💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
The SDOC is coming together as one community to recognize and support mental health.
To kick off the month, students and staff are wearing green—the color of mental health awareness—on May 1. 💚
In addition, the exterior of CHS will be illuminated in green as part of the Mental Health Association of New Jersey’s “Light It Up Green” initiative, in collaboration with the Chatham Wellness Committee.
Let’s continue to raise awareness, show support, and remind one another that mental health matters—every day.
The SDOC is coming together as one community to recognize and support mental health.
To kick off the month, students and staff are wearing green—the color of mental health awareness—on May 1. 💚
In addition, the exterior of CHS will be illuminated in green as part of the Mental Health Association of New Jersey’s “Light It Up Green” initiative, in collaboration with the Chatham Wellness Committee.
Let’s continue to raise awareness, show support, and remind one another that mental health matters—every day.
🇫🇷✈️ A global connection at CHS!
This April marked the 9th annual Chatham High School–St. Joseph’s Exchange, continuing a special partnership with St. Joseph’s School in Roquebrune, Cap Martin in the South of France. Through this one-to-one family stay program, students build lasting friendships and cultural understanding.
From April 13–20, French students stayed with their CHS hosts, experiencing life in our community! 🇺🇸 During their visit, they spent time at CHS attending classes like Band, Art, Business, History, and French, and even appeared on a special episode of The Pulse, our student-produced TV show 🎥
Their trip also included exploring New Jersey (Princeton University pictured here) and sightseeing in New York City after a week at a NYC youth hostel. On their final day, they fully immersed themselves by shadowing their hosts through a typical school day.
This April marked the 9th annual Chatham High School–St. Joseph’s Exchange, continuing a special partnership with St. Joseph’s School in Roquebrune, Cap Martin in the South of France. Through this one-to-one family stay program, students build lasting friendships and cultural understanding.
From April 13–20, French students stayed with their CHS hosts, experiencing life in our community! 🇺🇸 During their visit, they spent time at CHS attending classes like Band, Art, Business, History, and French, and even appeared on a special episode of The Pulse, our student-produced TV show 🎥
Their trip also included exploring New Jersey (Princeton University pictured here) and sightseeing in New York City after a week at a NYC youth hostel. On their final day, they fully immersed themselves by shadowing their hosts through a typical school day.
🌧️💙 Making an impact—rain or shine!
The Chatham High School Bridges Outreach Club partnered with the Bridges Organization in Summit for their fourth outreach “run” of the year in Newark on April 25. Despite the rainy weather, CHS students showed up in full force, serving over 80 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness across New Jersey.
👏 One more to go! The fifth and final run of the year takes place on May 16.
The Chatham High School Bridges Outreach Club partnered with the Bridges Organization in Summit for their fourth outreach “run” of the year in Newark on April 25. Despite the rainy weather, CHS students showed up in full force, serving over 80 men, women, and children experiencing homelessness across New Jersey.
👏 One more to go! The fifth and final run of the year takes place on May 16.
Way to go Maxine! 🙌
Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, April 27, 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 CMS Battle of the Books Team brought the heat at Verona HS for the Interscholastic Battle—and battle they did!
🏅 6th Grade: 3rd Place
🥇 7th Grade: FIRST PLACE — the first for Chatham in years! 🎉
🏅 8th Grade: 4th Place
Battle of the Books is open to students in grades 6–8, where teams are student-created, reading is shared, and the competition is fierce! All that hard work leads up to this exciting interscholastic showdown each year.
Way to go, readers! 👏📖
🏅 6th Grade: 3rd Place
🥇 7th Grade: FIRST PLACE — the first for Chatham in years! 🎉
🏅 8th Grade: 4th Place
Battle of the Books is open to students in grades 6–8, where teams are student-created, reading is shared, and the competition is fierce! All that hard work leads up to this exciting interscholastic showdown each year.
Way to go, readers! 👏📖
🌱🌼 Great news for CMS!
The Shade Tree Commission purchased 100 “1 Foot Forward” kits last year—and they still have a few left to share! At Saturday’s Arbor Day celebration, they invited CMS Student, Maya Daya, to help distribute the remaining kits.
Maya scored 7 kits that will be donated to Chatham Middle School's new pollinator garden! 🌸🐝
The Shade Tree Commission purchased 100 “1 Foot Forward” kits last year—and they still have a few left to share! At Saturday’s Arbor Day celebration, they invited CMS Student, Maya Daya, to help distribute the remaining kits.
Maya scored 7 kits that will be donated to Chatham Middle School's new pollinator garden! 🌸🐝
Congratulations to the cast and crew of The Addams Family musical at CMS—your performance last night was truly Broadway-worthy! 🎭👏 An incredible showcase of talent, energy, and dedication.
ART SHOW STARTS TONIGHT!!!
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: Tomorrow Tuesday, May 19 ONLY 10 AM–12 PM - 🎤 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. 👏🎼
🎶🏆 Big news for the SDOC and the Music Department!
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! 🎵🎉
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! 🎵🎉
🌎🌿 Celebrating Earth Day!
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! 💚 🌍
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! 💚 🌍
Big news for CHS! 🎓✨
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! 👏🎉
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! 🙌📖
Southern Boulevard School Second Grade Concert tomorrow!
Congratulations to the winners of the CMS Staff Cutest Pet Contest! 🐾 Thank you to all of our staff who participated—your pets brought so much joy and smiles to our school community!
"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
