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!
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! 🎵🎉
They're creepy and they're kooky, mysterious and spooky,
They're altogether ooky, the Addams Family. 🫰🫰
Chatham Middle School presents The Addams Family Young@Part
CMS Auditorium
Friday, April 24 - 6:30pm
Saturday, April 25 - 2:00pm
Purchase tickets at chathamsd.booktix.com
🎭 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
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.
Our 5th grade champion was Dylan Carey & second place went to Zachary Bock
Our 6th grade campion was Abby Kelleher & second place went to Rhys Aue
Thank you to our PRO Leaders for choosing such a great charity to support & helping run the event.
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!🍽️
CMS 8th graders teamed up with kindergarten classes to read Catching Kindness by Kara Mitchell, spreading an important message about compassion and connection. Together, students created kindness link chains filled with thoughtful ways to show care for others, colored beautiful kindness-inspired artwork, and enjoyed time playing and building new friendships.
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/
The CMS Student Council, in partnership with the PTO, brought the school together for a cozy and meaningful Hot Chocolate Day during all lunch periods! After weeks of planning, it was exciting to see this student-led event come to life as classmates enjoyed a warm cup of cocoa.
Every cup supports a greater purpose! Proceeds will benefit a charity selected by students through a school-wide vote.
Shoutout to our amazing organizers and leaders who made it all happen! 👏
With this impressive win, Jack has qualified to compete in the U14 Eastern Region Championships in Maine.
The SDOC community is cheering you on, Jack—good luck at Regionals! 👏
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. 👩💻🚀
Led by Mr. Ianuzzi and Mrs. Pasternak-McGinn, students drew inspiration from poet and writer Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Bite by Bite; World of Wonders) as they planned, wrote, and revised personal narratives about a food or element of nature that holds special meaning in their lives.
Students blended storytelling with research, creating thoughtful and engaging pieces. In true academic fashion, the symposium gave students the opportunity to present their work through posters, conversations, and readings. Guests were invited to explore the displays and speak with students about their narratives and sources of inspiration.
Thank you to Ms. Calamari and Ms. Quintero, CMS 6th grade ELA teachers, for bringing Ms. Dahme to CMS.
