Clarkstown Central School District

Clarkstown Central School District A K-12 Public School District located in Rockland County in New City, New York. This page is only monitored during regular business hours.

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Clarkstown Central School District is located in Rockland County, approximately 25 miles northwest of New York City. Consistently rated as one of the top five safest cities in America in the annual Morgan Quitno "Safest Cities" survey and recently rated seventh in Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live" ranking, Clarkstown is an upper middle class suburban community with a population of about 85,000 residents. CCSD is a large school district serving more than 9,100 students from a 31 square mile area. Clarkstown prides itself on fostering a small school climate, community involvement and a focus on the individual in its ten elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools and K-12 alternative education center. The district offers innovative programs to its students through web-based technology such as Science 21, Dreambox, Achieve 3000 and Google for Education. It is also one of the first districts in Rockland County to create a dedicated task force against bullying and implement a bullying prevention policy. District buildings have earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s prestigious EnergyStar, the national symbol for superior energy efficiency and environmental protection, which places us in the top 25 percent of commercial facilities in the nation. In addition, the district is a GreenQuest sponsor, offering homeowners a free, personal energy information website to track and evaluate their energy use and environmental impact. The district works in close partnership with the Clarkstown community, a population that highly values and is exceptionally supportive of public education.

Connecting local farms to our school community has long been a priority in the CCSD and, thanks to a “Rooted In Learning...
06/12/2026

Connecting local farms to our school community has long been a priority in the CCSD and, thanks to a “Rooted In Learning” grant from Cornell Cooperative Extension Harvest New York program, this partnership was able to expand to our secondary students. Clarkstown North’s Small Business Marketing classes and Clarkstown South’s Systems and Sustainability classes made several trips to nearby Cropsey Farm and Dr. Davies Farm to learn about all aspects of running an agriculturural business. To culminate a year of connecting the three “Cs”: Classroom, Community and Cafeteria, both high schools participated in a microgreens tasting, with produce supplied by Tiny Greens Farm, a woman-owned business in the Hudson Valley. Students tasted broccoli microgreens, radish microgreens, sweet pea tendrils and popcorn shoots and then voted on which one was their favorite. Teenagers voluntarily eating their greens? That sounds like a successful lesson to us!

It’s hard to believe how much a child’s writing changes in a single school year. Lakewood Elementary School kindergarten...
06/12/2026

It’s hard to believe how much a child’s writing changes in a single school year. Lakewood Elementary School kindergarteners showed off that progress during the Snacks and Stories event, sharing writing portfolios that tracked their growth from early-year scribbles to complete stories. Thank you to the families who came to celebrate, and to the kindergarten team for guiding these young writers every step of the way.

Congratulations to New City Elementary School’s Class of 2026! 89 fifth graders celebrated their academic achievements t...
06/12/2026

Congratulations to New City Elementary School’s Class of 2026! 89 fifth graders celebrated their academic achievements this morning during a moving-up ceremony. "Today we celebrate a big step that started with tiny backpacks, learning how to write our own names, counting to 100 and even trying to tie our own shoes. It is a day filled with pride, celebration and a touch of bittersweet emotion," said Principal Debra Forman.

That bittersweet feeling was shared by everyone in the room, as this morning also marked Principal Forman’s last moving-up ceremony before her retirement at the end of the school year. To honor her legacy and years of dedication, the graduating class surprised her with a commemorative gift to thank her for helping them grow. Thank you, Principal Forman, and good luck to the graduates moving up to middle school!

It was a good day to be a member of the Class of 2026 at Clarkstown North! Ahead of last night’s senior prom, the gradua...
06/12/2026

It was a good day to be a member of the Class of 2026 at Clarkstown North! Ahead of last night’s senior prom, the graduates gathered on the lawn for breakfast where they received their cap and gowns and yearbooks. This year’s yearbook theme is “Timeless” and the book has a decidedly retro feel, filled with several photos taken by our student photographers, says Yearbook Advisor Kerry Darcy.

Armed with their grad swag, the Class of 2026 walked the halls for the senior clap out, where parents, students and staff shouted and cheered as they exited the building for the ceremonial last time.

