CCS Varsity Track & Field outdoor teams completed a very successful season at NYSPHSAA State Qualifiers last weekend in Syracuse, NY. CCS Track & Field Teams are lead by CCS Social Studies Faculty Josie Rusk along with Coach Mike Croft.
Friday, June 7, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Varsity Track & Field outdoor teams finished up their season at NYSPHSAA State Qualifiers last weekend in Syracuse, NY.
The CCS Varsity Girls Track & Field team finished the season with a CSC D3 League title and placed 2nd in the NYSPHSAA Class C Championships. Seven CCS athletes from the girls team were named CSC League All-Stars (Abby Ford, Ireland Gable, Kara Gildea, Nora Jensen, Ashley Kiuber, Hannah Rathbone and Sam Vezza) along with two Runners-Up (Sarah Johnson and Riley Jubar). CCS Varsity Girls Track & Field congratulates Seniors Baleigh Behan, Surya Daniel, Katie Martin and Sarah Parr, all from the CCS Class of 2019.
The CCS Varsity Boys Track & Field team finished the season with the following League Champions: 4x400 Relay Team (Johnson, Lytel, Pullyblank and Stengler-Hensen), 400 meter (Sam Lytel), and Long Jump (Isaiah Johnson). NYSPHSAA Section 3 C1 Champions include: 4x400 Relay Team (Johnson, Lytel, Pullyblank and Stengler-Hensen), 400 meter (Sam Lytel), Long Jump (Isaiah Johnson) and Pole Vault (Isaiah Johnson). The 4x400 team went on to take 4th place and Sam Lytel placed 3rd in the 400 meter run at the NYSPHSAA State Qualifier meet.
Friday, June 7, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Leadership Training for Athletes hosted their 2019 Appreciation Breakfast this week to celebrate CCS staff, coaches, administrators, and community volunteers who support CCS Athletics throughout the year. Guests enjoyed a delicious early morning breakfast organized and administered by CCS Varsity Athletes to demonstrate gratitude and appreciation for adults who support our CCS Athletic programs. For more information about CCS Leadership Training for Athletes, please contact CCS Physical Education Faculty Monica Wolfe at mwolfe@cooperstowncs.org.
Friday June 7, 2019 - Cooperstown Central School students from Shannon Merwin’s American Sign Language Class have been working weekly with CCS Elementary 1st Grade students and faculty to teach American Sign Language through music. On Thursday June 6, CCS 1st Grade students performed before the entire CCS Elementary School and celebrated their newly developed skills in American Sign Language as they sang “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman. Many thanks to the CCS High School ASL students and faculty who collaborated with the 1st Grade team of Sue Bergene, Lindsay Hayes and Kim Wooden.
June 7, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Fourth Grade students and faculty at Cooperstown Elementary School have been busy the past several weeks as they visited regional historic sites and studied NY State history through hands-on experience with museum and county professionals.
Hanford Mills Museum:
CCS 4th Grade students traveled to Hanford Mills Museum in East Meredith, NY to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the Industrial Revolution on the communities of Central New York. CCS Students explored several buildings at the museum including the 1909 home of the Hanford Family and a wood mill powered by water. The overwhelming favorite experience was reported to be the turning of the large water wheel and the resulting power that was spread to various belts and pulleys throughout the mill.
The Farmers' Museum:
19th Century daily life activities were the focus of CCS 4th Grade students during their visit to The Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY. Students explored the various buildings and agriculture in the village to gain a better understanding of rural and village life through demonstrations and interpretive exhibits. Each student participated in a workshop in which they created an item from the time period of the village. A sampling of these Items include hooks forged in the blacksmith shop, pouches from a sewing class, and lip balm from the pharmacy.
Otsego County Courthouse & Buildings:
The Otsego County Courthouse and County Buildings visit was an opportunity for CCS 4th Grade students to learn about the work of their local government. A stop in the courtroom included a mock trial in which students were given the roles of the various individuals involved in a regular court case. Students spent some time in the 911 call center and learned about the steps taken to help community members who need emergency assistance. The students were also given the opportunity to practice putting out a fake flame, and talk about the proper steps to take should they find themselves in an emergency situation. Finally, the children acted as county representatives while on a stop in the County Board room, and learned about the steps taken to both discuss and vote on legislation.
With great appreciation for all that our regional historic sites offer, the CCS 4th Grade Faculty of Nina Burke, Susan Clark, and Ann Reis thank all of those involved in our recent immersion trips.
Thursday, June 6, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Elementary School celebrated the 2019 Kathleen Galland-Bennett 3rd Grade Track Meet on Wednesday, June 5 as the entire grade participated in a complete track and field contest designed to achieve the goals of having fun, developing sportsmanship and learning about the sport of track and field. CCS Physical Education teachers Bud Lippitt and Matt Hulbert, along with CCS 3rd Grade team of teachers Bridget Bertram, Nicole Carey, Emily Huston and Ann Szwejbka joined all students in honoring their former colleague Kathleen Galland-Bennett who battled cancer with bravery, sportsmanship and fitness.
Cooperstown will take on Tioga this Saturday at 11am for the Class C Regional Championship. The game will be held at the NYSEG Stadium in Binghamton. Come out and support the Hawkeyes.
Cooperstown Central School Elementary 5th Grade students introduced next year’s Elementary School theme - “Don’t Imagine a World of Kindness, Create One”. CCS 5th Grade students celebrated the theme by writing letters to adults who have made a positive impact on their life. Several CCS students read their letters to CCS Staff in attendance at the final monthly school gathering on June 6 and invited recipients up to receive the letter in person.
