Families, join our tradition of celebrating Chatham's first day of classes by emailing your first-day student photos to charbonneaua@chatham.k12.ny.us and we'll post them on our Facebook page. We love to see those smiling faces!
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year. Our first day of classes (grades 1-12) is September 4!
The MED PTO invites you to drive up and drop off your student's school supplies (which they will be deliver to your student's classroom!) this Tuesday, September 2 from 3:00–6:00 p.m. in the MED front parking lot!
Starting September 4, please use the email address medattendance@chatham.k12.ny.us to report your child's absence. paladinom@chatham will no longer be monitored for absence reports. A handwritten note will still be accepted as we transition to email correspondence. Please remember to include your child’s full name, grade, and the reason for their absence in the email.
Attention Parents/Guardians - please remember that ALL physicals submitted for mandated grade levels, sports and working cards MUST BE RECORDED only on the NYS Health Examination Form (or provider's electronic equivalent) or it cannot be accepted. This form is posted to our website on the “Health Services” page and at https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1736338560/schoolhealthservicesnycom/nhsq89tehy2lhojtcjxp/5182023_health-exam-form_final.pdf
Sports physicals done at an Urgent Care will not be accepted until reviewed by the District Medical Provider.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
CCSD Nurses
The MED PTO is hosting their Touch A Truck fundraiser Sunday, August 3 from 10AM - 2PM at the Columbia County Fairgrounds. Event is FREE with a suggested donation of$10/family to fund future events like these! The PTO will also be collecting school supplies to benefit MED.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with the Chatham MED PTO. Dine in or out at BLUEBERRY CHILL in Chatham on Sunday, July 20 and a percentage of all sales will be donated to the PTO, which supports all kinds of programs at MED !
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.
MED Field Day is still on!
Pre-K, kindergarten, first and second grade will be from 8:20-9:20 am and 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will be from 9:40-10:40 am. Please make sure your child has a water bottle, sunscreen that has been applied at home, a hat and a change of clothes if possible because we’re going to have the sprinkler going!
Our 3rd Grade Instrument Petting Zoo Band & Orchestra Info Session is Tuesday, June 3, from 4:30-6:00 p.m. in the CHS lobby and auditorium.
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!
Mark your Calendars! The MED 4th & 5th Grade Drama Club presents "Oz! The Musical" Friday, May 16 at 7:00pm and Saturday, May 17 at 2:00pm in the Chatham High School auditorium.
The MED PTA Scholastic Book Fair is April 22-25. Order online or set up child's eWallet at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/maryedardesselemschool
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!
A reminder that today, Thursday, March 20 is our third mandatory bus drill for bus riders prek-12. The drills will take place at MED at early dismissal (after students board the buses at 11:30 a.m.). The drills will take approximately 15 minutes to complete, please be patient with arrival times for buses.
We are still accepting registrations for our 2025-26 pre-k program! If you have a child who will turn four (but not five) years of age on or before December 1, 2025 , register now! This is a full-day universal pre-k program with access to our school’s breakfast and lunch program. Transportation is provided for children age 4 and older. You can register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1bCl2vdE6iaSxV44rWvLKGWrRWs8MrqMlndJyvaTT8fda_Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Our HOUSE challenge for February 24 - March 21 supports our local animal rescue
& humane society. Collect as many of the items listed below for each HOUSE color as possible:
Cat food,
Dog food,
Puppy food,
Kitten food,
Treats,
Beds,
New small blankets,
Food bowls,
Toys,
Leashes,
Cat litter,
Paper towels,
“Piddle” pads.
We will have a House Day to celebrate and the winning team will receive a special prize!
Please see Mrs. Schneider or Mrs. Reno for more information.