News Archive

School-Based Health Center Candy Drive

Help us spread smiles to our troops and our community with the School-Based Health Center (SBHC) Candy Drive!Anyone can donate candy! We are collecting non-melting candy only, as it will be shipped...

November 2, 2026

Junior High Musical This Weekend!

Join us this Friday, Oct. 30, at 7 p.m. or Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. in the N.J. Sterling Auditorium for How to Train Your Dragon, Jr.!Tickets are available at the door: $12 for adults, $5 for stud...

October 26, 2026

Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days!

We are excited to celebrate Red Ribbon Week at school next week, Oct. 26-Oct. 30!Red Ribbon Week is a national campaign that raises awareness about the importance of living a healthy, safe and drug...

October 23, 2026

Big Smiles and New Best Friends!

Big Smiles and New Best Friends! 6th Graders Meet Kindergarten Buddies to Kick Off Mentor Program October 22, 2026 2026-27 Brilliant Pathways Mentor Program Begins Our 6th graders officially kicked...

October 22, 2026

REMINDER! School Picture Day: Friday, Oct. 23

School picture day is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter our school's online code 5517F2627 to order online.The preorder site closes 48 hours af...

October 21, 2026

CCS Unity Day – Wear Orange on October 21! 🧡

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Cooperstown Central School District will celebrate Unity Day, a national day dedicated to kindness, acceptance and inclusion as part of Bullying Prevention Month.We invite al...

October 15, 2026

Cooperstown Central School District Named a 2025-26 School of Distinction!

Cooperstown Central School District Named a 2025-26 School of Distinction! October 13, 2026 We are proud to share that Cooperstown Central School District has been recognized by Brilliant Pathways ...

October 13, 2026

September 2026 Students of the Month for the High School

September 2026 Students of the Month for the High School October 13, 2026 Congratulations to our September 2026 Students of the Month for the high school: Brody Schliermann and Eleanor Walker! Brod...

October 13, 2026

School Picture Day: Friday, Oct. 23

School picture day is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.Visit https://vando.imagequix.com/S9SRC9J and enter our school's online code 5517F2627 to order online.The preorder site closes 48 hours af...

October 9, 2026

Important Reminder: No School October 9-12

A reminder to all families and students: Both schools will be closed on Friday, Oct. 9, for a Conference Day and on Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.

October 7, 2026

REMINDER: Cooperstown Open House – Thursday, Oct. 8!

We’re excited to welcome all Cooperstown students and families to our Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8!Join us as we open the doors at both schools for an evening of connection, exploration and commu...

October 6, 2026

Support Our 9th Grade Meadow Farms Fundraiser

Our 9th Grade Meadow Farms Fundraiser is officially underway! The fundraiser runs from Oct. 6 through Nov. 12, giving you plenty of time to shop and support our 9th grade class.This is a catalog fu...

October 6, 2026

Shop the Cooperstown Hawkeyes Apparel Store!

Help raise money to finish the Lambert Field bathroom project by shopping for fresh Cooperstown Hawkeyes apparel this fall! All orders ship directly to your home.Scan the QR code in the flyer below...

October 5, 2026

Milwaukee Pretzel Fundraiser

We are excited to announce our Milwaukee Pretzel Fundraiser! This fundraiser will help support our 8th Grade Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Counseling end-of-year field trip to Great Escape.We inv...

October 5, 2026

Cooperstown Open House – Thursday, Oct. 8!

We’re excited to welcome all Cooperstown students and families to our Open House on Thursday, Oct. 8!Join us as we open the doors at both schools for an evening of connection, exploration and commu...

October 2, 2026

Meet the Cooperstown Central School Affiliated Organizations

Our school community is strengthened by a dedicated group of affiliated organizations that provide resources, opportunities and support for our students and families. Please consider joining them t...

October 1, 2026

Halloween Movie Night moved to High School Gym

Due to the weather, the Halloween Movie Night will be moved to the High School Gym. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will begin at 7 p.m. Come and support the senior class! Tickets are $10 at...

October 1, 2026

October Menus Now Available!

Here are our breakfast and lunch menus for the month of October.You can always view our monthly menus on our website by clicking the "Lunch Menu" button on our homepage: https://www.cooperstowncs.o...

September 30, 2026

Outdoor Movie Night Thursday, Oct. 1

The senior class is hosting a Halloween-themed movie night on Thursday, Oct. 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Come watch Hocus Pocus to support the senior class and to k...

September 28, 2026

Vaccine Consent Forms

School-Based Health families, please check your elementary school students' folders for flu shot consent forms. For high school students, consent forms were mailed to home addresses.Vaccine consent...

