Join the Chatham High School Chamber Choir on Saturday, March 21 at 4:00 PM as they take the stage as the featured ensemble at TheraYouth Foundations 3rd Annual Benefit Concert in the Concert Hall at Drew University. The concert will also feature the acclaimed New York City based orchestra - Pegasus. Tickets are available at TheraYouth Benefit Concert.
TheraYouth is a foundation that provides medical support to disadvantaged children in need.
TheraYouth is a foundation that provides medical support to disadvantaged children in need.
Congratulations to Lara Paglinawan, Ishar Swamy, Ecrin Mumcuoglu, Lilly Arps, Sabrina Wang, Teesta Bhola-Shah, Joana Jayanth, and John Loatman on their recognition in the 2026 Scholastic Writing Awards regional competition! ✍️
These talented Chatham High School students earned Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards across a variety of writing categories.
In its congratulatory letter, Scholastic noted:
“Since 1923 the Scholastic Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists when they were teenagers. We are proud to count you among our esteemed group of alumni, which includes Andy Warhol, Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Kay Walkingstick.”
We are proud of these students for their creativity and achievement!
Learn more about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
https://www.artandwriting.org/
These talented Chatham High School students earned Gold Key, Silver Key, and Honorable Mention awards across a variety of writing categories.
In its congratulatory letter, Scholastic noted:
“Since 1923 the Scholastic Awards have recognized some of America’s most celebrated artists when they were teenagers. We are proud to count you among our esteemed group of alumni, which includes Andy Warhol, Tschabalala Self, Stephen King, Charles White, Joyce Carol Oates, and Kay Walkingstick.”
We are proud of these students for their creativity and achievement!
Learn more about the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards:
https://www.artandwriting.org/
We are proud to share that 19 Chatham High School students have earned exhibition spots in the Blackwell Art Show in Morristown!
This juried exhibition received more than 500 student submissions, making this an impressive accomplishment for our talented artists. The multi-level gallery space is located in the Morristown Courthouse, where visitors can experience the outstanding creativity of student artists.
Congratulations to our CHS artists on this incredible achievement! 🎨👏
This juried exhibition received more than 500 student submissions, making this an impressive accomplishment for our talented artists. The multi-level gallery space is located in the Morristown Courthouse, where visitors can experience the outstanding creativity of student artists.
Congratulations to our CHS artists on this incredible achievement! 🎨👏
Chatham High School students are inspiring the next generation of problem-solvers through the “Coding with Girls” initiative! 💻✨
While AI tools can generate code, the human thinking behind it has never been more important. This winter, a dedicated group of CHS students showed that computer science is about much more than typing—it’s about logic, creativity, and problem-solving.
Throughout January and February, the five-week after-school program introduced 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to the fundamentals of digital design and algorithmic thinking. Participants explored how to plan solutions, troubleshoot challenges, and think like programmers.
Programs like Coding with Girls highlight that computer science builds critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the screen—empowering students with tools they can use across all STEM fields. 👩💻🚀
While AI tools can generate code, the human thinking behind it has never been more important. This winter, a dedicated group of CHS students showed that computer science is about much more than typing—it’s about logic, creativity, and problem-solving.
Throughout January and February, the five-week after-school program introduced 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to the fundamentals of digital design and algorithmic thinking. Participants explored how to plan solutions, troubleshoot challenges, and think like programmers.
Programs like Coding with Girls highlight that computer science builds critical thinking skills that extend far beyond the screen—empowering students with tools they can use across all STEM fields. 👩💻🚀
This year marks the 5th annual District Choral Festival, bringing together nearly 600 students in grades 4–12 from across the district for a day of singing, learning, and collaboration. The festival gives students the opportunity to work with professional artists in the field of singing and music-making and experience what it’s like to learn from people actively working in the industry. Just as importantly, it’s a chance for students from all of our schools to come together, connect with one another, and make music as one community. It’s always a great day that reminds our students how powerful and fun singing together can be. This year was the best yet!
🏀 Congratulations to the Chatham High School Girls Basketball Team on defending their State Sectional Championship with a big win over Mendham on Saturday! This victory marks the third straight sectional title for the CHS Lady Cougars!
