Gilbert: “If there’s one student or one educator that does not feel like they are welcome in this district, we have a lot of work to do.”
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Two Columbia High School Students Featured In the 2024 Emerging Artists Show
by SOMSDby SOMSDSenior Ciara Navan, Sophomore Z Hunt among 37 artists displayed in Kean University exhibit
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
NJSIAA Finds ‘No Biased Intent’ in CHS Athlete Hair Bead Issue; District is ‘Disappointed’
After the South Orange-Maplewood School District filed a bias complaint against the New Jersey…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Seeks Additional $29 Million to Complete SOMS & CHS Construction Projects
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreStudents, parents and community members spoke passionately for and against the turfing of Ritzer Field. The Board of School Estimate will vote on the entire proposal on February 13.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Newark’s Runaway Bull Inspires Student Art Show at Columbia High School
by SOMSDby SOMSD“Empathy For The Bull” to be on display at CHS’ Domareki Art Gallery through the end of the month; evening reception January 22.
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School Student Admitted into Disney Dreamers Academy
by SOMSDby SOMSDSophia Halm chosen as one of 100 high school students from across the country to participate in 4-day event
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Breaking NewsMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
UPDATED: CHS Principal Sanchez Placed on Administrative Leave; Bodnar to Helm School in Interim
UPDATE: A statement from BOE members Telesford and Vadlamani reads in part: “We express our full support for Acting Superintendent Gilbert’s recent decision to put Principal Sanchez on administrative leave. We understand the gravity of this situation and recognize that this decision may cause discomfort and raise questions for many students, parents and members of our community.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High School to Step Up Student ID Enforcement in New Year
A Student Representative to the Board of Ed reported that lax enforcement “creates a dangerous environment where students are under the impression that they do not need to take regulations seriously on the whole.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Flooding Prompts Half Day on Monday in South Orange-Maplewood Schools
“We understand that this change may cause inconvenience for some families, but please understand that this decision is made with the utmost concern for everyone’s safety. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these challenging weather conditions.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Columbia HS Boys Basketball Coach Deon Mingo Sets Sights on New Heights
From SOMSD: When Deon Mingo was hired as Columbia High School’s new boys basketball…