Tuesday, December 1, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The December 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High School Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important information on completing the FAFSA, resources for PSAT scores, helpful tips on using Khan Academy, financial aid information and other updates on school programs to support CCS students and families.... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - This week’s edition of the Hawkeyes Express is a DOUBLE-ISSUE, packed full of helpful information and resources for our CCS District. The 11/23/2020 &11/30/2020 double issue is now available online. Hawkeyes Express provides weekly district news and links that support our CCS families with on-going communication and... READ MORE >
Thursday, November 19, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Please note that report cards for the CCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL students will be sent home with Cohort A on November 30 and Cohort B on December 1. Those students who are 100% Remote Choice will have reports mailed to them on November 30. For questions, please contact the CCS Elementary School main office at 607-547-9976. READ MORE >
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Otsego County and around the country, CCS reminds our school community to mask up, respect social distancing, wash your hands frequently, and understand the most recent NYS Travel Advisories in place from Governor Cuomo. Recommendations from our CCS Nurse Lucas Spencer: We have all been so conscientious about our masks and... READ MORE >
Important Information for Parents, Guardians, Students, Faculty and Staff Please scroll through each of the following four graphics on face masks that are recommended for use by students and adults. Please note that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) DOES NOT recommend the use of neck gaiters, bandanas or face shields without a mask underneath in schools. ... READ MORE >
TECH TIPS for CCS Students: Don’t forget to sign into MyApps at myapps.cooperstowncs.org to access your Outlook email, Google Drive and Google Classroom accounts. Go to https://bit.ly/CCSOnlineLearningGuide to access the CCS Online Learning Guide for CCS Students & Caregivers. This is a fabulous resource full of helpful links and guides for CCS students and... READ MORE >
It’s Friday the 13th and CCS District Faculty and Staff continue to make magic happen! Through Zoom calls, planning, collaborating, teaching and training, we are CCS Strong! READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - This week’s edition of the Hawkeyes Express is now available online. Hawkeyes Express provides weekly district news that supports our CCS families with on-going communication and information. The weekly updated PDF file will continue to be shared with district families through email notification and access to the... READ MORE >
ATTENTION CCS District Families K-12:This afternoon, around 3:00pm, the Department of Health notified the District that a teacher in the Elementary Building has tested positive for COVID. As requested, the school developed lists of all students and staff members who were in direct contact with this teacher last Thursday and Friday according to the criteria... READ MORE >
The next Board of Education meeting of the Cooperstown Central School District will take place on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. This meeting will be fully remote and offered to the public through Zoom webinar. For more information and to access the link to the public Zoom webinar, please use https://bit.ly/BOEMtg1118 or visit Agendas/Minutes on... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Licensed Teaching Assistant, Alex Siracusa, is working as a student teacher this year as she completes her Masters Degree in Education. Last week Ms. Siracusa worked with Mrs. Coleman’s 2nd grade students as they talked about democracy, the voting process, Election Day and the importance of exercising your right... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Students in Mrs. Sciallo’s AP Literature class had an opportunity to visit the “Same Their Name” Memorial outside of Doubleday Field in Cooperstown. Ms. Jennifer Dibble met students there to give some background about the installation, the process of bringing it to Cooperstown, and share some of the stories... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - This week’s edition of the Hawkeyes Express is now available online. Hawkeyes Express provides weekly district news that supports our CCS families with on-going communication and information. The weekly updated PDF file will continue to be shared with district families through email notification and access to the... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The November 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High School Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important information on upcoming programs, deadlines, college fair dates and financial aid opportunities to support CCS students and families. Monthly issues can be found on the Counseling page of the CCS website... READ MORE >
Wednesday, October 14, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Cooperstown Chapter of National Honor Society has teamed up with the CCS Music Program to offer a fruit sale fundraiser this fall. The fundraiser is open to all and proceeds will be split between the two programs. All orders can be placed online. Deadline for online orders is November 22nd and orders paid by check... READ MORE >
Friday, October 30, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has developed a Parent Dashboard to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which... READ MORE >
Tuesday, November 3, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - This week’s edition of the Hawkeyes Express is now available online. Hawkeyes Express provides weekly district news that supports our CCS families with on-going communication and information. The weekly updated PDF file will continue to be shared with district families through email notification and access to the latest... READ MORE >
Thursday, October 29, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS has launched the Hawkeyes Express, a one-stop location for weekly district news that supports our CCS families with on-going communication and information. The weekly updated PDF file will be shared with district families through email notification and access to the latest newsletter file can always be found on the... READ MORE >
Friday, October 9, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Elementary Teacher Emily Gibson will be offering Friday Library Programs for our CCS students. Students can join via Zoom every Friday based on their grade level: K/1st/2nd at 9:30-10:00 A.M., 3rd/4th at 10:00-10:30 A.M., and 5th/6th at 10:30-11:00 A.M. CCS Elementary students and staff are... READ MORE >
