Chenango Forks Central School District

During the first week of August, our Chenango Forks FFA students had the opportunity to attend Camp Oswegatchie! This camp offers students the chance to unplug, explore the outdoors, and connect with nature, all while developing strong leadership skills and building lifelong friendships.

Everyone had an unforgettable experience! Interested in joining us next summer? Reach out to Mrs. Hantsch at hantschn@cforks.org for more information.

WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD is now hiring a Part/Full-time Teachers Aide. Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment

A new, New York State law starting this September bans student use of personal internet-connected devices (cell phones, smartwatches, etc.) during the school day.

To help middle and high school families prepare for the year ahead and to get your feedback on our policy draft, we will be hosting a Town Hall meeting on Thursday, August 14 from 5-5:45 p.m. in the Chenango Forks High School Auditorium.

This week, a group of CF students attended the BT-BOCES Summer CTE Camp, an exciting opportunity to explore the wide range of programs offered through the Career and Technical Education program!

From operating heavy machinery and automotive repair, to creating special effects makeup in Cosmetology, our students enjoyed this fun, hands-on learning experience.

More summer fun at Chenango Forks Elementary!

Our students have been busy exploring the great outdoors during Summer Enrichment! From nature walks and scavenger hunts to identifying local species, they’ve been learning how to care for themselves and the earth.

A recent highlight was a visit from Danielle Wood, retired teacher and wildlife rehabber from All Creatures Great and Small. Danielle introduced us to some of her rescued animals, including a few amazing tortoises, and shared how her nonprofit organization helps injured and orphaned wildlife.

She reminded us: If you see an animal in need, don’t touch, call a trained rehabber or the DEC. Protect wildlife by keeping trails clean, respecting their habitats, and observing from a distance.

It’s been a wonderful way to connect with nature and learn how to protect the world around us!

The Chenango Forks Book Mobile is back! The Book Mobile travels out into the community during the summer to give our students the opportunity to check out books throughout the summer! We have books for children from preschool all the way through grade 12.

Students can listen to a read aloud, enjoy a fun craft, grab a snack, and check out a book to read! Take a look at the full schedule of locations, dates and times!

Building Closure Notice: Chenango Forks High School will be closed on Friday, July 18, 2025.

To contact the business or district office, please call the CFE main office at 607-648-7580.

All buildings will reopen in their normal locations on Monday, July 21.

Congratulations to recent Chenango Forks graduate Jamin Oppong-Darko, who was named a finalist in the Pulitzer Center's 2025 Fighting Words Poetry Contest.

The Pulitzer Center's Fighting Words Poetry contest features poems that respond to real world issues, bringing together journalism and poetry to give students a platform to speak out and bring attention to challenges facing our world today.

Jamin's piece was one of 23 selected winners and finalists out of 1,875 entries from 26 countries, 40 states, and the District of Columbia.

Click here to read the full poem: https://pulitzercenter.org/her-mothers-song

Last month, CFE student Lydia Sandford was named one of the winners in the WSKG Student Writing Challenge! Her piece, titled “Underwater,” was selected as one of just three winners in the Grades 4–5 division. You can read her full story here: https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/b8/d6/8d4869ea41db8856fa3c54a446b4/fiction-4-5-underwater-lydia-2nd-rdctd.pdf Congratulations, Lydia!

WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD is now hiring a Full Time Cleaner! Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment

WE'RE HIRING: Chenango Forks CSD is now hiring a Food Services Helper! Apply today: https://www.cforks.org/page/employment

Congratulations to the Chenango Forks High School Class of 2025! They were honored and celebrated on Friday, June 27, 2025, with a wonderful ceremony held at Blue Devils Stadium. To our Graduates, we know great things are in your futures and you will always be a part of Forks Nation! Visit our website to view the full graduation photo gallery: https://www.cforks.org/o/cfhs/page/chenango-forks-hs-graduation-2025

In the year 2000, Chenango Forks Middle School students and staff buried a time capsule to commemorate the start of a new millennium. 25 years later, in June 2025, current students and staff, along with some of our retired CFMS staff, came together to unearth this special piece of history! Take a look at memories that were discovered inside! https://youtu.be/Tns5vQCx7kY

At our recent Senior Awards Ceremony, we had the privilege of recognizing many of our incredible seniors for their academic achievements and the successes they’ve had throughout their high school careers. Thank you to the local organizations, community partners, and Dollars for Scholars for your generous support and encouragement of our students as they prepare to embark on the next chapter of their journey.

Congratulations to all of our 2025 retirees! We are incredibly grateful for your years of dedication, hard work, and the lasting impact you’ve made on Forks Nation. Thank you for helping make our schools a great place to work and learn. We wish you all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter, you will be missed; enjoy retirement! Jim Crandell Manola Gregrow Dave Hogan Sue Hogan Marta Lowe Pati Maus

Congratulations to the Chenango Forks High School Class of 2025! We are so proud of all of our graduates, and we can’t wait to see where your journey leads!

Graduation 2025: We are thrilled to celebrate the Class of 2025 at tonight’s Graduation Ceremony, Friday, June 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The ceremony will take place outdoors at Blue Devil Stadium. For those unable to attend in person, a livestream will be available on our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/live/hY-ufiE-MNo Please review the following slides for important ceremony details and reminders.