🎬 Parents—EVENT POSTPONED - Stay tuned for rescheduled date!
Join us Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 PM for a screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.
Sponsored by the Consortium of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, Millburn, New Providence and Summit School Districts.
Due to the forecast of snow during arrival time tomorrow morning, the district will operate on a 90-minute delayed opening schedule on Wednesday, February 25.
Snow is expected during the morning commute, and roads may be slippery. Please allow extra travel time and use caution.
Snow is expected during the morning commute, and roads may be slippery. Please allow extra travel time and use caution.
Pop-up snow day celebration at Washington Avenue School!
Mr. Hrdina’s Souper Bowl Scores Big Once Again! The results are in! This year, Mr. Hrdina’s students collected an impressive 6,267 non-perishable food items, surpassing last year’s record of 6,134. Each year, Mr. Hrdina calls on the generosity of his approximately 100 students and their families to help restock the Chatham United Methodist Food Bank after the holiday season. As always, CMS families win big when it comes to supporting a great cause. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this year’s Souper Bowl another tremendous success!
The Chinese Club and Program hosted a wonderful Lunar New Year Celebration on Friday, February 20, ushering in the Year of the Horse. Guests enjoyed a cultural dinner and an evening of vibrant performances. It was a fantastic celebration for all who attended!
Dear School Community,
Due to the significant anticipated snowfall, all schools will be closed tomorrow, February 23rd. All after-school and evening activities are also canceled.
Please stay safe and warm.
Due to the significant anticipated snowfall, all schools will be closed tomorrow, February 23rd. All after-school and evening activities are also canceled.
Please stay safe and warm.
📅 Save the Date!
🎓 Parent Webinar: How to Support Your Child with Disabilities
💼 Learn about planning for employment, training, and independent living
🤝 Sponsored by the New Jersey Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Questions? Reach out to Cathy Steege at csteege@chatham-nj.org
Spreading all the love! CMS Student Council got together to make Valentine’s Day cards for residents at Garden Terrace Nursing home. Happy Valentine's Day!
CHS Spirit Day!
The Harte Cart is busy sharing Valentine’s Day smiles and snacks at CMS! 💕
CMS sixth graders attended a meaningful presentation by Maud Dahme, a Holocaust survivor and educator. One of only about 100,000 Jewish children to survive the Holocaust, Ms. Dahme shared her experience as a hidden child in the Netherlands. Her story offered powerful lessons in courage, hope, and resilience.
Thank you to Ms. Calamari and Ms. Quintero, CMS 6th grade ELA teachers, for bringing Ms. Dahme to CMS.
Thank you to Ms. Calamari and Ms. Quintero, CMS 6th grade ELA teachers, for bringing Ms. Dahme to CMS.
The Chatham High School Model United Nations Club competed in Boston this past weekend in Boston University’s 25th Annual Model United Nations Conference. CHS junior Dhara Ashar and senior Marrissa Ferritto won Honorable Mentions for their strong committee performances. Way to go!
Chatham High School Orchestra teacher Liam Keller has been selected to be the conductor of the Region One Intermediate Orchestra this year.
Mr. Keller said, “I was honored to be asked to conduct. It is always such a thrill to work with such high level and dedicated young musicians, and I hope to be able to share a bit of what makes the Chatham Orchestra Program so special with these students. I can't wait to give the students the opportunity to perform some of my favorite pieces in front of a packed house of music lovers."
The concert will take place on February 15th at Parsippany-Troy Hills High School.
Mr. Keller said, “I was honored to be asked to conduct. It is always such a thrill to work with such high level and dedicated young musicians, and I hope to be able to share a bit of what makes the Chatham Orchestra Program so special with these students. I can't wait to give the students the opportunity to perform some of my favorite pieces in front of a packed house of music lovers."
The concert will take place on February 15th at Parsippany-Troy Hills High School.
🎭✨ CMS students are doing a phenomenal job in their performance of Something Rotten Jr.! You won’t want to miss the laughs, music, and talent on stage. 🎶👏
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now—grab yours before they’re gone!
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!
