Happy Holidays!

A Message from the Superintendent

Dear Clarkstown Central School District Families and Staff,

As we prepare to close for the winter recess, I offer a joyous and heartfelt "thank you" for your continued support of this thriving, vibrant, generous and extraordinarily remarkable Clarkstown Central School District community.

Many of us may have different faiths and cultural traditions, but we all work together to embrace and promote joy, hope and respect for one another.

I am proud of the positive achievements we have realized together this year and look forward to a bright and dynamic future for our students, faculty, staff and community in 2023. CCSD continues to shine brightly and I am immensely thankful for the efforts of each person who contributes their passion, energy and resources to the continuation and growth of our school district.

I would like to wish all families, students and staff a safe and joy-filled holiday season and a wonderful New Year!

I look forward to welcoming you all back on Tuesday, January 3.

Sincerely,

Marc P. Baiocco, Ed. D.

'Tis the Season

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All aboard the Polar Express for Birchwood School students! After presenting their golden tickets to Librarian Liz Gravier, some of our young learners embarked on a magical journey that included a reading of “The Polar Express”, hot cocoa and time to paint their own trains. Oh what fun!

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The annual Mitten Tree at Link Elementary was up again all month and overflowing with donations! Together, Link students collected 251 items! 76 hats, 163 pairs of gloves and mittens and 12 scarves will be donated to homeless shelters across Rockland County. We are so proud of their generosity during the season of giving!

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New City Elementary hosted a cultural and holiday dress up day for staff and students! We saw an array of traditions highlighting and celebrating all the cultures represented at NCE. It was wonderful to see cultural pride and the spirit of the season in all the classrooms!

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On the day before winter break, Clarkstown High School South Troubadours and Ambassadors were caroling throughout the school spreading holiday cheer! They showcased their talents singing holiday classics like "Jingle Bell Rock" and gave the gift of music to their fellow students.

Creativity, school spirit and holiday cheer were on display today as the district participated in "Ugly Sweater" day!