The MED PTA's first meeting of the 2023-23 school year is September 20, 6pm at the Morris Memorial building in Chatham.
MED parents: Open House for grades K-3 is September 13 from 6-7:15pm and grades 4-5 is September 18 from 6-7pm. We want your children to be able to “show off” our great school! Teachers will have information for you, and will be available to answer general classroom questions. You are free to roam around the building and meet all the staff. So yes…KIDS ARE INVITED! We cannot wait to see you!
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 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
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!
Food, fun, and games! MED PTA Back To School Supply Drive Touch A Truck Event is August 12, 10am-1pm at Crellin Park. Free touch a truck event featuring community businesses and organizations, bring school supplies to donate. New to school or taking the bus? The CCSD transportation department will have a bus for kids to see and ask questions about before the first day of school.
Chatham CSD schools and offices will close at noon today, July 27, 2023 due to the forecast for severe weather in our area.
Say “hello” to two-way messaging and classroom
announcements in the Chatham CSD app! With the addition
of Rooms, our district app keeps getting better. Parents/
guardians check your email for instructions to sign up and
access new features today!
Say “hello” to two-way messaging in the Chatham CSD
app! The same district app now offers class streams,
class announcements, and parent-teacher chat. Look
for your personalized invitation to begin using this
feature in our app.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3ikktPu
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3lgSl1w
Sign up now for Chatham Panthers SOFTBALL CAMP! June 26 – 30, 2023 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/1wg8a
Sign up now for Chatham Panthers BASKETBALL CAMP! July 3 – 7 (off July 4), 2023 for grades 3–8. Learn fundamental basketball skills with Chatham Panthers coaches & players. For more information and to register, follow this link: https://5il.co/1wgbl
Due to the unhealthy outdoor air quality lingering in our area, Chatham CSD is relocating this Thursday's Music in the Park concert indoors to the Chatham High School auditorium. Refreshments will be available and concert time remains the same - June 8 starting at 6:00 p.m., see you then!
The Chatham CSD music department's beloved Music in the Park concert will take place Thursday, June 8, 6pm in the CHS auditorium (relocated from PS21 due to poor outdoor air quality). This community event features ensembles from our middle and high schools and is totally free. The Fine Arts Booster Club will be selling rootbeer floats as a fundraiser. Music in the Park takes place rain, shine, or smog!
Chatham CSD's annual School Budget Vote & Board of Education Election is Tuesday, May 16, 2023 from 9am - 9pm in the MED Elementary School gym. More information can be found on our Budget News page at https://www.chathamcentralschools.com/page/budget-news
Chatham CSD's 2023-24 at-a-glance calendar can be viewed at https://5il.co/1ry2d
HOUSE CHALLENGE April 19 - May 3:
Support our local animal rescues and Humane Society!
Our next HOUSE challenge will be for each HOUSE color to collect the items listed here for our local animal rescues and shelters:
Cat food,
Dog food,
Puppy food,
Kitten food,
Treats,
Beds,
New small blankets,
Food bowls,
Toys,
Leashes,
Cat litter,
Paper towels, and
“Piddle” pads.
Collection will begin April 19th! We will have a HOUSE day to celebrate and the winning team will get a special prize!
Please see Mrs. Schneider or Mrs. Reno for more information.
The MED will dismiss early today. March 27th at 12pm for Staff Development.
11:45 Doors open at gym for Pick-Ups to be signed out.
11:55 Walkers will be dismissed.
11:57 Part-time pick ups will be dismissed.
11:58 Everyday pick-ups will be dismissed.
11:59 CKC will dismiss to the cafeteria.
12:00 When busses arrive, students will be dismissed as usual.
Please call the main office at (518) 392-1530 for additional questions.
All Chatham Central School District schools and offices are closed Wednesday, March 15, 2023. There will be NO remote learning. The Towns of Chatham, Austerlitz, Ghent, and Canaan have all declared a state of emergency due to the winter storm, power outages, and dangerous travel conditions. Please stay safe.
The Board of Education meeting rescheduled for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023, will still take place in the High School library.