
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.

MED Spring Photos are March 10, 2025. Be sure to pre-order your photos today by clicking the link below. Pre-order with free shipping to the school is available 48 hours after photo day. https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001219674
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Upstate Images Customer Service at 1-855-773-3321.


Chatham Central School District is closed today, Thursday, February 6.

PTA Tricky Trays & Cupcake Wars Friday, February 28, 6:30-8:30pm in the MED cafeteria.
Tricky Trays Raffel - over 20 baskets to choose from! Who bakes the cupcake??
Registration is free & open to all MED families, students, and staff. Register at https://linktr.ee/chathammedpta
No entrance fee, tricky tray tickets available at the door.
Questions?? email chathammedpta@gmail.com


Chatham CSD is on a 2-hour delay today, Monday, February 3rd.

MED, CMS, and CHS Ski Clubs are cancelled today, January 22 due to the extreme cold.

Universal Pre-K registration for our 2025-26 program is open now through March 1, 2025. Please register your child online now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1bCl2vdE6iaSxV44rWvLKGWrRWs8MrqMlndJyvaTT8fda_Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 or contact the District's registrar, Emily Ponce, at poncee@chatham.k12.ny.us or 518-392-1535. Ms. Ponce can answer any questions and can schedule a phone or in-person registration meeting.


Kindergarten registration is open now! Information on registring your child for our 2025-26 kindergarten class can be found at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/.../kindergarten...


MED PTA Movie Night is Friday, January 17 in the MED gym! Beat the Winter Blues and hit the beach with the feature film Moana. Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 6:30pm. FREE entry. Refreshments and snacks available for purchase. Grab the family, wear your best beach/summer attire, and bring beach chairs, pool floats, blankets, etc. to make yourself comfy. RSVP appreciated but not required - RSVP at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBWyiESkwDrDpQFacwAojc2T_Xz8CNtV2v0Tbt5puIjlQ-UQ/viewform


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.

The MED PTA is hosting a Charleston Wrap fundraiser that continues through November 22. Each student who chooses to participate has a unique shopping link. The link below will support the general fundraiser without giving credit to a specific individual.
https://registercw.com/gateway?organizationMidasId=29020

Missed picture day? Didn't love your original picture? MED picture retakes are December 3!


Our Faculty vs. Faculty Basketball Game is Wednesday, November 13 at 6pm in the CHS gym! MED & CMS faculty take on the CHS faculty. Suggested donation is $2 for students/$5 for adults. Proceeds benefit the Class of 2025.
