The School District of the Chathams Annual Art Show is happening May 18–19 from 6:30–8:30 PM in the Chatham Middle School upper gymnasium!
🖼️ Special Senior Hours: 10 AM–12 PM (both days)
🎤 Student artists will be on hand as docents
👨👩👧👦 All are welcome—come support our talented students and celebrate their creativity!
🎶✨ What a night at the CHS Band Concert!
From high-energy student rock performances to traditional concert works and small ensemble pieces, the program had something for everyone. The crowd-favorite Spectrums kicked things off, followed by incredible performances from the CHS Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet, Brass Quintet, and Percussion Ensemble. 🎸🎺🥁
And yes… Doc Brown came Back from the Future and made a special appearance to conduct a number! ⏰😄
A truly memorable evening showcasing the amazing talent and strong sense of community within the CHS band program. 👏🎼
The NAMM Foundation has announced its 2026 Best Communities for Music Education honorees and Chatham is on that list! Now in its 27th year, this national recognition celebrates schools and districts that lead the way in providing equitable access to music education for all students.
The NAMM Foundation’s mission is to advance active participation in music-making across the lifespan through scientific research, philanthropic giving, and public service programs. Supported by the music products industry, the foundation works to create more music makers, promote the benefits of music, and ensure access to music learning for all.
Congratulations to all our music teachers and staff! 🎵🎉
Chatham High School Environmental Science students teamed up with MAS 2nd graders for a hands-on learning experience at Kelly’s Pond in the Borough of Chatham. From water chemistry to pond ecology, our high schoolers shared their ecological knowledge while inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🧪🐸
A fun and meaningful day of learning and celebrating the Earth! 💚 🌍
Congratulations to seniors Shashwat Chakraborty, Hassun Khan, and James Visentini on being named candidates in the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program—one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school students! 🇺🇸
Out of nearly 3.6 million graduating seniors nationwide, just over 5,000 students were selected as candidates. This recognition highlights their outstanding academic achievement, leadership, character, and commitment to their school and community.
Candidates will now move forward in the selection process, which includes essays, school recommendations, and transcripts.
Way to go! 👏🎉
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky,
They're altogether ooky, the Addams Family. 🫰🫰
Chatham Middle School presents The Addams Family Young@Part
CMS Auditorium
Friday, April 24 - 6:30pm
Saturday, April 25 - 2:00pm
Purchase tickets at chathamsd.booktix.com
🕰️ Did you know there’s a time capsule buried at Lafayette Avenue School?
Back in 1976, during the Bicentennial celebration, a time capsule was buried right in front of the LAF flagpole. Today members of the Buildings and Grounds team, Ken Taylor and Steve Regan, assisted in excavating the The Jerseymen's Club Lafayette Middle School time capsule. The unearthing was attended by former teachers and current LAF principal Cheryl Russo.🎉
Students will get a chance to explore what’s inside during a special assembly in June, joined by former students and teachers from 1976. Among those present today were (L - R) Steve Regan, Ken Taylor, Cheryl Russo, Karen Golashesky/Wen (Home Economics), Grace Gluck (Art), Michael Chupka (former student and English teacher), and Bob Gluck (Industrial Arts)
Stay tuned to see what's inside! 🕰️📦⏳
🇫🇷✨ Big congratulations to Chatham High School French teacher Leslie Caulfield!
Ms. Caulfield has been selected to receive the prestigious “Chevalier de l’Ordre de Lafayette” award, presented by the Association France–États-Unis, recognizing her outstanding work in strengthening connections between France and the United States. The award ceremony will take place on June 27 in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin in the South of France. 🇺🇸🤝🇫🇷
Founded in 2012 by Thierry Chevallier, the Association France–États-Unis is dedicated to fostering cultural, educational, and professional exchanges between the two countries.
At CHS, Ms. Caulfield has long led a thriving French exchange program—most recently welcoming French students to Chatham from April 14–20—creating meaningful, real-world connections for our students.
👏 Félicitations, Ms. Caulfield!
Lafayette Avenue School wrapped up an exciting One Book, One School month of reading this week! The school read I Survived The Great Alaska Earthquake and I Survived The Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis.📚✨
Students put their teamwork to the test during LAF’s annual Escape Room, designed by library para Stephanie Azzaro. Trapped in an Alaskan mine, they worked together to solve puzzles and unlock their way to safety—what an adventure! 🧩🔐
Next up: students are eagerly counting down the days until they meet author Lauren Tarshis on May 7th! 🙌📖
"The name on everyone's lips is gonna be ... Roxie!"
🎭 CHS’s production of Chicago opens tonight! Buy your tickets now - don't miss out!
Purchase yours in advance at chathamsd.booktix.com 🎟️
💲 Students: $12
💲 Adults: $15
🗓️ Shows: April 16, 17 & 18
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎭 Tickets are going fast for CHS’s production of Chicago!
Purchase yours in advance at chathamsd.booktix.com 🎟️
💲 Students: $12
💲 Adults: $15
🗓️ Shows: April 16, 17 & 18
⏰ 7:00 PM
Chatham High School Key Club is making a BIG impact! 💙🥫
This past Saturday, 50 incredible volunteers came together for the 9th Annual Meal Packing Event—packing an amazing 15,200 ready-to-heat meals in just one morning to support community members facing food insecurity.
✨ By the numbers:
🍽️ 15,200 meals packed in a single day
🙌 50 dedicated volunteers
📆 9 years of service
💙 245,547 total meals packed since the program began
These shelf-stable meals will help local families access nutritious, easy-to-prepare food when they need it most.
As Key Club approaches its 10th year of this impactful tradition, they continue to lead with compassion, service, and community spirit. Way to go, CHS! 👏
Starting this week Wednesday, April 16 - Saturday, April 18, 2026, the Chatham High School Theatre Department is presenting 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 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. Ticket prices: $12.00 for students, and $15.00 for adults.
Our 5th grade champion was Dylan Carey & second place went to Zachary Bock
Our 6th grade campion was Abby Kelleher & second place went to Rhys Aue
Thank you to our PRO Leaders for choosing such a great charity to support & helping run the event.
