About Us

The Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, named in honor of a former district Superintendent of Schools, is located on Kent Lane in East Windsor Township and has an enrollment of 1120 students in grades 6 through 8. The original school was built in 1968 with a large addition completed in 1971 and a major classroom reconstruction project finished in 1994. The Kreps Middle School has recently completed an even more extensive construction project which has given us an auditorium, another gym, new science labs, and additional classrooms on both the first and second floors. In addition, our multi-purpose room has been expanded and all our open space areas have been converted to closed classrooms. Our school is organized into grade-level teams with four to five teachers working together with a shared group of 100 to 110 students in one of four teams at each grade level. This structure promotes the concept of family and allows students and teachers to develop close relationships. Teachers meet as a team weekly with guidance counselors and administrators to address the academic, social, and emotional needs of their students.

The language arts/reading curriculum provides students with opportunities to engage in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The writing program is process-oriented with an emphasis on clarity in composition, grammar, spelling, and vocabulary. Our mathematics curriculum includes both writing and problem-solving. Sixth-grade students review basic functions while seventh-graders expand their knowledge in pre-algebra. Eighth-grade students focus on the four major cluster areas of the NJSLA. In science, students focus on three major branches of science each year which include laboratory work and long-term research projects. Reading, writing, research, and higher-level thinking skills are all stressed in our social studies program. In addition to these subjects, our students study a world language each year. Sixth-graders continue their exploration of the Spanish language, while seventh-grade students select a language (Spanish, French, or German) to study. Students also participate in state-mandated health and physical education, technology, art, and music programs.

Enrichment opportunities and accelerated programs are provided for our academically talented students. Likewise, special needs students also have their individual requirements addressed through resource rooms, self-contained classrooms, in-class teacher support, speech therapy, and supplementary instruction. Kreps Middle School students have the benefit of a wide range of co-curricular activities such as band, chorus, musicals, one-act plays, intramural sports, newspaper, yearbook, and homework club. Interscholastic sports include soccer, cross country, field hockey, cheerleading, wrestling, basketball, tennis, track, softball, and baseball. There are many ways that the Kreps Middle School acknowledges student achievement and accomplishments. We have a “Student of the Month” program, "Random Acts of Kindness" luncheon, honor roll assemblies, an athletic awards night, and an eighth-grade awards program. Further, participation in national, state, and local contests allows our students to be recognized for their many talents.

We are proud of the warm, safe, and secure family atmosphere that our Kreps Middle School provides allowing both preteens and teens to develop academically and socially in a supportive environment. By working together with a very active parent group, we strive to provide a quality education for all of our students. 

My name is Mrs. Felicetta, and I’m the very proud principal of the Melvin H. Kreps Middle School. I'm a graduate of The College of New Jersey and Montclair State University for my graduate work. I've been in EWRSD for twelve years. I spent four years as an assistant principal at Melvin H. Kreps Middle School, five years as principal at the K-5 level at Walter C. Black Elementary School, three years as the principal of the Grace N. Roger Elementary School for Pre-K and 3-5 students, and am happily working with 6-8 students and families at MHK.

I believe in making students the center of all decision-making. My job as a principal is to keep students safe, develop students socially-emotionally, and allow students to meet their individual student achievement potential. As you look through our website, you will see many initiatives that help students learn and grow. You will also be able to look at our building and district calendars, our virtual backpack information, and connect with our teacher websites.

As a member of the MHK community, you are a member of the PTO. Please visit their link and join us at events. Also, volunteering your time to the PTO is a great way to get involved with the school.

Each grade level has a theme:  6th Grade - Set Out and Grow, 7th Grade - Step Up and Achieve, and 8th Grade - Stand Proud and Lead.  Our motto at MHK is KREPS: Kind-Hearted, Respectful, Engaged, Positive, and Self-Motivated. As staff, we bring these ideals to our students every day. We hope to make your child’s experience as a Cougar a wonderful one!