Chenango Forks Central School District

SALE EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY, 5/30! Forks Kind shirts are on sale now! We're all about being better humans here in Forks Nation, and to show that we've launched online sales of our Forks Kind shirts! https://cfforkskindspring25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Chenango Forks CSD is excited to announce two upcoming open shopping days in June at our school district's Food Center where families are invited to shop and choose their own products, free of charge! This initiative aims to support our community by providing access to a variety of nutritious food items at no cost. Open Shopping Days (Please choose one): Date: Monday, June 16 and Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Time: 2:30-3:30 PM Location: Forks Food Center (located in Room 10 at Chenango Forks Middle School) Pre-registration is encouraged: https://tinyurl.com/5bw6pmnk Questions, please contact poccial@cforks.org or by phone: 607-788-3513.

This month the CF Middle School Health Club participated in the New York Agriculture in the Classroom Ice Cream Challenge. They brainstormed flavor profiles, created a recipe, made the ice cream and filmed a “How To” marketing video. The club members created a Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream, perfect for any cheesecake lover! Click here to view their full how-to video: https://youtu.be/lC6LlKLdbO4?si=R22WEEbm26ihKCkW

The CF Art Club is hosting a Spoon Ring Workshop on Saturday, June 14, CFHS Room 140. Sessions: 4-5 PM | 5-6 PM | 6-7 PM $20 if you are bringing your own spoon • $25 for an art club supplied spoon The Art Club members will walk you through sizing your finger, cutting and filing the spoons, bending and polishing your new piece of custom-made jewelry! To register email roskok@cforks.org Please note: if you are bringing your own spoon stainless steel silverware is very difficult to bend unless it's really thin.

Through our partnership with Binghamton University Community Schools and The Food Bank of the Southern Tier, the Forks Food Center is fully stocked and ready for another week of serving our school community. The Forks Food Center, located at CFMS is available for all families with students enrolled at Chenango Forks Central School District. Curbside pick-up is available. Please see order form for specific pickup dates each week, as they will vary in the coming weeks. Pre-order using this order form: https://tinyurl.com/CFCSDFC For more information visit: https://www.cforks.org/page/forks-food-center Stay tuned in the coming weeks for details on our open shopping days in June!

This morning, our CFE Student Council came together with Superintendent Mr. Burkhardt to share their thoughts and feedback on the District Strategic Plan for the 2025–26 school year. We love seeing our students take an active role in shaping their education and working to make our learning community even stronger.

BUDGET VOTE RESULTS: Chenango Forks CSD would like to thank everyone who came out to vote this year! Budget Proposition: 174 Yes | 70 No Bus Proposition: 177 Yes | 68 No BOE Candidates: Katie Ginalski (5-year term) 187 votes Sarah Sirgany (4-year term) 184 votes

BUDGET VOTE: Reminder the District Budget Vote is today, May 20, 2025, from 12 - 8 p.m. in the Chenango Forks High School Auditorium. For more voting and budget information, visit our District Budget Newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/CFBudgetnews

Myth: "I don’t need to fill out the income eligibility form because school meals are free." Fact: This form directly impacts school funding, grants, and student support programs! Without enough forms submitted, schools can lose critical funding. Don’t let that happen! Fill out your form today:https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx #FundOurSchools #FillItOut #EveryFormMatters

Alumni News: Ed Mills (Chenango Forks High School Class of 2006) will be departing this Friday, May 16, to represent the United States and Raymond Corporation at the prestigious Global Assembly Skills Competition in Japan. Ed’s journey to the global stage has been nothing short of remarkable. After securing first place in the Raymond Corporation’s internal competition and finishing in the top three at the national level in Columbus, Indiana, he has earned the honor of competing among the world’s best. Should he take the top prize, Ed will be recognized as the leading assembler in Toyota Manufacturing worldwide, a testament to his exceptional skill, dedication, and craftsmanship.

The Chenango Forks CSD extends gratitude and appreciation to our 2025 retirees! Your years of service, dedication, and commitment to our students, athletes, and community have left a lasting mark. We are grateful for the positive impact you've made, and we wish you all a joyful and fulfilling retirement! Manola Gregrow Dave Hogan Pati Maus James Crandall (Not pictured) Sue Hogan (Not pictured) Andrea Gumble (Not pictured) Marta Lowe (Not pictured)

At Chenango Forks CSD we're committed to continuous improvement, and we want your input as we evaluate our Strategic Plan. Please consider sharing your thoughts by participating in our ThoughtExchange survey here: https://tejoin.com/scroll/206799915

Please join us in celebrating our exceptional teachers and administrators who were awarded tenure at the May 12, 2025, Chenango Forks CSD Board of Education meeting! This milestone is a testament to their unwavering dedication, excellence, and commitment to our students and the Chenango Forks school community. We are grateful for their hard work and the positive impact they make every day. Congratulations Steven Tronovitch IV, Lori Pourby, Michael Pavlovich, Haley VanAuken and Brenna Weir.

At our most recent board meeting, we recognized our exceptional high school students who earned the New York State Seal of Biliteracy! These students demonstrated proficiency in both English and another language. To earn this honor, they delivered impressive speaking presentations at Broome-Tioga BOCES. Congratulations to Abigael Taylor, Peyton Hubbard, Danny Calisi, Grant MacRabie, Alayna Nathan, Nolan Sirgany and Jamin Oppong-Darko (not pictured.)

We are excited to announce that Chenango Forks Central School District has been named one of the "2025 Best Communities for Music Education" by the NAMM foundation. This recognition celebrates the exceptional efforts of our teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who ensure that music is an essential part of our students’ education. It highlights our district’s commitment to providing high-quality music education to all students. Congratulations to everyone who made this achievement possible!

Need Volunteer Hours? Join us for a day of service in Casey’s Swamp! When: Saturday, June 7 Where: Casey’s Swamp by the football stadium on campus What: Path clearing and walkway rebuilding Who: ANYONE! HS students can also earn volunteer hours! Please visit the following link to sign up: https://forms.gle/J7GA9z6Atx29ctdRA

Did you know? Even though school meals are free for all students, filling out the income eligibility form is still important! ▪It qualifies families for discounted test & activity fees ▪Helps secure school funding ▪Supports student programs ▪Provides resources for classrooms & technology Your form matters! Submit today: https://secure.ezmealapp.com/ApplicationScreen.aspx #EveryFormMatters #SupportOurSchools

Forks Kind shirts are on sale now! We're all about being better humans here in Forks Nation, and to show that we've launched online sales of our Forks Kind shirts! Ordering will be available until 5/25. https://cfforkskindspring25.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Alanna Tompkins and Angelina Schultz, CF Class of 2024 graduates, recently visited our Spanish classes to share their incredible experiences studying in San Pedro, Guatemala! They spent a month living with a host family, immersing themselves in the language and culture, and shared that experience with our current Spanish class students. The recent graduates also encouraged students to look for opportunities to practice Spanish and get to know people and cultures.

BBQ & BOTTLE DRIVE: Come support the CF Band Boosters during their Chicken BBQ and Bottle Drive! Enjoy some delicious Brooks BBQ while support our band programs. Saturday, May 17, 2025 Key Bank Parking Lot, Upper Front Street, Binghamton (in front of Lowe's) 11 a.m. - sold out!