Way to go, Cougars! 🐾💙
Way to go, Cougars! 🐾💙
🎉 Congratulations to our CHS students! 🎉
We’re proud to celebrate the 69 Chatham High School students who have earned the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy this year! 🌍
This prestigious recognition highlights students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one additional world language—an incredible accomplishment that reflects dedication, cultural awareness, and global readiness.
2026 CHS Seals by language:
✨ 12 – American Sign Language
✨ 1 – Chinese
✨ 7 – French
✨ 3 – German
✨ 41 – Spanish
✨ 1 – Russian
✨ 2 – Turkish
Even more impressive—three students qualified in more than one language! 👏
Way to go, CHS! Your hard work and commitment to multilingualism make our community proud. 🌎🎓
We’re proud to celebrate the 69 Chatham High School students who have earned the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy this year! 🌍
This prestigious recognition highlights students who have demonstrated proficiency in English and at least one additional world language—an incredible accomplishment that reflects dedication, cultural awareness, and global readiness.
2026 CHS Seals by language:
✨ 12 – American Sign Language
✨ 1 – Chinese
✨ 7 – French
✨ 3 – German
✨ 41 – Spanish
✨ 1 – Russian
✨ 2 – Turkish
Even more impressive—three students qualified in more than one language! 👏
Way to go, CHS! Your hard work and commitment to multilingualism make our community proud. 🌎🎓
🎉 Congratulations to Our 2026 National Merit Finalists! 🎉
Four outstanding seniors from Chatham High School have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program — an incredible achievement!
Congratulations!
✨ Shashwat Chakraborty
✨ Madeline Crawford
✨ Aidan Ryu
✨ James Visentini
Students earn this prestigious recognition based on their performance on the PSAT, with their combined writing, critical reading, and math scores placing them in the top 1% of students nationwide. Each state has its own qualifying score, and New Jersey consistently has one of the highest in the country. Achieving Finalist status here is truly exceptional!
Way to go! 🎓🌟
Four outstanding seniors from Chatham High School have been named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Program — an incredible achievement!
Congratulations!
✨ Shashwat Chakraborty
✨ Madeline Crawford
✨ Aidan Ryu
✨ James Visentini
Students earn this prestigious recognition based on their performance on the PSAT, with their combined writing, critical reading, and math scores placing them in the top 1% of students nationwide. Each state has its own qualifying score, and New Jersey consistently has one of the highest in the country. Achieving Finalist status here is truly exceptional!
Way to go! 🎓🌟
🎬✨ Lights, Camera, Action, Chatham! ✨🎬
The Chatham High School Short Films Festival is hitting the big screen on Monday, March 2 at 6:00 PM at the Chatham Hickory Cinema!
All semester long, CHS Honors Film students have been hard at work writing, directing, filming, and editing their original short films — and the best part? No one sees them until their official movie theater premiere! 🎥
🍿Community members are invited to attend.
💵 Admission is $5 (cash at the door).
Come out and support our talented student filmmakers as they debut their creative work on the big screen!
🎞️ Festival Lineup:
All This For That? -- Directed by Logan Guvenel
Christmas Break -- Directed by Kit Battiato
First Sunday - Directed by Emma Muller
My Friend, Sheeb-Bee-Doo-Bop - Directed by Regan David
The Silence After - Directed by Rimel Maitra
The Truth Jar -- Directed by Alec Engelke
To Beat or Not To Beat -- Directed by Sam Kelliher
The Chatham High School Short Films Festival is hitting the big screen on Monday, March 2 at 6:00 PM at the Chatham Hickory Cinema!
All semester long, CHS Honors Film students have been hard at work writing, directing, filming, and editing their original short films — and the best part? No one sees them until their official movie theater premiere! 🎥
🍿Community members are invited to attend.
💵 Admission is $5 (cash at the door).
Come out and support our talented student filmmakers as they debut their creative work on the big screen!
