Columbia High School’s 2024 Prom was a night to remember! The evening kicked off…
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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GovernmentMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Wittleder: I Will Not Seek Reelection for South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education
The following letter is from Kaitlin Wittleder, former president of the South Orange-Maplewood Board…
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia HS Inducts Ayesha K. Faines ’04 and Michael C. Ghegan ’86 into Hall of Fame
by Joy Yagidby Joy YagidColumbia High School welcomed their newest inductees into the CHS Hall of Fame in…
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Jason Bing Named Superintendent of South Orange-Maplewood School District
“What impressed the Board most was Mr. Bing’s profound understanding of various educational topics…His depth of knowledge and expertise will help elevate the District’s educational programs and initiatives,” said BOE Pres. Telesford, who also noted Bing’s dedication to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Report Says Integration Plan ‘is Working’, Survey Shows Need for More Inclusivity for BIPOC Students
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDir. of Access & Equity said the district was rethinking curriculum, including new resources so diverse families “can see themselves in the curriculum.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Susie Budine, SOMSD’s 7th Special Services Leader in a Decade, Resigns
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBudine is leaving after two-and-a-half years for a position in Madison — with a $15,000 pay cut
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
CHS Psychology Teacher Holds Inaugural Tri-State High School Psychology Workshop
by SOMSDby SOMSDDozens of teachers gather to learn from Seton Hall University professors
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CommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Registration Extended ’til May 30: SOMA Celebrates 2024 Lavender Graduation, June 13 at Maplewood Middle School
Annual ceremony is held in schools and communities across the country to honor and celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, asexual, intersex, and allied students, and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions in school and community. The community is welcome to attend
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSports
Columbia High Student-Athletes Lee & Parlin Honored by Essex County Athletic Directors Assn
by SOMSDby SOMSDMei Lee and Ethan Parlin were recognized as CHS’s top scholar-athletes.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
‘You Should Be Embarrassed’: Students, Parents Lambast Cuts to Arts, Guidance & STEM Programming
by Lela Mooreby Lela Moore“I see your uncomfortable faces, and you should be uncomfortable, because this is embarrassing,” said CHS student Izzy Sandoval to BOE members.