Stacey Connor

Connor New Principal of Catskill Elementary

The Board of Education has appointed Stacey Connor as the new principal of Catskill Elementary School, effective July 1, 2024. Ms. Connor has served as Catskill Elementary School’s assistant principal since July 2022.  “Over the last few years I have learned a lot about this wonderful community and experienced all of the amazing things we […]

students exiting elementary school

School’s Out for the Summer!

June 25 was our last day of classes for the 2023-24 school year! As students flooded out of our buildings to board the bus for their last ride home before summer break, our staff were out the cheer them on and wave goodbye. We’ll see everyone again when classes resume on September 5. Enjoy your […]

Catskill administrators, Board members and Teacher Association members pose with check in Catskill High School library.

PTA Donates Sunshade for CES Playground

Special thanks to the CES PTA for their donation of $18,000 for the purchase of a structure to provide a shaded outdoor play and instruction space on the Catskill Elementary School playground. The PTA presented their donation to the Board of Education at its June 24 meeting.

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5th Graders Tour CMS

As part of their transition process into sixth grade, the fifth grade made a morning visit to Catskill Middle School on June 12. They heard from CMS assistant principal Annie Coager and a panel of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders about the school and what to expect for next school year. Then the middle school […]

students kayaking

Cats on the Creek

Our area has abundant outdoor opportunities and part of Catskill’s PE curriculum is getting students out there to enjoy them! A student favorite, fifth grade physical education classes headed to the tidal Catskill Creek across the street from our secondary campus to learn the basics of kayaking and fishing. Special thanks to the NYS Department […]

students running

Field Day Photos

Here are a few photos from our Field Day and Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Carnival, which brought lots of fun and excitement to CES, both inside and out! Special thanks to all our parent, family, and community volunteers who made the event such a great success!    

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Six Faculty Members Granted Tenure

Catskill Central School District congratulates our six faculty members who were granted tenure at the May 22, 2024 Board of Education meeting. Jaclyn Sirianni – CHS business Thomas McAllister -secondary library media specialist Alexandria Klepeis – school social worker Kristina Hunter – CES speech Shannon LaChance – 6th grade STEAM Dawn D’Elia – CMS math

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Catskill District-Wide Annual Art Show at C-GCC

Catskill’s art department enjoyed another successful turnout for our annual District-wide Art Show at Columbia-Greene Community College. Select art students from Ms. Alison’s kindergarten through fifth grade classes, Ms. Gazoorian’s middle school classes, and Mrs. Doney’s high school classes were chosen to have their artwork displayed at the college throughout the month of May. While […]

elementary and high school students playing brass instruments.

High School Band Inspires Catskill’s Young Musicians

Catskill High School’s Symphonic Band made a special visit to Catskill Elementary School on May 3 with the aim of fostering a deep appreciation for music among our 3rd and 4th grade students.  During the visit, the high school band showcased their musical talents through a performance of three fun and exciting pieces. Additionally, student […]