“I had hoped the Columbia High School principal’s leave would have ended by the end of this month, but this is not the case,” said Acting Supt. Dr. Gilbert on Feb. 29. Gilbert voiced his “gratitude and support” for Acting CHS Principal Ann Bodnar.

Maplewood Mayor Nancy Adams forecasts a better budget cycle for 2024, reporting that revenues have rebounded post-COVID pandemic.

From the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: Notice is hereby given to the general public that a public meeting will be held at the South Orange Maplewood Board of …

Search firm rep said that while managing SOMSD will not be an easy job — “It’s not Scarsdale” — a candidate with “fire in the belly” and the right skill set will see great rewards.

After confusion and fear surrounding Code Yellows at CHS, Acting Supt. vows stricter enforcement of student IDs, limited entrances, door alarms and technology upgrades.

State aid for SOMSD will top $10M for 2024/25, as Gov. Murphy increases aid to many districts in NJ.