Montclair Community Pre-K

Don't miss out on our online auction to support MCPK Related Arts! Bidding closes Wednesday (5/27) at 8:15 PM.

We have awesome local donations including items from Jones Road, Tacoria, White Rabbit Black Heart, MSU Skating Arena, Kidville, Haus of Hilights, East Side Mags, New Moon, Essex County Envionmental Center, IMC Kids Gym, and Wine and Design!

Feeling sporty...bid on NY Gotham and NY KNICKS tickets for next season!

Feeling extra fancy... we have two VIP tickets for the NY Film Festival!

https://givebutter.com/c/mcpk-spring-social-kxlvm3/auction

Thank you for your support!

Support the Arts at MCPK Help us ensure these transformative experiences remain a part of every child’s Pre-K journey.

Support the Arts at MCPK! Due to our school district’s budget crisis and its impact on MCPK, we are facing difficult decisions for the 2026-2027 school year. Our beloved Related Arts Program is not included in pre-k funding from the state. We’re asking for your help to ensure that these transformative experiences remain a part of every child’s Pre-K journey.

Here’s how you can make a meaningful impact on the future of the MCPK Related Arts program:

Check out our Fundraising Auction and bid on some amazing items: https://givebutter.com/c/mcpk-spring-social-kxlvm3/auction

Donate directly to the Support the Related Arts fundraising campaign: https://givebutter.com/support-the-arts-at-mcpk-59jrhq

SAVE THE DATE!!

MCPK is inviting our alumni students and families to visit us on the playground and join in activities with our wonderful Related Arts Team. Join us on Thursday, May 14th 2:00 - 4:00 PM (MPS early dismissal day.) See you there!

RSVP Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRE0Dzj5tTTD4fmoJFMShUOn6z1pEXGYKJeyzayp3ac1Utfg/viewform

6th Annual Disability Pride Parade & Community Inclusion Fair!

From our family to yours!

MPS and MCPK will be closed for another snow day tomorrow, Tuesday 2/24.

MPS has just announced that due to inclement weather and hazardous conditions, all Montclair Public Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23, 2026.

MCPK follows the district for weather related school closures, so we will have a snow day tomorrow, 2/23.

We love you, Ms. Amy!
Montclair Public Schools - NJ

As part of our 2025-26 Annual Appeal, the Montclair Fund for Educational Excellence is asking members of our community to reflect on how the Montclair Public Schools helped shape the people they've become. We asked them to complete this sentence: "Montclair makes us ____.”

This week, we're proud to spotlight Amy Dorr, an MPS grad, Hillside parent, and executive director of the Montclair Community Pre-K (MCPK)!

"What has stayed with me the most about my childhood in the Montclair Public Schools are the moments of joy, laughter and friendship. I remember releasing yellow balloons with notes at Nishuane, singing my heart out in choir at Hillside, the 8th grade Frost Valley trip, field hockey pasta parties and Project Graduation hijinks at Montclair High. I think about going off to college and chanting 'Montclair' every time I ran into another fellow Mountie walking across campus. People teased us about it, but only someone who grew up in Montclair could understand that bone-deep pride and kinship. Now that I am an Administrator in Montclair, I try to bring that same level of joy to my preschool students and families. I want them to have those core memories of their time here and form those friendships that will last a lifetime."

Ⓜ💙 Donate: https://givebutter.com/c/MontclairMakesUs

Montclair Public Schools - NJ

Happy Lunar New Year 2026! Join us for the dragon parade and party on Feb 22nd!

https://aapinewjersey.org/event/2026-lunar-new-year-celebration-parade/

Our Food Service Town Hall is on for tonight! We’ll see you all at tonight at 6pm. Hear directly from Sodexo staff and sample some food items.