All CCSD schools and offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2 due to the forecasted weather.
The Board of Education has rescheduled this Tuesday's special meeting to Wednesday, December 3, 6:00 p.m. in the CHS library.
The Fine Arts Booster Club has canceled its December 1 meeting.
Chatham's Class of 2027 will hold its 3rd Annual Canvas & Cookies event Saturday, December 13 in the CHS cafeteria. There are two sessions for painters of all ages and talents.
Session 1: 10-11AM (Geared for families with students in grades PreK - 5, but all are welcome!)
Session 2: 12 - 2PM (Geared for students in grades 6+ and adults)
Cost: $20 per painter (includes a canvas, art supplies, and treats)
All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2027. Cash or checks made out to "Class of 2027" may be sent to Elizabeth Pegarella, CHS room 103.
RSVP by December 5 using the Google Form linked below. We hope to see you there!
Link to include: https://bit.ly/CanvasCookies2025
Session 1: 10-11AM (Geared for families with students in grades PreK - 5, but all are welcome!)
Session 2: 12 - 2PM (Geared for students in grades 6+ and adults)
Cost: $20 per painter (includes a canvas, art supplies, and treats)
All proceeds will benefit the Class of 2027. Cash or checks made out to "Class of 2027" may be sent to Elizabeth Pegarella, CHS room 103.
RSVP by December 5 using the Google Form linked below. We hope to see you there!
Link to include: https://bit.ly/CanvasCookies2025

Chatham High School will give a final performance of Julius Caesar on Thursday, November 20, 6:15 p.m. at the Tina Packer Playhouse in Lenox, MA. For tickets and information, visit www.shakespeare.org or call 413-637-3353.
Chatham's Faculty vs Faculty Basketball Game is Monday, November 10, 6:00 p.m. in the high school gym.
MED & CMS faculty take on the CHS faculty in this annual showdown on the hardwood. Suggested donation is $3 students/$5 adults. Proceeds benefit our Class of 2029.
MED & CMS faculty take on the CHS faculty in this annual showdown on the hardwood. Suggested donation is $3 students/$5 adults. Proceeds benefit our Class of 2029.

Want to serve your school and community? Our Board of Education is seeking a candidate to fill a vacant seat on the Board. The vacancy is the result of the resignation of Steve Michalek. The Board anticipates appointing a volunteer to serve a term starting December 9, 2025 and running through May 19, 2026, at which time the seat will be filled by the annual Board election. To qualify for consideration, a candidate must be and have been a resident of the District for at least one year, be 18 years of age or older, and be able to read and write. Please submit a letter of interest and resume no later than November 14, 2025 to Dawn Friedman, President, Chatham Central School District Board of Education, 50 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037. For questions, please call the district clerk at 518-392-1501.
PROM DRESS DRIVE - For the month of November, donate your gently worn and clean prom dress to our 2026 Free Prom Dress Boutique. Dresses can be dropped off to:Mrs. Scott, Room 123 at CHS.

Dairy Queen Night!
Friday, November 7 from 3-7 p.m..
Come out to the Dairy Queen in Ghent to help support the 7th grade. DQ is generously donating 20% of its proceeds during that time. Be sweet, grab a treat and help out with this worthy cause.
Friday, November 7 from 3-7 p.m..
Come out to the Dairy Queen in Ghent to help support the 7th grade. DQ is generously donating 20% of its proceeds during that time. Be sweet, grab a treat and help out with this worthy cause.
Chatham Middle School invites veterans of the United States Armed Forces and their family members to be our honored guests at our Veterans Day Celebration, held the morning of Monday, November 10 in the CMS auditorium. A reception for guests will follow in the school library. Please contact the CMS main office at 518-392-1560 to RSVP.
Fall Varsity Sports Awards night is November 5 at 7pm at the Chatham High School auditorium.
The Class of 2026 hosts our annual Powder Puff Football game November 3, 6:30 p.m. at CHS. The concession stand will be open throughout the evening. Admission is $5 per adult, $3 per student. Proceeds go to support our senior class!

Wednesday, October 22 is Unity Day, a day when our entire school community stands together to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. We are asking everyone to wear orange as a visible sign of your support. Bullying has no place in our halls, classrooms, or online spaces. Unity Day is a highly visible reminder that you are not alone and that we are all responsible for creating a safe, supportive environment for every student.
Friday, October 10th is World Mental Health Day. It is a reminder of the importance of prioritizing and investing in good mental health. Mental well being is just as vital as physical health. Please wear green to symbolize renewal, growth, optimism and a fresh start.
Winter sports sign ups begin for JV and Varsity on October 17 on Arbiter Sports (formally known as Family ID).
Modified Winter Sports signs up begin on November 1 on Arbiter sports (formally known as Family ID).
Link to registration is https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/chatham-athletics or find it on our website's Athletics page. For any other information needed, please contact Mr. Brantley at brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us
Calendar Update: The CHS Pops Concert scheduled for October 30 will begin at 4:00 p.m. Please be sure to mark your calendars!

Parents/Guardians: Chatham Schools will be releasing students 15 minutes early today, Friday, October 3, for our annually required Go Home Early Drill. The purpose of this drill is to practice our schools’ emergency dismissal procedures and this message serves as a test of our emergency notification system, which includes a phone call, text, and email. If you do not receive any or all of these message types, please contact the main office of your child’s school to be sure we have accurate contact information for you.
Chatham's 2025 Homecoming features our traditional football game and homecoming court Friday evening on October 3, followed by soccer and volleyball games all day on Saturday, October 4. Come on out and root for the CIC/Panthers! See schedule at https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/473?

The MED PTO Welcome Back Color Run is Saturday, Sept 27. Check in starts at 3pm in the MED Front parking lot.
Register here: linktr.ee/chathammedpto
Registration is for MED students, children under 3 and spectators.
It’s the most fun way to kick off the school year — you don’t want to miss it!
Grab your sneakers, wear white, and get ready to be splashed in COLOR!
Register here: linktr.ee/chathammedpto
Registration is for MED students, children under 3 and spectators.
It’s the most fun way to kick off the school year — you don’t want to miss it!
Grab your sneakers, wear white, and get ready to be splashed in COLOR!

The MED PTO's Chatham Spirit Wear order deadline is Saturday 9/20 at midnight. Take a look at the new items - crewneck sweatshirts, PJ pants, beanie and pom pom hats, cozy blankets, and scarves! Don't forget how cold those late season football and soccer games become. Order here linktr.ee/chathammedpto

