
Teachers were excited to welcome students back today! Thanks to all the parents and staff members for helping the morning run smoothly. We hope your students have a great first day!!





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This morning, Dr. LaSusa welcomed teachers back for the 2023-2024 school year with messages on the value of human connection. Holocaust survivor Maude Dahme shared her inspiring story of hope and perserverence with the District. We are ready to welcome students back Monday!




Yesterday the leadership team kicked off the New Educators Retreat with a breakfast hosted by our new food service provider Pomptonian. Welcome to all our new staff members!





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


We enjoyed welcoming new families to CMS last Friday. Families has an opportunity to meet the leadership team and ask questions. Pro-Leaders then gave guided tours of the building. Thanks to the PTO and the New Family Welcome Committee for coordinating this event!




Accidents happen! Don't forget to purchase optional Chromebook Insurance by August 24th. Insurance is available for $39 using your PaySchools Central Account at https://www.payschoolscentral.com.


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Interested in being a paraprofessional or substitute? Stop in anytime today between 10 AM - 1 PM. We are happy to answer questions for anyone who is curious about these positions.


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.


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Anyone interested in being a paraprofessional or a substitute for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year is encouraged to apply online at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/human-resources. Questions may be directed to bgrant@chatham-nj.org.


Congratulations to all TEDxYouth@Chatham presenters and performers for taking the stage to share ideas worth spreading. Take some time for REFLECTION and watch all videos now posted on the District website at https://www.chatham-nj.org/article/1168380.


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


The power may be out at CMS today, but the sky was lit up by the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department with the traditional July 4th fireworks display. This year ended with some extra sparkle to celebrate the fire department's 125th Anniversary.


District Administrators and the Board of Education wish all students, faculty, and staff a wonderful summer!





Congratulations to the class of 2023!





Tonight the String Quartet, Ukelele Club and Brayden Pollack will take the stage at TEDxYouth@Chatham. Tickets are available at https://bit.ly/3ASa1Y6. #TEDxYouth #tedxyouthchatham



