From the South Orange-Maplewood School District website: When the Super Essex Conference released its postseason honors, Columbia High School’s T.J. Whitaker stood at the center of one of the most …
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
CHS Senior Francie Christensen to Receive New Jersey Governor’s Award in Arts Education
In addition to the Governor’s Award, Christensen will also receive the New Jersey Student Achievement Award – two of the most prestigious awards for young artists in the state – at a ceremony at CHS on May 1.
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
PHOTOS: SOMA Swish Raises Funds for All South Orange-Maplewood Elementary Schools
The fundraiser, held on April 19 at Columbia High School, raised funds equally for all 6 elementary schools’ PTAs.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Schools Earn ‘Best Communities for Music Education’ for 10th Consecutive Year
SOUTH ORANGE & MAPLEWOOD, NJ — For the 10th year in a row, the South Orange-Maplewood School District (SOMSD) has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) …
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
The Fiscal Cliff Is Here: South Orange-Maplewood Supt’s Sobering Message Ahead of May 4 Budget Vote
In a wide-ranging discussion, BOE members drilled down with questions about transparency, transportation, school start times, class sizes, AP courses, and the state aid school funding formula.
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Arts & CultureMaplewood
Maplewood Artist Rob Weiss Wins Charleston ‘Obey and Resist’ Live Art Battle
by Jade Meierby Jade MeierThe competition was hosted by Beeple Studios and iconic street artist Shepard Fairey, best known for his HOPE portrait of Barack Obama.

