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. […]
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…
October 10, 2020 – Good afternoon Catskill CSD Community:
I hope this correspondence finds you safe and healthy as we move closer to opening our doors next week to our students. However, I am writing to inform you that it has come to my attention that an employee in our elementary school has tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. I am working diligently to confirm this through the Health Department and implement any directives and recommendations they share with me as to how our District should proceed. Learn more…
Updated October 7, 2020 – Dear Catskill CSD Community:
The District is in the final stages of preparing for the Phase II reopening of our schools. Phase II is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. In Phase II, selected students will begin the Hybrid model with in-person instruction two days a week and three days virtually, while students who selected the virtual learning model will continue with 5 days of virtual instruction…
Congratulations to Catskill High School’s Ava Higgins, who the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) has named an All-State Alternate. As an alternate on the chorus, Ava will be called upon if another singer in unable to participate in the festival. NYSSMA’s All-State Festival showcases only the most talented school musicians from around the […]
Dear Catskill CSD Community, This week, we received guidance from the New York State Department of Health that provides useful information about determining when to keep your child home from school, what to do if your child is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, traveling to and from Restricted States identified by the Governor, protocols for contacts of […]
Special thanks to Fidelis Care, United Way of the Greater Capital Region, and Greene Medical Arts Pharmacy for their generous donation of over 100 packets of personal protective equipment (PPE) for our students in need. These packets, which include items such as small face masks, hand sanitizer, tissues, and backpacks to carry it in. will […]
Meet Ms. Yvonne Palmer, the newest member of Catskill Central School District’s administrative team. As Catskill’s Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Education, Ms. Palmer oversees our District’s Special Education Department. “I’m very excited to be here in a capacity where I can support Catskill’s special education program and further our District’s mission in supporting […]
The Patroon Conference has released its health and safety guidelines for interscholastic athletics. These guidelines apply to all schools within the conference.