Friday, October 9, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Physical Education Department will be hosting “ZOOM Fitness Fridays” each week, beginning today, during our hybrid learning model. CCS Elementary teachers, Buddy Lippitt and Matt Hulbert, will host fitness fun for students and staff. Participation is voluntary and CCS Elementary students and... READ MORE >
Monday, November 2, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS District 1st Quarter marking period will end on Friday, November 13th. As we prepare for the 2nd Quarter, we remind all CCS District families that the deadline for choosing 100% Remote Choice Learning, or the Hybrid Model of learning, is Wednesday, November 11th at 3:00pm. Please contact Jackie Savoie in the... READ MORE >
Friday, October 16, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Mr. Pollock (aka “Mr. Science”) visited Cooperstown Central School 2nd Grade students this week for hands-on lessons and activities in STEM. CCS students learned about electrons and protons while answering questions and making observations about static electricity. Mrs. Coleman, CCS 2nd Grade Teacher, was first at bat in... READ MORE >
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS 6th Grade students in Diana Garcia’s English classes have been immersed in an interdisciplinary investigation of historic cemeteries. The Guiding Question of the study is "How do historic cemeteries reflect changes in people's values and beliefs over time?" Students built background knowledge by reading and... READ MORE >
Monday, October 26, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The village of Cooperstown has issued the following Health and Safety Advisory related to Halloween activities. http://bit.ly/VillageAdvisoryHalloweenPlease note that the Cooperstown Chamber of Commerce will NOT host the annual Halloween Parade on Main Street this year due to Covid-19 guidelines. For questions, please... READ MORE >
Tuesday, October 13, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Friends of the Village Library (FOVL) of Cooperstown will host “Looking in the Mirror: Cooperstown Reflects on Racism and Education”, part of an ongoing anti-racism series that is exploring racism in our community and how individuals and institutions can promote a more equitable Cooperstown. Thursday, October 15,... READ MORE >
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The October 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important upcoming deadlines, college planning and financial aid information, and other essential information to support CCS students and families. Monthly issues can be found on the Counseling page of the CCS website and... READ MORE >
This Friday, October 23rd, the Cooperstown Jr./Sr. High School will host a materials and resources pick-up day for 100% Remote Learners in Grades 7-12. If your CCS student (grade 7-12) is a 100% Remote Learner at this time, please stop by the Jr./Sr. High School 9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. on 10/23/2020 to pick up any materials needed to continue remote learning. Weather... READ MORE >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, October 20, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School District will place ALL K-6 students on fully remote learning beginning immediately and continuing through the remainder of this week. CCS Students Grades K-6 will NOT report for instruction to school buildings for the remainder of this week. Students in Grades K-6... READ MORE >
The next Board of Education meeting of the Cooperstown Central School District will take place on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 5:30 P.M. For more information and to access the link to the public Zoom webinar, please use http://bit.ly/BOEMtg1021 or visit Agendas/Minutes on BoardDocs listed on the left hand column of the Board of Education page on our CCS Website.... READ MORE >
Friday, October 9, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School Jr./Sr. High School English teacher, Chalya Pudlewski, has been selected as a fall 2020 Pulitzer Center Teacher Fellow in the track of Media, Misinformation, and the Pandemic. Pudlewski was selected from among 166 strong applicants from across the country to join a small cohort of... READ MORE >
Thursday, October 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Jr./Sr. High School Principal, Ann Meccariello, announced today that CCS students Ray Hovis, Mason Raffo, Nate Savoie and William Weldon have been named Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which... READ MORE >
Please see the attached PDF file link with an introduction from our new CCS Interim Superintendent, Romona N. Wenck. Welcome to CCS! http://bit.ly/CCSInterimSuperintendentWenck READ MORE >
Monday, October 5, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Jr./Sr. High School Picture Day is currently noted on the printed district calendar for October 15th. In an effort to accommodate our hybrid model, Picture Day will take place over a two day period, October 14th and 15th. Students in grades 7-11 will have their pictures taken on the date that corresponds to their... READ MORE >
Monday, October 5, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS District families can find a link to the NY Department of Health (NYSDOH) Covid-19 Tool Kit at the following link: http://bit.ly/NYSDOHCovid19ToolKit. This helpful tool kit can guide CCS students, families, staff and administrators in response to Covid-19. A link to this document and other helpful information can be... READ MORE >
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel and study as a Rotary Exchange Student through our local Rotary District? Check out the following links for more information or contact our CCS student to hear about a first-hand experience. The deadline for the first part of the application for our local Rotary Club is October 10th. Cooperstown Rotary:... READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The school year may look a little different this year, but the CCS Teachers, staff and administration are ready to roll with in-person hybrid learning. Please view the following video for a look inside our CCS Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School buildings as we prepare for hybrid in-person learning to begin the week of... READ MORE >
Instrumental Music lessons for CCS band students will begin this week for Grades 5-12. CCS students should check their Google Classroom page for more information. For questions, please contact Kerri Hogle, CCS Music Teacher, at khogle@cooperstowncs.org.Grades 5-6 - Elementary Instrumental MusicGrades 7-8 - Middle School BandGrades 9-12- High School Band READ MORE >
