MIDNIGHT MADNESS | LAST CHANCE 6/16!

Midnight Madness — a CHS tradition for over 35 years — takes the Senior class on a mystery overnight experience right after graduation on June 17th. The destination is top secret and won't be revealed until the Class of 2026 arrives at the venue.

Registration closes at 1pm on Tuesday 6/16!

Tickets are $95 per student. Every CHS Senior is welcome, regardless of ability to pay. 

► Register here

Questions? midnightmadness@columbiahsa.com

More About Midnight Madness

MIDNIGHT MADNESS | KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

Everything you need to know about checking in for Midnight Madness and the event itself is in our handy FAQ about the night. IMPORTANT: All seniors (and their parents) need to review this information before MM26 check-in on Wednesday. 

► Read the Know Before You Go! MM26 Guide

Midnight Madness is an alcohol-, substance-, and phone-free event. Zero tolerance! 

If your child needs a medication allowance, please email midnightmadness@columbiahsa.com by 5pm on Tues 6/16.

Follow @chs_mm on Instagram for updates throughout the night (including what time the buses expect to arrive back at CHS).

Other questions? Email midnightmadness@columbiahsa.com. 

MIDNIGHT MADNESS | BUS PARADE 6/17

The Midnight Madness Bus Parade celebrating our new graduates is for EVERYONE at CHS and beyond. We hope you'll help us fill the streets of Maplewood and South Orange on June 17th! Plan to be in position by 9:30pm, pick a spot on the route, bring your signs and noisemakers ... it's a party!! 

If you want the full experience, head to St. James's Gate in Maplewood or Felina Steak in South Orange for the official send-off parties starting right after graduation. Sabatino's will also be open for a late-night pizza party.

Questions? midnightmadness@columbiahsa.com

CLASS OF 2026 | SENIOR ESSENTIALS

Take a deep breath, Senior Parents ... we've got you!

Stay on top of the details and survive this LAST WEEK of high school with a smile. 🙂

► Check out the Class of 2026 Senior Essentials
 

COUGAR CARES | SUMMER FOOD SUPPORT

Summer school days are long ... and the district doesn't provide breakfast or lunch. CHS HSA Cougar Cares works with CHS Counseling to keep snacks and water on hand so that hunger doesn't get in the way of learning. MEND Hunger Relief Network will generously provide fruit every week, but help from our CHS community is needed for donations/deliveries once a week at CHS during the six weeks of summer school. 

Please consider signing up for a week or more. Requested snack items are:

   • nut-free granola bars

   • chocolate chip bars

   • fruit snacks

   • belvita breakfast biscuits

   • rice krispies treats 

All snacks should be store-bought and individually wrapped. 

Thank you for supporting our CHS students! 

► Learn more and sign up here

Prefer to let Cougar Cares do the shopping for you? 

► Donate to Cougar Cares

Questions? cougarcares@columbiahsa.com 

CLASS OF 2026 | PROM PHOTOS

Check out Joy Yagid's fantastic Red Carpet and Senior Prom photos! All high-resolution images are FREE to download. You may also order prints at a discount. Huge thanks to Joy for generously and gorgeously capturing this milestone event every year! (Please tag @joyyagidphoto on Instagram when possible.)

Check your email or the various CHS Facebook groups for the login and download codes.

CLASS OF 2026 | CLAP OUTS 6/16

Each June, CHS Seniors are invited to put on their cap & gown and gather at their SOMSD elementary school* to walk through the halls one last time, while their families, former teachers, and current students clap and cheer. It's a joyful and sentimental experience to see how much our children have grown before they head into the world after high school. Bring tissues!

Tuesday 6/16 @ 11:00am
(Delia Bolden will start at 11:35am)
SOMSD Elementary Schools   

*All South Orange and Maplewood Seniors are invited! Attended an SOMSD elementary school, but graduating elsewhere? Didn't attend a local elementary school but would love the experience? Everyone is welcome!
 

MIDNIGHT MADNESS | LAST CALL FOR DONATIONS!

Do you own a local business or know someone who does? Midnight Madness is seeking local business and individual sponsors for this year's event. 

Midnight Madness is a milestone event for the Class of 2026 but it can't happen without community support. Whether you have your own business, can connect us with a local business owner, or want to show your support for the Class of 2026 as a family, sponsorships — for as little as $125 and upwards to $2,500 — play a vital role in ensuring EVERY senior can attend this overnight adventure.  

You can help by signing up yourself or asking your local connections to join as a sponsor! 
SPONSORSHIP INFO
 
MAKE A DONATION

CLUBS & SPORTS

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

Questions? Please reach out to Ms. Winstead, Director of Athletics and Student Activities at swinstea@somsd.k12.nj.us