Order 8th Grade Yearbook Well-Wisher Ad NOW
8th Grade Families, Order your Well Wisher ad in the 2025-26 MMS Yearbook. You can select either 1/8 page for $20 or 1/16 page for $10. Visit https://yearbookordercenter.com/ (CODE 6667) and select Start Ad.
2025 Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive Is Here
Announcing our 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive!
This year, we’re working to raise $24,000 to benefit 240 families. The drive is sponsored together by Presidents’ Council (all the PTAs and HSAs), SOMSD Parenting Center, Cougar Cares and The Achieve Foundation to provide holiday food support to all our SOMSD families in need with one coordinated effort.
Please donate and share!
Read MoreBack To School Night Musical Bingo 10/24
PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: Join us for the MMS HSA inaugural Back To School Night Musical Bingo. Friday, October 24, 7-10pm at Maplewood "Little Club".
Ticket price includes 2-3 rounds of musical bingo (each round takes approximately 45 minutes) and bingo daubers. This event is BYO food and drinks! 21+ only!
Questions? Email president@maplewoodmiddleschool.org
Step Up Workshops
Announcing Step Up Workshops! - a new, engaging program for middle school students interested in workshops led by high school students, supervised by a staff member. The workshops will take place once a week at MMS, offering a variety of fun and educational workshops. Students can repeat a favorite workshop or try a new one each week.
Workshops start on Thursday October 23, 2025 in the MMS Library 2:45pm to 3:45pm. Students should sign up for 6 weeks.
Please use the Step Up Workshop for MMS Form to respond with your interest by the end of the day on Tuesday, October 21.
Reach out to Ms. Gronau with questions at dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us or extension 3001.
Read MoreOctober Updates @ SEPAC SOMA
College With Accommodations - Wednesday 10/29 @ 7:00pm
Join Matt Endlich, CHS Transitions Coordinator, to learn about starting college with a 504 or IEP.
This is a great meeting for juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians.
Learn more here and register here by 10/28
Black Box Theater @ Columbia High School, 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood.
Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA). Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org.
Fall Spiritwear ON SALE NOW until October 31
The 2025 Fall Spiritwear Sale is LIVE! Shop NOW until Friday, October 31.
Visit https://nk-graphics.com/mms_fall_25/shop/home to place your order. Orders ship after October 31 and should be available by mid to late November.
Questions? Email Rachel Goldman at spiritwear@maplewoodmiddleschool.org
Register by 10/24 for Middle School Math Contests!
If your student enjoys math and likes a challenge, be sure to sign up to participate in the MMS math contests by completing this registration form by October 24th!
All MMS 6th-8th graders are welcome to try out these competitions at no risk (assigned math contest IDs keep results confidential).
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AMC 8 involves one 40-minute test
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MathCounts involves two rounds of 30-40 minutes each (School Competition)
This additional information explains more about the contests, which are brought to you in partnership with the MMS HSA. Please reach out to Mr. Marc Kessler with any questions.
Tuesday, October 14 is a 4 hour day
REMINDER: This TUESDAY, 10/14 is a 4-hour Day with 12:30pm dismissal for professional development.
Lunch will NOT be served
Community Conversation with Supt Bing 10/14
Join us for the first Community Conversation with Superintendent Jason Bing of the year on October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Columbia High School. These informal yet meaningful gatherings offer families and community members a chance to engage directly with Mr. Bing, share ideas, and discuss the future of our schools.
Superintendent Bing will provide district updates, listen to community feedback, and open the floor for a dynamic Q&A. Whether you have a question, a concern, or a creative idea, your voice is essential in shaping the path forward for the South Orange & Maplewood School District.
Community members are invited to attend!
October Updates @ SEPAC SOMA
Wednesday 10/15 @ 7:00pm Community Meeting: Kathleen Gesumaria, SOMSD Assistant Superintendent for Special Services, will share an overview of the Special Education-related programs, classes, and services available in our district. Virtual via WebEx.
Sunday 10/19 @ 6:30pm Cup Chats: Informal, in-person gatherings that are a great way to connect with other parents and caregivers of kids with Special Education-related needs in our community. The six candidates running for the SOMSD BOE have been invited to hear your experiences with Special Education in our school district.
Community Center @ Founders Park, 317 Valley St, South Orange.
Wednesday 10/29 @ 7:00pm Workshop: Join Matt Endlich, CHS Transitions Coordinator, to learn about starting college with a 504 or IEP. This is a great meeting for juniors, seniors and their parents/guardians. Learn more here and register here by 10/28
Black Box Theater @ Columbia High School, 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood.
Learn more about the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA). Questions? Email info@sepacsoma.org.
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