YouthNet and Open Gym Collaborate on First ‘Chat & Snack’ Forum at CHS
From YouthNet and Open Gym: Recently at Columbia High School, over 70 students gathered for the first “Chat & Snack” forum to discuss their growing…
Prosecutor’s Office Explains 1-Week Delay in Notifying South Orange-Maplewood District of Teacher Arrest
After discovering via news reports last Thursday, June 13, that Columbia High School teacher Michael A. Morrill 55, had been arrested on charges of third-degree…
1st Maplewood-South Orange Lavender Graduation Celebrates LGBTQ Students
In partnership with SOMA Action LGBTQ Committee and CHS Spectrum Club, the Township of Maplewood hosted the 1st SOMA Lavender Graduation celebration on Tuesday during…
CHS Student Allison Kofsky of South Orange Honored with NCJW Volunteer Award
From National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Essex County Section: Allison Kofsky of South Orange, NJ was presented with a Nancy and Robert Eskow NCJW/Essex…
South Orange-Maplewood Superintendent Addresses CHS Community on Arrest of Teacher
The following email was sent by South Orange-Maplewood Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gayle Carrick in response to the recent arrest of a CHS astronomy…
CHS Robotics Says Farewell to Allan Tumolillo Upon His Retirement
From CHS Robotics: Columbia High School Robotics teams bid a fond farewell to Mr. T (Allan Tumolillo), their teacher, mentor and club advisor at a…
SOMA Youth Pride and Family Picnic June 2 at Springfield Ave Gazebo
From SOMA Action Student Leadership Committee and the Spectrum Club at Columbia High School: Student groups, including the SOMA Action Student Leadership Committee and the…
Columbia High School’s ‘Mellow Yellow’ Wins NJ Safe Driving Competition
From Brain Injury Alliance New Jersey: On Thursday, May 23, a project called “Mellow Yellow” by Columbia High School students was one of three winners…
Water Main Break Delays End of School for Columbia HS Students
From Columbia High School: Dear Columbia High School Families and Staff, Due to a water main break at Columbia High School on Wednesday, May 22,…
‘Try Not to Micromanage or Nag’ & Other Tips on Reducing Student Stress from CHS Guidance Director Scott White
The following message was sent via email by Columbia High School Interim Director of Guidance Scott White in April. We are reposting it here on…