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Guardians of the Crosswalk

Every school day begins and ends with a familiar wave, a stop sign raised, and a commitment to safety. This week, the South Orange & Maplewood School District celebrates the dedicated crossing guards who help our students travel safely through our communities. 

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Champions of Student Support

Behind every student’s success is a network of care. During School Social Work Week, the South Orange & Maplewood School District recognizes the social workers who help students navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and feel supported both in and out of the classroom.

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Presence Over Screens

SOMA families are invited to step away from screens and spend intentional time together during the Global Day of Unplugging. Across the South Orange & Maplewood School District, the weekend encourages simple moments of conversation, creativity, and community.

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Tell us exciting news!

Have a great story or upcoming event to share? From student achievements and school celebrations to special programs and community events, this is where families can help us highlight the moments that make South Orange and Maplewood schools shine.

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SOMS Presents "My Black Is Beautiful" at SOPAC on Feb. 21
SOMS Presents "My Black Is Beautiful" at SOPAC on Feb. 21

South Orange Middle School's “My Black Is Beautiful” celebration is a powerful evening honoring Black history, culture, and artistic expression through a dynamic showcase of student performances and visual arts.

Honoring Black History Month
Honoring Black History Month

We extend our gratitude to our educators, staff, students, and families who help bring this work to life each day. We continue striving to ensure that our schools are places where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed together.

Improving Our District

The South Orange & Maplewood School District will prepare students for college, careers, and leadership by expanding equitable access to learning opportunities and fostering social-emotional growth and global citizenship under the leadership of Superintendent Jason Bing.

Intentional Integration Initiative (III) ⇢

Triple I in SOMSD focuses on equity and access, including developing an integration plan that ensures that our building enrollment reflects our district's cultural makeup.

Learn about our unpairing efforts

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Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying

The district fosters a safe, respectful, inclusive environment where students learn without fear. Schools promote kindness, accountability, and belonging for all.

Learn more about student support efforts

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District & School Board Goals ⇢

Superintendent Bing’s goals highlight a focus on an aligned, confident, forward-driving year grounded in progress and strengthened by action toward measurable results.

Learn about our governance philosophy

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Goal 1: College and Career Readiness

We will prepare our students for college and career through the design of learning experiences that will prepare them to become the leaders, designers, problem solvers and innovators.

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Goal 2: Global Citizenship

We will nurture responsible, fulfilled, and successful global citizens through developing an awareness of their interconnectedness with the world and learning skills that can help them contribute to change.

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Goal 3: Climate/Culture

We will align all operations (strategic staffing, accountability, and data driven decision-making), resources (differentiated) and governance (policies & procedures) with a focus on climate/culture to effectively meet the needs of staff, schools, and community.

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Goal 4: Family & Community Engagement

We will authentically engage families and community in supporting schools and students through community immersion (co-creation of solutions), recognition of different groups (community based and beyond), appreciation of historical knowledge, and recognition of community efforts.

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Distinguished for its mission to inspire each and every student, South Orange and Maplewood schools emphasize creating learner-centered environments reflective of the cultural makeup in our communities.