September 28, 2026

Support Parker McManus in Heart of a Giant Award Voting

Cooperstown Central School junior and Hawkeyes varsity football player Parker McManus has been selected as a Week 3 nominee for USA Football’s 2026 Heart of a Giant Award, presented by the New York...

September 25, 2026

REMINDER: Brooks’ BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser Tomorrow!

Support the Cooperstown Central School LTA while enjoying a delicious Brooks’ BBQ Chicken Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2:30-6 p.m. at Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School!💵 $10 for a half chicken💵...

September 23, 2026

Help Support our Student-Athletes This Season!

Good morning, Hawkeye families, Fall sports are underway, and the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club is asking for your help in supporting our student-athletes this season! One of the biggest ways we ...

September 22, 2026

College Fair & Financial Aid Presentation

In collaboration with the New York State Association for College Admission Counseling, Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School will be hosting a College Fair and Financial Aid Presentation on Wednesday, Se...

September 21, 2026

Brooks’ BBQ Chicken Dinner Fundraiser!

Support the Cooperstown Central School LTA while enjoying a delicious Brooks’ BBQ Chicken Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 2:30-6 p.m. at Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School!💵 $10 for a half chicken💵...

September 19, 2026

Outdoor Movie Night Thursday, Oct. 1

The senior class is hosting a Halloween-themed movie night on Thursday, Oct. 1. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 7:00 p.m. Come watch Hocus Pocus to support the senior class and to k...

September 17, 2026

Cooperstown Central School District Announces Preferred Candidate for Superintendent

COOPERSTOWN – Following a comprehensive search process, the Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education has identified Mr. Eric Whipple as its preferred candidate for Superintendent. The...

September 16, 2026

Cooperstown Central School District Appoints Thomas Olsen as Director of Special Education

Cooperstown Central School District Appoints Thomas Olsen as Director of Special Education September 16, 2026 COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education has appointed ...

September 16, 2026

Tonight (Sept. 15): PTA Welcome Back Meeting

All parents and carers are welcome to join us tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 7 p.m. for the PTA Welcome Back Meeting.There will be an open discussion and question session in the Elementary School l...

September 15, 2026

Angel Network Fall Newsletter

September 14, 2026

Join Us for a Fundraiser to Benefit Cooperstown Students

Another school year underway in Cooperstown = worth celebrating!Join us for the Cooperstown Foundation for Excellence in Education Back-to-School Brunch on Sunday, Oct. 4, at 11:00 a.m. and help us...

September 11, 2026

Cooperstown Central School District Appoints Nicole Conway as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal

Cooperstown Central School District Appoints Nicole Conway as Athletic Director and Assistant Principal September 8, 2026 COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education ap...

September 8, 2026

Auditions for Junior High Musical Sept. 9 and 11!

Auditions for this year's Junior High Musical – How to Train Your Dragon, Jr. – will be held after school on Wednesday, Sept. 9, and Friday, Sept. 11, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. All 7th and 8th graders ar...

September 2, 2026

Cooperstown Central School District Appoints Robert Avery as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations

Cooperstown Central School District Appoints Robert Avery as Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations August 31, 2026 COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Educ...

August 31, 2026

📌 Reminder: New Student Mix & Mingle on Monday, Aug. 31

New to Cooperstown Elementary School this year? We can't wait to meet you! Please join us for our New Student Mix & Mingle event on Monday, August 31, at 5 p.m.

August 28, 2026

Letter to the Cooperstown Central School District Community

August 28, 2026

CES Kindergarten: First Week at a Glance

August 14, 2026

Reminder: Algebra I Regents Review Sessions

Mr. Toulson will be running Algebra I Regents review sessions for students planning to retake the Algebra I Regents exam on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.Session times: Wednesday, August 5, from 10:00 a...

August 4, 2026

Save the Date: New Student Mix & Mingle

New to Cooperstown Elementary School this year? We can't wait to meet you! Save the date for our New Student Mix & Mingle event on Monday, August 31, at 5 p.m.

August 3, 2026

Save the Date: 7th Grade Information Night

Information Night for incoming 7th graders and their families will be held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m.Students will be able to meet their school administrators and counselors, pick up their clas...

July 28, 2026

Cooperstown Named NYSPHSAA School of Excellence for 2025-26

Cooperstown Named NYSPHSAA School of Excellence for 2025-26 July 27, 2026 We're proud to share that Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School has been named a New York State Public High School Athletic...

