Millburn - Short Hills
This is my town, the place I call home.
I currently live in Millburn-Short Hills with my husband and four children. So it is obvious why schools are so important to the Winterbottom family.
While prestigious Short Hills is part of Millburn, the communities carry distinct identities.
Together they win constant accolades for their quick New York City commute and their excellent school system. It is one of the best in the nation. Individually, Millburn is a comfortable suburb, while Short Hills’ reputation is one of privilege and extraordinary homes.
You can come for a day or even longer. Stay at the town's five-star hotel or go shopping at the upscale Short Hills Mall. At the same time, Millburn and Short Hills are rich in history, culture and physical beauty.
New Jersey Transit runs through both Millburn and Short Hills.
For work, theatre or shopping, it is a quick commute to New York City on either the express or local trains. And besides the cute downtown shopping center of Millburn-Short Hills, you also have the famous upscale Short Hills Mall. If you are coming from out of town to look at homes, and want to stay overnight, you can stay at one of the local hotels. Stay at the local Grand Summit Hotel (908-273-3000) or there's even a five-star hotel with world-class spa right in town.
Short Hills was one of the first planned commuter suburbs in America.
Stewart Hartshorn, inventor of the roller window shade, developed the Short Hills Park district and reportedly supervised its design and construction, including the sixty Shingle Style and Queen Anne homes originally built.
Today, Millburn-Short Hills has approximately 6,000 homes and 20 apartment buildings. Fortunately, these towns are also endowed with enormous amounts of open space. Part of the Reservation lies within Millburn, as do numerous municipal parks, a golf course, the Cora Hartshorn arboretum and three bodies of water.
Millburn's Paper Mill Playhouse is a one of New Jersey's most celebrated theaters.
This 1,200-seat professional theater offers musicals, plays, international performers and children's programs year-round. Bring the family out for a show and be sure to leave time to check out the town. Schools are key.
Our area Public Schools are top in the state and the country. All of them are supported by very active parent and teacher organizations, which contributes to their continued strength over the years. High quality schools ensure higher property values for our homeowners.
Millburn-Short Hills Public Schools —
Millburn and Short Hills share a common school system. Millburn High School, Millburn Middle School, Deerfield Elementary, Glenwood Elementary, Hartshorn Elementary, South Mountain Elementary.
Elementary: Millburn Elementary Schools house an active K-5 learning environment where professional and dedicated faculty interact with students to help foster growth and development in each child. The belief that each child has his or her own strengths that need to be developed to attain educational and personal excellence is supported. Each of the five elementary schools has approximately 450 students, with an average class size of 20 students.
There are computers in each classroom that are connected to the Internet and have e-mail and video capabilities. Classrooms have television monitors connected to computers for instructional use. There is also a computer center, where specific skills are taught and students conduct research projects. The instructional platform is Apple Macintosh.
Formal reading instruction begins in grade one. Emphasis is placed on reading, listening, speaking and writing and integrated throughout the grades. Beginning in grade four, students may participate in musical instrumental instruction. Choral programs and band performances are seasonal events. In the mathematics, concepts and computation are linked and problem solving is emphasized. Science and Social Studies are presented thematically and are often integrated with the other subjects.
Millburn High School: For the last ten years, Millburn High School has been consistently recognized as one of the 'best' high schools in New Jersey by such publications as New Jersey Magazine and Money Magazine. Recently Millburn High School was ranked the number one high school in the United States by Jay Matthews, Education Writer for the Washington Post, in his book "Class Struggle: What's Wrong (And Right) With America's Best Public High Schools".
MHS offers students a rigorous, stimulating, and diverse academic program delivered by an experienced and dedicated faculty. Our students perform at an extraordinarily high level while maintaining substantial involvement in interscholastic sports, clubs and activities and community service. Volunteerism is emphasized school-wide through service organizations, a peer-tutoring program and community related projects.
MHS is also extremely proud of its programs offered by the Special Services Department. Instruction in our Resource Room, ESL and BSI classes is exemplary. The implementation of in-class support and inclusion strategies has enabled us to provide individualized instruction in many courses. Currently, curriculum writing in all academic disciplines is being reviewed to include core curriculum standards.
Most realtors offer a free school report. I do, too.
But more importantly, I can tell you things about the area schools that no report generated by a computer will ever know. Call me for first-hand experience of the local schools. Or, contact me by email and I'll get back to you immediately with a phone call, a free report, or a brochure from a local school.
