The 3rd Annual SEPAC SOMA Resource Fair is a free community event, designed to connect families and individuals with disabilities with local providers, groups, and organizations in the South Orange-Maplewood area that offer inclusive activities and services. All are welcome! 

Learn more about the Resource Fair and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA).

Saturday 2/28 @ 3:00-5:00pm ◉ Columbia High School Cafeteria 17 Parker Ave, Maplewood

Reminder - please follow the traffic pattern around MMS during morning drop off. 

From 7:45am - 8:15am daily, MMS is 1-way all around the entire building.  

Please do not make K turns or U turns and please follow this traffic pattern.  License plates of drivers not following the traffic pattern may be noted and reported.

Additionally, please do not double park on Burnet Street during pickup. This creates an unsafe situation and blocks our buses from entering. 

Please help us to keep students, staff and visitors safe on their way into MMS each morning and at dismissal.

As a reminder, the school district has policies and measures in place to protect students, families and staff - you can review the guidelines on visiting schools. 

What This Means for School Visits 

During the school day, the following procedures are in effect at all district schools: 

• All visitors must enter and exit through the main entrance. 
• Visits are by appointment only, except in verified emergency situations. 
• Visitors must present valid photo identification, sign in at the main office, and wear a visitor badge at all times. 
• Visitors are not permitted unescorted access and must remain in approved areas or be accompanied by school staff. 
• School administrators have the authority to approve, limit, or deny access when necessary to ensure safety. 
• Visitors will be buzzed into the building after they have been approved. 

Families planning to visit a school are encouraged to call the main office in advance and share the visitor’s name, the student’s name, the reason for the visit, and the expected time of arrival. This helps minimize disruption and supports school safety protocols.

Check out our online spiritwear store https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/MMSSpiritwear!

Sizes and Styles available for purchase. Spiritwear sales from the online store are filled once a week. Please allow 72 hours for orders to be filled. Items will be delivered to the school (usually on Wednesdays or Fridays) and placed in Homeroom Teacher mailboxes for delivery.

Check back as we will update as we fill different styles, items and sizes. 

If this is a gift, please email spiritwear@maplewoodmiddleschool.org to arrange for alternate pickup. 

If you have suggestions, requests or questions, please email spiritwear@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

SEPAC SOMA: Special Education & the Multicultural Experience

How do culture and language shape the special education journey? Join SEPAC SOMA and a panel of experts for an insightful discussion on the unique intersection of race, language, and disability, and how to bridge the gap between cultural identity and the educational supports children need to thrive. Learn more about this meeting and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC SOMA).

Thursday 2/12 @ 7:30pm
Virtual via WebEx

Save the Date! The MMS Winter Orchestra Concert is Thursday, January 29 at 7pm in the Maplewood Middle School auditorium.

More info to come!