CHS Went to Europe!:
On the morning of April 7th, nineteen Cortland High School juniors and seniors left on a school bus headed to Newark Airport with three World Language teachers. This trip was 3 years in the making, obviously skipping 2021 due to the pandemic. The theme of our trip was definitely “just roll with it” and taught all of us that traveling is never, ever what you expect it to be.
We landed in Paris on Friday, April 8th after a very long wait at the airport in the states and a 6+ hour flight to France. With a thankfully uneventful pass through customs and immigration, we met our wonderful tour guide, Emmanuelle, and off we went! Our first day in Paris was cold and rainy but we saw so much! We were able to see a great deal of the city on our walking tour including Notre ...
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Music Students Participate in NYSSMA Solos:
The high school music department had two students, Vincenzo Perfetti and Amanda Hopko, perform at a NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) solo festival in early April at Johnson City High School. Both of them performed at the highest level allowed by NYSSMA, level 6 All-State. Along with receiving written feedback and a score, their performances also serve as an audition to potentially participate in an All-State Band, Chorus or Orchestra next school year. Vincenzo performed Kent Kennan’s Sonata for Trumpet and Amanda performed “Voi Che Sapete” from Mozart's opera The Marriage of Figaro as an alto vocalist. Each of them received a perfect score of 100. Amanda and Vincenzo will find out if they will be invited to attend All-State Conference in September. ...
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Kindergarten Information:
It is now time to register your child for Kindergarten if they are eligible. You can register by calling (607)-758-4106, to make a registration appointment and to receive a pre-registration packet.
In order to register for Kindergarten, your child must be 5 on or before December 1, 2022. Children who turn 6 before December 1, 2022 must attend school. All students must have a registration appointment prior to April 18, 2022.
Once your child is registered you will be contacted by Cheryl Loope, Secretary at Barry Primary, to schedule another appointment which will be a screening appointment. The screening appointment will be in-person at the Kaufman Center in June and your child will come with you. More information about this appointment will be shared at your registration appointment. ...
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Two Cortland Teachers Earn Master Teacher Awards:
Being selected and named as a New York State Master Teacher is among the highest professional honors awarded to NY state's Science, Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics educators . NYS Master Teachers are recognized for their excellence and commitment to growth in Three Domains: the depth of their content knowledge, the effectiveness of their teaching practices, and the efforts and value they place on connecting with their students’ families and communities.
Ms. Ailport states that she is "honored to be recognized as a NYS Master Teacher." Mr. Wallis is also very pleased to have been selected for this honor.
The Cortland community is very proud of Kristen Ailport and James Wallis who were awarded NY State Master Teacher ...
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Spring CPEF 2022 Grants Awarded:
The Cortland Public Education Foundation (CPEF) has awarded seven grants totaling $3,963 to Cortland teachers. Recipients come from the High School, Junior High and Smith Intermediate School.
CPEF is an independent, community-based, nonprofit organization that looks to enrich and broaden the educational experience for our young people in the Cortland Enlarged City School District. CPEF allocates funds for educational opportunities that fall outside the scope of the district’s operating budget. The grants CPEF funds support innovative classroom and curriculum projects that promote educational excellence. Teachers apply for the grants to create programs or projects that will enhance the learning experience for their students.
CPEF Award Spring 2022 Winners
Drums Alive ...
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Cortland French Teacher Named as National Student Teacher of the Year:
The Cortland Enlarged City School District is proud to announce that our very own JH French Teacher, Bryan Tran, has recently been recognized as the 2021 KDP/ATE National Student Teacher of the Year.
Since the award’s establishment in 1994, KDP and ATE have named a very select few from around the United States as National Student Teacher/Intern of the Year. The award recognizes one student teacher/intern annually who has demonstrated the ability to plan and develop classroom management skills and instructional strategies that support all students; establish interpersonal relationships with students, parents, faculty, and staff; and reflect powerfully on their student teaching experience. Award winners are acknowledged with a $2,000 scholarship award and a speaking engagement. ...
