The tug of war is always a highlight of the CFE Field Days! Fifth grade classrooms put their strength to the test this week, while also displaying exceptional sportsmanship as they cheered on the other fifth grade classes.
The CFE K-2 Carnival was held last week and it was a day to remember! Students enjoyed carnival games, bounce house races, face painting and sweet carnival treats.
Thank you to the staff and family volunteers who helped make annual event possible!
Thank you to Mrs. McBreen's class and Mrs. Aurelio's class for co-hosting our Rise and Shine Assembly today for students in 3rd-5th grade. The focus of this assembly was on the habit of "Sharpening The Saw." Students learned how important it is to take time to participate in an activity they enjoy.
Congratulations to our students who were recognized for "Leading The Way" this week!
Congratulations to our students who were recognized for "Leading The Way" this week!
CFE fourth grade students recently had an unforgettable experience at Fenimore Farm & Country Village and Fenimore Art Museum. This hands-on field trip brought their learning about early American and local history to life in a meaningful way.
Students explored the living history museum, interacted with farm animals, and enjoyed a ride on the carousel.
Students explored the living history museum, interacted with farm animals, and enjoyed a ride on the carousel.
Last week at CFE, we celebrated Mental Health Week in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. Thursday was Thankful Thursday, where students had the opportunity to fill out gratitude cards for staff members who have made a positive impact on their lives.
Thank you to Mrs. Sickler's class for leading our Rise and Shine Assembly yesterday. The focus of this assembly was on how students can synergize together.
Congratulations to our students who were recognized for "Leading The Way" this week!
Congratulations to our students who were recognized for "Leading The Way" this week!
This week our amazing CFE Kindergarteners delivered a spectacular Memorial Day performance. They learned many of our favorite patriotic songs and did a wonderful job singing.
Each class was represented by a student leader who shared facts they learned about important patriotic symbols, such as the bald eagle and the significance of wearing poppies on Memorial Day.
We are so proud of our young learners for their tribute to our nation's heroes. Great job, Kindergarten!
Each class was represented by a student leader who shared facts they learned about important patriotic symbols, such as the bald eagle and the significance of wearing poppies on Memorial Day.
We are so proud of our young learners for their tribute to our nation's heroes. Great job, Kindergarten!
Last week our elementary students had a blast at one of their favorite CFE events, the Limbo Competition!
The CFE students earned their way into the competition and after a fun and hard-fought showdown, this year we have two semi-finalists, with only one student taking the championship in the final round.
Congratulations to all of our amazing participants and winners!
The CFE students earned their way into the competition and after a fun and hard-fought showdown, this year we have two semi-finalists, with only one student taking the championship in the final round.
Congratulations to all of our amazing participants and winners!
CFE first grade classes recently welcome community helpers to their classroom. This was an opportunity for our students to meet some of the wonderful people in our community who work hard every day to keep us safe, healthy, fed, and who are always there to help in times of need (they even learned how Doritos are made right here in our area!).
Students were able to learn about careers in nursing, farming, plumbing, law enforcement and more, hearing about what these individuals do every day in our community and why their jobs are so important.
Students were able to learn about careers in nursing, farming, plumbing, law enforcement and more, hearing about what these individuals do every day in our community and why their jobs are so important.
CFE was happy to welcome Mr. Danny Reynolds and the CF High School Band for a guest performance this morning! Mr. Reynolds chose a program that our younger students very much enjoyed, with "The Great Rubber Chicken Galop" by Randall Standridge being a particular crowd favorite.
The various instruments that make up the band were demonstrated throughout the performance by a number of CFHS student soloists. Fifth grade students Henry Austin and Sophia Bergmann had a chance to conduct the band on the famous "El Capitan", a march by John Philip Sousa.
Finally, an encore of the "Bluey" theme was enthusiastically received, with lots of audience participation!
The various instruments that make up the band were demonstrated throughout the performance by a number of CFHS student soloists. Fifth grade students Henry Austin and Sophia Bergmann had a chance to conduct the band on the famous "El Capitan", a march by John Philip Sousa.
Finally, an encore of the "Bluey" theme was enthusiastically received, with lots of audience participation!
The first annual Chenango Forks Elementary Kindergarten Signing Day was held last week, and it was a wonderful opportunity to meet our incoming kindergarten students and their families!
Our soon-to-be kindergarten students were able to register for kindergarten, complete their kindergarten screening, take an adorable Signing Day photo, and meet some of the friendly faces they will see this fall at CFE. We loved welcoming our future kindergarten students and celebrating this exciting milestone with them!
