The Department of Information Technology manages the South Orange & Maplewood School District’s digital systems, technology procurement, and cybersecurity. The department ensures reliable, secure access to technology for students and staff while maintaining compliance with state and federal standards. In partnership with educators and administrators, the department supports instruction through effective, forward-looking use of technology and keeps the district’s systems safe, efficient, and ready for the future.
Parents & Students
Chromebook Information can be found here.
Student Accounts (Google and Canvas)
Students are to use their district Google accounts to access Canvas. These are the same login credentials that were used to log into Google Classroom & Google Drive.
If you forget your login credentials, please reach out to your school librarian/media specialist. School contacts are below:
Elementary Schools
- Clinton Elementary School - jlatimer@somsd.k12.nj.us
- Delia Bolden Elementary School - tquick@somsd.k12.nj.us
- Marshall Elementary School - mkazanis@somsd.k12.nj.us
- Seth Boyden Elementary School
- South Mountain Elementary School - jpoutre@somsd.k12.nj.us
- Tuscan Elementary School - apopp@somsd.k12.nj.us
Middle Schools
- Maplewood Middle School - rblackbur@somsd.k12.nj.us
- South Orange Middle School - ltazewel@somsd.k12.nj.us
Columbia High School
- Columbia High School - Please visit the CHS library during the school day.
PowerSchool Parent and Student Accounts
For issues with PowerSchool student and parent portal accounts:
- Student Portal Accounts (Secondary Schools) - please reach out to your school librarian. Alternatively, you can have your parent/ guardian to email parentportalhelp@somsd.k12.nj.us.
- Parent Portal Accounts (All Schools) - email parentportalhelp@somsd.k12.nj.us.
- Additional resources regarding the PowerSchool parent portal can be found here.
Student WIFI Access On Personal Devices
Staff
- For issues with computers, laptops, desktops, Chromebooks, smartboards, projectors, staff Google accounts, staff computer accounts, internet, and phones, contact the Technology Help Desk.
- Submit A Support Ticket: Support Ticket Website | Instructions: (Document | Video)
- Telephone: (973) 762 - 5600 1912
- Email: helpdesk@somsd.k12.nj.us
If you are a parent and need assistance with your child's PowerSchool or Google Apps account, please contact your child's counselor or school main office.