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South Mountain raises over $26,000 for the American Heart Association by participating in Jump Rope for Heart.
This fundraiser is in its 8th year and has raised over $25,000 for the South Mountain physical education program.
The event is sponsored by the North Jersey School Music Association and is comprised of fourth through sixth grade students from the area.
The Columbian has earned the first place award in an annual competition held by the American Scholastic Press Association for the third year in a row.
This year’s theme was The Women of Shakespeare: “And though she be but little, she is fierce”...
In a first-time collaboration, the South Orange/Maplewood School District and The Parenting Center have partnered with SOPAC, the MAC Scholars and the Community Coalition on Race to bring a new and important film to the community.
SOMSD, The Parenting Center and the Elementary PTAs are partnering to expand our school and classroom libraries so that they reflect the rich diversity and backgrounds in our schools and our community. This project was inspired by an initiative of Ms. Stewart’s 1st grade class at Marshall last year.
Last night’s Parenting Center workshop, “5 Practical Tips for Parents to Support your Child’s Academic Success,” was a huge success for all who attended.
For the third year in a row, the South Orange and Maplewood School District has been named as one of the 100 best communities for music education in America by NAMM Foundation.
The energy of STEAM took over Jefferson Elementary as students participated in a school-wide event on Thursday, March 23, 2017. STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math.
Ms. Claire Sinclair, kindergarten teacher at Tuscan Elementary School, and recipient of an Achieve Grant, took her kindergarten class on a field trip to Winchester Gardens.
Author, poet and educator, Kwame Alexander, engaged students at South Orange Middle School with his thoughts on life, success and basketball on March 7th.
Jasmine Lyons, Seth Boyden second-grader, reports on a fabulous Harlem Renaissance-style Rent Party.
South Orange Middle School (SOMS) students are making a community impact with 8th grade Social Studies teacher Stephanie Rivera’s after school club, Students for Social Change.
Students at Tuscan School participated in a workshop entitled, “The Art of Making Books”.
Jefferson students kicked off their month of kindness celebrating the nationally recognized, ‘Start with Hello Week’ which took place on February 6th to February 10th.
Jefferson Elementary welcomed back the Torrey family to our school community.
Mrs. Newman and Mr. Rivera's 4th grade students celebrated Black History Month by creating a Biography Box display of noteworthy African Americans.
As part of Tuscan School’s Read Across America Week celebration, The Cat in the Hat visited with students in kindergarten through grade two.
At the board meeting on Monday, February 27, 2017, the board voted to affirm SOMSD’s commitment to educating all children. Click here to view the resolution in its entirety.
Rev. Milton Biggham, a Grammy-winning giant in the world of gospel music, will host "The Story of Gospel: A Unique American Art Form" on Sunday, March 26 at 4 pm in the CHS auditorium as a fundraiser for Seth Boyden. The concert will be a lively and educational journey through the history of gospel music.
On January 9, Columbia High School (CHS) welcomed Willie Cole, renowned sculptor and artist, to speak to various classes in the Arts Department.
Tuscan Elementary Students participated in the Maplewood Memorial Library’s Kids Speak Out event.
Thanks to amazing Jefferson parent volunteers, each class received a classroom presentation that focused on the achievements of Dr. King, the events of the Civil Rights movement and the power of Dr. King’s words, and how they impact our lives today.
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“Before the Trees Was Strange”
One man's story about love, family, racism and forgiveness.
will be screened on
TUESDAY, MAY 30th
Columbia High School Auditorium
7pm – 9:30pm
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Columbia High School Presents
The Special Dance Company
Celebrating 46 Years
Friday, May 19th & Saturday, May 20th, 2017
Columbia High School
17 Parker Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Tickets on Sale @ www.specialdancecompany.com
$10 in advance/$12 at the door
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Expressions
Impressions
An exhibit Created by
Graphic Arts Students at CHS
May 4th - May 30th
Maplewood Grille
194 Maplewood Avenue, Maplewood, NJ
Opening Night
Thursday, May 4th
Art Opening: 6-7pm
Poetry/Open Mic: 7-8:30pm
The conversation continues…
We are always listening!
Let's Talk
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Budget Workshop
7:00pm
Montrose Early Childhood Center
356 Clark Street, S.O.
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Website Survey
The School District of South Orange and Maplewood is working to redesign the district website. We are currently looking for input on what critical information should be accessible from the home page. Please take a few minutes and provide us your thoughts by completing a short survey. You may participate in the survey by clicking the the following link.
Website Survey
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The Parenting Center & Elementary School PTAs
2016-2017 Speaker Series
The Parenting Center Groups
2016-2017
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