Not even the heat could stop the fun at today’s Field Day! ☀️🎉 Our 7th grade PRO Leaders teamed up with the students at Milton Avenue School for an amazing day of games, teamwork, and smiles. The PRO Leaders helped run stations and had a blast working with the elementary students throughout the day!
A huge thank you to the incredible PE teacher, Mr. V, for continuing this special collaboration with MAS each year. 💙💛
A huge thank you to the incredible PE teacher, Mr. V, for continuing this special collaboration with MAS each year. 💙💛
LAF 4th Graders got a warm welcome at yesterday’s CMS Great Cougar Quest! 🐾💙
The amazing 7th grade PRO Leaders guided 4th grade students through orientation as they explored the school, visited the gym, science rooms, STEM wing, health office, and more — even getting a chance to experience lunch in the cafeteria!
Fantastic job by CMS PRO Leaders for helping make the day so special. CMS can’t wait to welcome the 4th graders!
The amazing 7th grade PRO Leaders guided 4th grade students through orientation as they explored the school, visited the gym, science rooms, STEM wing, health office, and more — even getting a chance to experience lunch in the cafeteria!
Fantastic job by CMS PRO Leaders for helping make the day so special. CMS can’t wait to welcome the 4th graders!
The 8th graders had a great day exploring Philadelphia last week! They took a historic walking tour, explored the Constitution Center, and interacted with science at the Franklin Institute.
Mr. Harte’s class got a special visit from a local celebrity—Mike Rizzo from News 12! 🌦️
After watching his forecast every morning, students were thrilled to meet one of their favorite weatherman in person. Mr. Rizzo even gave the class a complete lesson on the different types of weather! 🙌
After watching his forecast every morning, students were thrilled to meet one of their favorite weatherman in person. Mr. Rizzo even gave the class a complete lesson on the different types of weather! 🙌
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.
🎶🌟 Big news from CMS!
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!
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!
💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
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.
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.
📚⚔️ The CMS Battle of the Books Team brought the heat at Verona HS for the Interscholastic Battle—and battle they did!
🏅 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! 👏📖
🏅 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! 👏📖
🌱🌼 Great news for CMS!
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 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! 🌸🐝
ART SHOW STARTS TONIGHT!!!
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: Tomorrow Tuesday, May 19 ONLY 10 AM–12 PM - 🎤 Student artists will be on hand as docents
👨👩👧👦 All are welcome—come support our talented students and celebrate their creativity!
🎶🏆 Big news for the SDOC and the Music Department!
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! 🎵🎉
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
Our 5th and 6th grade students have been participating in Jump Rope for Heart during their PE classes this week. The students have crushed their original goal and have already raised more than $3,000 for the American Heart Association. What an amazing accomplishment! ❤️
DON'T MISS ANY OF THE "RAZZLE DAZZLE"
🎭 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
🎭 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.
The 7th grade CMS PRO Leaders helped run a March Madness Knockout Tournament to raise money for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation which supports childhood cancer research. 5th & 6th grade students were able to participate in lunch knockout games throughout the month of March and competed for Amazon gift cards. Collectively we raised $300 for Alex's Lemonade Stand...so far!
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.
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!🍽️
Springtime fun in action! 🌷🐰 Dr. Hrdina’s 6th grade math class hopped into everyone’s favorite game… Move That Bunny! 🎉
Today marked our very first SBS-Connection visit💙
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.
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/