
While students enjoyed the day off, SDOC grades 6–12 teachers became students themselves—diving into AI during the Building AI Literacy Among Students session, funded by the Chatham Education Foundation.


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, October 13, 2025 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


Dr. Hrdina’s 6th Grade Math students put their problem-solving skills to the test while playing everyone's favorite game - Move That Pumpkin!




Mrs. Hull’s CHS art students did an amazing job transforming the sidewalk with vibrant chalk drawings inspired by the artwork of Keith Haring.




10 more spots are available to donate blood at the CHS Red Cross Club Blood Drive!
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ChathamHSARC to schedule your appointment.
Sign up today and help save lives!
Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter ChathamHSARC to schedule your appointment.
Sign up today and help save lives!


Lafayette Avenue School celebrated International Day this week, made possible through the generous contributions of our parent volunteers.


CMS 8th graders spent Wednesday, October 1 exploring the Bronx Zoo—an adventure filled with learning, laughter, and lots of fun!








What a perfect fall day!
The CHS Chinese Club students enjoyed a walking field trip into town, where they shared a delicious Chinese lunch and capped off the afternoon with the new release The Karate Kid Legend at the library. A wonderful day filled with culture, food, and fun!




Thanks to the generous support of the CEF, additional new furniture has arrived in the CMS LMC! The space looks fantastic and is being enjoyed daily by our students.




Thank you to William Hartzell for creating and installing two new Gaga Pits at CMS! Students will enjoy them during recess for years to come. This project was completed as part of his Eagle Scout Project—what a lasting contribution to our school community!



LAF third and fourth graders in the Library Applied Learning Lab are embarking on an exciting journey into history as they prepare to honor the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July 2026. Through hands-on exploration and discovery, students are learning about the pivotal events that shaped our nation and uncovering how New Jersey earned its proud reputation as the “Crossroads of the American Revolution.”
📸: LAF 3rd graders bringing history to life by recreating the Boston Tea Party.
📸: LAF 3rd graders bringing history to life by recreating the Boston Tea Party.

Chatham Middle School Student Council Elections are officially underway!
This morning, candidates delivered their speeches to their classmates, sharing their ideas and vision for the school year ahead. Voting will take place later today, and we look forward to seeing the results! Good luck to all!
This morning, candidates delivered their speeches to their classmates, sharing their ideas and vision for the school year ahead. Voting will take place later today, and we look forward to seeing the results! Good luck to all!



🎉 Congratulations to Justin Lemley and The Chatham Marching Band! 🎶
They took 1st Place in their division at the opening competition of the season on Saturday, September 20, with their exciting show, "Band to the Future."
📸 Pictured: Drum Majors Anna Sho (Assistant Drum Major), Hannah Schell (Head Drum Major), and Teesta Bhola-Shah (Assistant Drum Major).
They took 1st Place in their division at the opening competition of the season on Saturday, September 20, with their exciting show, "Band to the Future."
📸 Pictured: Drum Majors Anna Sho (Assistant Drum Major), Hannah Schell (Head Drum Major), and Teesta Bhola-Shah (Assistant Drum Major).


A big thank you to Scott Tannen, CEO and co-founder of Boll & Branch, for visiting our CHS Honors Entrepreneurship class! Our students gained valuable insights from his journey as an entrepreneur and learning how to build a successful brand.


Our sixth graders are hard at work painting their sun models as part of the solar system project in Ms. Dangler’s science class!


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, September 15, 2025 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


Cougar Weekend 2025! GO COUGARS!


Today at CHS, students had the chance to explore over 75 clubs and activities during our Activity Fair! From academics and the arts to leadership, service, and beyond—there is something for everyone to get involved in.






Our 4th graders had an amazing day today at Jeff Lake Camp! The trip was filled with team building, collaboration, and lots of fun.


Big news at CMS! We are officially breaking ground on our brand-new playground! A huge thank you to the CMS PTO for their incredible donation that’s making this exciting project possible. We cannot wait to see our students enjoy this new space!
