Left to right, Legislator Linda Overbaugh, Junait Shah, Legislator Matt Luvera, Legislator Mike Bulich.

Greene County Legislation Grant Helps Students Connect

Special thanks to the Greene County Legislation, who on November 9 presented Catskill Central School District with the Wayne C. Speenburgh Legislative Grant. This $1,000 grant will help provide the Internet to students who otherwise would not have access to it at home. Since the COVID-19 health crisis began, Catskill Middle School’s assistant principal, Mr. […]

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Important Information from Dr. Cook – Positive COVID (High School Student) Case – Cleared to Continue with Hybrid In-person Instruction in All Schools on Monday, November 9, 2020

November 8, 2020 Dear Catskill CSD Community: I was contacted this morning by a representative from the Greene County Department of Public Health (GC DOPH) and informed that a Catskill High School student tested positive for COVID-19. The student’s last physical day in attendance was on Friday, October 23, 2020. The student began showing symptoms […]

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Outstanding Attendance & Participation Awards

Catskill Middle School teachers chose the following students to be honored for their outstanding virtual attendance and participation during the first interim! Faculty delivered the awards to the students at home or in school, along with a gift cards for a make-your-own sundaes. Thank you Stewart’s for the donation! CMS congratulates the following awardees: Grade […]

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CMS Virtual Wellness Room

Catskill Middle School is excited to launch our Virtual Wellness Room for students, parents and staff. The purpose of the virtual calming room is to provide tools and links to social emotional resources for individuals. Be sure to tour the room by clicking on the objects to explore all the different resources! CMS will be […]

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Important Information from Dr. Cook – Selected Team 4 Students Returning to District 4 Days a Week & the Continuation of Hybrid Instruction 

October 23, 2020 Dear Catskill Parents and Guardians: Effective Monday, October 26, 2020, we are bringing back some students to the District 4 days (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays) a week for in-person instruction. Please allow these students to be identified as Team 4. Unfortunately, we are cannot safely bring all Team 4 students back […]

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Capital Project Construction Begins In October

Catskill Central School District celebrated the start of construction on our voter-approved Capital Improvement Project with a groundbreaking ceremony held October 21 at Catskill Middle School. Phase One of the project begins October 29 at the Middle School and includes construction on a new gymnasium and renovations to the District’s track and upper athletic field. […]

atti Westervelt, sales & marketing account executive for BlueSheild, presents our superintendent of schools, Dr. Ronel Cook, with one of the kits. 

BlueShield Donates PPE Kits

Special thanks to BlueShield of Northeastern New York for their donation of 140 PPE kits to our school this October. Each kit contains a mask, antimicrobial wipes and hand sanitizer. Pictured here, Patti Westervelt (right), sales & marketing account executive for BlueShield, presents our superintendent of schools, Dr. Ronel Cook, with one of the kits. […]

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Virtual Art

For upperclassmen when they are taking art virtually, Mrs. Doney painted a portrait of each to “sit” at the tables with the students who are here in person. Along with giving our remote students an in-class presence, the paintings act as place holders to reinforce our social distancing practices. Creativity has no bounds at CHS!

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Important Information from Dr. Cook – Cleared to Reopen Schools by GC DOPH – Hybrid Instruction Begins on Thursday, October 15, 2020 with Group B

October 13, 2020 – Dear Catskill Parents and Guardians:
Please allow this letter to serve as follow-up correspondence to the information that was provided to you on Saturday, October 10, 2020 regarding the positive COVID case at our elementary school. As per State Education Department (SED) and NYS Department of Health guidelines, the District followed its reopening plan and took immediate steps to notify the Greene County Department of Public Health (“GC DOPH”). Since Saturday, the District has been working closely with the GC DOPH and has followed all guidance provided by them. Learn more…