Monday, September 21, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School welcomed back ONC BOCES students today on a beautiful fall morning! CCS staff welcomed students to the 2020-2021 school year, reviewed protocols due to Covid-19 and released students to their individual ONC BOCES programs. Here's to our first wave of students back in the building! READ MORE >
Friday, September 18, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS will host a CURBSIDE LIBRARY at the Elementary School (students K-6) as well as the Jr./Sr. High School (students 7-12) on Friday, September 25th. Request your books ahead of time by Wednesday 9/23 for pick up on Friday, 9/25. Students or parents can also email Mrs. Emily Gibson or Mrs. Michelle Hitchcock, CCS... READ MORE >
Thursday, September 17, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS would like our distinct families to know about the BOCES Instructional Technology Toolkit, designed by the regional BOCES centers to help with online learning for students, families and educators. This is a wonderful resource filled with videos and tutorials to help families and educators navigate online... READ MORE >
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Cooperstown Central School board of education would like to thank Dr. Bill Crankshaw for his years of dedicated service and wish him a smooth transition to lead his alma mater as we welcome Romona N. Wenck, our interim school superintendent starting October 1. Mrs. Wenck, who recently retired after an exemplary... READ MORE >
Attention CCS Jr./Sr. High School 7-12 Grade students and parents/guardians:Please stop by the CCS Jr./Sr. High School parking lot this Friday, September 18th, 9:00 A.M-3:00 P.M. to pick up your agenda and any other materials our CCS teachers may have prepared for you. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 607-547-8181. READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 15, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The next Board of Education meeting of the Cooperstown Central School District will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. Click HERE for a link to the public meeting. Click on the meeting listed for specific Zoom information. The URL Zoom address can be used to copy and paste into a new window to... READ MORE >
Monday, September 14, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The September 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important upcoming dates, college planning information and other important information to support CCS students and families. Monthly issues can be found on the Counseling page of the CCS website and issues are emailed to... READ MORE >
Virtual SAT Prep Course (Grades 10-12) The course is designed for students interested in a 6-week SAT prep through SUNY Oneonta. The prep course runs from September 26th through October 31st. Access to the course description and the registration form is available on the school website. Choose the Counseling Department tab under the Jr./Sr. High School. The... READ MORE >
CCS Students Grades 6-12 Email AccessWatch this Email video for instructions on accessing your student email. Remember to use the MyApps link for access to email, Classroom, Drive, and the Office apps. myapps.cooperstowncs.orgCCS Online Learning Guide provides resources to help with students with remote learning. READ MORE >
Thursday, September 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Cooperstown SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER is OPEN and available for physicals, acute or chronic care visits and immunizations. For appointments, general questions or enrollment, please call Cooperstown SBHC Center at 607-547-5069 or 844-255-7242. Come get your flu shot and let's do our part to keep CCS healthy! READ MORE >
Thursday, September 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CS Kindergarten and 1st Grade Teachers and Aides, along with CCS Elementary Principal Tracy Durkee, celebrated a Welcome Wagon Bus Parade to the homes of CCS K & 1st Grade Students yesterday. Students were treated to materials hand-delivered by their classroom teacher, and the smiles and laughter were tremendous. We... READ MORE >
Dear Families of the Cooperstown Central School District, We hope you are well. School began for students, and the excitement of a new school year with the promise of many new learning opportunities is tempered by the realities of COVID-19. The district will continue to announce new information as it becomes available. Today, I wish to inform you about the... READ MORE >
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School will offer technology triage support during our first few days of school as our students and families navigate online learning. Please call 607-547-8181 between the hours of 8 A.M. -3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, Sept. 9th or Thursday, Sept. 10th if you have questions. READ MORE >
Attention CCS families with students in Grades 7-12! CCS Jr./Sr. High School Principal Ann Meccariello has provided an update on curriculum and instruction for Grades 7-12 effective September 2, 2020 based on changes related to our response to Covid-19. Please find the PDF file here: https://5il.co/kk0l READ MORE >
Please see the attached device and material pick-up information for ALL CCS students K-12. READ MORE >
Registration is open for the October 3, 2020 SAT exam at CCS Jr./Sr. High School. Deadline for registration is Friday, September 4, 2020 at www.collegeboard.org. For questions, please contact CCS Jr./Sr. High Counseling Office at 607-547-5300. READ MORE >
Please see the CCSD Press Release regarding Superintendent of Schools. For a link to this press release, please go to the Reopening Information page of the CCSD website. https://bit.ly/CCSReopeningInformationPage READ MORE >
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - As a follow-up to the CCS District family Zoom information meetings that took place last week, please find general frequently asked questions and answers regarding reopening. This document is located under important links on our website Reopening Information page at http://bit.ly/CCSReopeningInformationPage. PDF File... READ MORE >
Wednesday, August 26, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Updated 2020-2021 CCS student Supply List for Grades 7-12 can be viewed in the following attachment. It is also listed under Important Reopening Links of the Reopening Information page of the district website. For questions, please contact CCS Jr./Sr. High Principal Ann Meccariello at... READ MORE >
