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South Orange-Maplewood School District

South Orange Middle School

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Our School

Contact Information

South Orange Middle School
70 North Ridgewood Road
South Orange, NJ 07079

Main Number: (973) 378 - 2772

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.

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

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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Our Mission

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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