District administrators say the new schedule is more equitable and focused on student wellbeing. Some families and students are raising concerns about possible negative impacts on the arts and instructional time for AP Science — as well as the logistics of one school-wide lunch period.

Meanwhile, former MMS Principal Dara Gronau will be the new South Mountain Elementary principal; Long-time Tuscan School Principal Malikah Majeed will transition to the role of Principal on Special Assignment, with Seth Boyden Assistant Principal Maureen Davenport taking over as acting principal of Tuscan.

From the Maplewood Division of Arts & Culture: The Townships of Maplewood and South Orange invite residents and visitors to join the annual MAPSO Juneteenth Celebration on Friday, June 19th, …

Community Invited to Celebrate Juneteenth, Cheer on Team USA, Enjoy Live Entertainment, Food Trucks, Soccer Clinic, and More

Parents of disabled students are raising concerns about accessibility at some South Orange-Maplewood schools, especially the South Orange Middle School auditorium, citing both property conditions and a lack of appropriate …

In the first two weeks of the Community Food Access+ program at 129 Boyden, 30 to 40 families accessed food distribution each week — as well as other services provided at the new health center. “It’s a very successful program thus far,” said Health Officer Candice Davenport.