Saturday, August 22, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS Online Learning Guide contains helpful links and guides for CCS students and caregivers during online learning. A link to the page is located on our 2020-2021 Reopening Information page of the CCS district website. For questions, please contact Emily Gibson at egibson@cooperstowncs.org or Michelle Hitchcock at... READ MORE >
CCS District will hold a regular Board of Education meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM. Please use the following link to join the webinar: https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/j/93925709580?pwd=a25KcEVIUmZzUWRvOWVuZnNEMHlKQT09 Passcode: 403693 Please visit the public Board Docs page on our CCS district website HERE to access the BOE meeting agenda. For... READ MORE >
Attention CCS 2020 Junior Ballroom Cotillion participants. Despite our best efforts, the 2020 Cotillion scheduled for August 28th has been cancelled. Please note, all Cotillion students from the 2020 cohort will be eligible to participate in the 2021 event. Further details will be shared in November regarding the 2021 Cotillion classes and formal event scheduled... READ MORE >
Monday, August 17, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Due to important feedback from our CCS community, the district family Zoom meetings originally scheduled for August 17-20 have been rescheduled to the following dates and times in order accommodate the feedback received to date. CCS District will offer three K-12 Parent Reopening Presentations this week, each relevant and... READ MORE >
Effective August 8th students will have a new way to log into their district email accounts. Below is information about the work being done and how to access your district email. Also below is information about the new feature’s students will have access too. Email will be switched from Gmail to Outlook. Gmail for school use will be disabled. All... READ MORE >
Tuesday, August 4, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School District will host two Board of Education Meetings this week via Zoom webinar. For further questions, please contact our district office at 607-547-5364. Special CCS Board of Education Meeting to Discuss Reopening Plan Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:00 PM Register in advance for this... READ MORE >
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS District’s email system is being migrated from Gmail to Microsoft Outlook beginning July 31st at 3:00 PM until August 7th. During this time district staff will not have access to their email. Any emails sent to the district during this time will be received once the migration to Microsoft Outlook is completed. If... READ MORE >
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - As we continue to prepare for the fall reopening of CCS, Jr./Sr. High School Principal Ann Meccariello has been taking time to provide each incoming 7th Grade student, along with one parent, a personal tour of the CCS Jr./Sr. High School facilities. Personal tours take place during July and August and students receive... READ MORE >
Monday, July 27, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 7:00 PM the CCS Board of Education will hold a special meeting for Board of Education Members to discuss and provide input on the CCS Reopening Plan. This meeting is open to the public via Zoom webinar. Register in advance for this webinar: https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/webi... READ MORE >
Friday, July 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School District will host two separate Parent Forums in collaboration with the Cooperstown PTA to discuss potential scenarios for the reopening of school this fall. At these Zoom meetings, families will have the opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and voice concerns about the District's reopening... READ MORE >
Friday, July 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School District is pleased to offer the community a small glimpse into the capital improvements that continue to take place on campus this Summer. For further questions, please contact our CCS district office at 607-547-8181. https://bit.ly/Summer2020Construction READ MORE >
Monday, June 29, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS celebrated the Class of 2020 yesterday in a manner that was never anticipated at the beginning of the year. The collaborative efforts of so many CCS staff and parent volunteers allowed for a wonderful commencement on campus for the CCS Class of 2020, followed by a parade through the Cooperstown streets. We thank Mike... READ MORE >
Saturday, June 20, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The village of Cooperstown was buzzing with volunteers early this morning as CCS Class of 2020 student banners were proudly hung from lamp posts all along Main Street and Pioneer Street. The previous CVS storefront windows are adorned with Class of 2020 student images and a large banner now hangs high above Main Street to... READ MORE >
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Faculty and Staff saluted our 2020 CCS Retirees in style this morning as they were treated to their own parade on campus of colleagues and previous CCS retirees. Each retiree department created a special viewing chair for their CCS colleague to sit back and enjoy the parade. Congratulations to our CCS 2020 Retirees! READ MORE >
Monday, June 15, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Celebrating the use of masks as our first line of defense and personal responsibility during precautions related to Covid-19, CCS Class of 2020 Student, Rainer Gardner-Olesen, has Directed and Produced the following video. Music by Nancy Tarr. https://bit.ly/CCSWearAMask READ MORE >
Sunday, June 14, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Class of 2020 student Mikeeli Hanson has earned appointment to the United States Air Force Academy beginning June 25, 2020. Mikeeli will take part in Basic Cadet Training throughout the Summer and begin her academic career in mid-August. She received congressional nominations from Congressman Antonio Delgado for the US... READ MORE >
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Thanks to the generous donation from The Cooperstown PTA, each CCS student in Grades K-11 may choose a new book from the collection available at drop-off/pick-up on June 11 and June 12. Emily Gibson and Michelle Hitchcock, CCS Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Library Media Specialists respectively, have purchased new books... READ MORE >
Tuesday, June 9, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS 2019-2020 Yearbook Club congratulates the CCS Class of 2020 and dedicates this year’s yearbook to Mrs. Barb Cannon, CCS Special Education Teacher. The CCS yearbook club, advised by Mrs. Sara Schallert, worked hard throughout the school year to create the 2019-2020 yearbook and present a preview video for our CCS... READ MORE >
