Dr. Cook’s Response to the Santa Fe High School Shooting

May 18, 2018 Dear Catskill CSD Community: This letter is in response to the recent school shooting incident that occurred at Santa Fe High School, Santa Fe, Texas. First and foremost, my thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to all affected families. These senseless tragedies remind us that life is precious and the importance of […]

Letter from Dr. Cook Providing Clarification to Daily Mail Article

May 10, 2018 Dear Catskill CSD Community: This morning, I was provided with a copy of the Daily Mail. The front page of the paper read: Catskill CSD budgets 32% salary increase for business admin.; Superintendent says district will save money. The headline of the paper startled me as it would do to the average reader. Mr. Richard […]

Board Adopts Proposed 2018-19 School Budget

Dear Catskill CSD Community: On Tuesday, April 17, 2018, the Board of Education approved the proposed 2018-2019 school district budget. The recommended budget shows a 4.61% increase from the previous budget for a total amount of $41,793,028. The tax levy increase is 3.03%, which is within the State’s allowable tax cap. In a few weeks, […]

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CMS Team Headed to Odyssey World Finals!

Once again, Catskill Middle School’s Odyssey of the Mind program has brought home tournament success. The Middle School’s Team “Whale Tale” made school history April 7 by placing second in their division at the State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament, held at Binghamton University. Their scores earned them a spot in the World Finals held May […]

Continuation of Safety Drills

April 18, 2018 Dear Catskill CSD Community: The purpose of this letter is to provide you with an update regarding the status of our safety drills. Due to the school shooting incident that occurred in Parkland, Florida, a decision was made to “cease and desist” with facilitating our safety drills. Unfortunately, we still have a […]

Cast & Crew of The Music Man

2018 CHS Musical “The Music Man”

Don’t miss Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” at Catskill High School April 20 & 21 at 7:00 p.m. and April 22 at 2:00 p.m. This show is sure to delight audiences with its stunning choreography, multifaceted set, and classic songs like “Ya Got Trouble,” “Seventy-six Trombones,” and “My White Knight”