🎨🖍️ A MASTERPIECE ON THE MOVE! 🖍️🎨
Congratulations to Noelle Bei, a first grader at MAS, for winning the Piece of Cake x Crayola Moving Masterpieces Contest! 🌟
Noelle’s winning artwork is now traveling in style, featured on the side of a Piece of Cake moving truck that has even been spotted in NYC! 🚚🗽
And the excitement doesn't stop there! Thanks to Noelle’s creativity, MAS received an amazing collection of Crayola products valued at $1,000!🖍️🎉
Way to go, Noelle! Your masterpiece is making a BIG impression! 💛
📱🔒 Back by Popular Demand: Internet Safety for Parents!
Join us for an informative evening with CMS School Resource Officer Tommy Chung as he returns to share important information and practical tips about Internet Safety! 💻🛡️
This district-wide community event is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn more about helping children navigate the online world safely.
📅 Wednesday, November 11
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Chatham Middle School (CMS) Auditorium
All district families are welcome! We hope to see you there! 💙
🎉🏆BIG NEWS FOR MILTON AVENUE SCHOOL! 🏆🎉
As reported by TAPinto Chatham, Milton Avenue School has been ranked No. 2 among New Jersey elementary schools in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Elementary Schools rankings, earning an impressive score of 99.93 out of 100! 🌟
📚 Outstanding academic achievements:
🥇 No. 1 in Math Proficiency in New Jersey
📖 No. 11 in Reading in New Jersey
➗ 98% of students scored at or above proficiency in math
📘 95% of students scored at or above proficiency in reading
Out of 1,386 elementary schools ranked statewide, MAS continues to shine! ✨ Congratulations to the Milton Avenue School students, teachers, staff, and families on this remarkable achievement. 💙🧡🐾
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🚴♀️🏃♂️ MAS Duathlon Fun! 🏃♀️🚴♂️
Milton Avenue School students brought their energy and enthusiasm to this weekend’s Duathlon! 💪 Students pedaled their way through 15 minutes of biking, followed by 10 minutes of running, cheered on by an amazing squad of parents, siblings, and MAS teachers! 📣👏
A BIG thank-you to Ms. Gonzalez, MAS PE teacher, and the MAS PTO for coordinating this fantastic event! 💙🧡 Way to go, MAS! 🐾
💙🦸♀️ Respect, Kindness & PJs at MAS! 💤✨
From Pre-K students creating their very own Kindness Superhero Crowns 👑🦸 to second graders learning how to be an Upstander, MAS celebrated the Week of Respect in style with a cozy Pajama Day! 🧸🌟
Our youngest Cougars are learning that even small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference!
🏃♀️💙 Join the Bailey’s Warrior Fun Run! 💙🏃♂️
On behalf of Students Against Cancer and Bailey’s Warriors, all Chatham families are invited to register, donate, and join the Bailey’s Warrior Fun Run on Sunday, October 18! 🎉
📍 Cougar Field
⏰ 3:30–6:00 p.m.
Gather your family and friends for an afternoon of fun, community, and a great cause! 💙
🔗 Register and donate using this link or QR code below. Every donation makes a difference, with all proceeds benefiting Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. 🎗️
We hope to see you there! 💪💙🏃♀️🏃♂️
📅 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! 🖍️📚✨
🏈💙💛 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! 💙💛🏈📣
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! 🎵🎉