News Archive

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

Cooperstown Girls Basketball Players Earn CSC, All-State and All-CNY Honors

Cooperstown Girls Basketball Players Earn CSC, All-State and All-CNY Honors May 28, 2026 COOPERSTOWN – The Center State Conference (CSC) recently announced its girls basketball all-star selections ...

May 28, 2026

Cornhole Tournament: Tuesday, June 9

LTA (Leadership Training for Athletes) will be 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 partne...

May 28, 2026

Important Update

Good morning, CCS Community, On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to share an important update regarding district leadership.Sarah Spross, who has served as our superintendent since Ma...

May 28, 2026

Hawkeyes Golf Caps Off Outstanding Postseason Run

Hawkeyes Golf Caps Off Outstanding Postseason Run Brayden Sentz Advances to States for Third Straight Year May 27, 2026 CCS Varsity Golf Shines in Sectionals and State Qualifiers The Cooperstown va...

May 27, 2026

Cooperstown Student-Athletes Celebrate College Commitments on Signing Day

Cooperstown Student-Athletes Celebrate College Commitments on Signing Day Five Hawkeyes Sign to Continue Athletic Careers at Collegiate Level May 21, 2026 Five Student-Athletes Recognized During Si...

May 21, 2026

32 Years Strong: Cooperstown’s Beloved 3rd Grade Track Meet Tradition

32 Years Strong: Cooperstown’s Beloved 3rd Grade Track Meet Tradition 3rd Graders Take the Field for a Cherished Cooperstown Tradition May 21, 2026 A Cooperstown Tradition: 3rd Graders Shine at the...

May 21, 2026

Community Connections Shine at 2026 Elementary Career Fair

Community Connections Shine at 2026 Elementary Career Fair Students Explore Big Dreams at Cooperstown Elementary Career Fair May 21, 2026 6th Graders Lead the Way at 2026 Career Fair The 2026 Eleme...

May 21, 2026

📌 Reminder: No School Friday, May 22 – Tuesday, May 26

Cooperstown Central School District currently has three snow/emergency days remaining for the 2025-26 school year. Therefore, the district will observe an extended Memorial Day weekend, with school...

May 21, 2026

Senior History Students Cast Their Votes in Real-World Civics Experience

Senior History Students Cast Their Votes in Real-World Civics Experience More Than 30 Seniors Participate in School Budget Vote May 20, 2026 Economics and Government Students Engage in Authentic Vo...

May 20, 2026

6th Graders Meet Fish in a Tree Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt

6th Graders Meet Fish in a Tree Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt Literature Comes Alive for 6th Grade Students May 20, 2026 6th Grade Students Connect with Award-Winning Author Lynda Mullaly Hunt On Wedne...

May 20, 2026

Cooperstown Senior Jacob Johnson Named New York State Positive Athlete Award Winner

Cooperstown Senior Jacob Johnson Named New York State Positive Athlete Award Winner Jacob Johnson Recognized as One of New York’s Most Positive Student-Athletes May 20, 2026 Cooperstown’s Jacob Joh...

May 20, 2026

Cooperstown Project Prom 2026

Project Prom returns next Friday, May 29, 2026! This safe, fun, drug- and alcohol-free celebration is held every year immediately following prom at the Clark Sports Center. This event is free for a...

May 20, 2026

Thank You, Cooperstown Community!

Dear Cooperstown Community,On behalf of the Cooperstown Central School District, we want to extend our heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to vote in Tuesday’s school budget vote.Thanks to...

May 20, 2026

National Spotlight: Hawkeyes Appear on Fox & Friends

National Spotlight: Hawkeyes Appear on Fox & Friends Cooperstown’s State Champion Boys Basketball Team Featured on Fox & Friends May 19, 2026 Fox & Friends Spotlights Cooperstown and St...

May 19, 2026

SPCA Fundraiser

Mrs. Burk-Sciallo's students in AP Lit are collecting donations for the SPCA from May 20 to June 2 in the high school foyer. This project is a part of their end-of-the-year Community Service Projec...

May 19, 2026

Direct Giving with CFEE: Invest in Students. Empower Teachers. Strengthen Our Future.

The Cooperstown Foundation for Excellence in Education (CFEE) is turning generosity into opportunity! Join our direct giving fundraiser and help spark bright classrooms, bold ideas, and life-changi...

May 19, 2026

📌 Reminder: School Budget Vote on Tuesday, May 19

​A reminder to the Cooperstown ​community: The 2026-27 school budget vote and Board of Education ​election ​will take place on Tuesday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Cooperstown Junior/Seni...

May 18, 2026

Tenure Reception

May 15, 2026

Jacob Johnson Becomes First Cooperstown Student to Receive Seal of Biliteracy

COOPERSTOWN – Congratulations to Jacob Johnson on his presentation about the French Revolution as part of the Biliteracy Seal requirements. Following a year in France through the Rotary Exchange pr...

