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Sixth-grade students at South Orange Middle School participated in a structured debate on Monday via the internet with students in various cities on the topic of the value of homework.
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The new Wall of Higher Learning in the South Orange Middle School cafeteria was created as a way to showcase the colleges and universities SOMS students have attended upon graduation from high school.
Three regional competitions were held across the state yesterday as judges consisting of historians, professors and graduate students witnessed history come alive from middle and high school students across the state.
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The 2012-2013 school year marks the first year of the National History Day Club at South Orange Middle School.
Middle School is a time when kids feel vulnerable and are trying to find themselves. Ms. Malespina decided to set up a South Orange Middle School “Compliments Group” to help address this.
This school year Ms. Butler began with an activity for her students, entitled, “The Edmodo Scavenger Hunt.” The scavenger hunt allowed her to virtually flip my classroom into a digital learning sensation.
Math Counts teams at Maplewood Middle School and South Orange Middle School each had an impressive showing at their first regional competition.
Zach Braff was welcomed back to his middle school and joined the South Orange Middle School Hall of Fame.
Created last year by Principal Joe Uglialoro, The Parent Academy is part of an ongoing effort to strengthen the school’s relationship with parents, and to create a total “community of learners”, in which all stakeholders – students, staff, and the community – are engaged in ongoing learning ...
A sneak peek at the musicals planned at Columbia High School, Maplewood Middle School and South Orange Middle School for 2012-2013.
The SOMS HSA sponsored a “Back to School BBQ” on Thursday, August 23rd in the South Orange Middle School courtyard.
Sixth-graders from South Orange Middle School's robotics club, "Lego Legends," paid a visit to Green Hill, a senior community in West Orange, to begin an assignment for next year.
South Orange Middle School Rolls Out the Red Carpet for the premiere of TED!, The Epic Documentary, a film created by and starring SOMS Sixth Graders. Watch the documentary online, using the link in the article!
6th grade students of social studies teacher Caroline Pew participated in Ms. Pew's second annual Spy Day on May 19th.
May 24, 2012 - Superintendent Brian G. Osborne issued a message to the South Orange Middle School community. The email provided information about the renewal process, expressed Dr. Osborne's confidence in Principal Joseph Uglialoro, and included notes from a meeting with the HSA Executive Board.
April 10, 2012 - Two South Orange-Maplewood middle school students have been accepted by Julliard to participate in its highly prestigious, competitive Music Advancement Program (MAP) for instrumental instruction.
October 25, 2011 - New SOMS Principal Joe Uglialoro shares some tips to stay connected to your children.
April 19, 2011 - South Orange Middle School has introduced its first literary magazine, offering all students an opportunity to demonstrate their creative skills.
March 18, 2011 - Two South Orange Middle School sixth graders received awards in a national competition, for letters they wrote to authors whose books "gave them wings."
South Orange Middle School students recently enjoyed an opportunity to attend a college basketball game, meet the players and tour a college campus.
SOMSD 2012-2013 Calendar & Handbook
South Orange Middle School is now on Twitter!The South Orange Maplewood School District is now on Twitter!
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