Calendar update: our 2nd mandatory bus drills scheduled for Monday, November 13 (bus riders) and Tuesday, November 14 (walkers only) have been rescheduled to Thursday, November 16 and Friday, November 17, respectively. Please be sure to mark your calendars!
Chatham's Madeline Waring will be running in the NYS X-Country Championships Saturday, November 11, 9:30am at Vernon Verona Sherrill HS. Tickets for the meet can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/1128469?schoolId=NYSPHSAA - Go Panthers!
CMS invites veterans and their family members to be our honored guests at the school’s Veterans Day Celebration, held Thursday, November 9 in the CMS auditorium. The event includes a color guard of Ghent VFW and Chatham American Legion members, remarks by students and staff, musical performances by students, and featured guest speaker U.S. Army veteran Michael Hubert. A reception for guests will follow in the school library. Guests are asked to arrive at 8:45 a.m. For more info, please contact the CMS main office at 518-392-1560.
Chatham x-country is headed to the Section 2 championship meet this Saturday, November 4, starting at 11am. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://gofan.co/event/1137750?schoolId=NYSPHSAAII - Go Panthers!
It's that time of year again - when snow, slush and ice can impact the school day. A reminder on how our school responds to inclement winter weather is in order! Check out our Protocols for Weather Closings and Delays at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/page/protocols-for-weather-closings-delays
Winter sports signups for modified sports are now open on Family ID! Sign up at https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/chatham-athletics
Chatham is need of a boys modified 9 volleyball head coach for this winter season. If you are interested, please email our athletic director, John Brantley, at brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us
October 26, 2023 - Today we practiced lockdown drills in our elementary and middle school buildings. We were assisted by officers from local law enforcement. The students and staff handled the drill very well and we would like to commend everyone on their attention to the matter. It is important that we periodically practice these drills as part of our regular safety procedures. Schools in New York are required to conduct a minimum of four lockdown drills each school year. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal.
Dairy Queen Night is Friday, November 3 from 3-7PM. Come out to Dairy Queen in Ghent to help support the 7th grade. DQ is generously donating 20% of its proceeds at that time. Be sweet - all you have to do is eat!
Calendar update: the Grade 6 Winter Concert originally scheduled for January 24 has been rescheduled to January 25, 2024.
Our Faculty Basketball Game is Wednesday, November 1 at 6pm, when CHS & CMS faculty take on MED faculty in the CHS gym. Suggested donation is $2 students/$5 adults. Proceeds benefit Chatham's Class of 2025.
As part of our Veterans Day Program, it’s time to share pictures of your family members who have served or are currently serving in the military. Please give or email your pictures to Mrs. Metrando no later than November 1, 2023. Please include your name, your relationship to the family member and your homeroom with the photo being turned in. If at all possible, please submit pictures with your loved ones in uniform. All pictures must be submitted before November 1st!
We are looking for a boys modified basketball coach - if interested please reach out to our athletic director, John Brantley, at Brantleyj@chatham.k12.ny.us or 518-392-1585.
Winter sports sign ups for JV and Varsity sports begin Friday, October 13 on Family ID. Modified sports sign ups begin Friday, October 27 on Family ID. Sign up at https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/chatham-athletics
All Chatham Central schools are releasing students 15 minutes early today, October 6, for the annually required drill to practice emergency dismissal procedures.
CMS Spirit Week is October 10-13! By participating in Spirit Week we are stomping out bullying and honoring all victims that ever felt harassed. Homeroom teachers and Key Communicators- please keep a daily record of participation. Give Mrs. Hoffman the overall participation percentage next Friday.
➢ Tuesday the 10th : Formal wear vs Comfy wear ➢ Wednesday the 11th : Tropical & Floral vs Winter & Flannels
➢ Thursday the 12th : Past vs Future
➢ Friday the 13th: Red Carpet (celebrities, athletes, characters)
Due to the inclement weather, we have made some changes to Homecoming Weekend. View our updated schedule a thttps://www.chathamcentralschools.com/article/1261291
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