Catskill students are participating in the 2018 Juried Art Show featuring works by high school students of the Columbia-Greene community.
Category Archives: District
Karsen Chiminelli Wins CMS Spelling Bee
Seventh grader Karsen Chiminelli successfully defended her title as Champion this January during Catskill Middle School’s 2018 Spelling Bee. She and other students from grade six through eight showed their mettle in this school-wide spelling showdown that took 29 rounds to decide. Spelling “subnivea” got Karsen (right) into the final round, where she successfully spelled “stasis” to clinch the title. An impressive repeat performance […]
“Exasperation” Spells Trip to Regionals for Catskill 5th Grader
Catskill Elementary School recently held its annual Spelling Bee with students participating from grades four and five. 5th grader Billy McMullen correctly spelled “exasperation” in the final round to edge out runner up and fellow 5th grader John Breusch. We are pleased to announce that, as the winner, Billy will be representing Catskill Elementary School at the 2018 Capital Region Spelling Bee […]
Holiday Bus Driver Appreciation
Catskill Elementary School Student Council members, parents, and even some past CES Student Council members stayed after school a few weeks ago to make blankets for Catskill’s bus drivers. On December 18th, the students delivered the blankets to the drivers as the buses lined up in the bus circle at CES. “We began this wonderful […]
A Message From Dr. Cook
Dear Catskill CSD Community: As we approach the winter months, I would like to inform you of the procedures that will be used by the District to govern the closing or delay of schools when the weather makes traveling for staff and students dangerous.
Students Dive Into Books at Literacy Fair
The Literacy Fair, held December 6 at CES, was a fun-filled family night promoting the love of reading and writing. Students walked through the familiar CES doors and found themselves diving into reading “Under the Sea.” Over 100 students in grades Pre-K through Second attended this great event! The children enjoyed read alouds and other […]
Catskill Student Has All-State Voice
Edward Donahue’s deep singing voice has brought him to high places. The New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) recently selected the CHS junior with a Bass 1 voice type for their All-State Mixed Choir.
Board Swears In CES Student Council Officers
At the November 15th Board of Education meeting, the newly elected officers of the Catskill Elementary Student Council were sworn into office by Board President Kyle Lyles and Superintendent Dr. Ronel Cook. After fifth graders Travis Bulich (President), Chelsey Carlson (Vice President), Layyla Lavoie (Secretary), and Anson Deosaran (Treasurer) took their oath of office, the […]
Art Students Tour “Centennial: She” Exhibit
Catskill art teacher Wendy Doney took CHS art students on a trip to tour the “Centennial: She” exhibit at the Greene County Council on the Arts Gallery, located on Main Street in Catskill. The show was a compilation of artwork celebrating the 100-year anniversary of women gaining the right to vote in New York, and also explored […]
Murray, Donahue Sing @ Area All-State
On November 17 and 18, Catskill High School’s Jenna Murray and Edward Donahue participated in the Zone 9 Area All-State Festival at Tri-Valley Secondary Schools in Grahamsville. Sponsored by the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA), this event showcased some of the most talented student musicians in our region. Jenna, a Soprano 2, performed with […]