School District of the Chathams

Please help our talented CHS student artists win the Crosley Custom Cruiser contest! We are one of 250 schools chosen to customize a portable record player in keeping with the theme "Band Together." Our National Art Honor Society members sought to demonstrate that music has the power to unite generations by passing down favorite artists, stories, and memories of live music. At first glance, it's a cardboard box of memorabilia collected over decades, but upon closer examination, it is a record player emulating a live show!

Formal voting will open on November 3rd, but in the meantime, all social media engagement counts as bonus points. Whether you use Facebook, Instagram or Tiktok, we have accounts with posts that you can "like" to vote. Be sure to "follow" so you catch all future posts! @chathamhighvisualarts on all platforms

What a historic weekend for CHS Athletics!
Our football team captured the division title, and our girls soccer team made history with their fifth consecutive County Championship — a first ever.

Even more incredible, both our boys and girls soccer teams won the Morris County Championships on the same night, marking the first time that teams from the same school achieved this feat. Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches!

Thank you to Mrs. Mandala for coordinating another successful CHS Wellness Fair. It was a wonderful event promoting health, wellness, and community at CHS.

Students at WAS enjoyed a festive Pumpkin Fun Day!
They had the opportunity to go pumpkin picking, decorate their selected pumpkin, and pick out two new books during the BOOOOOOOOOOK Bonanza. A big thank you to the WAS PTO for generously donating the pumpkins and coordinating parent volunteers to help make the event such a fun and successful day for our students!

Last week was a busy fall week at MAS! Second graders showed off their skills during Mr. V’s Bike Test, and our preschoolers had a blast exploring the Pumpkin Patch on the playground, thanks to the MAS PTO. 🍂🎃

Earlier this month, Mrs. Dangler’s 6th Grade Astronomers turned their classroom into a cosmic gallery! Students presented models and data comparing the inner and outer planets. Mr. Yamamoto and Ms. Zambolla stopped by to see their out-of-this-world work! Photo credit: Mrs. Dangler

In recognition of School Violence Awareness Week, observed statewide beginning the third Monday in October, SBS celebrated Peace Day on Wednesday, October 15. The day focused on promoting positive self-management and peaceful conflict resolution. Students joined in the spirit of the celebration by wearing tie-dye or their SBS shirts.

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!

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!

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.

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!

🎉 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).