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CCSD at Arbor Day

Representatives from Catskill CSD took part in the Annual Arbor Day Celebration held at the Catwalk Institute on April 24, where a beautiful swamp white oak tree was planted in memory of Purcell Palmer. Purcell and her husband were the founders of the Catwalk Institute. The Catskill Elementary Student Council Members read pieces regarding Arbor […]

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CES Welcomes The Wizard of Oz

Catskill Elementary School was delighted to welcome The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck to our stage for a special performance of The Wizard of Oz. Their talented cast did an outstanding job engaging our students and inviting them to participate throughout the show. It was a joyful and interactive experience that kept everyone involved […]

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Mi-Sci Trip

5th graders took a field trip to the Mi-Sci Museum in Schenectady. Students got to tour the museum, experience the planetarium, and learn about science in new and interactive ways. A huge thank you to the CES PTA for funding the field trip for all students and staff members who attended.

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Board Adopts 2026-27 School Budget Proposal

The Catskill Central School District Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2026-2027 school year at its April 21 meeting. The school budget totals $51,742,991 and carries a 2.19 percent tax levy increase, which is under the 2.29 percent limit set by the NYS property tax cap. Spending is up a total of […]

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Jr. Ambassadors Celebrate Earth Day

In the spirit of Earth Day, the CES Jr. Ambassadors Club headed out to the playground to pick up all the litter that had accumulated over the winter months (which ended up not being that much – two pounds in total – go Cats!!). Then they took a walk on the school grounds and down […]

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2026 Board of Education Candidates

There are three candidates running for four open seats on the Catskill Central School District Board of Education. Any seat may also be filled by a write-in candidate. The candidates’ names will appear on the ballot in the following order, as determined by a random drawing of names:  Michael Dedrick – read bio Paul Brown […]

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CHS Students of the Month – April

9th Grade – Tristan Hendy Tristan is an excellent student. He maintains high grades in his classes. He is consistently polite and respectful. He is helpful to other students in class. He does all of this while also being an outstanding athlete. Tristan is a great example of the wonderful students we have in Catskill […]

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Welcome Back Letter from Mr. Shah

Dear Catskill CSD Community: I hope you all enjoyed a restful spring break with your family and friends. Last week was my first full official week here as Superintendent of the Catskill Central School District. I want to share how truly honored and excited I am to be here. It is a true privilege to […]

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Club Gets Things Cooking at CES

The recent Cooking Club series at CES saw an overwhelming response, with over 100 students in grades 3-5 applying for a spot in the kitchen. To accommodate as many as possible, 70 students were selected at random to participate across seven unique sessions. Each session hosted a different group of 10 students, ensuring a rewarding […]