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Calling all local businesses! Looking for a unique way to support the community and advertise your business? The CHS Yearbook invites you to place an ad in this year's edition. Pricing and information can be found on our yearbook website:
https://sites.google.com/chatham.k12.ny.us/chatham-hs-yearbook/business-ads
The last day to request an ad in the yearbook is Friday, December 8. If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Pegarella at pegarellae@chatham.k12.ny.us. Space is limited, so don't miss out!
Please note that Friday, December 22 is the first day of our Holiday Recess and there will be no classes on that day. The print version of our calendar shows December 22 as a regular day of school, which is an error. Students return from break on January 2. Please be sure to update your calendars!
Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for the 2023-24 school year of the school buildings of the Chatham Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, and employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the office of the director of facilities, 50 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037 for inspection by all interested persons.
Don’t miss Chatham’s final performance of Much Ado About Nothing on Sunday, November 19, 3:30 p.m. at the Tina Packer Playhouse in Lenox, Massachusetts as part of Shakespeare & Company’s 2023 Fall Festival of Shakespeare. Both in-house seating and live streaming options are available. Tickets are $16 for general audiences and $10 for students. For tickets and information visit Shakespeare.org or call 413-637-3353.
Calendar update: our 2nd mandatory bus drills scheduled for Monday, November 13 (bus riders) and Tuesday, November 14 (walkers only) have been rescheduled to Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17, respectively. Please be sure to mark your calendars!
Chatham x-country is headed to the Section 2 championship meet this Saturday, November 4, starting at 11am. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/event/1137750?schoolId=NYSPHSAAII - Go Panthers!
It's that time of year again - when snow, slush and ice can impact the school day. A reminder on how our school responds to inclement winter weather is in order! Check out our Protocols for Weather Closings and Delays at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/page/protocols-for-weather-closings-delays
October 27, 2023 - Today we practiced a lockdown drill in our high school building. We were assisted by officers from local law enforcement. We periodically practice lockdown drills as part of our regular safety procedures. Schools in New York are required to conduct a minimum of four lockdown drills each school year. We applaud our students and staff for their attention to this matter. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal.
Chatham is need of a boys modified 9 volleyball head coach for this winter season. If you are interested, please email our athletic director, John Brantley, at brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us
Our girls varsity soccer team is headed to the Section 2 Class C semifinals! They play Waterford Saturday, October 28, 1PM at Mechanicville HS. Purchase tickets in advance on the Section 2 GoFan site https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAII . There are no cash purchases, but smartphones or credit cards can be used to purchase tickets at the door. The game will be live streamed on the Mechanicville City School District YouTube Channel live feed at https://www.youtube.com/@mechanicvillecityschooldis1284/streams - there will be no direct link until game starts. Go Panthers!
Today's (Oct. 20) girls varsity soccer sectional game has been relocated to the Hudson High School turf field. Game time is 3:30 p.m. - Go Panthers!
Our Faculty Basketball Game is Wednesday, November 1 at 6pm, when CHS & CMS faculty take on MED faculty in the CHS gym. Suggested donation is $2 students/$5 adults. Proceeds benefit Chatham's Class of 2025.
Winter sports sign ups for JV and Varsity sports begin Friday, October 13 on Family ID. Modified sports sign ups begin Friday, October 27 on Family ID. Sign up at https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/chatham-athletics
All Chatham Central schools are releasing students 15 minutes early today, October 6, for the annually required drill to practice emergency dismissal procedures.
Student Government officer votes have been counted. Congratulations to our
newly elected officers -
President: Jahnyah Armstrong,
Vice President: Sam Jimenez Morales,
Treasurer: Addison Andrews,
Secretary: Taylor Van Wie.
Due to the inclement weather, we have made some changes to Homecoming Weekend. View our updated schedule a thttps://www.chathamcentralschools.com/article/1261291
The Chatham Education Foundation is currently accepting applications from students, teachers, administrators, and community members for initiatives that enhance the educational experience of students in the Chatham Central School District. Applications are due by October 14. Possible projects include, but are not limited to: independent study; new programs; extracurricular activities; individual creative projects in or outside the classroom; visiting speakers; artists-in-residence; professional development for teachers; scientific, athletic, or technical equipment; library resources and class field trips. They award between $100 to $2,500 per project. For more information or to apply, please visit https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants/chatham-education-foundation.
Want to watch the JCK's presentation Let's Talk About Our Kids' Mental Health? You can view a video recording of their September 21 presentation to Chatham parents on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/dVhilUtj8CI
Chatham's 2023 Homecoming features our traditional football game and homecoming court Friday evening on September 29, followed by soccer and volleyball games all day on Saturday, September 30. Come on out and root for the Panthers! See schedule at https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/473?
Chatham's varsity football game against Cambridge-Salem will be played at Salem High School (not at Cambridge). Game time is Saturday, September 16 at 1pm. Go Panthers!