To contact me, see the information below.
Elizabeth Winterbottom can be contacted at the Keller William Short Hills Office. Her direct line is 973-900-0337. The office is located at 36 Chatham Road, Short Hills, New Jersey.
Please see the official township website for more general information.
Maplewood & So. Orange
South Orange and Maplewood share the same school system and are very similar.
My husband loves Maplewood and So. Orange almost as much as the town that we live in, Short Hills.
Maplewood and South Orange are cosmopolitan towns, yet quaint at the same time. Located just 29 minutes from Midtown Manhattan by train, Maplewood and South Orange are two towns with one strong sense of community. They combine the best of metropolitan sophistication and small town charm. Great restaurants, coffee houses, ethnic eateries, gift shops and novelty stores help create the Village-like atmosphere that attracts many people to Maplewood and South Orange. These two beautiful towns offer a warm welcome in a stimulating environment.
Come see a diverse selection of beautiful and affordable homes.
In Maplewood and South Orange there is a diverse selection of home styles and sizes. These towns claim to have some of the highest appreciating values in the region. There is always something to discover, from the historic homes on tree-lined streets to our exciting cultural events and excellent school system.
New Jersey Transit runs through Maplewood & South Orange.
For work, theatre or shopping, it is a quick commute to New York City on either the express or local trains. And besides the cute downtown shopping centers of Maplewood & South Orange you also have the famous Short Hills Mall. If you are coming from out of town to look at homes, and want to stay overnight, you can stay at one of the local hotels. Elizabeth has all the phone numbers if you decide to stay.
Schools are key.
Our area Public Schools are top in the state and the country. All of them are supported by very active parent and teacher organizations, which contributes to their continued strength over the years. High quality schools ensure higher property values for our homeowners.
Maplewood & South Orange Public Schools –
Like Millburn-Short Hills, Maplewood and South Orange also share a common school system. Columbia High School, Maplewood Middle School, Clinton Elementary, Jefferson Elementary, Tuscan Elementary and Seth Boyden School; South Orange Middle School, Marshall Elementary, South Mountain Elementary and the South Mountain Annex.
Elementary Education is based in traditional, family-friendly buildings with up-to-date facilities, including computers and Internet access in all schools and modern media and technology centers.
Special education services begin with pre-K programs, a strong support program is available for students needing additional assistance, and gifted enrichment programs are available to 4th and 5th graders. More than sixty foreign languages are spoken in the homes of Maplewood-South Orange students and ESL instruction is provided to students who need it.
Middle School: Maplewood and South Orange Middle Schools serve grades six-eight, guiding students academically and socially through the middle years and preparing them for the transition to high school. Along with a well-structured academic foundation, middle school students also are involved in character-building programs and community activities. Music and drama are highlighted in the All School Musicals involving students in all aspects of putting on a show, from acting to set design.
Columbia High School: Founded in 1885, Columbia High offers academic excellence and a wide range of elective courses and extracurricular activities. Noted alumni range from sexologist Alfred Kinsey (1912) to architect Peter Eisenman (1950), Olympic runner Joetta Clark (1980) and Grammy award winning musician Lauryn Hill (1993). In 1992-93, Columbia High School was named a Blue Ribbon School for Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Ultimate Frisbee was invented here in 1968.
Columbia offers a strong college preparatory curriculum, with 24 AP offerings. Five or more Columbia High School seniors are usually selected as National Merit Semi-Finalists each year. Electives include forensic science, TV production, animation and computer graphics, filmmaking, music technology, philosophy, Japanese and Project Adventure, a high ropes course. More than 90% of graduates pursue further education. Recent graduates attend an impressive list of colleges and universities including: Boston College, Brown, Columbia, Cal Tech, University of Chicago, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Howard, Johns Hopkins, MIT, Princeton, University of Pennsylvania, Rutgers, Stanford, University of Virginia, and Yale.
Most realtors offer a free school report. I do, too.
But more importantly, I can tell you things about the area schools that no report generated by a computer will ever know. Call me for first-hand experience of the local schools. Or, contact me by email and I'll get back to you immediately with a phone call, a free report, or a brochure from a local school.
To contact me, see the information below.
Elizabeth Winterbottom can be contacted at the Keller William Short Hills Office. Her direct line is 973-900-0337. The office is located at 36 Chatham Road, Short Hills, New Jersey.
Please see the official Maplewood and South Orange township websites for more general information.