Schassler Earns NYS Comptroller's Award
8th grader Katharine Schassler is the CMS recipient of the New York State Comptroller's Student Achievement Award. The award honors students for academic excellence and commitment to public service. Katharine was chosen by CMS faculty because she is a high honor student, a member of National Junior Honor Society, and has participated in important causes like St. Baldrick’s to help those with childhood cancer. Shown here, Katharine is handed her award by CMS counselor Jackie Hoffman while flanked by proud parents Karyn and Steven Schassler.
Visiting Artist
Sixth graders learned the art of monoprinting by creating Japanese style books with visiting artist Beth Thielen. Students drew images from nature and wrote haiku poems relating to their drawings. Then, using the monoprinting method, they created prints of their drawings that were bound in a book along with their poems. Creating the books with a professional artist like Thielen gave the students a valuable real-life application and connection to the art of illustration and poetry. Read more...
May Grattitude Assemblies Highlight Academic Achievement
On May 8th and 9th, parents and family members were invited to the CMS auditorium to join in a celebration of academic achievement for the third quarter of the school year. Students earning Honors and High Honors were called to the stage to receive a certificate of recognition suitable for framin and a coupon good for a free ice cream in the school cafeteria, paid for by the PTSA. Students showing improvement through the PASS program were also honored. See photos...
3rd Quarter Honor Roll
Chatham Middle School has released the names of students earning Honors and High Honors for the third quarter of the 2012-2013 school year. See who made the list...
CMS Fields Winners at "World Championship" Battle of the Belts
Chatham Middle School fielded three winning teams in the Sean's Run 2013 World Championship Battle of the Belts, Middle School Division, held at CHS on April 28th. Congratulations to the "Bucklin’ Bunnies" who turned in the Fastest Time, "Clickin’ It With My Peeps" who won Best Team Name, and the "Buck Wild Bucklers" who won Best Team Tee-Shirts. See more...
CMS Battle of the Belts
On April 19th, CMS hosted the Battle of the Belts. Teams of four competed against each other in the timed event, to see who could buckle in and out of car seats in the fastest time.The annual competition brings awareness to the fact that buckling up takes only seconds and saves lives.
Teams in grades six, seven and eight participated, and the fastest team from each grade was eligible to compete in the World Championship Battle of the Belts, held at Sean’s Run on April 28. See who won...
School Supplies for Haiti
Sixth grader Triston Schermerhorn organized a collection of school supplies for children in Haiti. Triston’s dad, Kenneth, is a U.N. Peacekeeper stationed in Haiti and is helping build schools for children affected by the 2010 earthquake. Triston’s classmates brought in pencils, pencil cases, erasers and rulers for the new school, which Mr. Schermerhorn took with him on his return to Haiti in April. Shown here, Triston and Mr. Schermerhorn pose with their collection box.
X Games Bike Legend Speaks at CMS
BMX star Kevin “K-Rob” Robinson visited CMS March 28 to speak to the students about bullying and cyberbullying, treating others with respect, and living positive lifestyles.
Robinson often called upon students to help him share his real-life lessons learned from 20 years of professional competition, and incorporated flatland BMX tricks into his presentation to help demonstrate themes like overcoming fear, the payoff of hard work, and the power of perseverance. Read more...
Verma, Sperl Nominated for Leadership Award
Eighth graders Geetika Verma and Kenny Sperl are Chatham Middle School’s nominees for the Louis A. Pierro Youth Leadership Award. Geetika and Kenny joined other student leaders at the Columbia County Leadership Award Dinner in Hudson on April 4. Both students have demonstrated a desire to make their world a better place and were recognized that evening for the many ways they have provided positive leadership amongst their peers and within their communities.
Bald Heads at CMS Shine Light on Childhood Cancer
Students from CMS joined faculty, staff, and students from MED and CHS to stand in solidarity with children impacted by cancer by shaving their heads to raise money and awareness. Over $11,000 was raised for St. Baldrick’s Foundation, which funds childhood cancer research.The CHS Community Service Club hosted the 3rd Annual St. Baldrick’s head shaving event on March 17th. See more bald heads...
Science & Technology Fair
CMS held its annual Science & Technology Fair the evening of March 14th. Hundreds of onlookers packed the school gym to check out the students' exhibits. The young scientists and engineers were on hand to explain their research and demonstrate their experiments to the visitors. The judged event showcased nearly 60 projects submitted by individual students or teams of two. Winners from 6th, 7th and 8th grades were announced at the end of the evening. Learn more and see who won...
8th Graders Look Towards HS
For the Class of 2017, the transition from 8th to 9th grade is already underway! On March 12, CMS held an assembly for all eight graders that featured high school guidance counselor Jim Lombardi and Chatham senior Elizabeth Paolucci. The two led a presentation on the high school program and shared insight on things like graduation requirements, electives, regents exams, transcripts and planning for college. “Your next four years will be what you make of it,” explained Paolucci. Read more...
February Activities Focus on Personal Responsibility and Giving Back
The Friday before winter recess was a day of school-wide activities that focused on the themes of personal responsibility and giving back. Among the day's many events included presentations from the Red Cross on being prepared for emergencies and a visit from magician Jeff Blum, who used his mastery of magic and “mentalism” to deliver a powerful anti-bulling message. The school also presented the Red Cross with $120 that students had raised to support the many services the Red Cross provides. Read more...
