Chenango Forks Blue Devils Aquatic Center Ribbon Cutting and Community Tours: We are pleased to invite our families and community members to join us for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Community Tours on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 4:30–6:00 p.m., beginning in the High School Cafeteria.
Join us as we take a first look at the new pool, renovated bathrooms and locker rooms, and upgraded athletic training spaces, and celebrate the improvements that will serve our students and community for years to come.
Join us as we take a first look at the new pool, renovated bathrooms and locker rooms, and upgraded athletic training spaces, and celebrate the improvements that will serve our students and community for years to come.
WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD is now hiring for the following spring coaching positions: girls modified lacrosse and boys modified lacrosse.
Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment
Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment
Spring sports registration is now open! Please register your student athlete by filling out this form: https://forms.gle/863whgHCAwWrBaKY7
The Chenango Forks Board of Education meeting for the month of February has been moved to Feb. 19, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Library.
Chenango Forks Elementary School is excited to begin registration for our full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for the 2026-2027 school year!
Who: Chenango Forks Residents who have a child or children entering UPK (turning age four on or before Dec. 1, 2026)
What: UPK Information Night
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Where: Chenango Forks Elementary Auditorium
Time: 5:45 p.m.
We invite you to our Information Night, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the structure of our program, meet staff, and receive your registration materials.
Space in the UPK program will be limited and a lottery will be used to determine enrollment. We look forward to seeing you at our Information Night!
Who: Chenango Forks Residents who have a child or children entering UPK (turning age four on or before Dec. 1, 2026)
What: UPK Information Night
When: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Where: Chenango Forks Elementary Auditorium
Time: 5:45 p.m.
We invite you to our Information Night, where you will have the opportunity to learn more about the structure of our program, meet staff, and receive your registration materials.
Space in the UPK program will be limited and a lottery will be used to determine enrollment. We look forward to seeing you at our Information Night!
Important Date Reminder:
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, is a half day for students.
Middle and High School will dismiss at 11 a.m.
Chenango Forks Elementary will dismiss at 12 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, is a half day for students.
Middle and High School will dismiss at 11 a.m.
Chenango Forks Elementary will dismiss at 12 p.m.
Important Date Reminders:
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 - Only 11th grade students taking the ELA Regents and select students taking the Earth Science Practical and Biology Regents will attend school. All other high school students will remain home.
Jan. 20, 2026, is a regularly scheduled school day for middle and elementary students.
Monday, Jan. 19, 2026 - NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 - Only 11th grade students taking the ELA Regents and select students taking the Earth Science Practical and Biology Regents will attend school. All other high school students will remain home.
Jan. 20, 2026, is a regularly scheduled school day for middle and elementary students.
Calendar Update: The Chenango Forks Board of Education meeting for the month of March has been moved to March 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School library.
Forks Food Center Reminder: The Forks Food Center is open to all families with students enrolled in the Chenango Forks CSD.
Orders can be placed Wednesday - Sunday, for Tuesday pick up. Families must place a new order for each week, and orders are due by Sunday. To place your order, please use this form https://forms.gle/72vadCfGA8omSrvf6
For more information, visit the district website: https://www.cforks.org/page/forks-food-center
Orders can be placed Wednesday - Sunday, for Tuesday pick up. Families must place a new order for each week, and orders are due by Sunday. To place your order, please use this form https://forms.gle/72vadCfGA8omSrvf6
For more information, visit the district website: https://www.cforks.org/page/forks-food-center
WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD has an anticipated opening for an Extended Substitute Physical Education Teacher. Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment
A huge congratulations to the CFMS Health Club!
We’re excited to share that one of their teams received word last week that they placed third overall in the middle school division of the New York Agriculture in the Classroom Mac & Cheese Challenge. The team of Arianna Hepler, Grace Seales, Becca Yahner and Michaela Wood earned the honor with their creative Dill Pickle Mac & Cheese recipe!
The CFMS Health Club team will receive a cash prize along with the recognition for this outstanding achievement. Pictured are the team members, their marketing materials and their winning recipe.
