BA Eric Burnside came under fire with the district facing a multi-million dollar budget deficit and cuts to courses, programs and 28 positions.
Schools / Kids
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Braces for Bruising School District Reorg Meeting
A list of 28 positions to be cut was posted to the school district website late Wednesday.
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CommunityPolice and FireSchools / KidsSports
South Orange Police Local 12 vs. SHU Women’s Basketball Exhibition Fundraiser
This exciting game on May 9 will raise money for Autism Acceptance Month and organizations that help members of the Autistic community and their families.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Special Services Department Launches First-Ever Caregiver Series
by SOMSDby SOMSDSix workshops on a variety of parenting topics to be held; first session begins tonight May 6
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From Prospect Preschool: Are you looking for a play based preschool program? Join our…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘Freedom to Read with Mychal Threets’: Free Virtual Community Event for All Ages, May 20
From NJ Safe Schools Coalition: MAPLEWOOD/SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – The New Jersey Safe Schools…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD District Goals Update: Integration, Facilities, Special Ed, Freshman Academy
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreActing Supt. Gilbert provided the BOE with an update on SOMSD’s five district goals for 2024-25.
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Arts & CultureCommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Renowned Author Paul Auster, Columbia High School Alum, Passes Away at 77
Auster, who grew up in South Orange and Maplewood, received the Maplewood Literary Award in 2015
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Maplewood Middle School’s Double Dutch Team Wins 3 First Place Prizes in State Championship
by SOMSDby SOMSDMMS Swagga Jumpers make a strong showing in the American Double Dutch League state competition
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood ‘User-Friendly’ School Budget Provides Few Insights
District officials have said that no further information on the 28 positions to be cut will be available until after the May 9 reorganization. Former BOE member Tony Mazzocchi says the district is either “hiding things … or you don’t have a clue.”