Families had fun at Stay and Play Day this weekend at the Jr./Sr. High School! Here, students are learning about and interacting with the laser cutter with Mr. Smith! Other activities families enjoyed included cooking, badminton, yoga, legos/games, and singing. Many thanks to all of our incredible volunteers— Brian Wrubleski, Bonnie Fiore, Tim Iversen, Mike... READ MORE >
A second public forum on the proposed Capital Project 2019 will be held in the cafeteria of the Junior/Senior High School on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:00 pm. Please come to learn more about our plan for safety and maintenance improvements to our facilities and grounds. We will be conducting tours at 5:00 pm and again at 5:30 pm in the main entrance of... READ MORE >
An open budget discussion with a focus on long-range planning of District programming and finances is scheduled for Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:30 pm in the Library of the Junior/Senior High School, 39 Linden Avenue, Cooperstown. READ MORE >
Cooperstown Central School to Present “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” The CCS Thespians will present their annual fall musical Thursday November 14th through Sunday November 17th in the N.J. Sterling Auditorium of the Cooperstown Jr.-Sr. High School. This year’s show is “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder,” winner of the 2014 Tony... READ MORE >
The workshop gave 10th grade students the opportunity to participate in various stress relief activities. Here, they are making their own stress balls. Each student left the class with a personal stress management plan from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help them continue to explore and identify what is helpful to them in managing stress. READ MORE >
Students in 5th grade and higher are invited to join TREP$. Deadline for Registration is November 19th. New students can register at https://forms.gle/nthJvTCKbWrjCsvJ7 Returning students can register at https://forms.gle/zZp6PUqTz6SgVXg36 READ MORE >
The Cooperstown Central School District is seeking a qualified candidate as a Part-Time Electronic Media Coordinator. This is a part time, annually appointed position, open to all school employees and/or community members recommended by the Superintendent of Schools to the Board of Education. The compensation is set at $3,500 per year (July 1 through June 30) and... READ MORE >
Get your Cooperstown Hawkeyes gear!Support the Sophomore class and show your SCHOOL SPIRIT! Check out our webstore at https://www.catskillmountainembroidery.com/cooperstown-hawkeyes.htm Email klambert@cooperstowncs.org with questions. READ MORE >
Kindergarten students and their families attended a PE Fun Night on Tuesday, October 22nd. This was an opportunity for families to see and experience what their students are doing in PE class, why they do what they do, and how concepts and ideas from the classroom are reinforced. READ MORE >
Paint & Punch Fundraiser Hosted by: Cooperstown High School Student Council Who: Students and Adults What: Please join for punch, light snacks and creative fun Where: High School Cafeteria When: Thursday, November 7th, 5-7 pm Cost: $30.00/person (includes all materials & snacks) RSVP: Please email Shannon Merwin no later than 11/1 if... READ MORE >
Last week, 26 junior and senior students participated in a mindfulness retreat at Origins Cafe. Staff leading this program included Mrs. Roberts, Mrs. Parr and Mrs. Gardner. Students came away with a host of ways to practice mindfulness in their daily lives. READ MORE >
Attention Seniors: The last chance for senior pictures is November 18th! Students should contact Prestige, or see Mrs. Schallert if they want to sign up. READ MORE >
Attention Parents: Today the 5 Week Interim Reports have been sent home with all JR/SR High School Students. READ MORE >
We are pleased to announce a regular on-line communication through the CCSD Newsline. Each issue will feature articles and images that help us to strengthen the connection between Home, School, and Community. Please enjoy this first issue. If you have suggestions or contributions to make please contact Wendy Lansing at wlansing@cooperstowncs.org. Please click here READ MORE >
Cooperstown Elementary School is hosting a Career Road Day to promote career awareness on Thursday, October 10th from 9:30-12:00. (Rain date October 18th). This event will be held in the elementary school parking lot and will consist of vehicles representing different occupations. This will enable our students to gain knowledge of the various career... READ MORE >
Thursday, October 3, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS 7th/8th grade students had the opportunity to camp overnight in the Catskills this week. CCS Physical Education teachers Monica Wolfe and Mike Niles led students through the Kaaterskill Falls Trail and experienced North Point, Boulder Rock and the observation deck of the Kaaterskill Falls. For more information,... READ MORE >
CCS Elementary students continue to enjoy our dog therapy friends who visit classrooms on a regular basis and enhance student activities in reading, math and language. Therapy dogs provide physical, social, cognitive, emotional and environmental benefits to students throughout the building. You can’t miss the smiles on the faces of our students and staff when our... READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School District will host Open House for CCS Jr./Sr. High School on Thursday, Sept. 19th at 6pm and for CCS Elementary School on Thursday, Sept. 26th 6:00-7:30pm. For questions, please contact the main office of each building at 607-547-9976 (Elementary) or 607-547-8181 (Jr./Sr. High). READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Enrollment is open for the 2019-2020 academic year of the Cooperstown Head Start program, a preschool program offered through Opportunities for Otsego. Children must be 3 years old by December 1, 2019 and live in a household whose family meets the Head Start program income guidelines in order to qualify for enrollment... READ MORE >
