Registration is open for the 2026/2027 School Year. Visit the district website for more information on how to register.
Today’s 6th Grade Math lesson in Mr. Hrdina’s class was all about percentages! Students demonstrated their understanding by “shopping” at Hrdina’s Department Store—because there’s nothing like a good bargain to make learning math fun.
The cold didn’t stop the students at MAS today! Students bundled up in their winter gear and headed outside to enjoy the snow—creating snow towers, making snow angels, and building snow forts.
On Thursday, January 15th, Chatham High School Counseling Office hosted a Military and Law Enforcement Open House. The event included representatives from the six military branches, US military academies, and law enforcement. This was CHS’s third annual Military and Law Enforcement Open House, and the biggest one to date.
The event included informational sessions about various careers in military and law enforcement, as well as conversations with the men and women serving in the various agencies, branches, and organizations. There were also several challenges for students to participate in, including a pull up challenge and a push up contest wearing military attire and equipment.
A big thank you to the following agencies and organizations attended this year: Chatham Township Fire Department, Chatham Borough Police Department, Chatham Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Air Force ROTC/Virginia Tech (Cooper Hnatov - CHS grad class of 2023), US Coast Guard Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard, and US Marines.
The event included informational sessions about various careers in military and law enforcement, as well as conversations with the men and women serving in the various agencies, branches, and organizations. There were also several challenges for students to participate in, including a pull up challenge and a push up contest wearing military attire and equipment.
A big thank you to the following agencies and organizations attended this year: Chatham Township Fire Department, Chatham Borough Police Department, Chatham Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Air Force ROTC/Virginia Tech (Cooper Hnatov - CHS grad class of 2023), US Coast Guard Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard, and US Marines.
Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, February 2, 2026 in the CHS Auditorium at 7:30 PM. The meeting will also be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings
Congratulations to all of the designers and participants of Catwalk 2026!! Great work!!
The Blizzard Bash at CMS was a success! Thank you to everyone who helped make the event so fun!
Inspired by teachers on the Internet, Mrs. Mandala and Ms. McLoughlin started a "Conversation Cart" at CHS to get students and staff talking to each other about fun topics such as teacher trivia, Jenga competitions, "this or that" questions, student polls, and so much more! Their first two Conversation Cart days were a huge success! It is a fun way to get the students to engage with each other, promote in-person conversations, challenge each other to get their brains thinking about new topics, and encourage them to see the fun and positives in each day.
Today, Washington Avenue School students took part in a Team Makers Workshop. A longtime student favorite, these workshops are jam-packed with entertaining, interactive, and cooperative activities designed to teach the importance of teamwork, mutual respect, and creative problem-solving as students work together to complete each challenge.
Chatham High School has been invited to the State Finals to compete for a spot in the National Science Olympiad!
The team earned an impressive 7th-place finish at the regional competition, standing out among 29 teams from across northern New Jersey.
Congratulations to our talented students on this outstanding achievement—way to go, CHS! 🎉🔬
The team earned an impressive 7th-place finish at the regional competition, standing out among 29 teams from across northern New Jersey.
Congratulations to our talented students on this outstanding achievement—way to go, CHS! 🎉🔬
Chatham High School sophomores Katelyn Moy and Kelly Nie have been accepted to the Region One High School Orchestra, an outstanding regional honor.
The students were selected from a competitive pool of 225 applicants and will perform alongside other elite young musicians at a concert on February 15 at Parsippany–Troy Hills High School.
CHS orchestra teacher Liam Keller shared, “I am so proud to have Kelly and Katelyn representing Chatham in this group. Their selection is a testament to their dedication and passion, and it is a tremendous honor to be among the few students chosen.”
Congratulations Katelyn & Kelly! 🎉 👏 🎶
The students were selected from a competitive pool of 225 applicants and will perform alongside other elite young musicians at a concert on February 15 at Parsippany–Troy Hills High School.
CHS orchestra teacher Liam Keller shared, “I am so proud to have Kelly and Katelyn representing Chatham in this group. Their selection is a testament to their dedication and passion, and it is a tremendous honor to be among the few students chosen.”
Congratulations Katelyn & Kelly! 🎉 👏 🎶
Chatham High School senior Susannah Rowland’s essay titled "The Politics of Lifting," which she composed in Professor Jonathan Mischkot's College Writing Workshop at New York University this past summer, has been selected for publication in the book Preludes: Essays from the PreCollege Writing Workshops.
NYU shared that Susy’s essay will be used by faculty as a teaching model for hundreds of students during the Summer 2026 College Writing Workshop course.
Susy said, “I'm beyond excited for my piece to be published and read by other students, and it's such an honor to even be considered. I loved writing this piece, and I hope others will love it too!”
Tina Lesnewich, Susie’s AP Language teacher at CHS, said, “The publication of Susy's essay is a well-deserved accomplishment. Her piece captures the world around her with sharp and insightful commentary. It's wonderful to see her rewarded for this achievement.”
Susy’s counselor at CHS, Joe Barbato, said, “It's great to see Susy being recognized in such a positive way. She is such a bright student, and I'm not surprised that her work is being used as a model for others to utilize."
Way to go Susy!
NYU shared that Susy’s essay will be used by faculty as a teaching model for hundreds of students during the Summer 2026 College Writing Workshop course.
Susy said, “I'm beyond excited for my piece to be published and read by other students, and it's such an honor to even be considered. I loved writing this piece, and I hope others will love it too!”