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HS Student Donates Hair to Locks of love:
Annette Barnes donated her hair to "Locks of Love." Annette heard about Locks of Love from a friend a couple of years ago. Annette and her father were trying to find companies that would accept 11 inches of colored hair, and that non-profit was one of the only ones that were able to take her hair. Locks of Love makes wigs for people with cancer or other issues that cause lack of hair growth. "No, it wasn't difficult at all" Annette states. "I've always wanted to do it thanks to the inspiration of my cousins and a couple of my friends." "The cutting process wasn't bad either. My grandma cut off my ponytail and then my boyfriend shaved off my head. I laughed a lot while getting it shaved because I was so excited for the results! My friends ...
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CHS Alum Makes it to the Super Bowl!:
In the 2005 Yearbook, Dan Pitcher’s Senior Ambition was to “win the 2016 Madden Football Challenge.” Imagine if someone from the future would have told Dan that he would one day go to the Super Bowl with the Bengals!
Following graduation from CJSHS in 2005, Dan Pitcher was the quarterback for the Colgate University Raiders. Dan spent three years with the Raiders sitting out one season due to an injury and redshirting for another. From 2009 to 2011, Dan was the quarterback at SUNY Cortland and was a finalist for the Gagliardi Trophy (the Div. III equivalent of the Heisman Trophy). Dan joined the Red Dragons coaching staff In 2012 as their wide receivers coach. After one season with the Red Dragons, he moved onto the NFL.
Dan was hired In 2013 by the Indianapolis ...
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Randall Speller Moves On:
Congratulations to Randall Middle School 5th Grader Owen McGraw who is headed to the final oral round of The Post-Standard Syracuse.com Spelling Bee. Owen won the Randall Middle School Spelling Bee and competed in the regional round to qualify for the final round in Syracuse. Owen will now compete on March 5 at the Everson Museum in Syracuse. The winner of that competition will represent Central New York in the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee, May 27 through June 2, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive:
Peanut butter and jelly, a staple in many pantries, can be in short supply at local food pantries this time of the year.
Knowing that many people are struggling to make ends meet, Cortland Enlarged City School students from Barry and Smith schools, along with the Cortland Kiwanis Club, are once again working to collect jars of unopened peanut butter, or any nut butter (almond butter, coconut butter, sun butter, etc.) to benefit the Cortland Kiwanis Club/local food pantry.
Many of the classrooms set goals for themselves and teachers include the drive into the #OtherPeopleMatter ethos and Positivity Project character strengths. Working on projects like this can provide students with the opportunity to practice their teamwork, leadership and kindness strengths and to think about others ...
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Regents Notification:
On December 21, our New York State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa announced that the January 2022 Regents were cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic. This cancellation applies to all Regents Examinations that had been scheduled for the January 2022 Regents Examination period.
Due to the cancellation of the January 2022 Regents Examinations, the Department will ask the Board of Regents to approve modifications to the assessment requirements that students must meet to earn high school diplomas, credentials, and endorsements. We will be sure to communicate any approved modifications with students and their families once we are notified of the adjustments.
No decisions have been made regarding the June and August 2022 administrations of Regents Examinations or any ...
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Randall Volleyball Tournament:
Prior to break, all Randall classes participated in an exciting schoolwide volleyball tournament. The students created their own team names and mascots which were very creative!
Seven teams from the 5th grade and seven teams from the 6th grade went head to head in an intense tournament that could only end in one winner from each grade. Students took the tournament very seriously and participated in a poster creation contest, which included unique mascots for each team. The students enjoyed voting for their favorite poster as well as cheering on their favorite teams throughout the tournament.
The Blue Bears team finished victorious in 5th grade. The Feetsicle Footsicles team were the champions in 6th grade. The schoolwide tournament brought students and staff together in a ...