Monday, June 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Central School will honor the 2020 6th Grade Celebration with a caravan through the Cooperstown Village streets on June 10. The celebration is coordinated in compliance with the NY State guidelines for distancing due to Covid-19. CCS 6th Grade students will ride with their family in their own car and begin at... READ MORE >
Monday, June 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Final drop-off and pick-up for the CCS 2019-2020 academic year will take place on Thursday, June 11 from 11:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. and Friday, June 12 from 8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. at each school on campus. Final paperwork, school library books, classroom literature and textbooks, as well as Chromebooks/iPads and other school devices... READ MORE >
Friday, June 5, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS presents this slideshow to celebrate the CCS Senior Class and recognize their future plans. Wishing the members of the Class of 2020 all the best in their bright futures! We are proud of you! Special thanks to Rebecca Burk-Sciallo, Maureen Schuermann, Alena Krug, Michael Niles and Sara Schallart for the creation of... READ MORE >
Thursday, June 4, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Three CCS rising Seniors have been chosen through the interview process to attend the 2020 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) conference. RYLA is an annual week-long leadership training conference that emphasizes leadership, citizenship and personal growth for young men and women who are selected to participate. This... READ MORE >
CCS student Connor Voulo has earned The Congressional Award Gold Medal, Congress’ highest honor for youth. Twenty-six students in NYS will receive this award. Connor represents the NYS 19th Congressional district. Connor worked almost 600 hours in voluntary public service as a Junior Firefighter with the Fly Creek Fire Company, together with accomplishments in... READ MORE >
Please join CCS as we welcome our new Elementary School Principal, Tracy Durkee. Click here to see the full press release: https://bit.ly/WelcomeCCSElementaryPrincipal READ MORE >
CCS Leadership Training for Athletes Invites you to participate in our 6th Annual Cooperstown 5K Rainbow Run/Walk - VIRTUAL EDITION. This year's run/walk will benefit the Cooperstown Food Pantry. Registration cost is $5/person and your 5K Run/Walk can take place between June 8-14, 2020. Go to https://bit.ly/LTARainbowRunWalk2020 for more information and register at... READ MORE >
SCHOOL BASED HEALTH CENTER (SBHC) at CCS is NOW OPEN As of June 1, 2020, the School Based Health clinic located at the Cooperstown Elementary School is open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until the end of June.Please call 607-547-5069 or 844-255-7242 to schedule an in-person visit. READ MORE >
The Cooperstown Central School District's BUDGET NEWSLETTER is now available online. All residents living within the district will receive a hard copy in their U.S. Postal mail. READ MORE >
A virtual Public Hearing will take place on May 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m., for presentation of the 2020-2021 Budget via Zoom Webinar. To join the webinar use the web addressJoin from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device: Please click this URL to join. https://E2CCB-GST.zoom.us/s/98873940562?pwd=REErcjhRL1VXTUFINHI5cVk5VUZLZz09 Password: 403693 READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The next set of Learning Packets for the Cooperstown Central School District is scheduled for pick-up on Thursday, May 28, 11:00am-7:00pm at both buildings, along with other personal belongings labeled for pick-up. Completed learning packets for both buildings should be dropped off on this day as well. The “Lost and Found”... READ MORE >
Sunday, May 24, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) -CCS Elementary School Library Announcements for Students and Families: Elementary School Principal's Book Club will meet on May 27 & June 10 to discuss Al Capone Does My Shirts. All 5th and 6th graders are welcome to join the book club call to discuss this and any other books they are reading. Contact Mrs. Gibson... READ MORE >
Sunday, May 24, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS 2020-20201 School Budget Vote and Board of Education election will be conducted entirely by absentee ballot this year due to NY state mandates based on Covid-19. CCS staff members from the Service Unit have been busy preparing thousands of ballots for mailing. These special envelopes should arrive in homes... READ MORE >
Friday, May 22, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Health and Family & Consumer Science teacher Molly Toulson doesn’t just teach content, she connects learning in ways that inspire our CCS students each day. Even during distance learning, Mrs. Toulson has found a way to connect with her students. She conducts her weekly classes with special themes that instill energy and... READ MORE >
Monday, May 18, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Deb Miller, CCS Math Teacher, invited CCS 7th Grade students to create and submit a quilt square to represent what makes them happy during closure due to Covid-19. Mrs. Miller will be sewing all squares together for the final quilt piece titled “Together When We Are Apart.” Each CCS 7th grade student received a quilt square... READ MORE >
In the absence of the annual CCS Scholastic Awards Ceremony this year due to school closure, CCS will be making daily announcements May 16-24 to honor each of our scholastic award or scholarship recipients. Watch the CCS website and Facebook page for daily announcements as we celebrate our CCS high school students and their scholastic achievements. Personal letters... READ MORE >
Monday, May 11, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - In the early hours of Monday, May 11th, the top 4 students of the Cooperstown Central School Class of 2020 were surprised with a special visit from CCS Administration, Faculty and Staff. CCS congratulates Meagan Behan, Madison Hurysz, Nora Jensen and Vivienne Parkhurst! You may have heard the horns honking, the balloons... READ MORE >
Monday, May 11, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The next set of Learning Packets for the Cooperstown Elementary School is scheduled for pick-up on Thursday, May 14 at 11:00am-7:00pm. This is for ALL Elementary School students. Completed Elementary Learning Packets will be dropped off on this day as well. A small portion of CCS Jr./Sr. High School students may be contacted... READ MORE >