July 27, 2026

Available for Download: 2026-2027 Student Parking and Senior Painted Parking Spot Forms

The 2026-2027 Student Parking and Senior Painted Parking Spot forms are now available!Forms are attached to this post for download or can be picked up in the Main Office. Both forms must be complet...

July 27, 2026

📌 Reminder: 2026-2027 Student Parking and Senior Painted Parking Spot Information

Reminder! The 2026-2027 Student Parking and Senior Painted Parking Spot forms will be available beginning Monday, July 27, at 8 a.m.Forms can be picked up in the Main Office or downloaded from the ...

July 26, 2026

2026-2027 Student Parking and Senior Painted Parking Spot Information

The 2026-2027 Student Parking and Senior Painted Parking Spot forms will be available beginning Monday, July 27, at 8 a.m.Forms can be picked up in the Main Office or downloaded from the district w...

July 23, 2026

School Supply Kits Available for K-12 Cooperstown Central School Students

School supply kits for K-12 Cooperstown Central School students are still available through Angel Network and EduKit for the 2026-27 school year.Skip the shopping and have teacher-requested supplie...

July 16, 2026

We're Hiring: Superintendent of Schools

The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education has officially launched its search for our next Superintendent of Schools.We are seeking an exceptional, student-centered leader who will ...

July 15, 2026

Rotary Teacher of the Year

Rotary Teacher of the Year Congratulations to Brian Murphy! July 13, 2026 Congratulations to Brian Murphy, recipient of the 2026 Cooperstown Rotary Club Teacher of the Year Award! An Earth Science ...

July 13, 2026

Clark Sports Center Student Membership Program

Thanks to the generosity of The Clark Foundation, FREE basic memberships are available to students in grades K-12 attending Cooperstown Central School who meet the household income eligibility requ...

July 13, 2026

School Supply List

Please see the attached supply list for the upcoming 2026-27 school year.

July 13, 2026

Fenimore Collaboration for Cooperstown Students This Summer

This summer, thanks to generous local arts funding provided to Fenimore Art Museum, the Fenimore is happy to offer free admission for grades 7-12 Cooperstown Central School students during the mont...

July 2, 2026

7th Grade Supply List

Please see the attached supply list for incoming 7th graders!

July 1, 2026

Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School Summer Hours

The main office at Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School will be open Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the summer. Please call 607-547-8181 if you need to schedule an app...

July 1, 2026

Cooperstown CSD Board Appoints Ann Meccariello as Interim Superintendent

Cooperstown CSD Board Appoints Ann Meccariello as Interim Superintendent June 30, 2026 COOPERSTOWN – The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education appointed Ann Meccariello as Interim ...

June 30, 2026

Superintendent Search Update: Confidential Search Process and Timeline

Dear Cooperstown Community,Last week, we announced the start of the search for Cooperstown’s next superintendent. This message provides additional information on the search.With the support of our ...

June 30, 2026

FOMA Meeting Dates for 2026-27 School Year

FOMA (Friends of Music & Art) will meet on the following dates during the 2026-27 school year: 9/10/26 10/1/26 11/5/26 12/3/26 1/7/27 2/4/27 3/4/27 4/8/27 5/6/27 6/3/27 All meetings will be at ...

June 30, 2026

Happy Last Day of School, Hawkeyes!

Happy Last Day of School, Hawkeyes! You've Made It! June 26, 2026 Thank You For a Wonderful Year! Congratulations, Hawkeyes! You've made it to the final day of the 2025-26 school year! Today will b...

June 26, 2026

Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School Blood Drive on Monday, June 29

Please consider donating blood on Monday, June 29, when Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School hosts its next blood drive.More information is provided below and in the attached images. Where: Cooper...

June 25, 2026

Celebrating the Cooperstown Elementary Class of 2032

Celebrating the Cooperstown Elementary Class of 2032 Congratulations, 6th Grade Graduates! June 24, 2026 On to Junior High! On Wednesday morning, our 6th graders were celebrated at their graduation...

June 24, 2026

Brayden Sentz Named All-CNY Boys Golf Player of the Year

Brayden Sentz Named All-CNY Boys Golf Player of the Year June 24, 2026 Congratulations to Cooperstown junior Brayden Sentz, who was honored Tuesday night at syracuse.com’s 2026 All-Central New York...

June 24, 2026

Celebrating Student Excellence: Seal of Biliteracy and Civic Readiness Recipients Honored

Celebrating Student Excellence: Seal of Biliteracy and Civic Readiness Recipients Honored June 24, 2026 The Seal of Biliteracy provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their language ski...

June 24, 2026

Introducing the Class of 2026!

