The following is a press release from the South Orange-Maplewood School District: MAPLEWOOD, N.J.…
South Orange-Maplewood School District
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Virtual ‘BookBreak’ Brings Authors to South Orange-Maplewood Students
All elementary students throughout the District participate in live online sessions.
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Arts & CultureMaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
As Former CHS Journalism Teacher Resigns, District Says It’s Committed to Journalism
“I’m excited to move on to a more supportive, stable, and safer work environment,” said Joshua Enyeart. “That said, I’m incredibly proud of all the students I’ve worked with over the years at CHS and I wish the best for The Columbian, it’s staff, and [new faculty advisor] Jen Dalton.”
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
South Orange-Maplewood Board of Ed Advances Transfer Portal Policies
The policy changes would allow a socioeconomic status-neutral waitlist for transfers related to the Intentional Integration Initiative.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
After Impassioned and Emotional Public Debate, BOE Ends Liaison to MapSO Freedom School
More than 70 people spoke during public comments, with many urging the board to sever ties with the organization, but more expressing support for MFS.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeSportsTowns
Parents, Students Implore Board to Reconsider CHS Schedule Change: It is ‘Interfering With Learning,’
“I felt like I was being set up to fail,” said a CHS junior who is both an athlete and has accommodations for tests.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
SOMSD Issues Correction to Press Release About Student Scores on AP Exams
A previous release had claimed the number of all CHS students scoring 3 or higher on AP exams increased by 10% — the new release states it is only the number of SENIORS achieving that score that increased.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth OrangeTowns
BOE Focuses on ‘Fostering Connections,’ ‘Cohesion,’ in Hiring New Superintendent
by Lela Mooreby Lela MooreBOE Prez said the board would “collectively” identify the professional background and skills desired in a new superintendent, and agreed to solicit community opinion as well during public meetings.
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Seth Boyden Elementary Students Hold First Ruby Bridges Walk To School Day
Fifth-Grade Safety Patrol Leads Effort To Remember Historic Walk By A Civil Rights Icon
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MaplewoodSchools / KidsSouth Orange
Dr. Kevin Gilbert Is New Acting Superintendent of South Orange-Maplewood Schools
Gilbert has been with the district since May 2022 as its Assistant Supt. of Access & Equity.