Join us for Squan Summer Fest! A great chance to meet and connect with other children in our sending districts. Hope to see you there!

Join our team at H.W. Mountz School in Spring Lake, NJ! 🌟 We’re seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Spanish teacher to become part of our vibrant PK–8 public school community, where small class sizes and meaningful connections help students thrive. Interested candidates can apply at SLBOE.org under Employment Opportunities or send a resume and cover letter to hr@hwmountz.k12.nj.us.

This building will not be the same without this group of kids. We will all miss your kindness, positive energy, and spirit. You will be missed, but we know you are all off to bigger and better things. Congrats to the class of 2026! #hwmountz #springlakenj

O-Fish-Ally saying Good "Bye Bye Bye" to pre-k! Miss Melillo's class put on quite the show this morning in celebrating our pre-kindergarten students. We are so proud of all that you've accomplished, and we can't wait to see what you accomplish in Kindergarten, and beyond!

An incredible morning celebrating our students finishing out their Kindergarten year and getting ready for 1st grade. We were so happy to host parents and grandparents at this special event. Big thanks to Mrs. Roberts for leading the way and helping prepare these students for their BIG speaking roles in their Alphabet play!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gramata, our new Superintendent/Principal, will be present to meet and greet students and parents! We're excited to celebrate so much of what makes HW Mountz great!
#hwmountz #springlakenj #revolutionarymindsnight #americas250th #semiquincentennial

Crochet Your Way!
Two of our students recently participated in New Jersey’s STEAM Tank Challenge, a program that encourages students to develop innovative ideas that solve real-world problems through STEAM learning.

Their project, Crochet Your Way, focused on bringing more hands-on, outside-the-box activities to students during indoor recess — especially after all of this year’s snowy days indoors.

Today, they presented their idea to a panel of judges for the second time, and we were so impressed by their thoughtful ideas and presentation skills. Way to go, girls!

Join us to listen, share perspectives, and celebrate the academics, athletics, enrichment programs, and opportunities that make Mountz so special!

Join us for our Revolutionary Minds Night on Wednesday, May 27! Families, friends, and community members are invited to attend one of our two showcase sessions from 3:00–4:00 PM or 6:00–7:00 PM.

This special evening will celebrate the incredible creativity, innovation, and hard work of our students through art showcases highlighting their work from throughout the year, engaging science fair presentations, and interactive displays commemorating our nation’s upcoming 250th birthday this July 4th.

We would love for our community to come together to celebrate both our country and the outstanding efforts of our students in the arts and sciences. We hope to see you there!

Let’s come together to honor those who have served our country. ❤️🤍💙

Exciting days at HWM as today we are receiving the first of 19 trees to beautify the campus! 🌳
All costs to be reimbursed through the Trees for Schools grant we were awarded in 2024.

Pictured are an Armstrong Maple and a Franz Fontaine. (And Dennis of Trees Now, Inc.)

Trees to be planted:
1 - Kousa Dogwood
5 - Swamp White Oaks
2 - Robin Hill
3 - Armstrong Maples
1 - October Glory
2 - Yellowwood
2 - Franz Fontaine
3 - Red Bud

Join us for our next Board of Education meeting on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 PM.

BOE meetings are a great way to stay connected, hear updates, learn more about our schools, and be part of the conversation that supports our students and community. All are welcome. We’d love to see you there!

Last night's book talk on The Amazing Generation, by Jonathan Haidt and Catherine Price, was so powerful. Our panel of educators, therapists, and students dove into some of the central messages surrounding technology use and its implications in today's society, specifically drawing on the impact on our children. It's such an important conversation and we were so proud to host at HW Mountz. Thank you to our PTA for creating opportunities like this for our community. It was great to see so many people come together to better learn how to support this next, amazing, generation.

To our incredible Mountz PTA: thank you for the amazing lunch spread, the fun yard sign, and the generous gift during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your kindness and support mean so much to our teachers.

But the greatest gift of all is the opportunity to teach your wonderful children each day. We are so grateful for the partnership, encouragement, and appreciation you show our teachers all year long.

Teacher Appreciation Week is Next Week
May 4–8, 2026

Next week, H.W. Mountz School will recognize Teacher Appreciation Week as an opportunity to celebrate the dedication, care, and hard work of our faculty and staff.

We are grateful for all they do each day to support our students and school community, and we look forward to recognizing their contributions throughout the week.

Big news for H.W. Mountz School!

The Spring Lake Borough Board of Education officially approved Dr. Carlos M. Gramata, Jr. as our new Superintendent/Principal at last night’s meeting. With 24 years in public education and a strong background in instructional leadership, character education, and supporting students and staff, Dr. Gramata brings a wealth of experience to our district. We’re excited to welcome him to the Mountz community and look forward to this next chapter together.

NJSLA-A Testing Update

Please note:
• Students who are absent on a testing day will be scheduled for a make-up session
• Due to the adaptive nature, if a student misses day 1 of reading or math, they will need to make up day 1 and day 2 sessions during the make-up window.
• We kindly ask that families avoid scheduling appointments or vacations during this time when possible
• Students should come to school well-rested and ready to do their best

We appreciate your support in helping students be present and ready during this time.

Bike to School Day was a great success this morning! Students, families, and staff kicked off the day with a stop at Tom Bailey’s Market for breakfast before riding together to school. A special thank you to the wonderful Spring Lake Police Department for providing a safe escort along the route. With beautiful weather and so much community spirit, it was the perfect way to start the day!