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‘Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom’ March 25 at Columbia High School

From the SOMSD Parenting Center: The South Orange-Maplewood School District Parenting Center invites you to celebrate the anniversary of the historic civil rights march from March…

So When Does School End this Year? SOMSD Clarifies Snow Day Policy

For all those families who got excited a few months ago when they saw the last day of the South Orange-Maplewood 2018-19 school year could…

All South Orange-Maplewood School Buses Now Equipped With GPS for Tracking

All South Orange-Maplewood School District buses are now equipped with GPS devices or systems, and the school district has also created separate instant messaging lists…

PHOTOS: Marshall School Day of Service Honors MLK, Feeds Families in Need

Marshall Elementary School’s students, teachers and faculty embarked on a day of service to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. The school partnered with…

SOMSD to Have Early Dismissal Wednesday, Feb. 20, Due to Expected Storm

The following was sent by the South Orange- Maplewood School District February 19, 5:45 p.m.: Dear SOMSD Families and Staff, All South Orange Maplewood Schools…

South Orange-Maplewood Schools Announce Delayed Opening for Feb 13

From the South Orange-Maplewood School District: South Orange Maplewood Schools will all have a delayed opening Wednesday, February 13, 2019. For delayed opening, Montrose, elementary…

CHS Principal Addresses Drug Use, Vaping in School at Roundtable Event

Columbia High School Interim Principal Dr. Kalisha Morgan addressed the topic of in-school drug use and vaping at a Principal’s Roundtable meeting on February 6…

South Orange-Maplewood District Administration Building Gets a New Sign

It is a sign of better things to come? We certainly hope so! The crumbling sign outside the South Orange-Maplewood School District Administration Building (formerly…

District Addresses Columbia High’s Inconsistent Credit Recovery and Absence Policies

Widespread inconsistencies to Columbia High School’s absence and credit-recovery policies are being addressed by updated policies that include improved communication, the elimination of “NC” (no…

South Orange-Maplewood School District Online Registration is OPEN!

After a “soft launch” to test the new online registration late last week, the South Orange-Maplewood School District has now officially opened registration for the…