Chatham High School National Art Honor Society’s (NAHS) third annual “Painted Pumpkin Walk” in downtown Chatham! Decorated pumpkin artworks are showcased in downtown Chatham businesses along Main Street and South Passaic Avenue. All are welcome to participate in a scavenger hunt to locate the letters in each pumpkin display and unscramble the hidden message. All correct guesses are entered into a raffle to win one of two T.M. Ward gift baskets. Contest entries will be accepted until Friday, November 3rd at 11:59pm.

Honor a veteran in your family! Chatham Historical Society, Chatham Township Historical Society, and Library of the Chathams are delighted to announce a joint project to celebrate Veterans Day. A special exhibit highlighting the service of our towns' residents to their country will be at the library. Chatham veterans and their family members are invited to be part of this project. Please bring a memento or a photograph with a brief explanation to the Chatham Library. It may be about yourself, your family member, or someone with a connection to Chatham Borough or Chatham Township. Items should be brought in before November 6, 2023. They will be on display in the library during the month of November. The library display cabinet has secure locks so the memorabilia will be safe.

Finance FAQs for November 7 Ballot Proposals are now posted at https://5il.co/27gyb. FAQs specific to Question 1 and 2 are also posted on the District website.

Board of Education Meeting tonight at 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. The meeting will be live streamed on YouTube at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.

Questions about the November 7, 2023 ballot proposals? Information and FAQs are posted at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/november-2023-ballot-proposals.

Students cheered on Mannie Noguiera today at the Amazing BMX Stunt Show Assembly. He closed out the Week of Respect talking to students about how to encourage others to achieve success. Demonstrating first failed stunts that ultimately led to successful ones after much persistence Nogueira showed students that a positive attitude and hard work are essential to success. This assembly was sponsored by the PTO.




This coming Election Day, November 7, our Board of Education is seeking approval of two ballot measures. Here is the letter that was mailed to residents of Chatham Borough, Chatham Township and Green Village. https://5il.co/26cq2

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Back to School Night tonight! Refer to the September 8 Newsletter for schedule information.
Work Family Connection is providing Childcare on September 25 when school is closed. Please see flyer for information on registration.

Welcome Back! We are looking forward to a fantastic year! Teachers enjoyed greeting students and their families this morning. Students will line up in the same spots tomorrow.




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Reminder there is a BOE meeting tonight at 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. You may also access the meeting via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/live/UlKbAR0CfJ0?feature=share

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Reminder that Dogs are not permitted on school grounds or fields. Sports are in session and our maintenance crews are actively getting the grounds ready to open school. Please do not walk dogs on school property or bring animals when picking up or dropping off kids.

Hiring Event on August 10, 10AM -1 PM at BOE office 259 Lafayette Avenue. Human resources will assist answer questions and conduct interviews. Interested applicants can also apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/chathams/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Support+Staff.

Parent Portal opens today at 10 AM! Login and complete the required forms to access 2023-2024 student schedules. You may access the parent portal from the button on the website home page at https://www.chatham-nj.org or under parent resources.

Reminder there is a BOE meeting tonight at 7:30 PM in the CHS Auditorium. You may also access the meeting via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIMNg8diUNI

Students had lots of fun at field day! Thanks to all of our parent volunteers who helped make this such a fun day for our students.




Art teachers and students are hard at work setting up for the District Art Show tonight! Artwork from all grades will be on display from 6:30-8:30 PM tonight 5/23 and tomorrow 5/24 at Chtham Middle School in the upper gym. There will also be interactive art activities. #SDOCarts





Board of Education Meeting tonight in the CHS Auditorium at 7:30 PM. Meeting will also be live on YouTube at https://www.chatham-nj.org/Page/16278.

