Today, the CF Pitchforks had the pleasure of performing at the Oakdale Commons as part of Music in Our Schools Month! Under the direction of Mr. Vavalle, our talented singers shared their voices with the community, performing three wonderful musical selections.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support us and celebrate the power of music in education!
WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD is now hiring a Full-time Elementary Education Teacher, effective September 1, 2025!
Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment
CFE students got a special treat this week with a visit from author and illustrator Daniel Jude Miller!
Mr. Miller shared his journey to becoming an author and illustrator, showed us artwork from his childhood, and described how his time in NYC inspired his first book, Monsters in Manhattan. He talked about creativity, gave us a peek into some of his amazing stories, and even revealed a few hidden surprises in his books!
Thank you, Mr. Miller, for an inspiring and fun visit!
ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE BOARD MEMBERS: Those interested in becoming a School Board Member should contact the District Clerk to pick up a board candidate packet.
Contact by phone at 607-648-7543, option 2 or by emailing mcmullene@cforks.org
Petitions must be filed with District Clerk’s Office by 5 p.m. on April 21, 2025.
If you are interested in learning more about joining the school board, Broome Tioga-BOCES is hosting a Prospective Board Member Session. This will be held Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the BT-BOCES Instructional Support Center in conference room A.
This is an opportunity to learn about board member responsibilities, expectations of colleagues and administrators, legal responsibilities and election procedures and the challenges of public service.
Please RSVP with your District Clerk or email Michelle Savory at msavory@btboces.org More information about joining your local school board can be found by visiting: https://www.cforks.org/page/board-of-education
Chenango Forks Dollars for Scholars Popcorn Sale! Purchase some delicious, locally made popcorn while supporting our Chenango Forks 2025 seniors!
Pitstop Popcorn comes in a variety of unique and tasty flavors! Cost is $10 a bag and all proceeds will go directly to scholarships for our seniors. Each bag of popcorn will be freshly popped and contain approximately 12 cups of popcorn.
Flavor options are Butter, Kettle, Caramel, Buffalo, Dill Pickle and Cheddar.
Sale continues until March 26 and orders will be ready in mid-April. Pick-up day and time to be determined.
Accepting cash or checks made out to Chenango Forks Dollars for Scholars. Email Kerri at kerrivail7@gmail.com to place an order!
On Saturday, March 15 several students from Chenango Forks elementary, middle, and high school showcased their original science fair projects at the Southern Tier Scholastic Science Fair held at SUNY Broome. They presented their projects to several judges from the scientific community and participated in science workshops throughout the day. They also won medals and prizes for their research and presentations!
Congratulation to our student participants - Thalia Brennan, Layla Laine, Arabella Laine, Dalis Orlando La Ponte, Elena Kirk and Jillian Howell.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to CFMS!
Students can visit the Book Fair during study halls, lunch blocks, and remedial from March 24-28 in the Middle School Library.
For more details and to set up an "e-wallet" for easy cashless shopping visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/chenangoforksmiddleschool
Students and families can also shop online from March 24-April 6. All purchases (online and in person) benefit our school and help us buy new books!
Last night, Forks Nation came together to celebrate diversity and embrace cultures from around the world with the Chenango Forks 2025 Culture Hour & Coffee House. Students proudly showcased their own cultures and cultures they chose to study, offered delicious cultural food samples, and even had a live salsa lesson from Señora Gregrow!
The evening also explored healthy living efforts—both in our community and across the globe! Thank you to all who participated and attended!
Exciting News from the Forks Food Center!
We have new items in stock this week, and we can't wait to share them with our CF families! If you have a student enrolled in the Chenango Forks School District, you are eligible to use the Forks Food Center.
Order Pickup: Tuesdays & Fridays at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Place Your Order Here: https://tinyurl.com/ForksFood
Chenango Forks JV/V Spring Sports Photos are scheduled Thursday, March 27, 2025!
Be sure to pre-order your photos today by clicking the link below:
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001227117
Pre-order with free shipping to the school is available 48 hours after photo day.
For questions or concerns, please reach out to Upstate Images Customer Service at 1-855-773-3321.
NYS Regional Girls Basketball Game
Chenango Forks vs. Yonkers Montessori Academy
Sunday, March 16, 10 a.m. at Visions Veterans Memorial Arena
Link for Digital Tickets - https://gofan.co/event/3390060?schoolId=NYSPHSAAIV
Admission:
$9.40 General Admission through Gofan Digital Ticketing ONLY
Children 10 and under are admitted free
NO CASH TICKETS SOLD FOR THIS VENUE
NO RE-ENTRY POLICY FOR THIS VENUE
Section Passes & NYSPHSAA Passes accepted.
The CF Jazz Cabaret was held Wednesday night and featured the CF Jazz Lab Band, which was a combination of middle and high school students, some in the process of learning secondary instruments and CFHS Jazz Band. We also welcomed special guests the Blue Velvet Big Band, which contained current and past CF music teachers! Dessert and Drinks were served, with all proceeds benefiting the CF Band Boosters. It was an incredible night showcasing our talented musicians!
The Chenango Forks High School Drama Club presents The Addams Family, April 4-6 at the Chenango Forks High School Auditorium. Tickets on sale beginning March 17!
https://cur8.com/40341/project/130139
April 4 & 5 at 7:30 p.m.
April 6 at 2 p.m.
Tickets: $8 for adults/ $6 for students and seniors
Yesterday, eight members of our Addams Family stage crew had an unforgettable experience at The Forum Theater! They got a behind-the-scenes look at the Broadway Tour of The Addams Family, watching the load-in process and learning from the technical staff about their roles and responsibilities within the production.
Three of the students, Aspen & Jason Nabinger and Estella O'Neill, were given the incredible opportunity to return that evening to shadow the stage manager, head audio, and head electrician during the live show! What an incredible opportunity to see Broadway-level production in action!
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL for all students of Friday, March 14, 2025, due to our Superintendent's Conference Day.
The Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration deadline is approaching! Be sure to register your incoming students by March 28, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. https://www.cforks.org/o/cfces/page/pre-k
Anyone in need of enrollment information should contact the District Registrar, Vicky Szalach at szalachv@cforks.org or (607) 648-7543 option 8.
Pre-K placement letters will be sent home at the end of April.
CF Dollars for Scholars: Help us celebrate our 35th Anniversary by making a donation to our annual giving drive. Consider becoming one of our honored benefactors!
All donations will go toward this year's scholarships.
https://tinyurl.com/CF-Dollars-for-Scholars
Thank you to Marissa Giovenco, our student artist, for designing this year's postcard!
If you are interested in learning more about joining the school board, Broome Tioga-BOCES is hosting a Prospective Board Member Session. This will be held Thursday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the BT-BOCES Instructional Support Center in conference room A.
This is an opportunity to learn about board member responsibilities, expectations of colleagues and administrators, legal responsibilities and election procedures and the challenges of public service.
Please RSVP with your District Clerk or email Michelle Savory at msavory@btboces.org More information about joining your local school board can be found by visiting: https://www.cforks.org/page/board-of-education
Chenango Forks Class of 2025 Senior Trip Fundraiser at California Grill! Tuesday, March 11, visit California Grill on the Vestal Parkway for any meal, present this flyer to your server and a portion of your meal cost will be donated to the Class of 2025! Valid for dine-in and take-out meals. Thank you for supporting the CF Class of 2025!
