Weekly Wrap-Up From South Orange School District

The school district has released a video for their weekly wrap-up.

South Orange & Maplewood School District Extends School Closure Over Coronavirus

South Orange & Maplewood School District has extended its distance learning through Friday, April 17, 2020.

Maplewood Schools Launch Food Support & Meal Distribution Plan During Coronavirus Shutdown

The plan addresses students who receive a free or reduced lunch with distribution site information.

Maplewood Schools Close Starting Monday Amid Coronavirus

Schools in South Orange-Maplewood, NJ School District will close Monday through "at least" March 27 to slow the spread of coronavirus.

Maplewood Schools Postpone Musical, Have Half Day For Coronavirus

The South Orange-Maplewood School District has postponed its high school musical and is closing early on Friday due to coronavirus concerns.

Join Maplewood For The Next SOMSD III Community Town Hall: March 18, 2020

The South Orange & Maplewood School District invites you to their next SOMSD III Town Hall event.

Coronavirus Update From The City of Maplewood

Please note that at this time we have no immediate concerns about this virus in our schools.

South Orange-Maplewood Schools To Get Large State Aid Increase

Several school districts in Union and Essex counties will see an increase in school aid for the 2020-2021 school year.

Maplewood Middle School Musical Starts This Weekend

The musical '13' looks at adolescence.

Tools Of The Mind Pre-K Curriculum At South Orange-Maplewood School District

Once the expansion initiative is solidified, 2020-21 partners will be announced.

CHS Band Students Earn Regional, All-State Honors

Five Columbia High School Band program members recently earned recognition at the North Jersey region and New Jersey All-State Band audition

2020-21 Preschool Registration Info For South Orange & Maplewood

The South Orange & Maplewood School District provides a preschool program to residents.

Robot Designed By Maplewood Kids Wins First Place in Essex County

It's no (small) wonder -- the brilliant minds of Columbia High School won first place in a countywide robotics contest in South Orange.

Vacancy Filled On South Orange-Maplewood School Board

Kamal Zubieta was selected from three final applicants. Zubieta can run again in the November election.

BOE To Vote And Fill Board Vacancy Position For Maplewood Schools

Interviews with candidates for the board vacancy will be conducted in public on Monday, February 10, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m

Maplewood And South Orange Schools Post Update About Coronavirus

A special edition of the district newsletter offers facts and links to information about the virus, which has killed more than 600 in China.

Columbia Students To Join Global Climate Strike On Friday

South Orange-Maplewood students will take their activism to the streets during school hours.

Maplewood Teachers Among 10,000 In NJ To Make $99K Or More

Decades of experience have brought thousands of teachers six figure salaries, according to the Department of Education.

Relax: New School Aid Plan Will Not Raise Taxes In Maplewood

More than 190 school districts may be able to raise taxes as much as they want to make up for school funding losses. Not the case in here.

Maplewood Middle School Code Red 'False Alarm': Police

Potential weapon threat wasn't credible, officials said.

Statewide Bullying Report: See Where South Orange-Maplewood Falls

The data shows which NJ school districts had the most — and least — bullying and harassment cases.

Baseball Field Renovations Begin In Maplewood

Repairs are scheduled over a three-year period, officials said.

Columbia High School Musicians Perform In Atlantic City

Columbia High School Virtuosi Ensemble took the stage at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

No Charges After Columbia High School Lockdown

Maplewood Police Chief James DeVaul said the lockdown choice was a sound one.

SOMA Brewing Company Helps Raise $8,500 For Music Equipment

The second annual Oktoberfest will benefit the Vanessa Pollock Music Fund of the Achieve Foundation.

Bullying Statistics, Strategies In South Orange-Maplewood

Week of Respect highlights the school district's commitment to getting students involved in stomping out bullying.

Parents Pressure South Orange-Maplewood To Add Music Teachers

The Columbia High School Music Parents’ Association says they want to ensure no student is left behind.

Columbia Students To Walk Out For Climate Change Friday

The move was inspired by 16-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, officials said.

Bear Sighting Prompts Indoor Recess In South Orange-Maplewood

A email sent to parents said the bear was spotted near South Orange schools.

3 Maplewood Students Nominated For National Merit Scholarship

The students are recognized for their outstanding academic records.

New School Year Brings New Staff To South Orange-Maplewood

There are some fresh faces in the district for the 2019-2020 school year. And some old ones in new positions.

First Day Of School: Share Your Photos, Maplewood

The kids heads back to the classroom this week. Did you take a picture? Share it with Patch.

New Superintendent Ready In South Orange-Maplewood

Ronald G. Taylor says he is child-centered, research-based and data-driven.

South Orange-Maplewood Principal Leaves for Summit District

Elizabeth Meola Aaron is expected to join Summit High School Sept. 10.

Still Time To Donate School Supplies In Maplewood

Project 200 is hoping to gather enough donations to give to 200 students.

South Orange-Maplewood School Board Schedules Friday Retreat

A special public session is set for Friday evening, according to officials.

South Orange-Maplewood Schools Administrator Median Salaries Drop

The state has released information that shows how much your school district will pay administrators in the 2019-20 school year.

Maplewood Teachers Median Salaries Up 1.5 Percent

The state has released information that shows how much your school district will pay teachers in the 2019-20 school year.

Afterschool Program Expanding In South Orange-Maplewood

Increased enrollment has prompted the change, officials said.

School Board Race Ignites In South Orange-Maplewood

Seven candidates have filed for three open seats.