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2025 Thorne Middle School Teacher of the Year
2025 Educational Service Professional of the Year
Picture of Thorne Lady Lions Girls Soccer Shore Conference Co-Champions
Lady Lions

Thorne Lady Lions Girls Soccer Shore Conference Co-Champions

Picture of Thorne Middle School Cheerleaders 1st place in Shore Conference
Thorne Middle School Cheerleaders

Thorne Cheerleaders win 1st place in Shore Conference

Thorne Middle School is named after Cprl. Horace %22Buddy%22 Thorne, a military veteran and hero who saved many lives.
Thorne Honors It's Namesake

Thorne Middle School is named after Cprl. Horace "Buddy" Thorne, a military veteran and hero who saved multiple lives at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.

Thorne Middle Schools athletics programs instill pride in their community with fantastic performances.
Lion Pride

Thorne Middle Schools athletics programs instill pride in their community with fantastic performances both in the arena and the classroom.

Thorne Middle School students annually pack the gymnasium with audience members for their seasonal performances.
A Choir of Lions

Thorne Middle School students annually pack the gymnasium with audience members for their seasonal performances.

Thorne Middle School's drama entertains audiences throughout the school year with their fantastic performances.
Play Time

Thorne Middle School's drama entertains audiences throughout the school year with their fantastic performances.

Thorne Middle School is a regular stop for the Wreaths Across America caravan on its way to Arlington National Cemetery.
Thorne Welcomes Wreaths Across America

Thorne Middle School is a regular stop for the Wreaths Across America caravan on its way to Arlington National Cemetery.

Mission & Philosophy

About Us

The Middletown Township Public School District will collaborate as a unified community to empower each student to achieve their fullest potential by providing an engaging, inclusive, and safe educational environment. The District will responsibly and effectively utilize available resources to promote life-long learning and responsible citizenship to our students throughout their learning journey. The District will encourage students to develop their imagination and creativity, aspire to greatness, value diverse perspectives, and demonstrate cultural competence as global citizens to prepare for future academic, career, and personal success.

Thorne Cheerleaders Celebrate Their Championship.

News & Announcements

Upcoming Events

November 2025
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Sunday, October 26
Monday, October 27
Girls Soccer/FH@ Matawan
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XC/Boys Soccer-Home vs Matawan
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MYAA Basketball
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Tuesday, October 28
MYAA Basketball
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Wednesday, October 29
All-Star FieldHockey-TBA
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MYAA Basketball
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Thursday, October 30
The Lion's Roar-School Newspaper
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Room 227
Halloween School Dance
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GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS
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MYAA Basketball
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Friday, October 31
MYAA Basketball
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Saturday, November 1
Sunday, November 2
Monday, November 3
MYAA Basketball
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Tuesday, November 4
MYAA Basketball
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Wednesday, November 5
Student Councel Elections
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MYAA Basketball
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Thursday, November 6
The Lion's Roar-School Newspaper
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Room 227
GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS
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MYAA Basketball
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Friday, November 7
MYAA Basketball
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Saturday, November 8
Sunday, November 9
Monday, November 10
Wrestling Practice Starts
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MYAA Basketball
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Tuesday, November 11
Mark Love - Engineers Teaching Algebra
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Blocks 1 and 2 - Room 215
Boys Bball Try-outs
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MYAA Basketball
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Wednesday, November 12
Boys Bball Try-outs
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Cheer Tryouts
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MYAA Basketball
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Thursday, November 13
The Lion's Roar-School Newspaper
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Room 227
Boys bball Try-outs
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GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS
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MYAA Basketball
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Friday, November 14
MYAA Basketball
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Saturday, November 15
Sunday, November 16
Monday, November 17
MYAA Basketball
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Tuesday, November 18
Girls Bball Try-outs
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MYAA Basketball
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Wednesday, November 19
Girls Bball Try-Outs
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MYAA Basketball
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Thursday, November 20
The Lion's Roar-School Newspaper
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Room 227
GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS
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MYAA Basketball
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Friday, November 21
Saturday, November 22
Sunday, November 23
Monday, November 24
MYAA Basketball
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Tuesday, November 25
MYAA Basketball
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Wednesday, November 26
MYAA Basketball
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Thursday, November 27
The Lion's Roar-School Newspaper
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Room 227
GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS
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MYAA Basketball
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Friday, November 28
MYAA Basketball
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Saturday, November 29
Sunday, November 30
Monday, December 1
PICTURE RETAKE DAY
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MYAA Basketball
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Tuesday, December 2
MYAA Basketball
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Wednesday, December 3
MYAA Basketball
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Thursday, December 4
The Lion's Roar-School Newspaper
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Room 227
GIRL SCOUT TROOP MEETINGS
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MYAA Basketball
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Friday, December 5
MYAA Basketball
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Saturday, December 6

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