District News & Announcements

Join us for "Social Media: Strengthening Caregiver Connectivity - Part 2"! The second installment of this workshop series with ESS will focus on the increasing trend of children and adolescents using social media. Attendees will gain insights into how children fulfill their needs online and explore strategies to guide them ...

We are thrilled to announce that our district will be celebrating Inclusive Schools Week from December 2-6, 2024! This year’s theme, “Every Voice Matters,” highlights the importance of creating environments where every student feels heard, valued, and empowered to succeed. First launched in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week is an event ...

Are you passionate about education and financial transparency? Do you want to help the district allocate its resources to ensure the biggest benefit for students? The South Orange & Maplewood School District has formed a Budget Advisory Committee, and we need YOU! The Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) is a new ...

We’re thrilled to announce a game-changing transformation in how we communicate with and serve our SOMSD community! After listening closely to your feedback, we are taking steps to make accessing district information faster, easier, and more intuitive than ever before. We have been completely overhauling our district website and will ...

South Orange & Maplewood School District’s fourth graders had the exciting opportunity to experience the dynamic LUX Orchestra for another year this November. This event marked the sixth year of a creative educational partnership between SOPAC and the SOMSD Visual and Performing Arts Department, and James Manno, Supervisor of FIne ...