David Proper

Proper Named CMS Interim Principal

The Board of Education has appointed David Proper as interim principal at Catskill Middle School. Mr. Proper is a proven educator with decades of middle school administrative experience who, now retired, provides interim administrative services for schools in our area. Last school year, he served as interim principal at Cairo-Durham High School. “I hope to […]

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Support Santa’s Helpers Nov. 16-19

The Catskill High School Student Government is holding its annual Santa’s Helpers campaign this weekend! Be it rain, sleet, or snow, student volunteers will be out “shaking cans” to collect funds so they can supply food and other necessities to area families in need this holiday season.  They will be out at the following times: […]

Catskill Central School District

Notice of Annual Fire Inspection

November 14, 2023: Notice is hereby given that the annual inspection for 2023 of the school buildings of the Catskill Central School District for fire hazards which might endanger the lives of students, teachers, and employees therein, has been completed and the report thereof is available at the office of Catskill Central School District at […]

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CTA Run/Walk for a Claus December 2

The annual Run/Walk for a Claus, a 5k race organized by the Catskill Teachers Association, will be held on Saturday, December 2, 10:30 a.m. at Catskill High School. This is the 10th year of the event and CTA has donated almost $40,000 to the community! Register early to guarantee a t-shirt! Race day registration is from […]

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Campus Walk Brings Mental Health Out of the Darkness

Students, staff and others walked side-by-side to raise funds, show support, and highlight the importance of mental health and wellness on October 24. The Catskill High School “Yellow Ribbon” Teen Suicide Prevention Team has been advocating for suicide prevention and awareness for more than 20 years and again had the honor of hosting this year’s […]

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Students Sign Red Ribbon Pledge

As part of Red Ribbon Week at CMS, students enjoyed music at recess and an opportunity to sign a pledge to be drug-free on a banner that CMS will hang up for all to see. For signing the pledge, students earned goodies like lollipops, raffle tickets, and, of course, red ribbons! Red Ribbon week is […]

Stefanie Loomis

Article Features CHS Teacher’s Green Chemistry Practices

Catskill High School science teacher Stefanie Loomis was recently featured in a Beyond Benign news article about how her move to green chemistry teaching practices has made our school a safer place. The practice of green chemistry seeks to reduce or eliminate the use and creation of hazardous chemicals.  Mrs. Loomis is a lead teacher […]

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Winter Sports Sign-ups Open Now on ArbiterSports

The Catskill Athletic Department is excited to announce that we now offer the convenience of online registration through ArbiterSports. Starting with our winter sports season, families will register for athletic programs using this system. Registration for varsity, JV and modified winter sports opens October 16, 2023!

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Area Veterans Invited to CHS Veterans Day Assembly November 9

Catskill High School is hosting a Veterans Day Assembly for Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium. Seating for Veterans and their guests will begin at 8:30 a.m. The program will include student performances by the High School Band, Concert Chorus and the Treblaires.  Please support and encourage area Veterans to come […]

Brianb Smith

Brian Smith Appointed Athletic Director

The Board of Education has appointed Brian Smith as Catskill Central School District’s new athletic director. Mr. Smith is in his 19th year teaching physical education at Catskill Elementary School. He is also Catskill’s varsity golf coach and the boys and girls golf coordinator for the Patroon Conference. As athletic director, Smith takes charge of […]