Friday, May 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - ONC BOCES today celebrated the 2020 National Technical Honor Society Induction through a virtual ceremony, including nine Cooperstown Central School District students. CCS students Megan Hughes and Riley Jubar have also been elected into office positions at the state level for the student group entitled Health Occupations... READ MORE >
We hope that you find the information in these 16 Q and A slides useful! We needed a way to communicate with you so that we could easily update information you need to know about end-of-year school activities. READ MORE >
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Cooperstown Central School Service Unit and Faculty Association have each donated $500 to both the Cooperstown Food Pantry and the Hartwick/Mt. Vision Food Pantry for $2,000 in total donations. These gifts will help provide emergency food assistance for area families. Members of the CCS Service Unit and CCS Faculty... READ MORE >
Tuesday, May 5, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The 2020 Mileage Club (Virtual Edition) kicks off at Cooperstown Elementary School today with a video announcement by Buddy Lippitt and Matt Hulbert, CCS Physical Education teachers. CCS Elementary students can log their individual miles in personal Google Classroom accounts. If you need assistance with access to your Google... READ MORE >
Monday, June 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The Governor recently released an Executive Order (202.39) with respect to the June 9, 2020 budget vote and election of board members. This Executive Order extends the time by which mailed ballots may be received by the District. Therefore, absentee ballots must be mailed to the district through 5:00 p.m. on June 16, 2020... READ MORE >
Monday, May 4, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Welcome to Cooperstown Elementary School VIRTUAL Museum Night - a year-long partnership with Cooperstown Elementary School and The Cooperstown Graduate Program. CGP students, pursuing a Masters Degree in Museum Studies, designed projects for each grade level to complete throughout the year. Interns worked with CCS students... READ MORE >
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS students and families throughout the district stopped by the Elementary School and the Jr./Sr. High School to drop off completed learning packets and pick up Phase III learning packets from teachers. CCS Class of 2020 was surprised with yard signs and bumper stickers coordinated by Class of 2020 parent Wendy Kiuber.... READ MORE >
Thursday, April 30, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Early in the morning and late into the evening, CCS Elementary School Teacher, Michealle Cole, has been sewing face masks for donation to area essential workers. She has sewed over 600 facemasks since school closure due to Covid-19. Mrs. Cole’s gifts of personal protection have been donated to Bassett Healthcare,... READ MORE >
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - During closure due to Covid-19, CCS English Teacher Rebecca Burk-Sciallo decided to bring snail mail back into fashion and spread a little sunshine. For the past several weeks, Mrs. Burk-Sciallo has been sending postcards and letters with trendy stickers to CCS students throughout the district and she plans to expand... READ MORE >
Below is the process CCS students and families can use to obtain Working Papers during the school closure: Call the CCS Main Office (547-8181) to arrange for pick up of the working papers application. An envelope with the student’s name will be placed on the pick-up table at the JSHS Main Entrance. Inside the envelope will be the working papers application with... READ MORE >
All patients and families enrolled in Bassett Healthcare Network’s School Based Health Center can still reach the SBHC team by calling 844-ALL-SBHC (844-255-7242) (toll free). Monday –Friday 8am-4pm The SBHC team is able to help by: Answering questions about general health concerns as well as COVID-19 specific concernsRenewing SBHC patient... READ MORE >
Monday, April 27, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - A reminder that new CCS supplemental learning packets will be available to pick up on Thursday, April 30, 11am-7pm at both CCS buildings. As each family picks up Phase III supplemental learning packets, please return the second learning packets. Elementary and Jr./Sr. High Library books may also be dropped off on this... READ MORE >
Thursday, April 23, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Do you have a child to enroll in Kindergarten at Cooperstown Central School District this fall? If you haven't already notified the school, please call 607-547-9976 to let us know. Remember that your child must be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2020 to begin Kindergarten this fall. READ MORE >
Thursday, April 23, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Spend the next 5 minutes with our Cooperstown Central School community as you laugh, smile and maybe even shed a tear. You won’t regret it!Link to video: https://bit.ly/CCSStrongTogeth... READ MORE >
Thursday, April 23, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Please see today’s letter from Superintendent Dr. Bill Crankshaw as well as the supporting document for CCS Phase III of the Academic Continuity Plan to CCS District parents and guardians. The letter and supporting document can be found on the “School Closure Information” page of the district website. Links Attached:... READ MORE >
Wednesday, April 22, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - April notes from CCS Jr./Sr. High Principal Kristin Butler to district parents and guardians. The notes can be found on the “School Closure Information” page of the district website. https://5il.co/ffrd (link to April Notes related to academics for CCS Jr./Sr. High Students) READ MORE >
Wednesday, April 22, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS district families looking for support regarding residential technology connectivity may find the following LINKS to resources helpful. For more information, please contact David Bertram at dbertram@cooperstowncs.org. Spectrum WiFi Remote Education Credit Program https://bit.ly/SpectrumWiFiServiceCredit Spectrum... READ MORE >
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Class of 2020 - Welcome to the Senior Support Project! CCS Staff have volunteered to support our Seniors during this time of closure due to Covid-19. Seniors have been randomly assigned to staff who will reach out to Seniors in their own unique way with special messages and expressions of appreciation. Everyone’s... READ MORE >
Tuesday, April 21, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The next CCS Board of Education regular meeting will be held, Wednesday 5/6/2020 at 7:00 p.m. Due to our current closure, this meeting will be held through a Zoom webinar. All are welcome. Register in advance for this Zoom webinar with the following URL address: May 6 BOE Mtg Zoom Webinar Registration Link READ MORE >