Congratulations Class of 2026! The world beyond CHSN is waiting for you!

Who says math can’t be all fun and games? At Little Tor Elementary School, Jennifer Schelling’s fourth and fifth graders...
06/11/2026

Who says math can’t be all fun and games? At Little Tor Elementary School, Jennifer Schelling’s fourth and fifth graders did exactly that, turning multiplication and fractions into original board games. The creators built everything from scratch, mapping out sports, animal rescue and Little Tor-themed worlds, and even used a 3D printer for custom game pieces. No matter how you roll the dice, these students are definitely at the top of their game!

Felix Festa Middle School students and teacher Michaela Muckell once again teamed up with Cornell Garden-Based Learning’...
06/11/2026

Felix Festa Middle School students and teacher Michaela Muckell once again teamed up with Cornell Garden-Based Learning’s Seed-to-Salad program to turn the C-School Courtyard into a living classroom. Cornell’s Master Gardeners showed the Falcons how to grow everything from beets and radishes to cilantro and leafy greens during the spring. The project wrapped up this afternoon with a homegrown Salad Party, where students harvested their hard work and shared a fresh, courtyard-to-table meal with guests.

Woodglen Elementary School kindergarteners and the Clarkstown Learning Center (CLC)’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) s...
06/10/2026

Woodglen Elementary School kindergarteners and the Clarkstown Learning Center (CLC)’s Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) students met in person after spending the school year as pen pals. They started in the fall by trading handmade crafts to introduce themselves and share what they were learning in class. During last Tuesday’s field trip to the CLC, the kindergarteners brought along writing samples to show the younger learners what it takes to be a big kid in elementary school. The morning wrapped up with a question-and-answer session, where some future Woodglen students grilled the experts on the important things in life: recess, lunch schedules and what to expect during specials.

Students at Laurel Plains, Link and Little Tor Elementary schools celebrated the end of year with a full lineup of field...
06/10/2026

Students at Laurel Plains, Link and Little Tor Elementary schools celebrated the end of year with a full lineup of field day games. At Little Tor, the New City Fire Department kept a favorite annual tradition going by visiting with a fire truck to spray down the kids and help them cool off.

Earlier this evening, it was the Rams turn to commit to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level, when ...
06/10/2026

Earlier this evening, it was the Rams turn to commit to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level, when Clarkstown North hosted its NCAA spring signing. Dr. Baiocco congratulated the athletes and acknowledged their parents who have helped them in their journey, encouraging the seniors to “carry their roots, embrace their next challenge and keep their drive,” as they head off the college.

Athletic Director Tess Brogan also reminded the athletes to “stay with the process.” “There will be new coaches, new teammates and new challenges,” she said. “But take the experiences you’ve had here and commit yourself.” And of course, never forget that once a Ram, always a Ram!

Congratulations to the following athletes:

🏃🏻 Josh Beauvais, Ursinus College

🏈 Noah Burgess, Horry College

🏃🏻 Nick Catina, Siena College

⚾️ Aiden Conti, Eastern University

🏀 Rotimi Esiso, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

🏈 Chase Firenze, Alfred State

🤺 Amitai Gorlovitzki, Cleveland State University

🏃🏾Kyle Kirkland, Dominican University

🥍 Blythe Leahy, Salisbury University

🥎 Marlee Levin, Bentley University

🏈 Jack Kavanagh, SUNY Cortland

🥍 Ryan McMahon, Elizabethtown College

⚾️ Quinn Miller, United States Military Academy (West Point)

🚣TJ O’Brien, Marist College

🏀 Hudsyn Pincus, Mount St. Mary College

⚾️ JD Santulli, Manhattanville College

Aside from that of “rising third grader,” second graders at Bardonia Elementary can add another title to their resumes: ...
06/10/2026

Aside from that of “rising third grader,” second graders at Bardonia Elementary can add another title to their resumes: nonfiction writers! Each student created a book—complete with illustrations—about a wild animal and how that animal survives out in the wilderness. Once the books were complete, they invited their family and friends in for a reading. Congratulations second graders! This is just the first of many subjects you will dive into during your time at CCSD!

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