MAPLEWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEPARTING

Outgoing MMS principal Jeffrey Truppo

The shake-ups at the South Orange Maplewood School District continue.

In addition to Superintendent Brian Osborne leaving for a new job in New York and Columbia High School principal Kirk Smith retiring, we now learn that Maplewood Middle School principal Jeffrey Truppo is departing for a job in another district.

Assistant Superintendent James Memoli, who will take over as acting superintendent on July 1, confirmed that Truppo will officially leave his post on Aug. 22.

He said the district is already advertising for a replacement. 

That ad can be found HERE. 

Truppo sent this letter to parents Friday:

Dear Maplewood Middle School Community Member, 

 

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of my resignation as Principal of Maplewood Middle School. Since joining the Maplewood Middle School faculty in January of 2009, I have been privileged to learn alongside our community and engage in discussions about what constitutes an excellent middle school experience. As I prepare for another position in a different school district, I continue to believe that MMS is one of the most thoughtful communities an educator will ever encounter. 

 

When we speak about school preparing students for life, we must also consider the way in which a school community operates, and how the way we go about our business can influence students. At MMS, families and staff have demonstrated interest and action for students and families in need. Community members have shown a concern for the learning of all students, and worked to support and enhance the classroom learning experience. I believe that students leave MMS in 8th grade not just prepared academically, but aware that their middle school experience was created by their community, and they are better for it. 

 

I will be at MMS working on my usual summer responsibilities until the middle of August. There will be communication to you from our central office administration regarding the search for a new MMS Principal. As always, please contact me with any questions pertaining to your child and their MMS program, and enjoy the summer. Thank you for your interest and support.

Sincerely,
 

Jeffrey L. Truppo