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: 10 AM–12 PM (both days)
🎤 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. 👏🎼
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! 🎵🎉
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! 👏🎉
🇫🇷✨ 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!
🎭 Tickets are going fast for CHS’s production of Chicago!
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!🍽️
Matthew was honored with the New Jersey School Boards Association Morris County Unsung Heroes Award on March 5, 2026, at the County College of Morris. This special recognition celebrates students who make a meaningful impact behind the scenes. CHS Principal Dr. Doug Walker presented the award at the ceremony. Way to go, Matthew! 💙
From April 16-18, 2026, the Chatham High School Theatre Department will present 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 Wednesday, April 15th at 4:30 (for Senior Citizens only), 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 starting Monday, March 23rd. Ticket prices: $12.00 for students, $15.00 for adults, and FREE for senior citizens.
Senior Citizens: a reserved ticket is not needed for the Wednesday Dress Rehearsal. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday performances require a reserved seat. Select FREESC in the dropdown menu at checkout if you are reserving a seat.
Following the Wednesday dress rehearsal performance is a complimentary dinner for senior citizens provided by the Chatham Education Association. An RSVP for the dinner is required and reservations can be placed by emailing seniorspringmusical@gmail.com.
CEF’s trustees and volunteers play a vital role in supporting the educational experience of our students.
Interested in joining CEF? Complete the Trustee/Volunteer Interest Form at https://www.chathamedfoundation.org/
🎨 Big congratulations to CHS seniors Sydney Leung and Nina Belford!
Both were recognized at the Art Administrators of New Jersey (AANJ) Emerging Artists Exhibition—one of the premier showcases of student artwork across the state.
Sydney was honored for her piece End of the Line, and Nina for her drawing Watch Tower. 👏
TheraYouth is a foundation that provides medical support to disadvantaged children in need.
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/
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! 🎨👏
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. 👩💻🚀
