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The Sphinx Virtuosi, a self-conducted ensemble of top Black and Latinx soloists, annually tours nationwide to reach new audiences with diverse programming.
The Board of Education is conducting a search for SOMSD's next Superintendent, with the assistance of search consultant Dr. William Librera from West Hudson Associates
Members of the Columbia High School Honors Wind Ensemble had the honor of being invited to perform with the United States Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus.
The Columbia High School Class of 2018 boys’ long distance team closed out their strong four year run with an appearance at the 11th Annual Holmdel Twilight Series Season Ender.
The Tuscan School Student Council and the Tuscan School community ran a “Pennies for Puerto Rico” fundraiser to help with the UNIDOS Disaster Relief and Recovery Program for Puerto Rico.
Author Holly McGhee visited Tuscan School and spoke to kindergarten through grade five about her book, Come with Me, as well as the writing process and her forthcoming book, Listen.
Throughout the month of May, the fifth graders researched an influential person of their choice.
The Redhawk Native American Arts Council’s performing artists have been sharing Native American dance, music, art and history. The program entertain, educate and foster a positive image of our nation’s first culture. They will be at Marshall School on May 10th to share the cultural traditions first-hand to our students and may even include some form of audience participation!
Third-graders at Jefferson Elementary School had the chance to write and display Guerilla Haikus through a program with Caley Vickerman, who was an artist in residence at the school the week of April 23.
Ms. Smith has been an elementary school teacher in SOMSD since 2006 and has a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.
The student council at South Mountain with the help of the local green team kicked off a school wide recycling program.
District seeks feedback on proposed regulations for new Code of Conduct and Restorative Practices, to take effect September 2018.
Circus Kids Productions met with the students over the course of a week where they chose from a selection of acts, practiced them over the week and rehearsed for the big show.
Tuscan School third grade students participated in a cross-curricular project based on the poetry of Nikki Giovanni.
Leaders Change the World !........Leaders Change the World !........Leaders Change the World........!!!!!
We encourage students and parents/guardians to review the letter mailed home to inform your decision-making as you select a math course for the 2018-2019 school year.
Columbia High School filmakers and animators won at the 2018 Montclair Emerging Filmmaker Competition.
The Columbia High School art and literary magazine, Guildscript, has received THREE awards of distinction for its 2017 edition!
Photography students participate for the 13th year in a row in the annual Pingry multiple high-school photography exhibition in Pingry's Hostetter Gallery.
The Board of Education approved realignment of STEM courses on February 20, 2018. Dr. Ficarra declared that SOMSD must stop finding reasons to delay making changes which we know are necessary to ensure that SOMSD implements best practices which also result in integration, are based in research, and enhance instruction.
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The Parenting Center
Presents
Intentional Integration & Innovation in Our Elementary Schools
An Evening with
Dr. Edward Fergus
October 25, 2018 - 7:30pm
Seth Boyden School Auditorium
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October at The Parenting Center
To learn more about each group, click here!
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Registration
Open Enrollment Information
for 2018-2019 School Year
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