Introducing the Class of 2026! June 23, 2026 On Sunday, June 21, we celebrated the Class of 2026 at our 147th annual commencement ceremony on the lawn of the Fenimore Art Museum, overlooking beauti...

June 23, 2026

Cooperstown Boys Track & Field Athletes Earn All-CNY Honors

Cooperstown Boys Track & Field Athletes Earn All-CNY Honors June 23, 2026 Congratulations to Cooperstown's boys track and field athletes who have been recognized as Syracuse.com All-CNY Track &...

June 23, 2026

Summer 2026 Hours for School-Based Health Centers

Please see the attached document for the summer 2026 hours for SBH as a whole.

June 23, 2026

Board of Education Begins Search for Next Superintendent

Dear Cooperstown Community,At our June 17, 2026, Board of Education meeting, we appointed ONC BOCES District Superintendent Dr. Catherine Huber to support our Board in the search for Cooperstown’s ...

June 22, 2026

1st Graders Celebrate a Year of Music with Campfire Sing-Along

1st Graders Celebrate a Year of Music with Campfire Sing-Along Students and Families Gather for End-of-Year Music Celebration June 18, 2026 On Wednesday, Mr. Iversen led 1st graders and their famil...

June 18, 2026

📌 Reminder: No School on Friday, June 19

Reminder! There is no school on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

June 18, 2026

Six Hawkeyes Recognized with Prestigious Athletic Awards

Six Hawkeyes Recognized with Prestigious Athletic Awards June 17, 2026 Cooperstown Central School is proud to recognize six outstanding student-athletes for their achievements, leadership, sportsma...

June 17, 2026

Pen Pals Meet in Person!

Pen Pals Meet in Person! June 17, 2026 This week, our 6th graders had the exciting opportunity to meet their 12th grade pen pals from Mrs. Burk-Sciallo's English classes in person! Throughout the y...

June 17, 2026

New Bassett Convenient Care Location

Bassett Healthcare Network has a new Convenient Care location that just opened near Cooperstown earlier this month. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

June 17, 2026

📌 Reminder: Return Library and Classroom Materials

A reminder to all students: Please return all library books, textbooks and school-issued Chromebooks, laptops and chargers to the main office as soon as possible.

June 17, 2026

Cooperstown CSD Provides Update on Preliminary Review to Support Future Planning

Dear Cooperstown CSD Community,Earlier this month, Cooperstown Central School District began a short, preliminary review to better organize and assess information related to district programs, oper...

June 15, 2026

Cooperstown Elementary Celebrates Flag Day

Cooperstown Elementary Celebrates Flag Day Second Graders Lead Patriotic Flag Day Celebration June 15, 2026 Cooperstown Elementary School proudly continued a cherished tradition Monday morning with...

June 15, 2026

Summer Driver Education

Cooperstown students in grades 9-12 are invited to sign up for a summer driver education course at the Otsego Area Occupational Center in Milford. The course will run from August 3 to August 20 fro...

June 15, 2026

📌 Reminder: State Athlete Celebration Fire Truck Parade Tonight!

State Athlete Celebration Fire Truck Parade Tonight! Join Us at 6 p.m. at Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School June 15, 2026 Reminder: Tonight at 6 p.m., Cooperstown Central School District will h...

June 15, 2026

Hawkeyes Earn Center State Conference Track & Field Honors

Hawkeyes Earn Center State Conference Track & Field Honors June 15, 2026 Congratulations to our Cooperstown Hawkeyes who were recognized as 2026 Center State Conference Division III Outdoor Tra...

June 15, 2026

📌 Reminder: No School on Friday, June 12

Reminder! There is no school on Friday, June 12 (emergency give-back day). Schools are also closed next Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

June 11, 2026

Hawkeyes Keep Tractor Day Tradition Rolling

Hawkeyes Keep Tractor Day Tradition Rolling June 11, 2026 Today was Tractor Day at Cooperstown Central School! Several Hawkeyes drove their tractors to the high school this morning, continuing the ...

June 11, 2026

Cooperstown 6th Graders Dive into Entrepreneurship at Annual Shark Tank Event

Cooperstown 6th Graders Dive into Entrepreneurship at Annual Shark Tank Event Mayor Ellen Tillapaugh Among the Panel of Guest 'Sharks' June 10, 2026 On Wednesday, Cooperstown Elementary School’s 6t...

June 10, 2026

Fenimore Collaboration for Cooperstown Students This Summer

This summer, thanks to generous local arts funding provided to Fenimore Art Museum, the Fenimore is happy to offer free admission for grades 7-12 Cooperstown Central School students during the mont...