🎞️ Festival Lineup:
All This For That? -- Directed by Logan Guvenel
Christmas Break -- Directed by Kit Battiato
First Sunday - Directed by Emma Muller
My Friend, Sheeb-Bee-Doo-Bop - Directed by Regan David
The Silence After - Directed by Rimel Maitra
The Truth Jar -- Directed by Alec Engelke
To Beat or Not To Beat -- Directed by Sam Kelliher
🚨 Did you hear those sirens last night?! 🚨
That was the sound of champions coming home! 🏆
The CHS Boys and Girls Swim Teams made waves once again, capturing the NJSIAA Group B State Championships — and earning the traditional first responder escort back home after their big meet!
🔥 The Girls team stealthily secured their 3rd straight state title
🔥 The Boys team powered their way to an incredible 5th consecutive championship
Way to go, Cougars! 💙💛 #StateChamps #CougarNation
That was the sound of champions coming home! 🏆
The CHS Boys and Girls Swim Teams made waves once again, capturing the NJSIAA Group B State Championships — and earning the traditional first responder escort back home after their big meet!
🔥 The Girls team stealthily secured their 3rd straight state title
🔥 The Boys team powered their way to an incredible 5th consecutive championship
Way to go, Cougars! 💙💛 #StateChamps #CougarNation
CHS Spirit Day!
The Chatham High School Model United Nations Club competed in Boston this past weekend in Boston University’s 25th Annual Model United Nations Conference. CHS junior Dhara Ashar and senior Marrissa Ferritto won Honorable Mentions for their strong committee performances. Way to go!
Chatham High School Orchestra teacher Liam Keller has been selected to be the conductor of the Region One Intermediate Orchestra this year.
Mr. Keller said, “I was honored to be asked to conduct. It is always such a thrill to work with such high level and dedicated young musicians, and I hope to be able to share a bit of what makes the Chatham Orchestra Program so special with these students. I can't wait to give the students the opportunity to perform some of my favorite pieces in front of a packed house of music lovers."
The concert will take place on February 15th at Parsippany-Troy Hills High School.
Mr. Keller said, “I was honored to be asked to conduct. It is always such a thrill to work with such high level and dedicated young musicians, and I hope to be able to share a bit of what makes the Chatham Orchestra Program so special with these students. I can't wait to give the students the opportunity to perform some of my favorite pieces in front of a packed house of music lovers."
The concert will take place on February 15th at Parsippany-Troy Hills High School.
On Thursday, January 15th, Chatham High School Counseling Office hosted a Military and Law Enforcement Open House. The event included representatives from the six military branches, US military academies, and law enforcement. This was CHS’s third annual Military and Law Enforcement Open House, and the biggest one to date.
The event included informational sessions about various careers in military and law enforcement, as well as conversations with the men and women serving in the various agencies, branches, and organizations. There were also several challenges for students to participate in, including a pull up challenge and a push up contest wearing military attire and equipment.
A big thank you to the following agencies and organizations attended this year: Chatham Township Fire Department, Chatham Borough Police Department, Chatham Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Air Force ROTC/Virginia Tech (Cooper Hnatov - CHS grad class of 2023), US Coast Guard Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard, and US Marines.
The event included informational sessions about various careers in military and law enforcement, as well as conversations with the men and women serving in the various agencies, branches, and organizations. There were also several challenges for students to participate in, including a pull up challenge and a push up contest wearing military attire and equipment.
A big thank you to the following agencies and organizations attended this year: Chatham Township Fire Department, Chatham Borough Police Department, Chatham Township Police Department, Morris County Sheriff's Office, Air Force ROTC/Virginia Tech (Cooper Hnatov - CHS grad class of 2023), US Coast Guard Academy, US Naval Academy, US Air Force Academy, US Navy, US Army, US Coast Guard, and US Marines.
Inspired by teachers on the Internet, Mrs. Mandala and Ms. McLoughlin started a "Conversation Cart" at CHS to get students and staff talking to each other about fun topics such as teacher trivia, Jenga competitions, "this or that" questions, student polls, and so much more! Their first two Conversation Cart days were a huge success! It is a fun way to get the students to engage with each other, promote in-person conversations, challenge each other to get their brains thinking about new topics, and encourage them to see the fun and positives in each day.
Chatham High School has been invited to the State Finals to compete for a spot in the National Science Olympiad!
The team earned an impressive 7th-place finish at the regional competition, standing out among 29 teams from across northern New Jersey.
