Our School
Contact Information
South Orange Middle School
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079
Phone: (973) 378 - 2772
Fax: (973) 378 - 2771
Office Manager/Principal’s Secretary
Bonnie Hellstern
P: 973-378-2772 x2000
E: bhellste@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
Main Office/Attendance Secretary
Sandra Ritchwood
P: 973-378-2772 x2001
E: sritchwo@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us
Overview
The vision for South Orange Middle School, along with our other district middle school, is to be the top-performing middle level system in the nation by focusing on academic excellence, responsiveness to student needs, and social equity.
Highlights
- Nationally recognized as a No Place for Hate School through the Anti-Defamation League.
- First class music and fine arts program with a thriving band, orchestra, chorus, select choir, and Art 2D and 3D classes
- SOMS staff and students regularly utilize technology on a daily basis.