Kids ages 18 and under can get free, healthy meals this summer M-F at the Hudson Jr. High School event entrance, 215 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson, NY 12534. You will need to call the kitchen at 518-828-4360 x3171 to be let in because all doors are required to stay locked. Breakfast is 7:30-10:30 am and Lunch is 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Friday they close at noon).
Summer meals are meant to work hand-in-hand with Summer EBT, a new program that provides food benefits to eligible children on an EBT card. These programs help kids access nutritious food while school is out. Visit SummerMealsNY.org to find summer meals near you and to learn more about Summer EBT.
Attention student athletes - We encourage you to schedule your school/sports physicals with your primary care provider, as they know you best. However, sports physicals will be offered here on August 13 and 27 in the morning. Specific time and place will be set later in the summer due to the construction at the HS.
Chatham Panthers Softball Camp June 30 – July 3, 2025 for ages 7–12. Learn the fundamentals of softball from Chatham Panthers coaches & players. For more information and to register, follow this link https://5il.co/3gepr
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. To honor this month our mental health team is asking our school community to wear green (the color of Mental Health Awareness Month) on Wednesday, May 7.
Please note that Friday, May 16 is an early dismissal day for all schools to accommodate senior capstone presentations in the afternoon. The dismissal times have been set as follows: CMS - 10:25 a.m. MED - 10:40 a.m. CHS - 10:50 a.m. Please be sure to update your calendars!
Due to unused emergency closing days, we are modifying this year's calendar. All District schools and offices will now be closed on Friday, May 23, 2025. Please be sure to update your calendars and enjoy the extra-long weekend.
Please note that Friday, May 16 is an early dismissal day for all schools to accommodate senior capstone presentations in the afternoon. The dismissal times have been set as follows:
CMS - 10:25 a.m.
MED - 10:40 a.m.
CHS - 10:50 a.m.
Please be sure to update your calendars!
Order your 2025 CMS yearbook now at https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/ChathamMiddle2025
A reminder that today, Thursday, March 20 is our third mandatory bus drill for bus riders prek-12. The drills will take place at for CMS/CHS students at regular dismissal (approx. 2:35 p.m. start time). The drills will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, please be patient with arrival times for buses.
Collect items for our local animal rescues & shelters. Collection boxes located in the CMS main lobby and CHS Life Skills classroom (Mrs. Rossi-Nolan) Collection dates are March 10th ~ April 9th. For more information, email Meg Thorsen thorsenm@chatham.k12.ny.us
SUGGESTED ITEMS:
Cat and kitten food ~ dry and wet,
Dog and puppy food ~ dry and wet,
Small blankets and towels (new or gently used),
Beds (new or gently used),
Treats,
Food bowls,
Toys,
Leashes,
Cat litter,
Paper towels,
“Piddle” pads.
Support our 6th grade and have a Meal With Meaning Thursday, March 13 ALL DAY at the Gnome Bistro & Gnome Slice Pizzeria - 20% of all dine-in and take-out sales at both locations will go to the Chatham Middle School 6th grade class!
Modified Spring Sports sign ups start February 24 on Arbiter Sports https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/chatham-athletics . If you are interested in playing a spring sport, do not wait until the last minute to sign up. Any questions, please see Mr. Brantley.
Chatham Central School District is closed today, Thursday, February 6.
Get your Panthers gear and help the 6th grade raise funds for their annual Bronx Zoo trip in May at the same time! Shop at https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/NY/Chatham/Chatham+Middle+School
Chatham CSD is on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 3rd.
CMS Valentine’s Spirit Week is Feb. 10-14.
Monday the 10th: Show your love for your favorite sport and/or
team! Wear team gear!
Tuesday the 11th: Dress to impress your crush or friend - Dress
up nicely!
Wednesday the 12th: Pink Out Day - everyone wear PINK!
Thursday the 13th: Spread the Love - everyone wear any red or
white, or clothes with hearts.
Friday the 14th: Friendship Day/Group Fit - wear matching
outfits with your group of friends! Or your own mismatched
clothes!
MED, CMS, and CHS Ski Clubs are cancelled today, January 22 due to the extreme cold.
Dear CMS families, please have your child(ren) check the lost and found for any missing clothing items, etc. they have misplaced. We will be disposing of any unclaimed clothing over December break.
CMS picture retakes are now scheduled for Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Chatham schools have a 2-hour delay today, Thursday, December 5. MED students will have no school today due to parent conferences - conferences will go on as scheduled.