Thursday June 6, 2019 - The Cooperstown Central School High School English Department hosted Japanese-American poet Phil Kaye last month as students in grades 9-12 enjoyed the opportunity to experience thoughtful and socially relevant poetry. His performance left an emotional impact on both students and faculty in attendance. Kaye also hosted a workshop for 28 students about the process of writing poetry. This program was made possible by the generous support of CFEE, FoMA, the Cooperstown PTA, and Arts in Education. For more information, please contact Angela Eldred, CCS English Department, at aeldred@cooperstowncs.org.
Phil Kaye is a Japanese-American poet who has taught and performed for thousands of students in nineteen countries. His work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in outlets ranging from PBS to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Phil was invited to perform alongside His Holiness, The Dalai Lama for the occasion of his 80th birthday. He is a former teacher of weekly workshops in maximum security prisons and head coordinator of SPACE, a prison arts program. Phil is a National Poetry Slam finalist, and his book, Date & Time, was published in 2018 by Button Poetry.
Our CCS student instrumentalists, vocalists and faculty have been working hard to celebrate music in our schools. Don't miss the CCS Spring Concerts! CCS Elementary School Concert on Thursday, June 6 at 7pm and CCS Jr./Sr. High School Concert on Tuesday, June 11 at 7pm - both at CCS Sterling Auditorium.
Wednesday June 5, 2019 - The Cooperstown Central School English Department hosted Japanese-American poet Phil Kaye last month as students in grades 9-12 had the opportunity to enjoy thoughtful and socially relevant poetry that left an emotional impact on both students and faculty in attendance. Kaye also hosted a workshop for 28 students about the process of writing poetry. This program was made possible by the generous support of CFEE, FoMA, the Cooperstown PTA, and Arts in Education. For more information, please contact Angela Eldred, CCS English Department, at aeldred@cooperstowncs.org.
Phil Kaye is a Japanese-American poet who has taught and performed for thousands of students in nineteen countries. His work has been viewed millions of times online and featured in outlets ranging from PBS to the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Phil was invited to perform alongside His Holiness, The Dalai Lama for the occasion of his 80th birthday. He is a former teacher of weekly workshops in maximum security prisons and head coordinator of SPACE, a prison arts program. Phil is a National Poetry Slam finalist, and his book, Date & Time, was published in 2018 by Button Poetry.
Last home games for our modified softball and baseball teams vs Canastota this evening. Come out and support our teams.
Tuesday, June 4, 2019 - CCS students Theo Ignatovsky (Class of 2022) and Brittney Janitz (Class of 2019) were awarded Cooperstown Central School Students of the Month for the month of June 2019. Ignatovsky and Janitz were chosen by their teachers and demonstrated kindness, compassion, diligence, grit, academic success and integrity during their time in the classroom and throughout activities on our CCS campus.
June 4, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School District will host a Celebration of Service to our CCS District and granting of Tenure on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 3:30pm in the CCS Jr./Sr. High School Cafeteria. All are welcome to attend. During the reception the District will celebrate Mary Leonard, who has served on the CCS District Board of Education for twelve consecutive years, including 11 years as Vice President of the CCS BOE. Mr. Jim Brophy will be honored in his service as an Interim Administrator for CCS since 2016. Earning professional status as Tenured, licensed professionals are: Ann Meccariello (Elementary Principal), Amanda Chase (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages), Emily Huston (Elementary Teacher), Irene Kenison (Licensed Teaching Assistant), and Mary Clare Roberts (Licensed Master Social Worker). Please join us as we celebrate the service of others to our School District and honor those in service to students at CCS. For more information, please contact Wendy Lansing at wlansing@cooperstowncs.org or call 607/547-8181.
Don't forget today's CCS Student Council Blood Drive - Tue. June 4, 10am-3:30pm at the CCS High School Building (Wrestling Room). For more information and to register, please contact CCS Student Council Advisor Shannon Merwin at smerwin@cooperstowncs.org or register online at www.redcross.org. This event is open to the public.
Monday, June 3, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Cooperstown Central School Class of 2019 celebrated their Senior Breakfast at the beautiful and historic Otesaga Hotel Dining Room this morning. CCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Crankshaw and Delilah Griger, CCS Class of 2019 President, addressed graduating Seniors and expressed gratitude and appreciation for CCS staff and administration. CCS Graduation will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 1:30pm on the lakeside lawn of The Fenimore Art Museum in Cooperstown.
Cooperstown baseball wins a 8 inning thriller vs Oriskany to claim the Section 3 Class C title.
Due to the incoming storms, the Section 3 Final baseball game has been pushed back to a 7pm start tonight on Murnane Field. See you all there.
Cooperstown Elementary School celebrated “Spring Planting Day” in Kid Garden on Friday, May 31, as CCS students grades K-6 had the opportunity to plant seedlings in Kid Garden that were started earlier in the year in their classrooms. Kid Garden is a collaboration between Cooperstown Central School and the Cooperstown community. The CCS District garden serves as a living project that reaps benefits for CCS students and staff, adult volunteers and the community-at-large by providing wholesome produce to area food pantries. Kid Garden cultivates learning in a healthy outdoor environment and teachers are encouraged to use this space whenever possible for instruction. CCS is proud to support Kid Garden and thanks Kristin Griger, along with the many volunteers who help keep our garden growing, learning and producing throughout the year. For more information about Kid Garden, please contact Kristin Griger at kgriger@cooperstowncs.org.
Don't miss the Cooperstown Elementary School Spring Concert coming up on Thursday, June 6th at 7pm in the Sterling Auditorium at Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School. CCS Students in grades 4-6 have been busy preparing, along with Mr. Daum and Mrs. Arkema of our CCS Music Department.