Tina Lesnewich, Susie’s AP Language teacher at CHS, said, “The publication of Susy's essay is a well-deserved accomplishment. Her piece captures the world around her with sharp and insightful commentary. It's wonderful to see her rewarded for this achievement.”
Susy’s counselor at CHS, Joe Barbato, said, “It's great to see Susy being recognized in such a positive way. She is such a bright student, and I'm not surprised that her work is being used as a model for others to utilize."
Way to go Susy!
We are excited to kick off our 2026 Year of the Horse Celebration! Please mark your calendar and save the date for this spectacular event showcasing our students’ language learning and cultural talents.
The celebration will feature dinner and a show on Friday, February 20, from 5:30–8:45 PM. In addition, snacks will be available for purchase (cash only).
Please see the ticketing information below and be sure to reserve your tickets in advance. We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening—we look forward to seeing you there!
Ticket reservation link: https://gofan.co/event/5866923?schoolId=NJ20092_2
The celebration will feature dinner and a show on Friday, February 20, from 5:30–8:45 PM. In addition, snacks will be available for purchase (cash only).
Please see the ticketing information below and be sure to reserve your tickets in advance. We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening—we look forward to seeing you there!
Ticket reservation link: https://gofan.co/event/5866923?schoolId=NJ20092_2
🎉 Chatham High School has earned a spot on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2024–2025 school year!
This award “recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.”
Congratulations to our amazing CHS teachers, counselors, administrators, and students! 👏
This award “recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.”
Congratulations to our amazing CHS teachers, counselors, administrators, and students! 👏
Dear SDOC School Community,
Due to the significant snowfall, all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th. All after-school and evening activities are also canceled.
Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the significant snowfall, all schools will be closed on Monday, January 26th. All after-school and evening activities are also canceled.
Please stay safe and warm.
Today marked the first meet-up between CMS 8th graders and Milton Avenue preschoolers as they kicked off another year of the cherished CMS–Milton Bridge program. Celebrating its 9th year, the program continues to foster meaningful connections, allowing students of all ages to learn and grow together.
This week, our senior health students welcomed Hope One of Morris County, a mobile recovery outreach unit, to learn about the dangers of opioid misuse and the resources available for those struggling with addiction.
Staffed by a Sheriff’s Officer, a licensed mental health professional, and a certified peer recovery specialist, Hope One provides compassionate support, connects individuals to treatment, and offers life-saving education such as Narcan training. Their mission is to reduce overdoses and expand access to mental health services throughout Morris County.
Thank you, Hope One, for visiting and sharing such life-saving information with our students!
Staffed by a Sheriff’s Officer, a licensed mental health professional, and a certified peer recovery specialist, Hope One provides compassionate support, connects individuals to treatment, and offers life-saving education such as Narcan training. Their mission is to reduce overdoses and expand access to mental health services throughout Morris County.
Thank you, Hope One, for visiting and sharing such life-saving information with our students!
Dr. Sortino and Mrs. Puja Swamy, President of the Chatham Education Foundation, proudly showcase the newly redesigned Chatham Middle School Library Media Center. The transformation was made possible through the Chatham Education Foundation’s largest grant of 2025. Thank you, CEF, for your incredible support of our students and schools!
🎉 🎭 Congratulations to Our CHS Performing Arts Students! 🎭 🎉
Our talented high school performers took the stage at the 46th Annual Governor’s Awards in Arts Education and proudly brought home several awards! This prestigious, statewide competition represents New Jersey’s highest honor for high school performing arts students and their teachers.
Our students were recognized across multiple categories for their creativity, passion, and outstanding performances.
👏 Please take a well-deserved bow! 👏
Jonas Wilcox - 1st Place Contrasting Monologues
Jonas Wilcox & Diego Cobo - 1st Place Comedic Pairs
Mads Garman & Mia Lombardo - 2nd Place Comedic Pairs
Caroline & Lauren Byrne - 2nd Place Musical Pairs
Lauren Byrne - 5th Place Musical Solo
Madison Feeman - 5th Place Comedic Monologue
Diego Cobo - 6th Place Dramatic Monologue
Horse Girls - 6th Place Scene
Finalists
Ethan Caffrey & Sam Williams - Comedic Pairs
Diego Cobo & Mads Garman - Musical Pairs
Our talented high school performers took the stage at the 46th Annual Governor’s Awards in Arts Education and proudly brought home several awards! This prestigious, statewide competition represents New Jersey’s highest honor for high school performing arts students and their teachers.
Our students were recognized across multiple categories for their creativity, passion, and outstanding performances.
👏 Please take a well-deserved bow! 👏
Jonas Wilcox - 1st Place Contrasting Monologues
Jonas Wilcox & Diego Cobo - 1st Place Comedic Pairs
Mads Garman & Mia Lombardo - 2nd Place Comedic Pairs
Caroline & Lauren Byrne - 2nd Place Musical Pairs
Lauren Byrne - 5th Place Musical Solo
Madison Feeman - 5th Place Comedic Monologue
Diego Cobo - 6th Place Dramatic Monologue
Horse Girls - 6th Place Scene
Finalists
Ethan Caffrey & Sam Williams - Comedic Pairs
Diego Cobo & Mads Garman - Musical Pairs
SDOC is currently hiring for a Human Resources Assistant, Teacher of ESL, Coaches, and Substitute Teacher/Nurses. To apply or learn more information, please visit our website at https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/chatham
