Lawson-Muhammad to Challenge NJ School Ethics Commission Ruling
South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education member Stephanie Lawson-Muhammad says she will fight a ruling that she violated sections of the state ethics code — as…
CHS Sophomore Sofie Paternite Wants Starbucks to Ban Plastic Straws
A CHS sophomore and South Orange resident has started a change.org petition asking Starbucks to ban plastic straws — starting with locations in Maplewood and…
South Orange-Maplewood to Appoint New Superintendent April 11
The South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education has announced that it will be appointing its new Superintendent of Schools this Thursday, April 11. The appointment will…
Maplewood – South Orange Book Festival Returns June 7-8 with a Stellar Line Up of Authors
The third annual Maplewood—South Orange Book Festival returns to the Woodland in Maplewood the weekend of June 7 and 8. The festival will open on…
Come Learn About Congregation B’nai Israel Preschool on April 10
The Preschool at Congregation B’nai Israel is holding an Open House and you’re invited. Come learn about what the Hedwig Gruenewald Early Childhood Center has…
SOMSD Principal Goes to Washington: Aaron Advocates for Educational Equity Laws
From Elizabeth Aaron: Local principal Elizabeth Aaron visited Washington, DC to encourage New Jersey’s members of Congress to pass laws that enhance the nation’s public…
CHS Briefly Evacuated for Smoke From Elevator System
From the South Orange-Maplewood School District: Columbia High School was briefly evacuated during 1st period (on Monday, April 8, 2019) when smoke was observed coming…
PHOTOS: ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Wows the Crowds at South Orange Middle School
From the SOMS HSA: On April 5, 6 and 7, we traveled back in time to the 1890’s as South Orange Middle School presented Hello,…
It’s Back and Madder Than Ever—Maker Madness 2019 at Columbia High School April 27
From the Achieve Foundation of Maplewood and South Orange: It’s the science fair meets crafts fair as the Achieve Foundation’s 5th annual Maker Madness fair returns…
CHS Special Dance Company Master Class Slated for May 4
From the Columbia High School Special Dance Company: The Special Dance Company, Columbia High School’s resident dance company for almost 50 years, is giving young…