💫 SOMA Swish All-Elementary Basketball Tournament – Sunday, April 6

3/17/2025 9:05 pm

Don’t miss SOMA Swish, the first-ever PTA-organized all elementary schools basketball tournament! The event will include 5x5 basketball games featuring teams from the six district elementary schools, plus free throw contests, half-time shows, and other basketball-related fun. The funds raised via the event will be divided among the six PTAs to support all our students’ experiences. SMS will be fielding our two principals, teachers, parents, and alumni. Come cheer on our team and represent our school! Let’s show our SMS spirit!

Get your tickets HERE! (Note that Clinton is handling ticket sales for all schools).

And your event t-shirt HERE!

G🏀 TEAM SMS!

Not Too Late to Sponsor a Table on Casino Night!

2/8/2025 12:13 pm

Join the Cougar Soccer Club's Spring Academy!

3/24/2025 7:37 pm

Does your child want to learn soccer in a fun and supportive environment? Cougar Soccer Club’s Spring Academy is open for registration! Designed for kids born between 2017 and 2021, this program is perfect for beginners—no prior experience needed!

Professional Trainers: All practices are led by experienced coaches.

Flexible Schedule: Weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Fun for All: Programs for ages U4 through U8, with coed and gender-specific options.

Program Details:

⚽ U4/U5 (Coed): Saturdays at 12:15 PM @ DeHart Park

⚽ U6 (Coed): One weekday @ 4:30 PM (you choose) @ Borden Park + Saturday scrimmages @ 11:00 AM @ DeHart Park

⚽ U7/U8 Boys: Two weekdays @ 5:30 PM (pick Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs) @ Borden Park + Saturday games @ 8:30 AM @ DeHart Park

⚽ U7/U8 Girls: Two weekdays @ 5:30 PM (pick Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs) @ Borden Park + Saturday games @ 9:45 AM @ DeHart Park

🏆 Why Choose Cougar Soccer Club? Cougar Soccer Club has proudly served the Maplewood and South Orange community for 60 years. As a nonprofit with an all-volunteer board, we ensure that no child misses out on soccer due to financial barriers. Learn more and register here today!

YMCA's Inclusive Egg Hunt - April 13

3/17/2025 9:10 pm

The Box Tops Program - Generate $$ for Our School While You Shop!

1/3/2025 9:39 am

Download the Box Tops App and Start Earning $$ for Our School Today!

Thanks to the incredible support of our amazing school community, we’ve already increased our Box Tops donation by 50% this year—and we’re just getting started! The third grade is currently leading the charge, but just think how much more we could accomplish with even more 2nd and 4th grade families participating! Let's work together to catch up and surpass them—every Box Top counts toward funding exciting classroom materials, school activities, and educational programs that benefit all our kids!

How to get started:

Download the Box Tops for Education app app and add South Mountain Elementary (Referral code: JBJT9HTV).
Shop as usual, looking for the Box Tops logo.
Scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase.