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CES PBIS Page
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports
Catskill Elementary School uses Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a schoolwide approach to creating a positive, predictable, and supportive learning environment. PBIS focuses on clearly teaching expected behaviors, recognizing positive choices, and using consistent supports so every student can be successful.
How PBIS Works at CES
Teach Expectations
Students learn shared expectations for classrooms and common areas so they know what successful, respectful behavior looks like throughout the school day.
Recognize Positive Choices
CES reinforces positive behavior by recognizing students who demonstrate school expectations and character traits. District materials have highlighted tools such as Cats Cash, character recognition, and student celebrations as part of the school’s PBIS approach.
Support Every Student
PBIS is part of a broader system of student support. CES staff use schoolwide expectations, social-emotional learning, counseling supports, and team-based problem solving to help students build positive behavioral and social skills.
Celebrating Success
Positive behavior is something CES celebrates. Recent district activities have included a PBIS Parade and the CES Field Day & PBIS Carnival, giving students opportunities to celebrate their hard work and positive contributions to the school community.
Visit the CES PBIS Store
Explore the current CES PBIS reward and incentive presentation maintained by the school.
School Links
Upcoming Events
Recent News
CES PBIS Fall Food Drive
Catskill Elementary School is hosting a Fall Food Drive from November 6th-12th to collect donations for the Matthew 25 Food Pantry.
Catskill Teachers Association’s 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk for a Claus and 3rd Annual Elf Run
The Catskill Teachers Association’s 13th Annual 5K Run/Walk for a Claus and 3rd Annual Elf Run will take place on Saturday, December 5th, at Catskill High School!
One Bell Schedule Survey
As part of our District goal of maximizing resources, we are exploring a one bell schedule for the 2027-2028 school year, which would bring our elementary, middle, and high school start and end times into alignment.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus – November 2026
School cafeterias will be serving Chicken Nuggets, Cheeseburgers, Pizza, Sandwiches, Salads, and more throughout the month of November.
CES Debuts New Rock Wall at Ribbon Cutting Event
On Wednesday, Catskill Elementary School celebrated its newly improved gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighting the addition of a new rock wall, refinished gym floors, and updated wall mats.