
Dr. Hrdina’s 6th Grade Math students put their problem-solving skills to the test while playing everyone's favorite game - Move That Pumpkin!




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!



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!
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!



Our sixth graders are hard at work painting their sun models as part of the solar system project in Ms. Dangler’s science class!


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, September 15, 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


CMS Picture Day
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Order Online:
Use Picture Day ID on website: EVTHCNJG3
Order BEFORE midnight on Picture Day for FREE shipping.
Paper Order Forms:
Students may bring completed order forms with cash or check. Hard copies are available outside the Main Office.
After Picture Day, orders must be submitted online only.
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Picture Make-Up Day:
Monday, October 27 - For absences or retakes only.
Please note: If a student misses both dates, an individual portrait is not guaranteed to be featured in the CMS yearbook.
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Schedule:
• 5th Grade → Photos during PE or Spanish (Depending on Day 3 schedule)
• 6th–8th Grade → Photos during PE


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, August 25, 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


We are excited to welcome all 5th and 6th grade students and their families to our 5th and 6th Grade Open House on August 19th.
Sessions will be held from 1:00–3:00 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM.
Opening remarks for each session will take place in the CMS Auditorium at the start of the program. See you there!
Sessions will be held from 1:00–3:00 PM and 5:00–7:00 PM.
Opening remarks for each session will take place in the CMS Auditorium at the start of the program. See you there!


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, July 14, 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


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, June 9, 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.


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, May 12, 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.


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, April 28, 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.


Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, March 17, 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.


CMS had a great opening show of Beetlejuice Jr yesterday! There is still time to get tickets for tonight and tomorrow! Please note that due to inclement weather on Saturday, the showtime for Beetlejuice Jr has been moved up to 2pm. Click the following link to purchase tickets: https://chathamsd.booktix.com/dept/cms/e/Beetle We hope to see you there!






Chatham Schools will be closed tomorrow (Thursday, February 6). All after school activities, including the CMS production of Beetlejuice Jr., will go on as scheduled. Thank you.

Beetlejuice Jr has their shows Thursday, February 6-Saturday, February 8! Don't forget to purchase your tickets using the following link: https://chathamsd.booktix.com/dept/cms/e/Beetle
We hope to see you there!

Congratulations to Liam Keller, Director of Orchestras for grades 4-5 and 9-12, for being selected as one of the 40 educators to be features in the Yamaha "40 Under 40" round up for 2025. Educators are selected from all over the country to be recognized for having classrooms where musicality, creativity, and innovation thrive. Read more about this wonderful recognition by clicking the following link: https://hub.yamaha.com/music-educators/40-under-40/2025/keller-liam/

Reminder there is a BOE Meeting tonight, February 3, 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.
