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?
The Board of Education has scheduled a Work Session on September 20 at 6pm in the CHS library. This is a public work session of the Board for the purpose of discussing Board goals. There will be no public comment portion of the meeting and it will not be lived streamed.
Chatham's varsity football game against Cambridge-Salem will be played at Salem High School (not at Cambridge). Game time is Saturday, Sept. 16 at 1pm. Go Panthers!
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
Chatham Athletic Booster Club Homecoming Mum Sale fundraiser - order your mums by September 25! Download printable order form at https://5il.co/24wz9
"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
The Board of Education has scheduled a Board Work Session on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the CHS library.
Attention Chatham CSD community,
Please do not park in the bus loading zone in the high school parking lot at times of arrival or dismissal. This designated area must remain open so that our buses are able to park and unload/load students safely. When this area is blocked by parked vehicles it can lead to delays in bus arrival and departure times. Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
All Chatham Central schools will operate on a regular schedule for Monday, September 11, 2023. All Kindergarten students should report for a full day of classes.
All scheduled games will be played as scheduled today, Friday, September 8. There will be no practices.
Varsity football at home vs Stillwater at 7pm.
Girls Varsity volleyball vs Albany Leadership at 5pm.
Boys varsity soccer at New Lebanon Tournament at 5pm.
Golf vs Maple Hill at 4:15pm.
All other teams that do not have games today can not practice (not allowed).
If anything changes due to potential weather, coaches will contact players and families.
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
Chatham CSD buildings and offices will be closed Monday, September 4 in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Enjoy the long weekend!
MED's Watermelon Welcome Back is Tuesday, September 5 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mrs. Reno & Mrs. Muscato welcome all MED families to join them on the playground for a slice of watermelon and a chance to say hello!
We have found a girls tennis coach! Practice/tryout times are Monday, Aug 21 through Friday, Aug 25 from 9:00-10:30am at the HS tennis courts.
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!
