From April 16-18, 2026, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present their spring production of Chicago: Teen Edition. This youth-adapted version of the classic Broadway musical is specially designed for teenage performers while keeping the show’s iconic jazzy style and satirical storyline. Set in the Roaring Twenties, it follows Roxie Hart, a young woman who dreams of fame as a vaudeville star but ends up in jail after murdering her lover. There, she meets Velma Kelly, another performer and fellow inmate, who becomes both her rival and inspiration. With the help of slick lawyer Billy Flynn, both women manipulate the press and the public to gain celebrity status.
Performances will be held Wednesday, April 15th at 4:30 (for Senior Citizens only), Thursday, April 16, Friday, April 17th, and Saturday, April 18th at 7:00 PM.
Tickets for the performances must be purchased in advance online at chathamsd.booktix.com starting Monday, March 23rd. Ticket prices: $12.00 for students, $15.00 for adults, and FREE for senior citizens.
Senior Citizens: a reserved ticket is not needed for the Wednesday Dress Rehearsal. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances require a reserved seat. Select FREESC in the dropdown menu at checkout if you are reserving a seat.
Following the Wednesday dress rehearsal performance is a complimentary dinner for senior citizens provided by the Chatham Education Association. An RSVP for the dinner is required and reservations can be placed by emailing seniorspringmusical@gmail.com.
CEF’s trustees and volunteers play a vital role in supporting the educational experience of our students.
Interested in joining CEF? Complete the Trustee/Volunteer Interest Form at https://www.chathamedfoundation.org/
CMS 8th graders teamed up with kindergarten classes to read Catching Kindness by Kara Mitchell, spreading an important message about compassion and connection. Together, students created kindness link chains filled with thoughtful ways to show care for others, colored beautiful kindness-inspired artwork, and enjoyed time playing and building new friendships.
The Preliminary Budget Presentation from the March 23, 2026 Board of Education Meeting is now available. Please watch the recording to learn more about the proposed budget and district priorities for the upcoming school year.
The CMS Student Council, in partnership with the PTO, brought the school together for a cozy and meaningful Hot Chocolate Day during all lunch periods! After weeks of planning, it was exciting to see this student-led event come to life as classmates enjoyed a warm cup of cocoa.
Every cup supports a greater purpose! Proceeds will benefit a charity selected by students through a school-wide vote.
Shoutout to our amazing organizers and leaders who made it all happen! 👏
🎨 Big congratulations to CHS seniors Sydney Leung and Nina Belford!
Both were recognized at the Art Administrators of New Jersey (AANJ) Emerging Artists Exhibition—one of the premier showcases of student artwork across the state.
Sydney was honored for her piece End of the Line, and Nina for her drawing Watch Tower. 👏
Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, March 23, 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
The Consortium of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Millburn, New Providence & Summit School Districts presents the Parent Wellness Series: What You Need to Know. As a part of that initiative there will be a movie screening and panel discussion/Q&A of the movie Screenagers: Under the Influence on Tuesday, March 24 from 6:30PM - 8:30PM at New Providence High School.
Weekend Community Event: Stop by the Mayors Wellness Event this Sunday, March 22 from 12PM - 4pm at The Stanley Center!
TheraYouth is a foundation that provides medical support to disadvantaged children in need.
These talented Chatham High School students earned Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards across a variety of writing categories.
In its congratulatory letter, Scholastic noted:
“Since 1923 the Scholastic Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists when they were teenagers. We are proud to count you among our esteemed group of alumni, which includes Andy Warhol, Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Kay Walkingstick.”
We are proud of these students for their creativity and achievement!
Learn more about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
https://www.artandwriting.org/
With this impressive win, Jack has qualified to compete in the U14 Eastern Region Championships in Maine.
The SDOC community is cheering you on, Jack—good luck at Regionals! 👏
This juried exhibition received more than 500 student submissions, making this an impressive accomplishment for our talented artists. The multi-level gallery space is located in the Morristown Courthouse, where visitors can experience the outstanding creativity of student artists.
Congratulations to our CHS artists on this incredible achievement! 🎨👏
