Three Students Named National Merit Commended Students:
Chittenango High School is excited to announce that three students have been named as Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. Seniors, Brooke Cullen, Maggie Griffiths and Alainna Pack have been designated Commended Students by achieving a PSAT/NMSQT score in the top 3% on the PSAT, administered in October 2019. This performance is exceptional as only 50,000 students out of more than 1.5 million are chosen to be commended students. “Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success,” quotes a NMSC spokesperson. “We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success.”
Mr. Fersch, High ...
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Six Students Selected for NYSSMA:
Congratulations to six Chittenango High School students for being selected as participants for the 2020 New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Performing Ensemble(s). This is the highest musical honor which can be bestowed upon a high school musician and we are thrilled to recognize the following students with this honor:
Piper Beckwith (Violin) Symphony Orchestra
Alyssa Bonfardeci (Alto 1) Treble Chorus
Maggie Griffiths (Cello) String Orchestra
Abigail MacAlpine (Soprano 1) Mixed Chorus
Alainna Pack (Bb Clarinet) Symphony Orchestra
Anna Rooney (Violin) String Orchestra
Though the live December Winter Conference will not be held due to COVID-19 concerns, NYSSMA does plan to assemble the All-State ensembles in a virtual format ...
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Drone Technology Course Arrives at Chittenango High School:
There is a “buzz” in the air at Chittenango High School this fall as students embark on a new learning adventure in the inaugural semester of Drone Technology. Thanks in part to a grant from the New York State Agricultural Education Association, CHS was able to team with SkyOp LLC and offer students this exciting challenge. Based out of the newly opened STEAM center, the course will be taught by Mrs. Carpenter who went through 24 hours of drone technology training as well as 8 hours of hands-on flying at SkyOp this summer. Students will be utilizing state of the art equipment in a hybrid in-school/virtual model for this semester-long class. Over the course of the semester students will spend time learning the content necessary to become certified commercial ...
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Senior Athlete Sportlight:
Athletics are a key component of the educational career of many students. Not only do they keep students physically active and lead them to a lifetime of health and wellbeing, but they teach many of the 21st-century skills that all workplaces desire. In athletics, students learn how to work well with others, become leaders when they didn’t know they could, and communicate effectively in high-stress environments. As our students can not currently take part in these activities, the district would like to highlight the work of our departing seniors. You will be able to see these highlights on the district’s athletics page and the athletics twitter feed @BearCountryAD
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Care for our Bear Country Family:
Many of our Bear Country Family members are experiencing the loss of a job, challenging financial times, difficulty in providing basic essential groceries and lack of high-speed internet for their student(s) to interface with teachers.
With the support of a character education partner, Wisdom Thinkers, Mr. Eiffe applied for and was granted donated funding to help support Chittenango Schools students, families and community residents! To enhance this grant funding, the faculty and staff of the Chittenango Central School District are also personally pitching in to support Bear Country residents in these unprecedented times ...because Bears are loyal and stick together!
Through this donated funding, the District is coordinating support for those who need assistance ...
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#2BaBear Show us your Bear Paw:
Supporting one another, together;
The Chittenango Central School District invites you to
show us what it means...
Click the link to access the #2BaBear flyer .
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Chittenango Select Choir Still Singing:
The Chittenango Select Choir under the direction of Mr. Stearns is still working together as a group to bring music to our community. In a time of social distancing, they are meeting virtually to rehearse and perform. These students are showcasing what it means to be a member of a community such as ours. Even in these trying times we will stay strong and keep the music flowing. We are Chittenango.
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French Honor Society Welcomes New Members:
Félicitations! On January 13, 2020 we proudly inducted 11 new members to the French Honor Society at Chittenango High School. New members were welcomed with an impressive performance of two French songs from Syracuse University vocal student and Chittenango alum Libby Welch. Additionally French Honor Society President Joshua Mattia offered his thoughts and reflections on the French program with a speech in French. Congratulations to new members Aiden Calunod, Gabriella Cutrie, Chloe Glazier, Aiyana McDonell, Arthur Paul, Alexandra Pickett, Ella Revette, Jake Simmons, Allison Soulier, Brooke Soulier and Mya Vincent!
