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The CHS Home and School Association supports the students, staff and families at Columbia High School in the South Orange & Maplewood School District (NJ).

Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ

10/30/2026

DEADLINE! Submit registration forms for Winter Sports by Monday 11/2: Basketball, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Swimming, Track and Field, and Wrestling.

CHS Athletics Schedule: https://tr.ee/kwBvrn

There's something for everyone at CHS! An incredible number of clubs and activities are available to students. Students should check daily Canvas announcements for info on the day/time/location of club meetings.

CHS Clubs & Activities: https://columbia.somsdk12.org/life/student-activities

If you have questions, please reach out to Coach Winstead, Director of Athletics and Student Activities, at [email protected]

10/30/2026

REMINDER! Tuesday, November 3rd is now a regular school day for Columbia High School (to make up for one of the two emergency closing days used in October).

Letter Day Schedule for the week:

Monday 11/2 - C Day
Tuesday 11/3 - A Day (skipped in October)
Wednesday 11/4 - D Day

Read the full message from the district: https://tr.ee/zGme6z

Email from Mr. Sanchez to students: https://tr.ee/kVQHWV

All schools are closed for the NJEA Teachers' Convention on Thursday 11/5 and Friday 11/6.

10/28/2026

HOLIDAY FOOD SUPPORT
Each year, as the holiday season approaches, our school PTAs and HSAs, SOMSD Parenting Center, Cougar Cares, and the Achieve Foundation work together to assist SOMSD families experiencing food insecurity.

We're only halfway to our $28,000 goal, so please consider donating any amount to our 5th Annual Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive to help our friends and neighbors this holiday season. Reaching our fundraising goal will allow us to provide $100 grocery gift cards to 280 SOMSD families before Thanksgiving weekend.

Donate via Achieve (by 11/6, please): https://givebutter.com/Thanksgiving2026GiftCards

Your generosity directly supports our CHS community ... thank you!

10/28/2026

Our next giveaway event is this Friday! There's still time to help us refresh the CHS Giving Closet with cool-weather essentials ahead of the November break.

Personal care products are in high demand during our Giving Closet events, so we need deodorant, travel-size hand lotion and body lotion, hydrating facial masks, and lip balm. (All products should be unopened and unexpired.)

Three easy ways to help:
Order online. Direct to CHS! Order from the Cougar Cares Wish List https://tr.ee/C3LoG_5NC4

Donate. We're happy to do the shopping for you! Help fund Cougar Cares' work: https://tr.ee/OQbDbu6E-Q

Shop and drop. Purchase locally and email [email protected] for drop-off locations.

Thank you for supporting CHS students!

10/27/2026

Thinking ahead to college can be overwhelming — ease your mind with an informative meeting Wednesday 10/28, 7:00pm @ CHS Black Box Theater.

TRANSITION TO COLLEGE
Learn about accommodations in college for students with an IEP or 504. How are they similar? How are they different? What is required to request accommodations? How can students with disabilities prepare for and thrive in college?

Recommended for seniors, juniors, and their parents/guardians.

Questions? [email protected]

10/26/2026

Thinking ahead to college can be overwhelming — ease your mind with two informative meetings this week. First up:

HOW TO PAY FOR COLLEGE?!
Tomorrow, Tuesday 10/27 @ 7:00pm
CHS Auditorium
Join Dr. Antoni and the NJ Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to ask questions and find out more about college financial aid.

10/26/2026

This week is overflowing with learning and community engagement opportunities for high school parents and guardians ... find yours!

NEW!
"Is It Just Moodiness or Something More?"
Tuesday 10/27 @ 12:00pm
Virtual Workshop: https://tr.ee/JPXZOz

CHS Lunch & Learn: Freshman Academy
Tuesday 10/27 @ 12:30pm
Virtual Session: https://tr.ee/uH7yEj

Understanding Financial Aid for College
Tuesday 10/27 @ 7:00pm
CHS Auditorium

Accommodations in College
Wednesday 10/28 @ 7:00pm
CHS Black Box Theater

"Addressing Aging School Infrastructure"
Wednesday 10/28 @ 7:00pm
Virtual SOMSD Town Hall: https://tr.ee/bcgZu8

10/24/2026

REMINDER! Monday 10/26, all CHS Sophomores and Juniors (and a few invited Seniors) will have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT. Students who are testing should plan to arrive at CHS at 8:10am and report to their classroom testing sites by 8:15am.

All Freshmen and the vast majority of Seniors will have a delayed opening with a 12pm delayed opening schedule.

For more information: https://tr.ee/CFKgpc

10/23/2026

Our next giveaway event is on October 30th. Fall temps are here! Can you help us refresh the CHS Giving Closet with cool weather essentials ahead of the November break?

Personal care products are in high demand during our Giving Closet events, so we need deodorant, travel-size hand lotion and body lotion, hydrating facial masks, and lip balm. (All products should be unopened and unexpired.)

Three easy ways to help:

Order online. Direct to CHS! Order from the Cougar Cares Wish List https://tr.ee/C3LoG_5NC4

Donate. We're happy to do the shopping for you! Help fund Cougar Cares' work: https://tr.ee/OQbDbu6E-Q

Shop and drop. Purchase locally and email [email protected] for drop-off locations.

Thank you for supporting CHS students!

10/20/2026

WANTED: MM27 LEADERS
Midnight Madness has been a beloved CHS tradition for almost 40 years!

On the night of graduation, the entire senior class is invited to embark on a substance-free, phone-free mystery overnight adventure. Fundraising efforts help minimize the cost for graduates, making this CHS milestone event accessible to all seniors who want to participate.

We urgently need team leaders to help make this event a success for the graduating class of 2027. If you have any experience in project management or party planning, we would love to have you on the team. We are also looking for a Senior Signs Chair who will oversee the production and distribution of the graduation lawn signs for all seniors.

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in volunteering or if you’d like to learn more about how you can participate in this wonderful tradition.

Address

17 Parker Avenue
Maplewood, NJ
07040

Website

http://columbiahsa.com/, https://linktr.ee/columbiahsa

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