🔥 Last week was Fire Prevention Week!🔥
The Coxsackie-Athens Fire Department stopped by Coxsackie Elementary to share valuable fire safety tips with our students. Everyone had a blast while learning how to stay safe and prepared! 🚒👩🚒
A special thank you to all the firefighters and police officers who came out to make this day so special! 🙌
📚 Parents as Partners Webinar: Encouraging a Love of Reading
Join us Monday, October 20th at 6:30 PM for this week’s Parents as Partners webinar! Learn strategies to inspire a love of reading and support your early reader’s literacy skills at home.
Can’t attend live? No problem! Register anyway and you’ll automatically receive a link to the recorded session.
For more information and the registration links please visit our website: https://www.cacsd.org/article/2489823
-Full Time Teacher Aides
-ENL Teacher
-Substitutes - All Areas
-Food Service PT
-Elementary Long Term Sub
-School Psychologist
Visit our website to view the postings: https://www.cacsd.org/page/human-resources
National Junior Honor Society is partnering with Special Touch Bakery for a pie sale fundraiser.
Special Touch Bakery is a non-profit organization whose primary mission is to provide training and employment, in the community, to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Proceeds from Special Touch Bakery benefit Holy Childhood, a non-profit, non-denominational agency. Both organizations inspire the lifelong success of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Fruit pies come unbaked frozen, baking instructions on the box. Cream pies will be delivered frozen, simply thaw and serve.
The High School Student Council will be holding our Annual SOCKtober Sock Drive to benefit Coxsackie's Carpenter Shop this year.
The Carpenter Shop is located at the Christ Episcopal Church on Mansion Street and was created to help the surrounding community with clothing needs, household items and other assistance when needed, it is run strictly by volunteers. They are excited to be a part of our Drive this year!
Let's lend a hand this season - help our neighbors prepare for winter by filling the SOCKtober boxes in your High School classrooms - now through October 31st! 👻🎃
We’re excited to announce Coxsackie-Athens is partnering with Building Better Futures to bring you the Parents as Partners Webinar Series 2025–26!
This engaging webinar series provides families, caregivers, and staff in participating districts access to all 10 live Zoom webinars throughout the school year.
The first webinar is tonight — Thursday, October 16th, at 6:30 PM! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and connect.
Each session will be recorded and available for on-demand viewing for the remainder of the school year. Even if you can’t attend live, be sure to register! You’ll automatically receive a link to the recording after each live session.
All live webinars take place at 6:30 PM (EST).
To learn more visit the News section on our website! https://www.cacsd.org/article/2489823
Let’s stand out against bullying and show our support by wearing and sharing orange on October 22nd!
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Fields and the amazing NJHS/NHS students for creating this awesome video! 🎥
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35zvR9KTxd8
Check out the Questar III Career & Technical Education Open House on Thursday, October 16 from 4:30–5:30 p.m.!
Explore programs in automotive, construction, cosmetology, culinary arts, agriculture, and more — all designed to help you build your future.
Discover new skills, update your knowledge, or finish your studies with classes like:
-Pilates Mat for Every Body
-Basic Beginner Yoga
-How to Make Chapstick
-Introduction to Handbell Ringing
-Introduction to Artificial Intelligence: How It Works
Ready to invest in your future?
How to Register:
Online: Visit www.cacsd.org and click on "Community Education" under the "About us" in the menu. https://www.cacsd.org/page/community-classroom
In-Person: Stop by the District Office (24 Sunset Blvd, Coxsackie, NY) Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m..
For questions, call (518) 731-1710
https://www.cacsd.org/page/community-classroom
https://www.dailygazette.com/hv360/coxsackie-athens-football-progress/article_5c6955e2-bb32-40bd-b341-cffe6a258415.html
The referendum proposal A will invest $17.7 million into safety and security, classroom upgrades and critical building needs. To learn about the full scope of the project, click here. https://www.cacsd.org/page/2025-c-copy
“Thank you to the community members who came out to vote for this capital project. This work will not only enhance our school safety, it will address critical building deficiencies across the District,” Superintendent Randall Squier said.
