🏈💙💛 Show Your Chatham Pride! 💛💙🏈
🙌 Purchase your Chatham flag and proudly fly it on the first day of school and every game day this fall. 📣🏟️
Imagine driving through town and seeing Chatham spirit on every street! 🇺🇸💙💛 The more flags we see, the stronger our community pride!
🎉 Get yours today and help make this a town-wide tradition!
📢 Spread the word. Fly the flag. Cheer on Chatham! 💙💛🏈📣
🙌 Purchase your Chatham flag and proudly fly it on the first day of school and every game day this fall. 📣🏟️
Imagine driving through town and seeing Chatham spirit on every street! 🇺🇸💙💛 The more flags we see, the stronger our community pride!
🎉 Get yours today and help make this a town-wide tradition!
📢 Spread the word. Fly the flag. Cheer on Chatham! 💙💛🏈📣
📅 MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Join us for an opportunity to tour Cougar Field and Haas Field to learn more about the proposed referendum projects and improvements to our athletic fields and facilities.
🏟️ Cougar Field
📅 Tuesday, October 6
🕐 1:00 p.m.
Tour the current field house and learn more about the proposed improvements.
🏟️ Haas Field
📅 Thursday, October 8
🕐 1:00 p.m.
Explore the field and learn more about the proposed improvements to the facilities.
We hope to see you there! 🐾
TONIGHT: Tour Cougar Field and learn about the referendum projects!
Join us this evening Monday, September 28 at 6:00 p.m. to see the current field house at Cougar Field and learn more about the proposed improvements to the field and facilities. We hope to see you there!
📚 Building Strong Readers! 📚
We are incredibly grateful to the Chatham Education Foundation (CEF) for generously contributing more than $73,000 this year to support the School District of the Chathams’ foundational literacy initiative! ❤️
This funding provided decodable readers for students in Kindergarten through Grade 2, as well as assessment resources to help our teachers monitor the growth and progress of our youngest readers.
As phonics and phonemic awareness continue to be emphasized in the New Jersey Student Learning Standards, these decodable texts are an important part of early literacy instruction and will be used regularly in K–2 English Language Arts classrooms.
Thank you, CEF, for investing in our youngest learners and helping them build strong foundations for a lifetime of reading! 📖✨
🦜 Meet Petey, CHS’s Newest Student! 💚
There’s a new little visitor at Chatham High School! Meet Petey, a parakeet who was recently found hanging out in the CHS courtyard.
CHS science teacher, Ben Lee, is caring for Petey while we try to locate his owner. 🏡
Do you recognize this little guy? If Petey belongs to you or you know who his owner might be please contact the CHS Main Office.
Help spread the word so we can get Petey home! 🦜💚
There’s a new little visitor at Chatham High School! Meet Petey, a parakeet who was recently found hanging out in the CHS courtyard.
CHS science teacher, Ben Lee, is caring for Petey while we try to locate his owner. 🏡
Do you recognize this little guy? If Petey belongs to you or you know who his owner might be please contact the CHS Main Office.
Help spread the word so we can get Petey home! 🦜💚
🎉 Our littlest learners are off to a wonderful start! 💙
Today was the first day of preschool for our friends in Ms. Renee’s class at Milton Avenue School! We’re so excited to see all the learning, laughter, and fun ahead! 🖍️📚✨
Today was the first day of preschool for our friends in Ms. Renee’s class at Milton Avenue School! We’re so excited to see all the learning, laughter, and fun ahead! 🖍️📚✨
And that's a wrap! See you in the fall!
☀️😊 Preschool fun in the sun! MAS preschoolers had a fantastic time spending the day with CMS eighth graders, who did an amazing job leading fun & creative activities. Thank you to CMS 8th grade student leaders for making it such a fun and meaningful experience! 💙🌞
🎓✨ Today, Milton Avenue School’s kindergarten students celebrated their Kinderbration, marking the completion of an incredible first year of school!
Congratulations to all of our kindergarten students across the district on this exciting milestone.! 🎉📚💙
Congratulations to all of our kindergarten students across the district on this exciting milestone.! 🎉📚💙
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. 💙💛
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.
💚 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.
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! 🎵🎉
🌎🌿 Celebrating Earth Day!
Chatham High School Environmental Science students teamed up with MAS 2nd graders for a hands-on learning experience at Kelly’s Pond in the Borough of Chatham. From water chemistry to pond ecology, our high schoolers shared their ecological knowledge while inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🧪🐸
A fun and meaningful day of learning and celebrating the Earth! 💚 🌍
Chatham High School Environmental Science students teamed up with MAS 2nd graders for a hands-on learning experience at Kelly’s Pond in the Borough of Chatham. From water chemistry to pond ecology, our high schoolers shared their ecological knowledge while inspiring the next generation of scientists! 🧪🐸
A fun and meaningful day of learning and celebrating the Earth! 💚 🌍
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
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!🍽️
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/
📚✨ Milton Avenue School welcomed some special guest readers today in celebration of Read Across America!
Among the many wonderful visitors, two fan favorites helped make the day extra special for our youngest readers — Dr. Sortino, Superintendent, and Mrs. DeSantis, Supervisor of Health & Wellness. Their stories, smiles, and love of reading made it a memorable day for our students!
❤️📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica
Among the many wonderful visitors, two fan favorites helped make the day extra special for our youngest readers — Dr. Sortino, Superintendent, and Mrs. DeSantis, Supervisor of Health & Wellness. Their stories, smiles, and love of reading made it a memorable day for our students!
❤️📖 #ReadAcrossAmerica
🚶♀️🚲🛴 Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day at Milton Avenue School!
Yesterday, Milton Avenue School celebrated Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day as part of Read Across America Week with the theme “Exploring Nature Through Books!” 🌿📚
The Environmental Committee shared some of their families’ favorite fiction and nonfiction books about nature—from hikes and insects to animals and the great outdoors.
Students also shared how books have helped them learn about nature and grow their love of reading. Participants wrote down their favorite titles and proudly signed their names after walking to school!
🌸 Spring is just around the corner!
Yesterday, Milton Avenue School celebrated Walk, Bike & Roll to School Day as part of Read Across America Week with the theme “Exploring Nature Through Books!” 🌿📚
The Environmental Committee shared some of their families’ favorite fiction and nonfiction books about nature—from hikes and insects to animals and the great outdoors.
Students also shared how books have helped them learn about nature and grow their love of reading. Participants wrote down their favorite titles and proudly signed their names after walking to school!
🌸 Spring is just around the corner!
