Please be advised that buses 7, 15, and 19 will be dropping students off later than usual today, Friday, Sept. 6 due to traffic delays along their route.
Classes Start September 5! 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 - we'll post them on our Facebook page and on our website. We love to see those smiling faces!
The MED PTA is holding a Free School Supply Store for MED families on Thursday, August 29, from 12:00-3:00 p.m. curbside at MED. They have pencils, pens, paper, crayons, markers, notebooks, folders, binders, glue, erasers, backpacks, dry erase markers, pencil boxes, highlighters, and more in stock!
Want to serve your school and community? The Board of Ed. is seeking a candidate to fill a vacant seat on the Board resulting from the resignation of Fred Hutchinson this August. The Board anticipates appointing a volunteer to serve a term starting September 10, 2024 and running through May 20, 2025, at which time the seat will be filled by the annual Board election. To qualify for consideration, a candidate must be and have been a resident of the District for at least one year, be 18 years of age or older, and be able to read and write. Please submit a letter of interest and resume no later than September 6, 2024 to Marianne Pierro, President, Chatham Central School District Board of Education, 50 Woodbridge Avenue, Chatham, NY 12037. For questions, please call the district clerk at 518-392-1501.
Get the scoop on CCSD's newest administrators at our Ice Cream Social Wednesday, August 21, 5:00-5:45 p.m. in the CMS cafeteria. Andrew Kourt, our newly appointed superintendent, and Miles Wheat, Chatham High School’s new principal, will be dishing out the ice cream to provide families with an opportunity to get to meet them and chat before the start of the school year. This event is free and open to anyone from the Chatham CSD community - be sure to drop by and say hi.
Enjoy your summer!
Due to the forecast for extreme heat, Chatham Middle School and MED Elementary School will dismiss students early on Tuesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 20. CMS will dismiss students at 11:15 a.m. and MED will dismiss students at 11:30 a.m. both days. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
The Chatham High School Regents/final exam schedule will remain as normal and the building has air conditioning. Transportation home at the end of the day will be provided for CHS students who request it. Please call or email the CHS main office anytime, but no later than 11:30 a.m. the day of your request.
A reminder that there is no school on Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
The MED PTA End of Year Carnival & Picnic is POSTPONED to Tuesday, June 18, from 4-7pm. Get ready for an evening of making memories and enjoying a wide range of
fun-filled activities such as carnival games, food for sale, and so much more! BE SURE TO BRING BLANKETS AND CHAIRS.
Chatham Panthers SOFTBALL CAMP is July 1– 5, 2024 for ages 7–12. Learn the fundamentals of softball from Chatham Panthers coaches & players. For more information and registration form, follow this link: https://5il.co/2mksu
Make the most of your child's summer with Chatham Middle School’s engaging and FREE summer school program for grades 5-8! Running Monday-Thursday, 8:30-11:30am from July 8 to August 1, 2024, the Arbor Academy Summer Program offers a student-centered learning experience designed with fun in mind. Register by June 19 at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGflCyUq71or_9NeWaFjP_ONI4MeDn_YXzgH7k08rVM_xmVQ/viewform
MED Field Day & Flag Day is June 14, 2024 at 9am on the PE lawn out front. Mrs. Brownell will lead our celebration!
May 3rd is National Wear Two Different Colored Shoes Day! All are welcome to wear their different color shoes at the MED!
All CCSD schools and offices will be closed on Friday, May 24, 2024 for an unused emergency closing give-back day. Please be sure to update your calendars and enjoy the extra-long weekend!
The MED PTA BooK Fair is April 22-26, 2024 at MED!
April 22 & 23: 9am-2pm (students only). Closed April 24. April 25: 9am-5pm (open to families 2:30-5pm). April 26: 9am-6pm (open to families 2:30-6pm).
Friday, May 17, 2024 is an early dismissal day for all schools in order to accommodate senior capstone presentations in the afternoon. The dismissal times have been set as follows:
CMS 10:50 a.m.,
MED 11:05 a.m.,
CHS 11:15 a.m.
Please be sure to update your calendars!
April 16th is National Pajama Day! All are welcome to wear their pajamas at the MED!
Enjoy a late morning or early afternoon of painting and goodies when the Class of 2027 hosts a Canvas & Cookies painting event on Saturday, April 13. Two sessions will be hosted to accommodate painters of all age groups (10am families with students k-5, Noon adults & students grade 6 and up). Sessions will be led by retired Chatham art teacher Patrice Tomaso featuring a design for elementary and a sunset scene for adults & students grade 6 and up. Cost is $15 per person, which includes a canvas and various baked goods to choose enjoy. All proceeds will benefit our freshmen class. Please RSVP by April 8 using the QR code or the following link: https://forms.gle/iazvfmZK27HkfSCZ8
Sometime during the week of March 25, 2024, we will practice lockdown drills in all three of our school buildings. Officers from the Chatham Police Department, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, and New York State Police will assist us. As you know, it is important that we periodically practice these drills with as many different variables as possible; our goal is to make sure our students and staff are prepared and safe. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal or my office.
Dear parents:
Because of the large volume of dismissal changes on a daily basis and our responsibility to make sure everyone is going to the correct location, starting on March 19th, all dismissal changes must be made in writing. Parents can send in a note with their child or send an email to Elaine Van Alstyne at vanalstynee@chatham.k12.ny.us. In addition, all dismissal changes must be made by 1:30 p.m. Thank you in advance for understanding your child's safety is of our utmost importance.
Registration for our 2024-25 kindergarten class begins in February. If you have a child who is eligible to attend kindergarten this fall, please complete our Kindergarten Registration Form online or call Mrs. Williams at (518) 392-1530 for assistance. Children must be five years old on or before December 1, 2024. For more info and to register, visit https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/article/1458747