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Jun 21, 2022
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Montrose News & Announcements

2022-23 SY Transportation Request Form Available (Submission Deadline: June 22)

June 9, 2022

SOMSD & SOMA Shares Massive Outdoor Book Giveaway & Swap Event for PreK – 12 Students Taking Place Saturday, June 11 @ Two Locations

June 6, 2022

SOMSD Community COVID-19 Updates (May 13, 2022)

May 13, 2022

SOMSD Earns 2022 Best Community for Music Education Designation for Another Year from the National Association of Music Merchants – NAMM (5/4/22)

May 4, 2022

Registration for 2022 SOMSD Summer Programs is Open – Registration Deadline Approaching

April 28, 2022

March 2022 “As a Matter of Fact” District Newsletter: BOE Reaches Agreement w/ SOMEA, 22-23 SY Prek Registration Open, Yr. 2 Intentional Integration Considerations Approved, Asst. Supt. Access & Equity Hired and More…

March 25, 2022

SOMSD Community Update: District to Move to “Indoor Mask Optional” Plan for K-12 Schools, Buses and District Office Buildings, Starting on Monday, March 14, 2022

March 10, 2022

Due to Impending Inclement Weather: All Schools Will Operate on Early Dismissal Schedule for Fri., 2/4

February 3, 2022

SOMSD Community: Back to In-Person Learning Resumes on Mon., January 10 & COVID-19 Updates

January 7, 2022

District Special Edition Post-Winter Break Newsletter: Important Covid19 Testing Updates, Lunch and Virtual Learning Updates

December 30, 2021

  • County Megasite Testing/Vaccination Locations Are Open in Livingston, Newark and West Orange
  • Post Winter Break Virtual Instruction & Reminders for PreK – 12 Families: Accessing CANVAS, Technology, PowerSchool, Seesaw and More
  • District to Begin School Year With All-Virtual Learning; In-Person Instruction will Resume on Mon., Jan. 10
  • SOMSD Health Message Video: Seasonal Flu & COVID 19 Information for Parents/Guardians
  • IMPORTANT SOMSD COMMUNITY UPDATE: High Transmission Essex County CALI Score Leads to Increased Quarantine Period for Unvaccinated Individuals
  • SOMSD Community Fall Break Travel/Quarantine Guidelines & Survey (Submissions Due By: Tues., October 26)
  • Important SOMSD Update: New School Reopening Date for All Students, Monday, September 13
  • SOMSD Fall 2021 Return to School Guidebook
  • RETURN TO SCHOOL: TRAVEL QUARANTINE GUIDELINES FOR THE UNVACCINATED
  • SOMSD Launches Rubicon Atlas, First-Ever Public-Facing Website for the District’s K-12 Curriculum

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Contact Info

356 Clark Street
South Orange, NJ 07079

Main Office:
(973) 378-2086

Fax:
(973) 378-2085

School Admins

Title IX Information

Ms. Joanne Butler
In-House Counsel
District Title IX Coordinator
525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
e: jbutler@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext 1849

Anti-Bullying Specialists

Ms. Bonita Samuels
Principal

e: bsamuels@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 378-2086 ext 7500
f:  (973) 378-5243

Ms. Joanne Butler
In-House Counsel
District HIB Coordinator

e: jbutler@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762-5600 ext 1059
f: (973) 378-9464

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The mission of the South Orange Maplewood School District is to empower and inspire each student to explore and imagine, to pursue personal passions, and to collectively create a better future by creating a learner-centered environment through multiple pathways; re-imagined structures, systems and supports; innovative teaching; partnering with families; and maximizing community expertise and resources.

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