In the coming months, architects will prepare plans for the project which will be submitted to the State Education Department for approval. We will keep the community updated on progress as it occurs.
🚨 Tomorrow is the Capital Project Vote! 🚨
When: Tuesday, October 7th
Time: 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Where: Coxsackie Elementary School or Edward J. Arthur Elementary School
Your voice matters! This Capital Project will shape the future of our schools and community for years to come. Come out and show your support, every vote makes a difference!
Learn more about the project: https://www.cacsd.org/article/2403709
Watch the video: https://vimeo.com/1115786460
Check out the 2025 Homecoming Pep Rally and see how our school shows its spirit as we kick off another incredible year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axsM11tmCRs
The Capital Project vote is next week, on Tuesday, October 7.
The Capital Project is an important investment that will shape the future of our schools and community. It’s about creating the best environment for learning and growth for years to come.
Want to learn more before you vote? Visit our district website for details: https://www.cacsd.org/page/2025-c-copy
And watch the video here: https://vimeo.com/1115786460
Your voice matters—don’t forget to cast your vote!
Polls are open 2:30–9:00 p.m. at Coxsackie Elementary School and Edward J. Arthur Elementary School.
Understanding and Supporting Our Children – A Guide for Latino Families Navigating Immigration Stress (In Spanish and English)
Location: Virtual Zoom
This workshop assists Latino parents and caregivers in understanding the impact of immigration-related stress on their children's emotions and behavior. It focuses on creating safe home environments, strengthening emotional bonds, and identifying stress signals. Participants receive a bilingual take-home guide with tools, visuals, and conversation starters for engaging with their children.
Key Topics:
How children experience and express stress related to immigration
Common signs of emotional distress at home and in school
Building emotional security through daily practices
Reaffirming cultural pride and connection
Knowing when and how to seek help
Presented by: Dorothy Santana- Bilingual social worker, Culturally Responsive Education Specialist
Scheduled Virtual (Zoom) Workshops:
10/7/25 - 6:00-7:00 pm (In Spanish)
https://esboces-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/dKa8E8lrR7uEMxmyAfXQsA
11/13/25 - 6:00-7:00 pm (In Spanish)
https://esboces-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/md6SGL-aSo2BNt4zAy29mQ
Join us on Thursday, October 9th at 4:30 PM in the Middle School Gym for a night full of volleyball fun!
👉 Open to all kids in grades 3–6
👉 Participate in exciting games between sets
👉 Enjoy the Modified Volleyball game and cheer on our team
👉 Stop by the merch table + enter the 50/50 raffle to support the Girls Volleyball program!
It’s going to be a fun-filled evening you won’t want to miss! 🎉
October 7th, 2025 1:05 pm - 1:45 pm in the High School Cafeteria
12th Grade Naviance Workshop: College Applications & Tools
In this workshop, seniors will learn how to use Naviance to manage and complete their college application process. Students will:
-Link their Common App account to Naviance
-Request transcripts for college applications
-Request letters of recommendation
-Track the status of applications and materials
-Build and finalize their college list (“Colleges I’m Applying To”)
By the end of the session, students will be fully set up in Naviance and understand how to use it to stay organized and on track throughout application season.
Big changes are happening in our middle school hallways! 🎨
A brand-new mural has just been unveiled, created to bring color, energy, and inspiration to our school community. Students and staff are already stopping to admire the artwork, which celebrates creativity and school spirit. Take a look at this exciting new addition!
A big shoutout to all the students who helped create this masterpiece!
And a huge thank you to Joseph Pimentel the amazing artist who made this mural come to life!
www.joepimentelart.com
See how this mural came to life: https://youtube.com/shorts/fCh4kO-L19A?si=SmS5JyK2wwHiJRKq
