CAFE Gala November 8th
This year's CAFE Gala will be NOVEMBER 8th. Join us in celebrating our 7 honorees. This year we are inducting: Jean Cardany, Leslie Copleston, Raymond Magee, Darlene Mergendahl, Michael Rausch, Lewis Swyer, and James Warren. Please stop by the District Office to purchase tickets.
Betting on Brighter Futures on Nov 8th at 5pm down at the Wire Event Center. Food, drinks and dancing and help us to raise money for future grants at C-A.

Game Details:
🏐 C-A vs. Greenville
📍 Coxsackie-Athens High School Gym
🕔 5:00 PM
Let’s fill the gym and show our Riverhawk pride!

Our students are having a blast in a spooky-themed gym filled with fun activities, festive decorations, and plenty of Halloween excitement.
Watch as our young ghouls and goblins get moving, laugh together, and celebrate the season in true CA style!
https://youtu.be/GAP3vgTjn6k
📸These amazing photos were taken by the talented HS yearbook photographers Camryn Slater, Hailey Gibney, Tatum Butler, and Logan Weinstein!
💰 Financial Aid Night
Hosted by Columbia-Greene Community College
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 30th
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: High School Library
🎓 Need Help with Financial Aid?
Join us for an evening dedicated to helping seniors and families complete their:
✅ FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
✅ TAP (Tuition Assistance Program) Application
Representatives from Columbia-Greene Community College will be available to guide you step-by-step through the process and answer any questions.
What to Bring:
-Student and parent Social Security Numbers
-2024 federal tax returns and W-2s (student and parent)
-FSA ID for student and one parent (create ahead of time at studentaid.gov/fsa-id)
-NYS Driver's License (if applicable)
💡 Open to all seniors and families—regardless of what college you’re applying to!
Don’t miss this chance to get expert help and stay on track for college financial aid.




🔥 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
