Class of 2023 alumni panel seated in CHS library in front of audience of high school students

Alumni Provide Insight Into College Experience

The Catskill High School guidance department invited a panel of recent graduates to return to CHS on January 5 to discuss with our juniors and seniors life after high school and, specifically, the transition to college. Asked “Knowing what you know now, what advice do you have for yourself a year ago,” the alumni shared […]

students caroling on steps

A Caroling We Will Go

Chorus and band students from CHS made their annual caroling trip around our community December 21. They spent the day bringing their holiday sound to four nursing homes, the public library, shops along Main Street, CES, CMS, CHS, and even a short serenade at Stewarts. Happy holidays everyone!

students standing next to projector in front of families seated at tables

FCCLA Families First Night

Catskill’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) chapter has been working on a Families First program for its national project this year. As part of this, Mia Gottesman, Catskill FCCLA publicity and membership officer, organized and ran a Families First Night on November 28th at the high school. Multiple families, members, and officers […]

NYSPHSAA scholar athlete team award banner

Cats Field Five Scholar Athlete Teams

Not one, not two, not three, not even four, but FIVE Catskill Central School District varsity teams made the grade as scholar athlete teams for the fall 2023 season. This December, our girls soccer, boys soccer, girls tennis, girls volleyball, and boys golf teams each received a certificate from the New York State Public High […]

Janay Brantley shooting basketball in Seawolves Uniform

Catskill to Retire Janay Brantley’s Jersey December 22

Catskill CSD will be retiring Cats basketball great Janay Brantley’s jersey during a special ceremony held this Friday, December 22 between our JV and Varsity basketball games against Chatham. The JV game tips off at 5:00 p.m. and the ceremony is expected to take place at about 6:30 p.m. in the high school gym. Ms. […]

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Mariani Wins American Legion, DAR Essay Contests

Congrats to CHS student Liam Mariani, who won the local American Legion Essay Contest for discussing her opinion of America today and its outlook for the future. The American Legion judged essays based on their research, presentation, interest, and grammar! Her award is a $300 scholarship. Liam also won the On-Ti-Ora Chapter National Society Daughters […]

cutting the ribbon

Cats Care Room Grand Opening

Here at Catskill CSD, Cats really do care! Our District held a ribbon cutting for our Cats Care Room located at Catskill Elementary School. Thanks to the generosity of our community, the Cats Care Room is stocked with clean weather-appropriate clothes, socks, underwear, school supplies, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and other essential resources that […]

student wearoinf yellow t-shirt that says Catskill Teen Suicide Prevention Team

Yellow Ribbon Students Fight Teen Suicide

Catskill High School’s Yellow Ribbon Teen Suicide Prevention Team hosted suicide awareness and prevention training for all CHS students during physical education classes on December 5 and 6.  Team members led their peers through several stations they designed to reinforce the message that suicide is preventable and help is always available. Team members also talked […]