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After the South Orange-Maplewood School District filed a bias complaint against the New Jersey…

Students, 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.

“Empathy For The Bull” to be on display at CHS’ Domareki Art Gallery through the end of the month; evening reception January 22.

Sophia Halm chosen as one of 100 high school students from across the country to participate in 4-day event

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.”

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.”

“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.”

From SOMSD:  When Deon Mingo was hired as Columbia High School’s new boys basketball…

A previous release had claimed the number of all CHS students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams increased by 10% — the new release states it is only the number of SENIORS achieving that score that increased.

Dark comedy to be performed at the Black Box Theater for four evenings in November