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South Orange-Maplewood School District

A District That Celebrates

Columbia

Cali School and SOMSD pilot an Arts Institute in South Orange-Maplewood

July 3, 2019 By SOMSD Webmaster

Through an initial $30,000 combined grant from the Frank and Lydia Bergen Foundation and the Montclair State University Foundation, the Cali School and SOMSD piloted an Arts Institute in South Orange-Maplewood for a second year in a row. The Arts Institute included K-12 during-and-after-school lessons and classes, courses for college credit, and more — all taught by professors (including members of the NY Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera), as well as graduate students from the school.
This year’s curriculum included an African Drumming program at Seth Boyden, during and after school lessons and masterclasses at the middle and high schools, a jazz ensemble at Columbia High School, and more, reaching over 200 students K-12.

The full story can be viewed by visiting the Montclair University website.

 

July 3, 2019 Filed Under: Columbia, District News & Announcements, Seth Boyden Tagged With: Arts Institute, Cali School, SOMSD Fine Arts

SOMSD Summer Assignments Are Now Available!

June 12, 2019 By SOMSD Webmaster

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2019 Summer Assignments

2019 Summer Assignments are now available. Please click here to learn more. 

June 12, 2019 Filed Under: Columbia, District News & Announcements, Maplewood Middle School, South Orange Middle School Tagged With: 2019 Summer Assignments, Summer Assignments

Blast Off Into Summer Reading!

June 12, 2019 By SOMSD Webmaster

Apple and Books2019 Summer Reading List

Blast Off Into Summer Reading!
The SOMSD library media specialists and the librarians from the Maplewood and South Orange Libraries are thrilled to announce that the 2019 SOMSD Summer Reading Lists are now available. Click here to learn more.

 

June 12, 2019 Filed Under: Clinton, Columbia, District News & Announcements, Jefferson, Maplewood Middle School, Marshall, Montrose, Seth Boyden, South Mountain, South Orange Middle School, Tuscan Tagged With: Summer Reading, Summer Reading List

New Jersey’s State Teen Arts Festival recognizes Columbia High School Art Students

June 11, 2019 By SOMSD Webmaster

This was the third consecutive year Columbia High School participated in the New Jersey State Teen Arts Festival on May 30th, 2019 at Ocean County College.

South Orange Maplewood Schools was the only district from Essex County participating in the New Jersey Teen Arts Festival for the 3 year in a row. Sixteen CHS Visual Art and Photography students had work on display at the festival from May 29th to May 31st.  These students are, Christopher Lopez, Desiree Hume, Elliot Dix, Freya Zaccerelli, Iman Zubieta, Jesser Pilato, Jorden Fastov, Laura Rafolo, Lucia Garritano, Miriam Sorkin, Naomi McMechen, Rowan Slater, Shakeelah Gilkes, Tayor Goodson.

In addition, Iman Zubieta, Josie Lally, Eliot Dix and Rowan Slater were selected to be part of the 2019- 2020 NJ State Teen Arts Touring Exhibition.

District involvement in the annual New Jersey Teen Arts Festival was initiated and led by Fine Arts Supervisor James A. Manno who secured participation by coordinating efforts with festival director and by providing student product entries via a digital adjudication process. 

Special thanks to this year’s participating teachers Jon Fisher (Photography), Karen Murphy (Visual Art), Nicole Thomas (Visual Art), Alexandra Cappucci (Visual Art). 

Teen Arts Festival - Display

 

Teen Arts Festival - Students

June 11, 2019 Filed Under: Columbia, District News, District News & Announcements Tagged With: Columbia High School, Teen Arts Festival

Columbia High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

June 4, 2019 By cmoore

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Columbia High School Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The 2019 Columbia High School “Hall of Fame” Induction Ceremony will take place on Wed., 6/5 in the CHS Auditorium in two assembly programs from 9:13-10:13 am and 10:17-11:17 am. This year’s inductees are Bisa Butler and Ibtihaj Muhammad.

As many residents of the South Orange-Maplewood community are aware, Columbia High School is a special place! Many CHS graduates have gone on, and continue to go on to do great things in the world – from doctors, to lawyers, to activists, actors, athletes, artists, musicians, producers, designers, the list goes on!

In the mid-1980’s, the CHS “Hall of Fame” Committee was established as part of Student Council, to recognize the vast accomplishments of its graduates. In 1985, the Hall of Fame inducted its first two alumni – Senior U.S. Circuit Judge, Amalya Kearse, and world renown actor, Roy Schneider. Since then, every year, the committee has inducted anywhere from 1-4 former students who had demonstrated academic excellence during their time at CHS, and have gone on to influence the world around them in positively meaningful ways.

On Wed., 6/5, we will induct two more alumni, whom you may know, who have gone on to do great things in South Orange, Maplewood, and beyond!

This special event is open to all CHS students, faculty, staff, and members of the Board of Education. The 2019 CHS Hall of Fame inductees’ names will be made known to CHS students, faculty, staff, and the public the day before the event on Tue., 6/4.

June 4, 2019 Filed Under: Columbia, District News, District News & Announcements Tagged With: Bisa Butler, Hall of Fame, Ibtihaj Muhammad

CHS Presents The Special Dance Company

May 16, 2019 By SOMSD Webmaster

The Special Dance Company 2019

Columbia High School Presents – The Special Dance Company

Celebrating 48 Years

Columbia High School
17 Parker, Avenue, Maplewood, NJ

    • Friday, May 17th – 8:00 PM
    • Saturday, May 18th, 2019 – 8:00 PM

Tickets on Sale:  $10, $12, $18

www.specialdancecompany.com

For more information contact Mrs. Point-Du-Jour (973) 762-5600 Ext. 1066

May 16, 2019 Filed Under: Columbia, District News, District News & Announcements Tagged With: Special Dance, Special Dance 2019

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