On Saturday, December 13, 2025 the Catskill Elementary School’s Student Council and Business Club, and Catskill Middle School’s Business Club participated in Wreaths Across America at the Town of Catskill Veterans Cemetery. Members assisted the Catskill Honeyford American Legion with placing wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes. This is an annual event nationwide […]
Category Archives: Elementary School
PTA Donates to Cats Care Room
A huge thank you to the CES PTA for collecting personal hygiene items for the Cats Care Room during the Snackin’ with Santa event! Their generosity helps us support students and families who need a little extra care, and we are truly grateful for their ongoing partnership. We are so lucky to have such a […]
Board Swears in CES Student Officers
The CES Student Council’s newly elected officers took their Oath of Office at a swearing in ceremony held during the Board of Education’s December 3 meeting. Board President Junait Shah, Superintendent John Xanthis, and Assistant Superintendent Deb Johnson administered the Oath. Congratulations to President Austin Ormerod, Vice President Cormac Garrison, Secretary Eliana Shah and Treasurer […]
Catskill Students’ Artwork at Winter Walk!
Select Catskill students from kindergarten through twelfth grade will have their artwork on display at the Hudson Hall (327 Warren Street) as part of the Hall’s Community Canvas show featuring student artwork from local schools. The show’s opening was during Hudson’s Winter Walk on December 6 and the artwork will remain up through December 23. […]
Have a “Jawsome” Holiday!
The CES Business Club, CES Student Council, and CMS Business Club participated in the Catskill Parade of Lights the evening of November 28! They wish everyone a “Jawsome” Holiday!
Cats Care Room Winter Coat & Shoe Drive
The winter season is upon us and our Cats Care Room is in need of winter coats, boots, and sneakers. We kindly ask for sizes 5-14 (coats) and kids boots/shoe sizes. Donation deadline: end of December Drop-off location: Cats Care Room CES vestibule For more information call 518-943-0574 or email catscare@catskillcsd.org Thank you for your […]
CES Thanksgiving Food Drive
CES is a cornucopia of giving! Leading up to its annual Turkey Trot, students and families at CES donated non-perishable food items to support local families in need through the Matthew 25 Food Pantry. The school’s November character trait of Gratitude tied into this time of giving by reinforcing the idea of being thankful for […]
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Miss Heppner, our student teacher from SUNY New Paltz, read “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” to Mrs. Morrow’s third grade class at CES. At the completion of the book, the children were each given a “Wonka” candy bar and inside found a golden ticket. The students loved the book and especially their golden ticket surprise. […]
CES Student Council Goes Holiday Shopping for those in Need
The CES Student Council donated $500 in groceries to the CES Cats Care Room. Ms. Erceg, Mrs. Connor, and Mrs. Sisto took the kids shopping at Walmart in Catskill, where they divided into 3 groups, each with an item-specific list and a budget for each group to spend. After shopping, they delivered the groceries to […]
Help Spread Holiday Cheer
The CES and CMS Business Clubs will be collecting personal care items for the Home Sweet Home Assisted Living Facility in Catskill. Please support us by bringing in blankets, card games, coloring books, shampoo, lotion, soaps and other personal self care items by Friday, December 12. Donations can be placed in the box in the […]









