Be our guest as Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” hits the Catskill High School stage Friday, March 29th at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March 30th at 7:00 p.m., and Sunday, March 31st at 2:00 p.m. […]
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CMS Takes 1st at Odyssey of the Mind
Congratulations to the Catskill Middle School Odyssey of the Mind Team! Our team placed first in their division at the Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind tournament held March 9 at Coxsackie-Athens CSD. In their competition problem, Timeless Carnival, the team had to build a light structure out of balsa wood, and, while performing a […]
Students Advocate for Mental Health Resources at State Capital
Students from Catskill Middle and High School attended Mental Health Matters Day in Albany, an annual event organized by the Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS). The students shared their experiences with state lawmakers to help them understand the importance of ongoing investment to support the mental wellness of New Yorkers. […]
$5,290 for Cancer Reasearch, No Hair for Principal
During the month of February, the CES Business Club and CES Student Council (Team Catskill’s Kids) raised money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to “Conquer Childhood Cancer.” If the students could reach their goal of $3,000, CES principal John Rivers agreed to have his head shaved in front of the whole school. […]
Know the Risks: E-Cigarettes and Young People
We wanted to share this informative website about e-cigarette use among youth and young adults, which is a growing concern both locally and nationwide. Visit https://E-cigarettes.SurgeonGeneral.gov to learn more about the health risks and what you can do to protect our youth. In addition, our District will be hosting a public forum on vaping, nicotine, […]
District Honors Students’ Capital Project Video
At its March meeting, the Board honored the Catskill News team for their efforts in producing their informational video on the Capital Project, which highlighted the need for the project from a student’s perspective […]
CES Places 1st at Odyssey of the Mind
Congratulations to Catskill Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team! The team placed first in their division at the Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind tournament, held March 9 at Coxsackie-Athens CSD, and now advance to the State tournament at Binghamton University on March 23rd! In their competition problem, “Opposites Distract,” the team became the […]
Hundreds of Books Headed to Neonatal Intensive Care Units Thanks to FCCLA
In February, Catskill’s Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Chapter raised $576 and provided 407 books for Project Cameron’s Story. Project Cameron’s Story supports the bonding of parents with their premature babies in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) through literature and storytelling. Their mission is to place a brand new, quality children’s book […]
Dr. Cook’s Response to the “Momo Challenge”
March 4, 2019 Dear Catskill CSD Community, I would like to take a moment and speak to you about reports of a viral challenge or meme called “Momo” or the “Momo Challenge” that may appear in the form of video clips on the Internet and social media, and may target younger children. These Momo videos […]
Important Informational Letter from Dr. Cook- Snow Utilization Update / 3-Hour Delays
March 1, 2019 Dear Catskill CSD Community: I personally would like to thank each and every District employee, resident, and student who had a part to do with the February 12, 2019 Capital Project vote. The next phase of the Capital Project is to gather input from several stakeholder groups. After the stakeholder groups have […]