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Achieve Foundation Celebrates 2025-26 Volunteer Tutors
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (141+ words) From The Achieve Foundation of South Orange and Maplewood: "Our volunteers play a vital role in helping students build confidence, develop strong study habits, and reach their academic goals," said Ms. Harris. "Their dedication, along with the commitment of our…...
South Orange Police Department Offers Junior Police Academy July 27-31; Applications Open
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (145+ words) villagegreennj. com South Orange Police Department Offers Junior Police Academy July 27-31; Applications Open From the South Orange Police Department: The South Orange Police Department is bringing back the South Orange Junior Police Academy this summer, from July 27 to July 31, which…...
After 3 Days of Closure Due to Ceiling Collapse, Maplewood Middle School to Reopen
1+ week, 4+ day ago (295+ words) Maplewood Middle School will reopen for in-person classes on Friday, May 29, after being closed for three days following the partial collapse of a second floor ceiling. The lengthy closure was necessitated by the need to make repairs and await lab…...
SOMSD Board of Ed Meeting to Take Action on Contract Extension and Professional Service Contracts on Thursday, May 28
1+ week, 4+ day ago (172+ words) From The South Orange Maplewood Board of Education: The Board of Education of the School District of South Orange and Maplewood hereby gives notice of the following meetings: All meetings will be held in person in the District Meeting Room,…...
Maplewood Middle School Closed for 3rd Day Following Partial Ceiling Collapse
1+ week, 5+ day ago (128+ words) villagegreennj. com "At this time we fully anticipate that repairs will proceed as planned and that we will welcome students and staff back to school on Friday, May 29, 2026." Maplewood Middle School will be closed on Thursday, May 28, for a third…...
Maplewood Middle School Closed Tuesday, May 26 Due to Partial Ceiling Collapse
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (174+ words) An environmental vendor necessary to test and clear the site was not available on Monday after the fire dept. responded to a partial ceiling collapse on the second floor of the building. The following letter was sent by Maplewood Middle…...
The Luckiest Foundation Provides $25, 000 in Scholarships in Memory of Deborah Mc Bride
2+ week, 1+ day ago (392+ words) The scholarships recognize students who plan to uphold Deborah Mc Bride's values supporting equality, education and the importance of truthful, reliable information in society in their college endeavors. Mc Bride's husband, Brendan Hermes, created the Luckiest Foundation in honor of…...
Casey Dickson Haber Honored at Clinton School for Commitment to Students with Autism
2+ week, 6+ day ago (265+ words) Casey Dickson Haber has earned recognition across the Clinton school community for her leadership, compassion and commitment to students with autism. In her classroom and throughout the school, she creates an environment where students feel supported, understood, and ready to…...
Jewish Federation Addresses South Orange-Maplewood Approved Staff Trips to Israel at Board of Ed Meeting
2+ week, 3+ day ago (96+ words) villagegreennj. com Jewish Federation Addresses South Orange-Maplewood Approved Staff Trips to Israel at Board of Ed Meeting Federation CEO Meredith Dragon: "The purpose of these trips is not political indoctrination. It's exposure, learning, dialogue and understanding. And what is deeply…...
South Orange-Maplewood School Board Members Recognized by Essex County for State Certification
2+ week, 4+ day ago (459+ words) The following was written by SOMSD Communications Director Eshaya Draper with additional information included by the Village Green: At its Spring Celebration hosted at West Essex High School, the countywide school board collective recognized South Orange-Maplewood Board of Education President…...