South Orange-Maplewood School District

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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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.”

As promised by administration last year, Columbia High School has stepped up student ID enforcement.

In addition to a shortened vacation week in November, school will start a day earlier and the December and February breaks are a bit longer.

Omar Ortega starts new career as a paraprofessional

Students, 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.

Sophia Halm chosen as one of 100 high school students from across the country to participate in 4-day event

“No high schooler should have to deal with this…at the end of the day it’s supposed to be a game,” said the coach.

“We appreciate the NJSIAA’s responsiveness…and we are prepared to cooperate fully with the N.J. Division of Civil Rights. We look forward to the outcome of this investigation and hope this moves everyone toward valuing the intent and purpose of the rule changes governing high school sports competition and New Jersey’s CROWN Act,” said Acting Supt. Gilbert.