🎃☀️ 🍂 Under sunny skies, Washington Avenue School welcomed fall in the sweetest way today with a visit to their very own pumpkin patch! The fun continued as students decorated their pumpkins and let their creativity shine.
Smiles, pumpkins, and plenty of fall fun were had by all! 🍁😊
WAS students had their annual practice evacuation drill today - all of the students did an amazing job listening and following directions.
REMINDER: Early Dismissal 10/20 - 10/23 (Tuesday - Friday) this week - 12:55 Dismissal Time - NO LUNCH SERVED
REMINDER: Early Dismissal 10/20 - 10/23 (Tuesday - Friday) this week - 12:55 Dismissal Time - NO LUNCH SERVED
🎃👻 SAVE THE DATE! 👻🎃
Get ready for some Halloween fun! 🕸️ The CHS Red Cross Club is hosting Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 25 from 3-5PM! 🍬🚗
This is an annual fundraiser - suggested donation: $15 -20
📅 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 27
🕐 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tour the current field house and learn more about the proposed improvements.
🏟️ Haas Field
📅 Thursday, October 29
🕐 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Explore the field and learn more about the proposed improvements to the facilities.
We hope to see you there! 🐾
🏃♀️💙 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! 🦜💚
🏈💙💛 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!
Dear WAS Parents and Families,
I can hardly believe we've reached the end of another school year! Looking back, it has truly been a wonderful one, filled with memories I hope you and your children will hold close for years to come. None of it would have been possible without you — your presence, your support, and the trust you place in us every single day. Thank you for being such an essential part of everything we do at WAS.
From our New Family Picnic, to pumpkin picking and the Halloween parade, to the Book Fair and Glow Party, our concerts, Kindergarten Paint with Me, Field Day, and our visits with the ECLC — what a year to remember. I'm so grateful to the many parents who showed up, pitched in, and brought these moments to life alongside us.
A heartfelt thank you to our PTO Board and all of our incredible members and volunteers, whose time and generosity made so much of this possible. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and our school community is richer for it.
To our Kindergarten and new families: I hope this first year at WAS exceeded your expectations. Thank you for trusting us with your children, and welcome — we're so happy you're part of the WAS family.
To our Grade 2 families "graduating" your final child from WAS: it has been a true privilege to know you and your children over the years. Thank you for everything you've given to this school. You will always have a home here, and we hope you'll stay in touch.
As this year closes, I also want to express my deepest gratitude to Mrs. LaCorte, Mrs. Paulson, and Mrs. Hill, who are beginning an exciting new chapter as they head into retirement. They have poured their hearts into this school and touched the lives of so many of your children. Please join me in thanking them and wishing them every happiness ahead.
To all of our families: thank you for a wonderful year. Wishing you a safe, joyful, restful, and memory-filled summer.
With sunshine and smiles in my heart,
Mrs. Dudlo
I can hardly believe we've reached the end of another school year! Looking back, it has truly been a wonderful one, filled with memories I hope you and your children will hold close for years to come. None of it would have been possible without you — your presence, your support, and the trust you place in us every single day. Thank you for being such an essential part of everything we do at WAS.
From our New Family Picnic, to pumpkin picking and the Halloween parade, to the Book Fair and Glow Party, our concerts, Kindergarten Paint with Me, Field Day, and our visits with the ECLC — what a year to remember. I'm so grateful to the many parents who showed up, pitched in, and brought these moments to life alongside us.
A heartfelt thank you to our PTO Board and all of our incredible members and volunteers, whose time and generosity made so much of this possible. Your dedication does not go unnoticed, and our school community is richer for it.
To our Kindergarten and new families: I hope this first year at WAS exceeded your expectations. Thank you for trusting us with your children, and welcome — we're so happy you're part of the WAS family.
To our Grade 2 families "graduating" your final child from WAS: it has been a true privilege to know you and your children over the years. Thank you for everything you've given to this school. You will always have a home here, and we hope you'll stay in touch.
As this year closes, I also want to express my deepest gratitude to Mrs. LaCorte, Mrs. Paulson, and Mrs. Hill, who are beginning an exciting new chapter as they head into retirement. They have poured their hearts into this school and touched the lives of so many of your children. Please join me in thanking them and wishing them every happiness ahead.
To all of our families: thank you for a wonderful year. Wishing you a safe, joyful, restful, and memory-filled summer.
With sunshine and smiles in my heart,
Mrs. Dudlo
WAS Last Day Reminders - 6/16/26
*Grade 2 and WAS Retiree Clapout - 12:30, Blacktop
*All other students - Early Dismissal - 12:55
*Summer/Vacation Wear Theme
*Grade 2 students invited to wear their End of the Year shirts
*No lunch will be served - please send your child in with a snack
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.
Way to go Maxine! 🙌
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
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!🍽️