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Spanish Honor Society Welcomes New Members:
The Chittenango High School Guernica Chapter of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica welcomed 18 new members in the high school auditorium on Monday, January 13, 2020. The induction ceremony was led by the officers and members Andrea Stanek, Jada Masiclat, Thomas McIntosh, Sean Larsson, Shannon Pitt, Sarah Martin, and Cassidy Kelly. Savannah Penoyer and Elizabeth Goss coordinated the refreshments. The purpose of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to honor Chittenango students interested in both Spanish language and culture, and all the members participate in service to benefit the Spanish language and/or the Hispanic community. This year’s members continue to serve the needy at the Samaritan Center in Syracuse by preparing and serving meals in addition to distributing donated ...
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Sullivan Food Pantry Donations:
Our amazing Chittenango Middle School students raised 6,225 items for the Sullivan Food Pantry during the Student Council Food Drive. A special thank you to the CMS Maintenance crew, Chittenango Teachers' Association, Chain Reaction Club, Modified Girls’ Volleyball team, staff, administration and community for their generosity and participation.
One of The Positivity Project’s character traits for the month of December was ‘kindness’ and CMS truly demonstrated this by helping others in need.
Thank you! #OtherPeopleMatter
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Merry-Go-Round Youth Theater visits Bridgeport:
Fourth graders participated in a theater experience called “The Keepers Voice.” Students learned about the Haudenosaunee culture and traditions along with being introduced to the suffragist, Matilda Gage. Through their engagement as acting participants, students gained a strong understanding of this important time in our history.
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Table Tennis Madness:
Seventh and eighth grade students have been working on their table tennis skills during their physical education classes. The unit begins with learning basic hitting strokes including the forehand, backhand, and proper serving technique. Students practiced these skills by participating in warm-up skill drills and group games. The unit concludes with the classes having fun playing in competitive singles and doubles tournaments. Winners from each class were invited to play in an after-school tournament to compete against the winning teams from the other classes. This years 2019 Table Tennis champion was 7th grader Colin Smyth (Pictured below). Congratulations to all participants for their competitive play and good sportsmanship.
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Select Choir opens for Pentatonix:
On Saturday, December 14, the Chittenango High School Select Choir was again honored to be invited to open for the renowned A Capella group PENTATONIX at the Turning Stone. The musicians performed in the lobby as the crowd gathered and then sang five songs on stage. Thanks to everyone who were able to share this experience with us!
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Bolivar Road visits Fort Stanwix:
On November 14 third graders at Bolivar became “world travelers” as they explored Fort Stanwix and learned about cultural diversity. Students learned about various holidays around the world. They received stamps in their passport from all the different countries they learned about. The experience was memorable for all!
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Poppy Flowers for the Veterans:
In late November, the Peace Builders group visited Clear Path, a Veteran’s organization, and distributed hand-crafted poppy flowers to each Veteran (around 130 in attendance) to show appreciation for their service to our country.
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Bare Bones at CMS:
On Friday, November 22, CMS was visited by the BARE BONES Trombone Quartet. The group performed a concert for the 6/7 Band consisting of a musical “history lesson” which included selections from over 500 years of music. After the concert, BARE BONES gave a clinic for all CMS trombone players. During this clinic, the students learned about a wide range of trombone specific techniques, from deep breathing and posture, to slide technique and instrument maintenance. The CMS trombonists were even lead through a performance of the “SU Song.”
The trombone students were inspired by their interactions with the BARE BONES Quartet and the BARE BONES members were equally impressed by the CMS trombonists. One member remarked how great it was to see 20 trombones at ...
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