The issues with our phone service have been fixed. Thanks for your understanding!
Please note that we are experiencing issues with our phone service. If you need to reach us, please dial our main number, 518-392-2400, and follow the prompts to reach the extension you wish to speak with. Several of our direct phone lines into the District are not working and we are unable to make outgoing calls, but we are able to receive calls through our main number. We are working with our phone service provider to have the problem fixed as soon as possible.
Reminder! October 26 is School Picture Day at CMS.
You may order online at www.upstate-images.com
using picture ID: NY2800622
or have your child bring in the order form on picture day.
The order forms were distributed October 17!
We are in real need of varsity & modified boys volleyball coaches. The season starts November 14 and we do not want to have to cancel this season due to no coaches as it would greatly affect our boys volleyball program! If you are interested, please reach out to our athletic director, John Brantley, at Brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us to learn more!
CMS Spirit Week is Oct. 17-22! Monday: “Put Bullying to Rest Day” - Wear pajamas and slippers; Tuesday: “We All Rock Day” - Wear a music/famous band shirt or dress like a celebrity; Wednesday: Wear Orange for Unity Day; Thursday: “It’s OK to be Different Day” - Mismatch all your clothes: Friday: “ Put Bullying in the Past” - Dress like you are in the 70s or 80s! Key Communicators will record HR participation every day! A pizza party will be given to the HR with the most participation.
Attention winter athletes: Sports physicals are scheduled for October 19 and November 9 at 8:30 a.m. Please see your school nurse to sign up.
Want to help Chatham athletes score big this winter? We are currently in need of Varsity Boys Volleyball and Modified Boys Volleyball coaches. Email Athletic Director John Brantley at Brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us to learn more!
Athletics Booster Club Mum Sale - order by Sept. 23! Families can purchase mums for their CMS or CHS student athlete as a fundraiser for the Booster Club. The mums will be personalized for each player and proudly displayed at our Homecoming Football game. Please see order form at https://5il.co/1i6gy
CMS Open House is Thursday, September 22, 2022! This event has been virtual for the past couple of years, and we are excited to get parents back in the building! You are invited to meet your child(ren)’s teachers and hear about all the exciting and interesting things they are doing in class. The evening will begin at 6:00pm with ENCORE staff (AIS, Art, Tech, PE, FACS, Music, Health, Guidance) presenting in the auditorium until 6:30pm. If you have heard this presentation before and are only interested in attending academic classes, please arrive at 6:30 p.m. and follow the schedule that was emailed to you.
There will be staff available in the front lobby to assist you in finding the correct room and hallway. There will also be light refreshments (coffee, water, baked goods) for sale from 6:00-6:40 p.m. in the front lobby to fundraise for our Perky Panthers. If you have any questions before the event please call the main office. Looking forward to seeing all of you!
Auditions for the CMS musical are September 13 & 15, 3-4pm in the CMS Auditorium. Audition materials will be provided the day of auditions. You only need to bring yourself!
Welcome back! Our first day of classes is Wednesday, September 7th!
Chatham CSD buildings and offices will be closed Monday, September 5 in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
Are you excited about the start of a new school year? We are too! Parents/guardians, join our tradition of celebrating Chatham's first day of classes by emailing your first-day student photos on September 7th to charbonneaua@chatham.k12.ny.us - we'll post them here on our Facebook page and on our District's website! Be sure to include your student’s name and what grade he or she is entering. We love to see those smiling faces!
CMS New Student Orientation (for grade 6-8 students/families who are new to Chatham CSD) takes place September 1 from 10-11am in the Middle School library.
We have found a coach for Modified Girls Volleyball. Practices will start Monday Aug 29th from 3:00-5:00 at the middle school.
SIXTH GRADE LOCKER DAY is Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 8–10am. Sixth grade students (accompanied by a parent/guardian) are welcome to visit CMS, walk around, and try out your locker combination. You may leave your new school supplies in your locker!
The modified football equipment handout and parent/coach meeting is tonight, August 18 at 6:00 p.m. in the CHS gym.
Sports physicals will be offered on Wednesday, August 24 on an interest basis. This is by sign-up only. If you are in need of a physical and want to sign up please email CHS school nurses Val Persons at personsv@chatham.k12.ny.us or CMS school nurse Kate Juliano at julianok@chatham.k12.ny.us. Time slots are offered on a first come, first served basis.
Apply for Free & Reduced Meals! During the pandemic, the USDA ensured that all schools were able to offer free meals to all students. However, this universal reimbursement expired on June 30, 2022. Chatham CSD will return to charging for meals and offering an opportunity for families to apply for free or reduced meals for our students. The application is available on our Food Services page at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/page/free-and-reduced-price-school-meals and we request that all families fill out and return, regardless of free/reduced status. Information from all households aids in the District’s opportunity to apply for more federal/state funding to provide your child the tools they need for their education. Here are a few things to know about filling out the free/reduced meal application: 1) They are kept completely confidential! No one but the Food Service Supervisor sees the application and they are kept in a locked cabinet in a locked office. 2) They are available all year long and can be filled out at any time. Once approved you are approved for the whole school year. 3) On the serving lines we don’t use the words free or reduced. We treat all students as if they are a paying student. No student is singled out. 4) The more free/reduced students we have in the District, the more federal and state reimbursement we receive, which helps us to keep the program running. The biggest reason to apply is that it helps you, the families. It allows you to not worry about the rising cost of food and gas, going to the store to buy lunch items, and the time it takes to make meals. Let us do that for you!
Sign ups for fall modified sports begin July 25!