Chatham Middle School

CMS Spirit Week is October 10-13! By participating in Spirit Week we are stomping out bullying and honoring all victims that ever felt harassed. Homeroom teachers and Key Communicators- please keep a daily record of participation. Give Mrs. Hoffman the overall participation percentage next Friday. ➢ Tuesday the 10th : Formal wear vs Comfy wear ➢ Wednesday the 11th : Tropical & Floral vs Winter & Flannels ➢ Thursday the 12th : Past vs Future ➢ Friday the 13th: Red Carpet (celebrities, athletes, characters)

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 lockdown alarm went off mistakenly at Chatham Middle School at 2:00 p.m. today Friday, September 29. It was a FALSE ALARM that we rectified quickly. Again, there was no threat or emergency anywhere in our schools. Sincerely, Sal DeAngelo, Superintendent of Schools

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?

Attention Panthers fans: we are now live streaming games from our Middle School gym using the same link we use for streaming from our High School gym! Go Panthers! https://www.youtube.com/@chathamhssports7485/streams

"Let's Talk About Our Kids' Mental Health," a free presentation for CHS & CMS parents presented by Chatham CSD and The JKC Foundation on Thursday, September 21 from 5-6pm in the CMS auditorium. This program explores important topics concerning adolescence and anxiety, depression, and stress management. You are also welcome to attend this event virtually (live stream) using the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83976585762

"High School Musical Jr." auditions areTuesday, September 12 and Thursday, September 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at CMS. Students need to provide their own transportation home. Informational packets are available at the CMS front desk. If you have any questions please reach out to Kristen VanNote - vannotek@chatham.k12.ny.us.

All Chatham CSD schools and offices are closed today, Friday, September 8, due to power outages and storm damage in the area.

Our buses are running about 10-15 minutes behind schedule this afternoon, Thursday, September 7 due to it being the first day of school and it taking us longer than usual to get our students onto the buses. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Welcome Back! Our first day of classes is Thursday, September 7! Families, send us your first day photos so we can post them to our website and Facebook page. Email them to charbonneaua@chatham.k12.ny.us

6th Grade Locker Day (for 6th grade families only) is August 30 from 8:30-930 a.m. 6th graders accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome to visit CMS, try out your locker combination, decorate your locker, and leave your new school supplies in your locker!

Equipment handout for modified football will be August 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS football locker room.

Chatham CSD schools and offices will close at noon today, July 27, 2023 due to the forecast for severe weather in our area.

If you are in need of a physical for fall sports, physicals will be offered August 16 & 30 from 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. in the CHS nurse's office.

The Chatham Panthers are in need of coaches for the 2023 fall season. We are currently looking for a girls tennis coach, a JV girls soccer coach, and two modified football assistant coaches. If interested, please contact our athletic director, John Brantley, at brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us or 518-392-1585.

Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom announcements in the Chatham CSD app! With the addition of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/ guardians check your email for instructions to sign up and access new features today!

Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Chatham CSD app! The same district app now offers class streams, class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look for your personalized invitation to begin using this feature in our app. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ikktPu Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3lgSl1w

Calling all Panthers! Sign ups for Fall High School Sports begin July 19 on FamilyID. Sign ups for Fall Modified Sports begin July 24. More at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/article/1163341