Letter from CCS Superintendent Dr. Bill Crankshaw to district parents and guardians. https://5il.co/f6dy The letter can be found on the “School Closure Information” page of the district website. READ MORE >
Thursday, April 16, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - In the early weeks of closure due to Covid-19, CCS English Teacher Rebecca Burk-Sciallo called on CCS staff to send encouraging messages to district families. Rebecca and her spouse Ralph Sciallo put their creative skills together to form a beautiful and entertaining artistic piece for our district students. As we... READ MORE >
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS Board of Education regular meeting will be held today, Wednesday 4/15/2020 at 7:00 p.m. Due to our current closure, today's meeting will be held through a Zoom webinar. All are welcome. Register in advance for this Zoom webinar with the following URL address:https://bit.ly/BOEmtgZoomRegis... READ MORE >
Monday, April 13, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS Counseling Office has started Google Classrooms for students in grades 7-8 and 9-12 as one way to help maintain connections between students and counselors. Invitations to CCS Counseling Google Classrooms were emailed to all CCS student accounts in the Jr./Sr. High School. These "classrooms" are being utilized to... READ MORE >
Thursday, April 9, 2020 - CCS Elementary School letter from Principal Ann Meccariello to district parents and guardians. https://5il.co/exwd The letter can be found on the “School Closure Information” page of the district website. READ MORE >
If your CCS student has not yet dropped off the original packet of work that went home in March, it can be submitted through the Drop Box in the window to the left of the main entrance (room 129) of the CCS Jr./Sr. High School. Please be sure that the manila envelope still has student identification on the outside of it. If you have any questions, please contact... READ MORE >
Please take a moment to read this CCS Childcare Update letter. READ MORE >
Please note that meal pick-up for CCS famlies will take place at the CCS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL for the month of April 2020. Thank you and please stay safe. READ MORE >
Friday, April 3, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Instructional Support Services of ONC BOCES has published a “Continuity of Instruction” page on the district website that offers many resources, including instructional, social-emotional, special education, and professional development. This will serve as a living document that will continue to be updated with knowledge and... READ MORE >
A REMINDER TO OUR CCS DISTRICT FAMILIES REGARDING PACKET DROP-OFF/PICK-UP on April 2, 2020 New “paper and pencil” supplemental learning packets will be available to pick up on Thursday, April 2 at the CCS Elementary School bus circle for K-6 students, and the Junior-Senior High School bus circle for 7-12 students between 12:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. As each family... READ MORE >
NY State Governor Andrew Cuomo recently issued an executive order that any school board, library board, or village election scheduled in NY State for April or May of 2020 will now be delayed until at least June 1, 2020. READ MORE >
The Mental Health Association in New York State (MHANYS) invites families and caregivers to join our webinar... Coping With a Crisis March 26 from 12:30 to 1 pm This webinar is presented as part of our 2020 monthly educational series for families and caregivers. This timely edition will help families to cope with our current situation, as well... READ MORE >
GO TO THE SCHOOL CLOSURE INFORMATION PAGE. READ MORE >
Several members of CCS Litmag acted in and attended Voices for the Voiceless, a play written by Kristen Jastremski and Jeannine Webster, to raise awareness for refugees seeking asylum in the United States. CCS Litmag members Alex Bohler, Emma Pastor, Sofi Jones, and Ray Hovis are pictured left to right at the event. Emma is editing footage from Voices for the... READ MORE >
Please read PARENT/GUARDIAN LETTER sent home with students on March 10, 2020 regarding a district announcement. READ MORE >
Thursday, March 5, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Cooperstown Art Association Galleries will host an Open Reception of new exhibits this Friday, March 6th at 5-7 p.m. including a congressional art competition for Otsego County High School Students, and “Robots Re-Wired”, a collaborative art project between Cooperstown Central School Kindergarten students and Milford High... READ MORE >
Thursday, March 5, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Students in Stephanie Nelen’s Life Skills Class participated in another community project this week. Michael, Jessica, Caroline and Shean, were joined by Mrs. Nelen, Mrs. Gardner and Mrs. Mebust as they baked several loaves of banana bread and pumpkin bread to donate to the 2020 Empty Bowls Luncheon, an annual benefit... READ MORE >
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Sam Lytel and Faith Logue were chosen for February 2020 Cooperstown High School Students of the Month. Students of the Month are nominated by CCS faculty and staff for their academic dedication, their kindness to others and their service to their school community. Congratulations to our CCS students! READ MORE >
Monday, March 2, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The March 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important upcoming dates, college planning information and other important information to support CCS students and families. Monthly issues can be found on the Counseling page of the CCS website and issues are emailed to district... READ MORE >
Friday, February 28, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Elementary staff and students joined together this afternoon to kick off the annual Pick A Reading Partner (PARP) program for March 2020. PARP is a school wide celebration meant to promote the love of reading and to give families the opportunity to share the joys of reading together. During the program, we ask... READ MORE >
Mark your calendar in March for the CCS Senior Play! Thur. 3/19, Fri. 3/20 & Sat. 3/21 at 7pm in the CCS Auditorium. Tickets $5 at the door. For more information, please contact aeldred@cooperstowncs.org or rburk-sciallo@cooperstowncs.org. READ MORE >
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS will host the Class of 2033 Kindergarten Parent Orientation on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at 6:00 pm at Cooperstown Elementary School. Kindergarten Registration packets will be available at that time. If you live in the CCS District and you have a child who will turn 5 years old on or before December 1, 2020,... READ MORE >