May 15, 2026

6th Grade and High School Mentors Attend EOY Conference at Otesaga

Brilliant Pathways (previously CFES) sent 6th grade and high school mentors to the End-of-Year Conference on Thursday at the Otesaga.They participated in various team-building activities and presen...

May 14, 2026

Come See Seussical the Musical This Weekend!

Come join the Cooperstown Central School Thespians for their production of Seussical the Musical this weekend in the NJ Sterling Auditorium at Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School!Showtimes: Frida...

May 14, 2026

Future Red Dragons? Cooperstown 6th Graders Tour SUNY Oneonta Campus

Future Red Dragons? Cooperstown 6th Graders Tour SUNY Oneonta Campus 6th Grade Students Experience College Life Firsthand May 13, 2026 A Day on Campus: 6th Graders Visit SUNY Oneonta Skies were gra...

May 13, 2026

Cooperstown Student Scholar and Mentor Honored at Scholar Recognition Dinner

Cooperstown Student Scholar and Mentor Honored at Scholar Recognition Dinner Congratulations to Student Scholar Caitlin O’Sullivan and Mentor Amy Parr May 12, 2026 Student scholar Caitlin O'Sulliva...

May 12, 2026

Corrected Cooperstown Central School Budget Newsletter

The corrected Cooperstown Central School Budget Newsletter is attached below. The version previously sent out contained an error under Proposition 1 regarding the number of buses purchased. Correct...

May 9, 2026

Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School Formally Recognizes Top 4 Scholars of Class of 2026

Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School Formally Recognizes Top 4 Scholars of Class of 2026 Graduation Scheduled for Sunday, June 21, at 1:30 p.m. on Fenimore Art Museum Lawn May 7, 2026 Brendan Heav...

May 8, 2026

📌 Reminder: Upcoming Give-Back Days

Cooperstown Central School District currently has three snow/emergency days remaining for the 2025-26 school year.If we do not use another snow/emergency day, the district will observe an extended ...

May 7, 2026

Important Notice About Cooperstown Central School's 2026-27 Proposed Budget & Voting Information

Community members are invited to attend the Cooperstown Central School Budget Hearing on Monday, May 11, at 6 p.m. in the Cooperstown Junior/Senior High School library. The budget vote and Board of...

May 6, 2026

Register for the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament!

Grab Your Team and Hit the Greens! The Cooperstown Sports Booster Club Annual Golf Tournament is right around the corner – and we want you there! Saturday, June 27 Two flights: 8 a.m. and Noon Otse...

May 6, 2026

Sixth Graders Explore Sustainable Fashion and Creativity

Sixth Graders Explore Sustainable Fashion and Creativity Hands-On Learning Highlights Sustainability in Sixth Grade Project May 6, 2026 Creativity Meets Conservation in Mrs. Siracusa’s Sixth Grade ...

May 6, 2026

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!

This week, we celebrate the incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. Our teachers don’t just share knowledge – they inspire curiosity, build confide...

May 5, 2026

Oneida County Bar Association Law Day and Essay Contest

Oneida County Bar Association Law Day and Essay Contest Cooperstown student wins Law Day Essay Contest May 5, 2026 Students in Mrs. Snyder's American Law class recently attended the Oneida County B...

May 5, 2026

Cooperstown Board of Education Appoints John Evans as Acting Superintendent

Cooperstown Board of Education Appoints John Evans as Acting Superintendent May 4, 2026 COOPERSTOWN—The Cooperstown Central School District Board of Education has appointed John Evans to serve as a...

May 4, 2026

FOMA Summer Scholarship

Students in the Cooperstown Central School District completing grades K-12 in June are eligible to apply for financial assistance made possible by FOMA (Friends of Music & Art in Cooperstown) t...

May 4, 2026

CCS School Board Candidates' Debate

On Wednesday, May 6, at 7 p.m., district families will have the opportunity to learn more about the candidates running for the Cooperstown Central School District School Board during the Candidates...

May 4, 2026

Don Howard Invitational and Hawkeye Hustle on Saturday, May 2

Join us for the Don Howard Invitational on Saturday and participate in the Hawkeye Hustle – a kids race! (25 meters for ages 1-5; 50 meters for ages 6-8; 100 meters for ages 9-12)

May 1, 2026

National Honor Society Inductees for 2025-2026

Congratulations to our new National Honor Society members!Yimmy GyamtsoOlivia TempLillian Badgley Sophia JohnsonOwen FlanniganYousef KhedrBrian Zang Leah Phillips Sawyer McManusThomas GeertgensAndr...

May 1, 2026

Varsity tennis wins Center State League Tournament

The Cooperstown varsity tennis team won the Center State League Tournament on Thursday at the Utica Parkway!All Cooperstown players made it to the finals in their flight: 1st singles: Henry Ayers d...

May 1, 2026