June 10, 2026

Golfer Brayden Sentz Finishes 12th at State Championships; Hawkeyes Prepare for Track & Field States

Golfer Brayden Sentz Finishes 12th at State Championships Hawkeyes Prepare for Track & Field States June 9, 2026 Congratulations to Cooperstown junior golfer Brayden Sentz on an outstanding per...

June 10, 2026

📌 Reminder: Athletic Awards Night on Wednesday, June 10

Reminder! Our Athletic Awards Night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, at 6 p.m. in the NJ Sterling Auditorium at Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School.

June 9, 2026

Two Hawkeyes Honored at Section III Scholar Athlete Awards Dinner

Katie Crippen (soccer, basketball and softball) and Jacob Johnson (cross country and track and field) represented Cooperstown at the Section III Scholar Athlete Awards Dinner on Monday evening.

June 9, 2026

League Champions, All-Star Honors: Hawkeyes Tennis Celebrates Outstanding Season

League Champions, All-Star Honors: Hawkeyes Tennis Celebrates Outstanding Season Hawkeyes Earn All-Star Honors on the Courts June 9, 2026 Congratulations to Henry Ayers, Alfred Hom, Bianca Adam and...

June 9, 2026

📌 Reminder: Cornhole Tournament – Tuesday, June 9

LTA (Leadership Training for Athletes) is hosting its annual Cornhole Tournament for a cause on Tuesday, June 9, from 3-5 p.m.If you didn't get to play last year, don't miss out! Find a partner and...

June 8, 2026

Hawkeyes Baseball Postseason Awards

Hawkeyes Baseball Postseason Awards Cooperstown Earns CSC Honors, Coach of the Year Recognition June 8, 2026 Congratulations to the Cooperstown Hawkeyes baseball team on an outstanding 2026 season ...

June 8, 2026

A Full-Circle Farewell: AP Lit Seniors Read to Cooperstown’s Youngest Learners

A Full-Circle Farewell: AP Lit Seniors Read to Cooperstown’s Youngest Learners Seniors Visit Pre-K and Kindergarten Classes June 3, 2026 Passing the Page to the Next Generation Students in Mrs. Bur...

June 3, 2026

Hawkeyes Earn Center State Conference Track & Field Honors

Hawkeyes Earn Center State Conference Track & Field Honors Over a Dozen Cooperstown Student-Athletes Selected as First Team All-Stars June 3, 2026 The Cooperstown Central School District is pro...

June 3, 2026

Golfer Brayden Sentz Heads to States for Third Straight Year

Golfer Brayden Sentz Heads to States for Third Straight Year Brayden to Compete in NYSPHSAA Golf Championships in Rochester June 3, 2026 Good Luck, Brayden! Junior golfer Brayden Sentz will compete...

June 3, 2026

Cooperstown CSD Begins Preliminary Review to Support Future Planning

Dear Cooperstown CSD Community,Cooperstown Central School District is beginning a short, preliminary review to help organize current information about district programs, operations, facilities, sta...

June 2, 2026

Scholastic Awards Ceremony 2026: Tonight (June 2) at 6 p.m.

Cooperstown Central School presents its annual Scholastic Awards Ceremony tonight (Tuesday, June 2) at 6 p.m. in the NJ Sterling Auditorium at Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School. Please see the ...

June 2, 2026

Girls Volleyball Postseason Awards

Girls Volleyball Postseason Awards Hawkeyes Earn Postseason Recognition From the Center State Conference May 29, 2026 Congratulations to our Cooperstown girls volleyball student-athletes on earning...

May 29, 2026

Cooperstown Varsity Baseball Competes in Class C Semifinals on Saturday, May 30

The Cooperstown varsity baseball team will compete in the Class C Semifinals vs. Beaver River on Saturday, May 30, at 1 p.m. The game will be played at Donovan Stadium in Utica. Tickets MUST be pur...

May 29, 2026

Cooperstown Students Compete at NYS Envirothon Finals

Cooperstown Students Compete at NYS Envirothon Finals May 28, 2026 This week, Cooperstown students are representing our district at the 2026 New York State Envirothon at SUNY Cortland after earning...

May 28, 2026

June Elementary & Jr-High Menus

May 28, 2026

Cooperstown Tennis Finishes Perfect in League Play, Wins CSC Title

Cooperstown Tennis Finishes Perfect in League Play, Wins CSC Title May 28, 2026 The Cooperstown varsity tennis team finished the season 9-0 in league play, 9-2 overall – clinching the league title,...

May 28, 2026