Tuesday, February 25, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS Student Council will host the Cole Circus at CCS on March 11th in the CCS High School gymnasium. The show begins at 6:30pm. Advance ticket forms will be sent home with CCS Elementary students this week. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and passes are available at the Elementary School and the High... READ MORE >
Tuesday, February 25, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - This Friday, February 28th the CCS Fine Arts Department will host Cabaret Night, 6:00-9:00pm at CCS. Enjoy assorted desserts (dinner will NOT be served), two stages of entertainment, and a silent auction - all to support programs in the arts for our CCS students (including NYSSMA solo and ensemble festivals, all-state... READ MORE >
We welcome the public to all budget discussions of the CCS Board of Education. The first part of the meeting is dedicated to discussion among the Board of Education and the Superintendent, reviewing each component of the budget. This discussion brings many months of advanced planning, data-gathering, and decision-making. The Administrative component pertains to... READ MORE >
February 6, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - The February 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important upcoming dates, college planning information and other important information to support CCS students and families. Monthly issues can be found on the Counseling page of the CCS website and issues are emailed to district... READ MORE >
Thursday, January 30, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Registration begins next week for CCS Girls on the Run (grades 3-5) as well as CCS Heart and Sole (grades 6-8). Girls on the Run is a character education based program in which students learn about setting and achieving goals while training for a 5k walk/run. Topics include; Being Healthy, Gossip, Being a Good... READ MORE >
Friday, Janurary 17, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - If you have a friend or family member graduating from CCS in 2020, you may be interested in purchasing a yearbook ad. Jostens is selling ad space in ¼ page, ½ page and Full Page formats. For more information, please contact CCS Yearbook Advisor Sara Schallert at sschallert@cooperstowncs.org or create and purchase your... READ MORE >
Friday, January 17, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - Attention CCS Class of 2021! CCS will offer an SAT Prep course on Wednesday evenings 6:30pm-9:00pm for 8 sessions including 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/15, 4/22 and 4/29. Two additional dates have been built into the schedule for potential snow dates. All classes will be held on the CCS campus. The 2020... READ MORE >
The January 2020 issue of CCS Newsline is now available online, helping to strengthen our home-school-community connection. Catch this issue as well as other issues at cooperstowncs.org or http://bit.ly/Jan2020CCSNewsli.... For more information, please contact our district office at wlansing@cooperstowncs.org. READ MORE >
Tuesday, January 14, 2019 (Cooperstown, NY) - The CCS Fine Arts Department Cabaret Night has been moved from February 7th to February 28th to avoid conflicting with the Cooperstown Winter Carnival Opening Night Festivities. The evening will begin at 5:00pm and feature soup and chili dinners, two stages of entertainment, and a silent auction - all to support... 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)Boys' Modified Track & Field CoachGirls’ Modified Track & Field CoachSubstitute Positions Click here for more information on Employment Opportunities at... READ MORE >
Thursday, January 9, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS 7th and 8th Grade Students participated in National History Day (NHD) yesterday at CCS. NHD is a research project competition which challenges students to research, create, edit and revise, produce a final project, and present to a group of judges. The long-term inquiry project, done individually, with a group, or... READ MORE >
Tuesday, Janurary 8, 2020 (Cooperstown, NY) - CCS 4th-Grade students are now accomplished film creators. During a project in art and library classes, students studied traditional Native American storytelling and created their own original stories. To make the tales come to life, students turned their stories into scripts, made paper characters, props and... READ MORE >
The January 2020 issue of the CCS Jr./Sr. High Counseling Department monthly newsletter provides important upcoming dates, college financial aid information and college testing information to support CCS students and families. Monthly issues can be found on the Counseling page of the CCS website and issues are emailed to district families through student Naviance... READ MORE >
Cooperstown Sports Booster Club hosted the Annual Dick White Holiday Basketball Tournament over break and the CCS Girls JV and CCS Boys Varsity teams earned championships in their divisions. CCS would like to thank the Cooperstown Sports Booster Club, tournament volunteers and CCS Staff for their efforts to plan, organize and run this annual event that raises... READ MORE >
CCS 7th Grade students joined CCS Health Education Teacher, Molly Toulson, for the annual “Cardiac UpClose” information session at Bassett Healthcare Network where students gained an understanding of heart health and how lifestyle choices impact their health. CCS Faculty Angela Eldred and Deb Miller also joined the class for this unique opportunity to learn more... READ MORE >
Open budget discussion are planned on: February 12 at 5:00 p.m. [Program] March 4 at 6:00 pm [Program] March 18 at 6:00 pm [Capital] April 1 at 6:00 pm – Final Budget April 15 at 6:00 pm May 19 School Budget Vote & School Board Election (7:00 am – 8:00 pm) All public sessions will be held in the Library of the Junior/Senior High School, 39 Linden Avenue,... READ MORE >
On November 24th, CCS Litmag officers Kara Gildea, Eric Kukenberger, Peter Weil, and Lola Thompson presented the film “Utica: A Town That Loves Refugees,” filmed by last year's Media Team and Litmag, to a crowd of twenty Cooperstown community members. The CCS Seniors answered questions and spoke about their experiences making the film, issues refugees face, 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. Order by December 6th for Christmas delivery. 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 >
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 >
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 >
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 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 >