School District of the Chathams

🕰️ 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

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.

Kicking off tomorrow: CHS Students Against Cancer is proud to host its 2nd Annual Warrior Week from April 10–16! 💛
Seven Chatham restaurants are teaming up to make a difference, generously donating proceeds to Bailey’s Warriors and Memorial Sloan Kettering in support of cancer research and awareness.
Stop by one, two—or all seven!—to show your support and enjoy some great food for a great cause.
Spread the word!🍽️