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Randall Middle School Spelling Bee:
The Randall Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, December 21, 20 21. Each homeroom took a written spelling test, and the top two winners from each class competed in the Randall Middle School Oral Spelling Bee in the gym on the stage. It went for 9 rounds before our winner was declared. Check out t
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CHS and Homer Basketball Game Honors former Homer Basketball Alumnus:
On Friday, December 3rd, the Cortland High School and Homer High School Boys Basketball teams met up for a night of basketball and fundraising. Fundraising was in honor of a former Homer basketball player, Blaise Dafoe, who passed away in September of 2019 of Marfan Syndrome.
The December 3rd game was meant to bring about educational awareness to players and spectators in both districts. The game also helped to raise funds for the Marfan Foundation, a nonprofit whose mission is to help save lives and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed with Marfan Syndrome.
Admission costs for the event were waived in lieu of donation buckets and at halftime there was a 3 point shooting competition for all fans with a small entry fee that went to the fundraiser. Information can ...
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Digital Equity Access Survey:
One thing that the pandemic has shown us is that having the internet at home is imperative for student learning in our time. If a school district is forced to go to an at-home Learning situation, students need high speed internet to connect with teachers and complete assignments.
Sufficient access to computing devices and high-speed internet, both in school and at students' places of residence, are essential for educational equity. New York State has asked each school district to survey families in order to assess if these technology essentials are met for our students.
Please take this short Digital Access Survey and submit your responses for each of your students. Thank you for your continued Support.
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CECSD Text Messaging Service:
The district uses SchoolMessenger to send out emails, texts, and alerts to our families. With SchoolMessenger you can receive instant messages regarding important events, school closings, safety alerts and more. Follow the simple steps below to make sure you are currently signed up to receive SchoolMessenger emails and texts.
This service is offered to anyone in Cortland for free. To participate, use your mobile phone to text “Y” or “Yes” to our school’s short code number, 67587. If you have decided that you do not want these alerts and messages at any time you can opt out by replying to a message with “Stop” and you will no longer receive anything on your phone.
If you are signed up for this service but get a new phone number, ...
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Cortland High School Presents Live Political Debate:
On Thursday, October 14, 2021, Cortland High School Television provided the inaugural production of the televised Cortland Mayoral Debate between candidates (R) Scott Steve and (D) Bruce Tytler, at 7:00 p.m., live from the CHS-TV Studio. The moderators and coordinators for this live event were the Cortland Standard’s managing editor, Todd R. McAdam and X101-FM’s news director, Vinny Bellardini.
In preparation for the event, CHS Senior Class President Joseph Cataldo was invited to ask questions relating to student concerns for the future of Cortland. In addition, Mr. Colt’s Social Studies classes helped to solidify questions generated by CHS students.
CTV News producer and television production teacher Melissa Quinlan and her staff guided the student-produced ...
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Capital Improvement Project Vote Passed:
Capital Improvement Project Vote Passed
On Wednesday evening, October 13, the Board of Elections and Mrs. Zupancic completed their initial count for our Capital Improvement Project Vote. The results will become official at the next Board of Education meeting which will be held Tuesday, October 19 at 6:30 p.m. The preliminary results are: Capital Project Vote - Proposition: 318 YES, 110 NO.
This means the Capital Project is approved. The Superintendent would like to thank everyone involved in the process to make this a reality; to the stakeholders who contributed to the project scope, to the Board of Education, to our architectural and fiscal partners. Thank you to everyone who turned out to exercise their right to vote, and for all who continue to have ...
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Important October Dates to Remember:
On October 8th there will be a 15 minute early dismissal time for all schools. This means that your school dismissal time will be 15 minutes earlier than usual.
Oct. 11 is Columbus Day, there will be no school for that day.
Oct. 21 are Elementary Parent Conferences K-6 which means no school for k-6 students.
Oct. 22 is a Professional Development Day for teachers, no school for students.
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