SOMSD Reopening Plan

South Orange-Maplewood Teachers’ Union Petition Calls for Delay of School Reopening

SOMEA, the South Orange-Maplewood teachers’ union, launched a petition urging the district to postpone the reopening of schools this week. The petition — which as of…

WATCH: South Orange-Maplewood School District ‘Return to School Town Hall’ Video

From SOMSD: Hello SOMSD Community As shared, please view the SOMSD pre-recorded Return to School Town Hall video led by Superintendent, Dr. Ronald G. Taylor,…

After Ventilation Blunder Derails Schools Reopening, District Scrambles to Restore Community’s Trust

Since the South Orange-Maplewood School District made an abrupt U-turn with its plans to bring teachers and students back to classrooms in November after discovering…

VIDEO: South Orange-Maplewood School Reopening Date is ‘Being Reassessed’ as Ventilation Issues Come to Light

From SOMSD Superintendent Dr. Ronald Taylor: Hello Maplewood & South Orange Community, Yesterday, it was brought to our attention that a detailed walkthrough of our…

BOE, Parents Raise Concerns Around South Orange-Maplewood School Remote Learning Plan

August 21: This article has been updated with information on the number of teachers who have requested early retirement or cited other reasons to not…

Maplewood Sees ‘Alarming’ Rise in COVID-19 Cases and Transmission, Especially Among Youth

Maplewood is seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases and transmission, especially among youth. The town has lost one more resident to the coronavirus since the…

South Orange-Maplewood Considers 2-Day Per Week In-Person School ‘Hybrid’ Option for Fall

From The South Orange & Maplewood School District: July 31, 2020 Dear Parents / Guardians, Students, and Community Members, I hope this correspondence finds you…

All-Remote Learning Option for NJ Students: What Families Need to Know for Fall 2020

Dear readers, if you are seeing this box, you are reading one of the very few current articles behind our paywall. Village Green has been…