School District of the Chathams

We hope every seat is filled tonight for the Maud Dahme presentation. Her story is transformative and will resonate with you long after you leave tonight. Join us in the CHS auditorium at 7 P.M. for this community event.

Chatham High School Presents Les Misérables March 20-24. Tickets are now on sale at https://chathamsd.booktix.net. Senior Citizens are free and should use the comp code: FREESC at checkout. Following the Wednesday performance is a complimentary dinner for senior citizens. An RSVP for the dinner and show is required and reservations can be placed by emailing seniorspringmusical@gmail.com.

Yesterday was the annual District Choral Festival. Backtrack worked with students in each grade level individually then as a combined group to record a song. Students also learned beat boxing techniques and how to incorporate them nto musical pieces. District Choral day is made possible by a grant from the Cahtham Education Foundation Ryan T. Ganley Memorial Fund (Metviner Family).

Reminder Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme will be presenting this Thursday, March 7 at 7 PM. All community members are encouraged to hear her story of determination and perseverance!

Board of Education Meeting tonight at 7:30 P.M. in the CHS Auditorium. Meeting will also be live streamed at https://www.chatham-nj.org/page/live-stream-video-of-boe-meetings.

Work Family Connection will be holding full day camp during Spring Break from April 1-April 5. Register at https://www.theworkfamilyconnection.org/.

Chatham Performing Arts Boosters is hosting Morning with the Musicians tomorrow from 8:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m. at Chatham Middle School. Scan the QR code for full program details. This is a ticketed event. Visit https://cpab.booktix.com/ to purchase your ticket.

We are excited to kick off the 2024-2024 recruiting season at William Paterson University. If you are interested in applying for any of the open positions scan the QR codes or apply at www-chatham-nj.org.

90 Minute delayed opening due to widespread power outages.

School District of the Chathams welcomes Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme back to present to parent and community members on the evening of Thursday, March 7 at 7 PM in the Chatham High School Auditorium. Maude Dahme has a remarkable and inspiring story that we are excited to share with the community at large. This program is made possible by the Chatham Education Foundation and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education.

Students at SBS completed 2,701 challenges and read a total of 54,020 minutes for "I Love to Read Week". As an extra element of fun, one student got to "Pie the Principal" at the completion of the challenge.

Dr. Hrdina's 6th and 7th Grade students at Chatham Middle School took part in a "Souper Bowl" food drive. The students donated over 1,300 non perishable items which were donated to local food pantries. #SDOCgivesback

LAF celebrated Valentines day by holding a food drive. Students donated 1,300 pounds of food to Market Street Mission, the Community Food Bank of New Jersey and Table of Hope. Thanks to ShopRite for donating bags to facilitate distribution.

Early Dismissal Friday, February 16. Enjoy Winter Break!

Registration is now open for Work Family Connection Preschool and Kindergarten Wrap Programs. Before and aftercare registration is also now open. Registration for all programs is at https://www.theworkfamilyconnection.org/.

Snow Day! School Closed February 13. Be safe!

The Chatham High School Short Films Showcase is back at 7:00 p.m. TONIGHT at Chatham Hickory Cinema. Admission is $5 cash at the door, and the public is invited to attend. Featured films: Where Do We Go If We Can't Go Back? -- Directed by Liz Sherman What It Takes -- Directed by Sadie Javello Cookie Crumbs -- Directed by Sydney Hnatov

The SDOC Chinese Program and Club celebrated Lunar New Year with a dinner sponsored by the Chatham Education Association and a performance open to the entire community.

Holocaust survivor, Maud Dahme, presented at CHS today and to CMS 6th graders yesterday to share her story of gratitude, perseverance and determination. Maude Dahme opened the school year speaking to faculty and staff members. She will present to the parent community on March 7.

Tonight is opening night of Matilda Jr. at Chatham Middle School! Performance at 6:00 PM tonight, February 8. Performances at 7:00 PM on Friday, February 9 and Saturday, February 10. Tickets may be purchased at https://chathamsd.booktix.net. Adults $10, Students $5, Seniors Free. Don't miss out or risk being sent to the chokey by Mrs. Trunchbull!