September 23, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - This year, CCS Elementary will make a conscious effort to implement independent reading into all classrooms - reading for the sake of reading, at least a few minutes each day. What is your "just right" book? READ MORE >
September 18, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School will host CCS 2019 Homecoming beginning the week of September 29th. Daily themes for the week have been designed by CCS Student Council and CCS Athletics will host several events on home fields. The 2019 Homecoming Week will begin with a bonfire on campus on September 29th and includes three... READ MORE >
September 10, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Guidance Department will host a workshop for CCS families as they prepare for the college financial aid process and anticipate the FAFSA online application. Join the CCS Guidance Department on September 19th at 5:15pm (prior to Open House) in the CCS Jr./Sr. High Library. For questions, please... READ MORE >
The Cooperstown Central School District is currently looking to fill a number of vacant positions. We are seeking highly qualified, enthusiastic candidates for the following positions: School Counselor (High School)Special Education Teacher (Elementary)Teacher Aide 1:1 (Elementary)Boys' Modified Track & Field CoachSubstitute Positions Click here for more... READ MORE >
Pick up Patrol is LIVE! Thank you to those that have signed up and are using the system for dismissal plan changes. If you have not received a registration email, please contact the Elementary School at 547-9976. At this time we ask that you continue to send in notes if your child will need to be dismissed early and to call the Nurse at 547-9322 if your child will... READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 10, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS THESPIANS will hold auditions for the 2019 CCS High School musical, "A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder". Auditions will take place on Wed. 9/11 at 6:30pm and Thur. 9/12 at 6:30 pm in CCS N. J. Sterling Auditorium. Auditions are open to all CCS students in grades 9-12. Please wear comfortable clothing and... READ MORE >
CCS Jr./Sr. High PE Class is seeking parent chaperones for Fall 2019 trips. Contact mwolfe@cooperstowncs.org or mniles@cooperstowncs.org to volunteer. READ MORE >
Cooperstown Central School begins the 2019-2020 school year as we welcome back staff and students this week! READ MORE >
Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up are very busy times in our district’s parking lots. As a reminder, when operating a motor vehicle on district property at any time, please be aware of: *Pedestrians crossing at crosswalks and through the parking lot *One-way designations in parking lots to help traffic flow and ensure the safety of students and... READ MORE >
Thursday, August 15, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - This Summer ten CCS Students performed with the Glimmerglass Youth Chorus alongside members of the Glimmerglass Young Artists Program in the production of Noah’s Flood, an operatic adaptation of the 15th-century play about Noah’s Ark. Glimmerglass Festival has commissioned and developed youth operas for the past several... READ MORE >
Monday, July 22, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS Class of 2020 would like to thank all the CCS High School students and parents who supported CCS efforts throughout the 2019 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend. Special thanks also to the Baseball Hall of Fame for this opportunity, as well as all law enforcement, security, fire and EMS crews who supported the... READ MORE >
Don’t forget that Bassett School Based Health Centers provide healthcare support to regional students all summer long! New to the district? Does your student need a physical or an immunization? Would you like to meet with a pediatric specialist during Summer months? Don’t forget to look at Bassett School Based Health Centers for your student’s healthcare... READ MORE >
The Cooperstown Central School District values a learning environment that is free from bullying and harassment and preserves the dignity of all students. Please follow these links to learn more about: Dignity for All Students (D.A.S.A.)D.A.S.A. Training MaterialsPolicy 7550 Complaints and Grievances by StudentsPolicy 7551 Sexual Harassment of StudentsPolicy 7552... READ MORE >
Cooperstown Central School District is proud to announce the appointment of Kristin Butler as Junior-Senior High School Principal, effective July 1, 2019. A 1999 graduate of Cooperstown Central School, Mrs. Butler has served the district for the past thirteen years in both instructional and administrative roles, most recently as the Director of Curriculum... READ MORE >
Cooperstown Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 20th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to provide music... READ MORE >
Have you heard about the new structured literacy approach in Kindergarten and First Grade at CCS? Watch our brief video, linked below, to learn more! Special thanks to Rainer Gardner-Olesen for his videography expertise, and to our teachers for their participation! READ MORE >