking Period Honor Roll....

Tiger cuts

MPTCS High School of Culinary & Performing Arts acknowledges and celebrates high school scholars who embody the true essence of ....

Dr. Thomas receives Innovator of the Year Award

MPTCS' CEO, Dr. Karen Thomas, was honored with the inaugural Education Innovator of the Year Award.

The MPTCS Middle School Marches for Cancer Awareness

The Middle School scholars and staff took to the streets of downtown Newark, NJ for cancer awareness.

Elementary School Scholar wins "Best Actor" Award

Elementary School Scholar, Tanner, won the "Best Actor" award at the International Newark Film Festival.

AKAs donate backpacks to MPTCS

Thank you to the AKAs for their generous donation

MPTCS Alumna thanks MPTCS for transforming her life