National Honor Society is selling tickets for its 3rd Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner Fundraiser on May 2 from 3:00-5:00 PM provided by John Halvorsen from Halvo Homestead. Dinners are $17.00, including a half chicken, salted potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll, butter and cookies.
Thank you to Essendant and Adam Irwin for partnering with Coxsackie-Athens CSD by donating food and backpacks for our Backpack Program! Their kindness and support make a real difference in the lives of our students and families. We are grateful for Essendant’s commitment to our school community.
At the moment, 39 families and 78 students are supported by the Backpack Program, which consists of staff filling backpacks with weekend meals. If anyone would like to donate to our Backpack Program, please contact Lorna Collins at the high school at [email protected]
The Program is always in need of financial resources to purchase food from the Regional Food Bank. Additionally, the Program could use snack items, gift cards to Walmart, Market 32, etc., shelving, and a cooler / freezer option. Donations can also go to the Food Bank as long as they are indicated as going to the Coxsackie-Athens High School Food Pantry Program.
Here is more from Readiness Day as we empower our students with knowledge and confidence!
https://youtu.be/oQkRwMV192o?si=4D9Wx78_qa7jdKQt
Stop by McDonald's in Coxsackie tomorrow, March 20th, from 4:30pm-7pm to see Teachers from CE and the HS serving up burgers and nuggets! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to helping students of C-A who have suffered a loss, a family fire, have overwhelming medical bills, etc.
Coxsackie-Athens Elementary gets a visit from Playground Golf Foundation, with fundamental golf lessons and much more! https://youtu.be/waDofoj-QA8?si=U670ge-3yuzVtBpG
School Board Petitions Available
The Coxsackie-Athens Central School District Board of Education announces that petition packets are available for interested citizens wishing to run for the Board of Education. Packets may be picked up in person at the District Office or mailed to you by calling the School District Deputy Clerk at 518-731-1710. The Annual Meeting and Election is Tuesday, May 20, 2025. All petitions must be returned to the District Office, Office of the Clerk of the Board of Education, 24 Sunset Boulevard, Coxsackie, New York, by 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
The seats currently occupied by Michael Donahue, Nicole Canning and Shelly West are all available for three year terms.
Any questions regarding the petition process may be directed to Julie Wolfe, School District Clerk, at (518) 731-1710.
This is our set build for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Mr. Pietrofesa does the design and modeling, then teaches the students how to do technical theater carpentry and scenic painting. Students do the construction, assembly, and painting. Mr. P made the posters in Illustrator with the help of web content. We borrowed the hanging
banner.
Please come out this weekend and see our talented students' work.
Technical Theater Crew:
Caleb Collins
Kaden Earle
Ronin Rausch
Thomas Gibney
Michael Styga
Sophie Brady
Abbigail Bannen
Payton Albright
Judah Snowden
Ian Glastetter
Bryce Apa
Cameron Fischer
Thomas Forschner
Zachary Millett
Peter Kitsos
Sam West
Matthias Mallia
Izayah McCormick-German
Bryce Meredith
Dalton Mosley
Brian Gile
Wyatt Rexford
Jade Stratton
Sam Hunt
**Join Us for the Parent Community Council Meeting!**
📅 **Date:** March 11
⏰ **Time:** 6:30 PM
📍 **Location:** Coxsackie-Athens High School Library
Your voice matters! At this meeting, we’ll discuss:
🔹 **Capital Project Proposal** – The Board is finalizing a new scope, including potential upgrades like sports fields, classroom renovations, and plumbing. Share your thoughts **before** decisions are made!
🔹 **Field Trips for All Students** – Help shape opportunities for meaningful learning experiences beyond the classroom.
We look forward to your input—see you there! #CoxsackieAthens #CommunityVoice #ParentCouncil
The BOE will hold a special meeting today March 6 at 6PM in the HS library. Topic is Capital project.
The Parent Community Council Meeting Scheduled for Monday March 10 has been moved to Tuesday March 11th at 6:30 PM in the high school library.
Dear Coxsackie-Athens Community,
For the safety of our students, staff, and visitors, we want to remind everyone that motorized bikes, dirt bikes, ATVs, and other off-road vehicles are strictly prohibited on all school district property, including the nature trail.
Local law enforcement has the district’s permission to issue tickets to anyone violating this policy. We encourage anyone who sees persons violating this to report it to law enforcement.
We appreciate your cooperation in keeping our school grounds safe and accessible for all. Thank you for your support.
Spring EGGStravaganza!
Cheer on our girls varsity basketball team as they take on Voorheesville in the Sectional semifinals on Wednesday night at Hudson Valley Community College! Game time is 7:30 PM.
* All tickets will be sold online at https://gofan.co/app/school/NYSPHSAAII . Children 12 & under are free. No cash tickets will be sold at the door.
* The official Section 2 Girls Basketball Tournament program can be purchased at https://gofan.co/event/3284679
*Both semifinal games will be streamed on the NFHS Network (subscription required)
Kindergarten artists practiced cutting circles and creating an art installation inspired by the work of Yayoi Kusama and the story "Put Me in the Zoo" by Robert Lopshire. Happy Youth Art Month! #nysYAM2025
On Thursday, February 27th, High School Student Council members Addison Chimento and Hannah Osborn presented Sophomore Darin Vail with the donations received throughout the month of February for the American Heart Association's Heart Fund campaign.
By signing their hearts, High School students pledged to stop heart & stroke disease through their donations that will help spread knowledge, advance research and help Americans live longer.
Darin was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome and is a fierce advocate for the Heart Association, he was recently announced as their 2025 Heart Hero!
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Be sure to check out all the latest updates, student spotlights, and upcoming events in this edition of Mr. Squier's newsletter.
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Coxsackie-Athens Senior Juliana Caringi sang the National Anthem this morning at New York State's inaugural Girls State Tournament! Representing Coxsackie-Athens well! Her older sister, and Coxsackie-Athens Alumni, Schyler Caringi will be singing the National Anthem just before the Finals, scheduled for 4pm at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY.
SAVE THE DATE! The Coxsackie-Athens High School Drama Club proudly presents The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, a hilarious and heartwarming musical you won’t want to miss. Performances will take place in the Coxsackie-Athens High School Auditorium on Friday, March 7, at 7 PM; Saturday, March 8, at 7 PM; and Sunday, March 9, at 2 PM. Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students and seniors. They will be available at the door for each performance or can be purchased online by scanning the QR code on the posters. Join us for an evening of laughter, music, and unforgettable characters as our talented students bring this Tony Award-winning show to life. See you at the Bee!
C-A filling the house as our ladies host Schuylerville in sectional action tonight. C-A leads 1 8-6 after one.
Good morning. Due to an unexpected driver shortage route 7 for HS/MS AM run will not be operating. We are sorry for this.
Route 7 for EJA will operate.