Congratulations to our talented students on this outstanding achievement—way to go, CHS! 🎉🔬
The team earned an impressive 7th-place finish at the regional competition, standing out among 29 teams from across northern New Jersey.
Congratulations to our talented students on this outstanding achievement—way to go, CHS! 🎉🔬
Chatham High School sophomores Katelyn Moy and Kelly Nie have been accepted to the Region One High School Orchestra, an outstanding regional honor.
The students were selected from a competitive pool of 225 applicants and will perform alongside other elite young musicians at a concert on February 15 at Parsippany–Troy Hills High School.
CHS orchestra teacher Liam Keller shared, “I am so proud to have Kelly and Katelyn representing Chatham in this group. Their selection is a testament to their dedication and passion, and it is a tremendous honor to be among the few students chosen.”
Congratulations Katelyn & Kelly! 🎉 👏 🎶
The students were selected from a competitive pool of 225 applicants and will perform alongside other elite young musicians at a concert on February 15 at Parsippany–Troy Hills High School.
CHS orchestra teacher Liam Keller shared, “I am so proud to have Kelly and Katelyn representing Chatham in this group. Their selection is a testament to their dedication and passion, and it is a tremendous honor to be among the few students chosen.”
Congratulations Katelyn & Kelly! 🎉 👏 🎶
Chatham High School senior Susannah Rowland’s essay titled "The Politics of Lifting," which she composed in Professor Jonathan Mischkot's College Writing Workshop at New York University this past summer, has been selected for publication in the book Preludes: Essays from the PreCollege Writing Workshops.
NYU shared that Susy’s essay will be used by faculty as a teaching model for hundreds of students during the Summer 2026 College Writing Workshop course.
Susy said, “I'm beyond excited for my piece to be published and read by other students, and it's such an honor to even be considered. I loved writing this piece, and I hope others will love it too!”
Tina Lesnewich, Susie’s AP Language teacher at CHS, said, “The publication of Susy's essay is a well-deserved accomplishment. Her piece captures the world around her with sharp and insightful commentary. It's wonderful to see her rewarded for this achievement.”
Susy’s counselor at CHS, Joe Barbato, said, “It's great to see Susy being recognized in such a positive way. She is such a bright student, and I'm not surprised that her work is being used as a model for others to utilize."
Way to go Susy!
NYU shared that Susy’s essay will be used by faculty as a teaching model for hundreds of students during the Summer 2026 College Writing Workshop course.
Susy said, “I'm beyond excited for my piece to be published and read by other students, and it's such an honor to even be considered. I loved writing this piece, and I hope others will love it too!”
Tina Lesnewich, Susie’s AP Language teacher at CHS, said, “The publication of Susy's essay is a well-deserved accomplishment. Her piece captures the world around her with sharp and insightful commentary. It's wonderful to see her rewarded for this achievement.”
Susy’s counselor at CHS, Joe Barbato, said, “It's great to see Susy being recognized in such a positive way. She is such a bright student, and I'm not surprised that her work is being used as a model for others to utilize."
Way to go Susy!
We are excited to kick off our 2026 Year of the Horse Celebration! Please mark your calendar and save the date for this spectacular event showcasing our students’ language learning and cultural talents.
The celebration will feature dinner and a show on Friday, February 20, from 5:30–8:45 PM. In addition, snacks will be available for purchase (cash only).
Please see the ticketing information below and be sure to reserve your tickets in advance. We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening—we look forward to seeing you there!
Ticket reservation link: https://gofan.co/event/5866923?schoolId=NJ20092_2
The celebration will feature dinner and a show on Friday, February 20, from 5:30–8:45 PM. In addition, snacks will be available for purchase (cash only).
Please see the ticketing information below and be sure to reserve your tickets in advance. We hope you can join us for this wonderful evening—we look forward to seeing you there!
Ticket reservation link: https://gofan.co/event/5866923?schoolId=NJ20092_2
🎉 Chatham High School has earned a spot on the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll for the 2024–2025 school year!
This award “recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.”
Congratulations to our amazing CHS teachers, counselors, administrators, and students! 👏
This award “recognizes schools that have done outstanding work to welcome more students into AP courses and support them on the path to college success.”
Congratulations to our amazing CHS teachers, counselors, administrators, and students! 👏
