SOMA School and Community Resources

Below is information about some of the organizations in our area which provide support of all kinds for local families.  You can get in touch directly with them if you are in need of support, or to get involved as a donor or volunteer.

Special Education

Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) is an advocacy group focused on providing parent and community input to policies, programs and practices of the South Orange/Maplewood School District related to students with IEPs, 504s and others who are in need of support. The MMS SEPAC liaison is Amanda Harris sepac@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Parenting Center Groups

Parenting Center groups are free of charge and open to all.  Groups meet in the District Meeting Room, Board of Education Building at 525 Academy Street unless otherwise indicated – click here for more information.

SOMA Shares

SOMA Shares is a network of volunteers and organizations making donations of shelf-stable groceries, school supplies, toiletries, and books available to SOMSD families at school lunch distribution.

This fall, SOMA Shares is distributing school supplies.  Families in need of supplies are encouraged to reach out via email at  somashareseveryday@gmail.com. The MMS SOMA Shares liaison is Beth Ceglio somashares@maplewoodmiddleschool.org