Delayed Opening Called For Public Schools In South Orange-Maplewood

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Departing Maplewood School Board Member Issues Stern Note

"It is time to stop joking about popcorn-watching meetings," said a South Orange-Maplewood school board member. "This is important work."

NJ Teacher Forced To Quit Over 'Crying Spells,' Lawsuit Says: Reports

A former South Orange-Maplewood teacher claims she was forced to quit after she transferred to a special education class without an aide.

Maplewood School Board Approves 3 For New Positions

The South Orange-Maplewood schools approved three new appointments at their meeting two weeks ago.

Singer SZA Says Bad Experiences In School In Maplewood Fueled Success

Maplewood native SZA told People that she was "awkward" at Columbia High School and couldn't get a prom date, but there was an upside.

15 Underrepresented Maplewood Students Recognized For GPA, PSAT Scores

The College Board program honors to certain underrepresented students, like in Maplewood, and gives them a leg up on college admissions.

Teacher In 'Hijab' Case In Maplewood Sues For Defamation

Maplewood teacher Tamar Herman is suing Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad for defamation, the New York Times reported.

School Election Debate To Be Held In Maplewood

Learn more about the South Orange-Maplewood school board candidates in a debate hosted by the League of Women voters.

Mask Mandate Reinstated, Then Lifted, At School In Maplewood

One grade level in Maplewood was told to wear masks last week after a minor "outbreak" of COVID, but the mandate ended Monday.

National Merit Semi-Finalist Announced For Columbia High School

The National Merit Scholarship Corp. has announced its semi-finalists for 2022-23. A student has been named from South Orange-Maplewood.

Police Respond To Fight Near Columbia High School In Maplewood

The fight among four students in Maplewood "started during the school day and on social media," police said. No weapons were used.

After Busing Controversy, Maplewood Says They'll Make It Safer To Walk

Maplewood kids living less than 2 miles from school have to walk there for now, so the town listed new safety measures.

Masks Mandatory In Maplewood Only In These Situations, District Says

The South Orange-Maplewood schools released their COVID health policies for this year in advance of the first day of class this Thursday.

Columbia High School In Maplewood Gets Activities/Athletic Supervisor

The new supervisor has worked and coached in the Livingston schools and even coached women's college soccer in Alabama.

Maplewood School Renamed From Thomas Jefferson To Delia Bolden School

"The negro question is one which is continually before the public to-day," wrote Delia Bolden in 1912 as she graduated Columbia High School.

School Safety Forum Planned For South Orange-Maplewood District

Police chiefs from Maplewood and South Orange, as well as school officials, will discuss school safety and changes in this virtual forum.

Back To School In Maplewood: What's New On 2022-23 School Calendar

Schools in the South Orange-Maplewood district reopen after Labor Day 2022, with a weeklong Fall Break in November.

Maplewood Parents Sign Petition After School Buses Unavailable

The South Orange-Maplewood district will not bus kids who are two miles from school, setting off a debate. 1,400 people signed a petition.

Six Candidates To Vie For 3 Maplewood School Board Seats

You'll get a choice of six candidates on Nov. 8 for three spots on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education.

Running For South Orange-Maplewood School Board? Deadline's Monday

Do you want to run for a spot on the South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education? You have until Monday afternoon to file.

After Maplewood Student's Drowning, Women Say Kids Need Swim Lessons

After a Maplewood student drowned in 2020, a planner and associate professor say officials should promote swim lessons and more pool access.

Jefferson School In Maplewood To Be Renamed After CHS Grad: Report

The Maplewood-South Orange school board wants to rename Jefferson School after Columbia High's first Black female graduate, a report said

Masks Are Back: Mandate Continues At Maplewood Middle School

The Maplewood Middle School principal said there has been a COVID-19 outbreak "identified among all grades recently," so masks are back.

Columbia High School Graduation And Juneteenth Holiday: Dates Set

Dates for high school graduation, Juneteenth, and the last day of school have been set on the South Orange-Maplewood district calendar.

Maplewood's High School Musical Snags 2 Prestigious Theater Awards

Following in the footsteps of many famed thespians, the crew of "Newsies" at Columbia High School has won awards from Paper Mill Playhouse.

'Die Hard' Filmmaker Joel Silver Inducted To Hall Of Fame In Maplewood

Columbia High School will induct filmmaker Joel Silver, former Vogue editor Grace Mirabella, and 2 others into its Hall of Fame.

MayFest To Return To Maplewood With Train Rides, Music, And Food

After a 2-year hiatus during the pandemic, the Sunday fun day will return! Find out more about vendors and activities here.

Columbia High School In Maplewood Grabs Rising Star Award Nominations

Paper Mill Playhouse announced its Rising Star Award nominations, highlighting NJ schools' top thespians. Columbia High snagged several.

2 Maplewood Teens Win National Merit Scholarships

Of the 10 Maplewood students who were finalists for National Merit Scholarships for college, 2 were announced as winners on Wednesday.

Here's How U.S. News Ranked Maplewood's High School In State And U.S.

The annual rankings released by U.S. News and World Report evaluates schools based on graduation rates, academic performance, and more.

SAT Scores In South Orange-Maplewood Higher Than State Average

Columbia High School's average SAT scores were higher than many high schools in the state.

After Death Of Maplewood Student, High School Offers Counseling

The superintendent of the South Orange-Maplewood School District announced that a student at Columbia High School has passed away.

Maplewood Teachers' Union And Schools Reach Agreement

After months of negotiations (and 14 hours ending this morning), the teachers' union and school board reached an agreement in principle.

Maplewood Students Named National Merit Scholar Finalists

All of the National Merit Semifinalists in the Maplewood-South Orange district have become finalists, a high number for public schools.

Masks Optional In Maplewood Schools As Of Monday: Officials

A survey of parents and kids showed that a higher percent of South Orange-Maplewood students want to keep masking than their parents do.

School Mask Mandate: Maplewood Gives Update, Surveys Parents

The South Orange-Maplewood schools have not lifted their mask mandate as many districts have, but said COVID is still a concern.

Parents Fight Mask Mandate Continuation In Maplewood Schools

At two board meetings in the last 5 days, a parent group asked the South Orange-Maplewood schools to make masks optional on March 7.

Maplewood Teachers' Union: We Need Open Windows, 'Social Justice'

The South Orange-Maplewood teachers' union says contract talks with the district have broken down again, and over "shocking" details.

School Mask Mandate Will Continue In Maplewood

Citing a need for safety guidance, the South Orange-Maplewood schools will continue their indoor mask mandate after March 7.

Girls' Basketball Team From Maplewood Plays Charity Hoops Game

The girls' basketball team at Columbia High School in Maplewood participated in Hoopfest, which raises scholarship money for local teens.