New CHS Mandarin Teacher From Beijing Tours South Orange-Maplewood
Yesterday, I had the honor and pleasure of showing Maplewood and South Orange to Columbia High School’s new Mandarin Language teacher, Niu Xiuqing. I arrived…
CHS Principal Aaron Looks Forward to Welcoming Students Back to School
The following was from CHS Principal Elizabeth Aaron on August 15: Hello from CHS. We hope you are enjoying your summer. We look forward to…
Vote for SOMA’s Own SZA (Solana Rowe) for MTV Awards
Maplewood’s own Solana Imani Rowe (Columbia High School Class of ’08) has hit the big time as SZA, a “neo soul and alternative R&B singer” whose…
ICYMI: Former Baseball Coach & Assistant File Suit Against South Orange-Maplewood District
According to a report in TAPintoSOMA.net, former Columbia High School baseball coach Joe Fischetti and assistant coach Matthew Becht have filed a lawsuit against the…
MapSO Freedom School Presents ‘Freedom Friday’ at Columbia HS August 4
The following is from the MapSO Freedom School On Friday, August 4th, members of the community are invited to gather at Columbia High School…
CHS Boys Tennis Makes Strides In 1st Season in New, More Competitive Division
After back to back seasons atop the SEC Liberty Division, the Columbia Boys Tennis Team finally moved up to the SEC American Division. Against better…
Update on Lead Testing in the South Orange-Maplewood School District
The following is a July 26 email to the SOMSD Community from Superintendent Dr. John Ramos As you may be aware, an initial report indicated…
Columbia HS Class of 1987 to Celebrate 30th Reunion Oct. 28
The following is from Becky Friedman On October 28, 2017, the 1987 graduating class of Columbia High School will hold its 30th Reunion at the Madison…
Summer Reading Assignment for Columbia High School Students
The following is from Melissa Butler, K-12 ELA Supervisor: The intent of the Summer Reading Assignment is to encourage the habit of lifelong reading. With…
Community Member Calls for Release of Police Audio, Video from July 5 Maplewood Fireworks Incident
A member of the Maplewood community is calling for Maplewood Township and the Maplewood Police Department to release police audio and video recordings from incidents…