We are proud to announce CHS & SBS have earned the @ENERGYSTAR signifying superior energy performance in the top 25 percent of similar buildings nationwide – [CHS for the 4th year]! Thank you to our energy management team and all our visitors and occupants for helping us save energy!
Our senior class took part in an impactful and moving assembly called "After the Fire."Led by Seton Hall burn survivors Alvaro Llanos and Shawn Simons, these inspirational heroes shared their personal story of survival, friendship, and recovery following a dorm fire in 2000, while emphasizing fire safety, resilience in the face of challenges, and the real-life consequences of fire.
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. 👏
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.