If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten at Chenango Forks this fall (must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026) and have not yet completed registration, please contact our District Registrar, Vicky Szalach at szalachv@cforks.org or (607) 648-7543 option 8.
Our soon-to-be kindergarten students were able to register for kindergarten, complete their kindergarten screening, take an adorable Signing Day photo, and meet some of the friendly faces they will see this fall at CFE. We loved welcoming our future kindergarten students and celebrating this exciting milestone with them!
If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten at Chenango Forks this fall (must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2026) and have not yet completed registration, please contact our District Registrar, Vicky Szalach at szalachv@cforks.org or (607) 648-7543 option 8.
Thank you to Mrs. Will's class for hosting our Rise and Shine Assembly for students in PreK-2nd grade. The focus of this assembly was on how important it is to "Seek First To Understand, Then To Be Understood." Students learned they not only need to listen with their ears, but they need to use their eyes and minds to find out the meaning of what someone is trying to say.
Congratulations to our students who were recognized this week for "Leading The Way!".
Congratulations to our students who were recognized this week for "Leading The Way!".
The CFE Beautification Team has recently finished their latest display on the 3-5 stairs. The team is so excited that as the students go up the stairs that they can practice their multiples in a fun way. We are thankful for the team's hard work!
The Leader in Me Tree display at CFE is growing strong. This year's kindergarten class recently had an opportunity to add their handprints and names to our wall. The students were excited to choose their color and smile about giving their handprint a high five when they walk to lunch. Congratulations to our future graduates!
Recently, Mrs. Sickler’s first grade class created imaginative monster drawings inspired by "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. Their creativity was then brought to life by Mrs. Doolittle’s high school sculpture students, who transformed the drawings into amazing 3D creations!
This has become a favorite project for everyone involved and we love seeing our high school students collaborate with our elementary students!
This has become a favorite project for everyone involved and we love seeing our high school students collaborate with our elementary students!
Chenango Forks Summer Programs: Registration for Move Into Middle School and Hop Into High School has been extended.
Move Into Middle School is for students who are entering grade 6 in the 2026-27 school year and will help students get a jumpstart into middle school!
Hop Into High School is for incoming grade 9 students during the 2026-27 school year and will set students up for success as they enter high school.
Register here: https://www.cforks.org/page/summer-programs
May 18 - 21, 2026 is Mental Health Week at Chenango Forks Elementary:
Monday, May 18 - Mindful Monday - Participate in a mindfulness activity with Mrs. Moochler and Mrs. Bernard.
Tuesday, May 19 - Take a Break Tuesday - Give your brain a rest by coloring pictures to feel your best.
Wednesday, May 20 - Wear Green Wednesday - Wear green to support mental health awareness.
Thursday, May 21 - Thankful Thursday - Fill out a gratitude care at recess and give it to someone you're thankful for.
Monday, May 18 - Mindful Monday - Participate in a mindfulness activity with Mrs. Moochler and Mrs. Bernard.
Tuesday, May 19 - Take a Break Tuesday - Give your brain a rest by coloring pictures to feel your best.
Wednesday, May 20 - Wear Green Wednesday - Wear green to support mental health awareness.
Thursday, May 21 - Thankful Thursday - Fill out a gratitude care at recess and give it to someone you're thankful for.
Registration for Summer 2026 is now open for Hearts and Hands, located inside Chenango Forks Elementary.
Hearts and Hands will offer a flexible childcare schedule tailored to your family’s needs, with full-day hours from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for current K-6 students.
They will also offer a two-week wrap-around program in conjunction with the Chenango Forks Summer Enrichment Programs.
For more information and to register visit our website.
Second grade students at Chenango Forks Elementary participated in their poetry recitation last week. The students worked hard to select and memorize a poem to share, and they did an exceptional job reciting their poems on stage in front of their classmates, Mrs. Birch, Mr. Burkhardt and Mrs. Pourby.
It was an incredible opportunity for the students to practice their memorization skills, as well as work on becoming confident public speakers. Great job, second grade!
It was an incredible opportunity for the students to practice their memorization skills, as well as work on becoming confident public speakers. Great job, second grade!
Chenango Forks Summer Programs: Registration Opening at noon today, Friday, April 24, 2026
Chenango Forks CSD is proud to offer a selection of enrichment programs this summer for elementary students all the way to rising high schoolers!
Registration opens today, Friday, April 24, 2026, noon, and closes Friday, May 8, 2026.
For more information, include program dates and registration forms, please visit: https://www.cforks.org/page/summer-programs
