Schools / Kids

Meanwhile, the Supt. of Schools will be hosting the second of four Community Conversations on December 12 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the DeHart Community Center in Maplewood.

The move to form the committee comes after a difficult and contentious 2024-25 school budget cycle.

From Maplewood Village Alliance: Maplewood Village welcomed new business Mathnasium with a grand opening…

The new children’s book store at 126 South Orange Avenue has opened as a Holiday Pop-up Shop and will offer twice daily children’s story times Dec. 20-30. It will close come January for renovations and have a grand (re)opening in the spring.

Citing timing and budget concerns, BOE member Regina Eckert reported that the district would delay posting the job until the next budget year is discussed.

The day of competition was also a celebration of legacy, as Joe Barbanel (Class of 1972) and Sydney Mannion (2022) shared reflections on the development of the game here in Maplewood, and what it now means to them, creating a bridge between generations of CHS Ultimate players.

Meanwhile, the State Board of Education approved changes earlier this year to how school quality is measured, placing a greater focus on student growth. Changes will go into effect in 2025.

The Board of Education reaffirmed the District’s “unwavering commitment to inclusivity and respect” and announced that an all-gender bathroom at Maplewood Middle is nearing completion.

From Tandem Real Estate Group: As the weather starts to get colder, it’s time…

The 1st reading of the updated Emergency & Crisis Situations Policy provides more language to ensure needs of students with accommodations are met; allows students to talk with staff afterward if needed; and ensures parents have enough info by the end of the drill day to have meaningful conversations with their students.