“The administrative team will work with CHS teachers, counselors, and other relevant staff to consider how the Academy will best serve students next year.” — Board of Education member Shayna Sackett-Gable
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
‘The Ship is Rolling’ as South Orange-Maplewood Seeks Next Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreDespite joking that the community is seeking a superhero, the search firm assured the small audience at Monday’s forum they are committed to finding the best person for the job.
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Arts & CultureCommunityMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange Middle School to Present 2nd Annual ‘My Black Is Beautiful’ Celebration
by SOMSDby SOMSDCommunity’s Celebration of the beauty of black culture and black history scheduled at SOPAC this Saturday, February 24.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD to Host In-Person Community Forum on Superintendent Search Feb. 19
BOE President Telesford: “The Board recognizes that the 100-person limit on Zoom during Monday’s forum fell short of expectations. While HYA reports that no one was denied access during the actual forum, we acknowledge that the limit itself could have prevented participation for some. The Board sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience or frustration this caused.”
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Arts & CultureSchools / KidsSouth Orange
CHS Grad Seth Dudowsky, NFL Head of Music, Puts on Super Bowl Halftime Show
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Acting Supt. Committed to Ensuring Bias Acts Are Swiftly Addressed: ‘The Expectation is Clear’
Gilbert: “If there’s one student or one educator that does not feel like they are welcome in this district, we have a lot of work to do.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Columbia High Seeing Improvements in Safety & Security, Say Student Reps
As promised by administration last year, Columbia High School has stepped up student ID enforcement.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
South Orange-Maplewood 2024-25 School Calendar Includes Shorter ‘Jersey Week’
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreIn addition to a shortened vacation week in November, school will start a day earlier and the December and February breaks are a bit longer.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange Middle School Security Guard Gets New Post — in a Classroom
by SOMSDby SOMSDOmar Ortega starts new career as a paraprofessional
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Seeks Additional $29 Million to Complete SOMS & CHS Construction Projects
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreStudents, parents and community members spoke passionately for and against the turfing of Ritzer Field. The Board of School Estimate will vote on the entire proposal on February 13.