SOMSD Extends School Closure through April 17, 2020 – Letter to Community

March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020 Dear SOMSD Staff & Family, I hope that this correspondence finds you, your families, and your loved ones (both near and far) safe and healthy.  Thank you for your continued patience and support as we work together as a community to keep everyone safe. I appreciate your efforts at home in helping […]

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Mental Health & Counseling Resources

March 22, 2021

Elementary School Social Work Program (2022-23 SY) Expand The Elementary School Social Work Program offers counseling services for students at each of South Orange and Maplewood School District’s elementary schools. The program offers individual and small group counseling with a social work intern. Its aim is to remove barriers to success and to provide students […]

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Family Resources

April 5, 2019

Family Resources South Orange Maplewood School District recognizes the vital importance of the home-school partnership. Our students and their families come first. We are here to support all of our students as they discover and develop their propensities! Who To Contact Staff Directory (Searchable) Department Directory School Directory Calendar District Calendar Counseling and Social Work […]

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Long-Time SOMSD Staff, Ann Bodnar Appointed as New SOMSD Assistant Superintendent, Curriculum & Instruction 

August 30, 2022

Superintendent Dr. Ronald G. Taylor is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Ann Bodnar, a twenty plus year SOMSD employee and District alum, to the position of Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction effective immediately.  The South Orange & Maplewood School District Board of Education approved Ann Bodnar, current Director of Curriculum & Instruction, […]

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South Mountain YMCA Partners with Achieve Foundation, the Parenting Center and SOMSD to Help Families Access Childcare

September 8, 2020

For Immediate Release South Mountain Y – Collaborative Community Commitment PR / Statement on the Community South Mountain YMCA Partners with South Orange & Maplewood School District to Help Families Access Child Care MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The South Mountain YMCA, the Achieve Foundation, Parenting Center, and the South Orange-Maplewood School District have formed a partnership […]

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SOMSD Announces Reopening Plan

August 7, 2020

2020-21 School Reopening We are excited to welcome our students and staff back to school in September, whether we see you in-person or virtually. We are working to ensure a safe and productive environment for all. See below for current information regarding plans for reopening schools. Please note that details are subject to change based on guidelines […]

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