SAVE THE DATE! Virtual Presentation: The Solid Object Parent: Helping Children Regulate Through Connection virtually presented by Jacklyn Bennett, LPC on Thursday, May 14 at 10AM. This program is generously sponsored by the Municipal Alliance Committee of the Chathams.
Four Chatham Middle School students have been selected for the NJ All-State Choir—an incredible honor! Congratulations to:
👏 Annabelle Palmer (8th)
👏 Colleen Riley (7th)
👏 Ceci Young (7th)
👏 Tess Nolan (6th)
Chosen from a highly competitive pool of over 275 auditions, fewer than half of the students were selected—and our CMS singers didn’t just make it, they ranked in the top half of their sections! 🎉
The All-State Choir (grades 4–6 and 7–9) rehearsed on April 25 and will perform on May 2 in Flemington, NJ.
🎤 Way to represent CMS with talent and dedication!
The SDOC is coming together as one community to recognize and support mental health.
To kick off the month, students and staff are wearing green—the color of mental health awareness—on May 1. 💚
In addition, the exterior of CHS will be illuminated in green as part of the Mental Health Association of New Jersey’s “Light It Up Green” initiative, in collaboration with the Chatham Wellness Committee.
Let’s continue to raise awareness, show support, and remind one another that mental health matters—every day.
🏅 6th Grade: 3rd Place
🥇 7th Grade: FIRST PLACE — the first for Chatham in years! 🎉
🏅 8th Grade: 4th Place
Battle of the Books is open to students in grades 6–8, where teams are student-created, reading is shared, and the competition is fierce! All that hard work leads up to this exciting interscholastic showdown each year.
Way to go, readers! 👏📖
The Shade Tree Commission purchased 100 “1 Foot Forward” kits last year—and they still have a few left to share! At Saturday’s Arbor Day celebration, they invited CMS Student, Maya Daya, to help distribute the remaining kits.
Maya scored 7 kits that will be donated to Chatham Middle School's new pollinator garden! 🌸🐝
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. 👩💻🚀
