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South Orange Middle School

Update for October 8, 2024

We have been alerted by the Village of South Orange  that on Tuesday, October 8th, there will be milling and pavement on No. Ridgewood Road and Mead St. After many conversations we have come to the agreement that the process will not begin until the start of the school day. The roadwork will pause during the following timeframes: 7:30-8:30am and again from 2:45-3:30 pm for dismissal.

This means there will be NO Parking on No. Ridgewood Rd in front of the school. If there is an emergency and you need to pick up your child between the hours of 8:30-2:30 we suggest you park on Tillou and walk down, or on So. Orange Ave and walk through the parking lot to the front door.

We realize the impact this will cause for our families, students and staff, and thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Click here for the SOMS Supply List 2023-2024

Click here for School Contact Information

Click here for the SOMS HSA

Upcoming Events

The SOMS Select Drama's Play "The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" on Feb. 20th & 21st at 7 p.m.

The SOMS All School Musical "The Addams Family" on March 15th & 16th at 7 p.m. and on March 17th at 2 p.m.

 

South Orange Middle School

South Orange-Maplewood School District

Contact Info

70 North Ridgewood Rd
South Orange, NJ 07079

Main Office:
(973) 378-2772

Fax:
(973) 378-2771

School Admins

Title IX Information

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District Title IX Coordinator
525 Academy Street
Maplewood, NJ 07040
e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859


Farj Salaam-Goodwin
Dating Violence Advocate
e:  fsalaam@somsd.k12.nj.us
p:  (973)762-5600 ext. 2241

Anti-Bullying Specialists

Alison Steiner
e: asteiner@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 378-2772 x2012
f: (973) 378-2771

Fajr Salaam-Goodwin
e: fsalaam@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 378-2772 x2241
f: (973) 378-2771

Dr. Kevin Gilbert
Asst., Supt., Access & Equity
District Title IX Coordinator

e: kgilbert@somsd.k12.nj.us
p: (973) 762 - 5600 ext. 1859

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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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