We’re excited to share that one of their teams received word last week that they placed third overall in the middle school division of the New York Agriculture in the Classroom Mac & Cheese Challenge. The team of Arianna Hepler, Grace Seales, Becca Yahner and Michaela Wood earned the honor with their creative Dill Pickle Mac & Cheese recipe!
The CFMS Health Club team will receive a cash prize along with the recognition for this outstanding achievement. Pictured are the team members, their marketing materials and their winning recipe.
Chenango Forks Elementary Pre-K students recently held their holiday performance, and it was an event that left everyone smiling! Students sang festive holiday songs for their audience, while teachers shared a wonderful slideshow highlighting all the great things happening in their classrooms so far this year.
This week, the Chenango Forks Music Department put on a fantastic Winter Chorus Concert! Students from our middle and high schools performed a variety of pieces, many featuring talented soloists. The concert concluded with a finale performance featuring all of the students singing together. Thank you to our music educators for a wonderful evening of music, and great job to all of our performers!
Important Date Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL Monday, December 22, 2025 - Friday, January 2, 2026, due to Winter Recess.
School will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Upon invitation of Senator Webb, several Chenango Forks Middle and Elementary School students participated in the New York State Senate’s Thanksgiving Day Celebration Program.
This year’s theme was “What are you thankful for?” Students were invited to submit an original poem, short essay, or artwork that expresses what qualities they have that they are thankful for.
All submissions were published on Senator Webb’s website, and each participating student received a personalized certificate from the Senator. https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/lea-webb/thankful
Thank you to the following students for sharing what you are thankful for, and congratulations on this recognition:
Gabriel Kline
Logan Pratt
Cecelia Dvorsky
Zileigh Illsley
Sierra Randall
Aria Boadu
Addy Zebrowski
Luke Martin
Jayna Blabac
Grace Seals
Autumn Testa
Jessica Shipuk
This year’s theme was “What are you thankful for?” Students were invited to submit an original poem, short essay, or artwork that expresses what qualities they have that they are thankful for.
All submissions were published on Senator Webb’s website, and each participating student received a personalized certificate from the Senator. https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/lea-webb/thankful
Thank you to the following students for sharing what you are thankful for, and congratulations on this recognition:
Gabriel Kline
Logan Pratt
Cecelia Dvorsky
Zileigh Illsley
Sierra Randall
Aria Boadu
Addy Zebrowski
Luke Martin
Jayna Blabac
Grace Seals
Autumn Testa
Jessica Shipuk
A huge thank you to our Senior Football players for helping collect the Toys for Tots donations for the Chenango Forks Holiday Baskets! It is truly heartwarming to see our students give back to their community and help make the holidays a little brighter for families in our district.
WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD has an immediate opening for a cleaner. Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment
Chenango Forks Elementary students participated in a Thanksgiving balloon parade, inspired by the book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet. Students created their own balloons to parade through the halls of CFE, which were decorated with student artwork to represent the skyline of New York City.
Important date reminders for CFCSD:
Friday, Nov. 14 - Half Day for all schools
Dismissal: MS/HS 11 a.m., CFE 12 p.m.
CFE Parent - Teacher Conferences
Friday, Nov. 21 - Half Day for CFE
Dismissal: 11:30 a.m.
CFE Parent - Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Friday, Nov. 28 - No School Thanksgiving Recess
School will resume on Monday, December 1.
Friday, Nov. 14 - Half Day for all schools
Dismissal: MS/HS 11 a.m., CFE 12 p.m.
CFE Parent - Teacher Conferences
Friday, Nov. 21 - Half Day for CFE
Dismissal: 11:30 a.m.
CFE Parent - Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Nov. 26 - Friday, Nov. 28 - No School Thanksgiving Recess
School will resume on Monday, December 1.
Thank you to Mrs. Krisko and Mrs. Bender at Chenango Forks Middle School for setting up this beautiful Veterans Day tribute. The display symbolizes that our veterans are with us in spirit and reminds us that all Americans should never forget the men and women who answered our nation’s call to serve and fought for our freedom with honor.
Throughout the day on Monday, many middle school students paused to read the description of each item and reflect on its meaning.
Throughout the day on Monday, many middle school students paused to read the description of each item and reflect on its meaning.
