7th Grade Winter Party - Feb 20!

2/4/2026 8:46 am

12/8/2025 8:39 am

2/9/2026 11:38 am

Our SOMS Thrift Store will be opening soon, and we are currently collecting donations to help make this possible!

We are accepting the following items (see list below or flyer attached). Donations help combat the fast fashion crisis that is impacting our planet and provide a fun, inclusive shopping experience for students who enjoy thrifting. We ask that items be middle school appropriate, new or gently used with no holes or stains.

We are accepting:

Tops and bottoms
Athleisure wear
Outerwear
Formal wear suitable for special occasions (for attending events such as graduation, school concerts and their peers' bar/bat mitzvahs, including dresses, button-up shirts, and similar items)
Shoes
Socks (Must be new)
Accessories (hats, gloves, belts, tote bags, backpacks, costume jewelry)

The thrift Store is completely FREE for students.

Donation Drop-Off Information:

Donations may be dropped off by students during the school day in Room 144 or parents can drop off at the main entrance and leave with security. Please let security know the donations are for Ms. Santos

Thank you for your generosity and support in helping our students and our planet!

12/8/2025 8:38 am

11/5/2025 7:27 pm

As we move through the school year, the district has asked everyone please take a few minutes to complete your annual student forms in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

These forms help keep every student safe and supported. They include:

Emergency contacts and medical info
Photo/media permissions
Walking permission slips (elementary only)
Technology use agreements for district devices

Your updates ensure that the schools have accurate, up-to-date information to best care for your student. Please log in to PowerSchool (https://somsd.powerschool.com/public/) and complete the forms for each student as soon as possible.

Thank you for helping us create a safe and smooth school experience for everyone!

Conference Periods: 2:45 - 3:15

Students—especially those in 6th grade—should use this time to meet with teachers, get comfortable with Canvas and PowerSchool, and practice key organizational skills. It’s also a great opportunity to set up lockers!

Lunch Accounts: PaySchool Online Portal

Our district has selected the PaySchools Central payment portal for parents.

Now you can pay for your children’s school lunches, fees, field trips, registrations,
and more online, securely and quickly. No more lost cash or checks!

Need Assistance with Your PaySchool Account?

Email: psc_help@nullpayschools.com
Phone: (877) 393 - 6628

Have questions regarding your child's account balance? Email cthaler@nullsomsd.k12.nj.us.

Reporting a Student Absent

1) Call the South Orange Middle School Main Office at 973-378-2772 and follow the prompts.

2) Send an email on PowerSchool. Select: Forms > Attendance > Student Absence Notification.

Please include the following information regardless of how you report:

Your child’s name, grade, your child's homeroom teacher's name and your name
Day or dates your child will be absent
The reason your child will be absent. If your child is absent due to illness, please indicate whether your child has a temperature of over 100 degrees.