Category: Cohoes Middle School


  • Back to School Message about School Safety Protocols

    Dear Cohoes Families, The safety of our students and staff continues to be the highest priority of the Cohoes City School District. We maintain close working relationships with the police and fire departments, and regularly practice safety drills throughout the year. With all students now back in our buildings, we wanted to take the opportunity…


  • Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year from Superintendent Peggy O’Shea

    Dear Cohoes City School District Families, The first day of school is one of my favorite days of the school year! We look forward to welcoming our Kindergarten through 12th grade students on Tuesday, September 6 and our Universal Pre-Kindergarten students on Thursday, September 8. A free breakfast and lunch for all CCSD students will…


  • UAlbany Literacy Lab helps students develop confidence in reading and writing

    Students from Harmony Hill and Abram Lansing elementary schools strengthened their reading and writing skills this summer thanks to the UAlbany Literacy Lab, a capstone practicum for students pursuing their literacy specialist master’s degree. “We want students to see themselves as readers and writers,” said Dr. Cheryl Dozier, associate professor in Literacy Teaching and Learning,…


  • Summer programming mixes learning and fun

      Students participating in summer programs at all three elementary schools and the middle school are keeping their brains active and their social skills sharp, while having fun at the same time. “Our summer learning program gives students the opportunity to have fun, feel connected and build confidence for the year ahead,” said Middle School…


  • CMS 4th Quarter Honor Roll

    Cohoes Middle School has announced Highest Honors (94.5-100), High Honors (89.50-94.40) and Honors (84.5-89.40) students for the fourth quarter of the 2021-22 school year. HIGHEST HONOR ROLL 94.50 – 100.00 GRADE 6 Caitlyn Baldwin, Alessandra Decker, Maliah Dorsey, Nicholas Garneau, Allen Halliday, Craig Hancock, Machk Hornicek, Benjamin Hotaling, Ashraf Ibrahim, Bryce Jackson, Cecilia Jarosz, Giada…


  • Middle School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

    Cohoes Middle School has announced Highest Honors (94.5-100), High Honors (89.50-94.40) and Honors (84.5-89.40) students for the second quarter of the 2021-22 school year. HIGHEST HONOR ROLL 94.50 – 100.00 GRADE 6 Jaelyn Anson, Caitlyn Baldwin, Nathaniel Braglia, Aryianna Collins, Alessandra Decker, Maliah Dorsey, Nicholas Garneau, Allen Halliday, Craig Hancock, Spencer Heaphy, Benjamin Hotaling, Ashraf…


  • Middle School Building Leadership Team Plan

    Each school in the Cohoes City School District has a Building Leadership Team (BLT).  These teams’ structure and processes are designed to transform teaching and learning.  The teams seek input from students, staff and parents, collect and analyze data, evaluate resources, and collectively author a building plan. The BLT’s make presentations to the CCSD Board…


  • Second Dose Vaccine Clinic to be held Jan. 7 for ages 5-11

    The second-dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Cohoes City School District students ages 5-11 will be held on Jan. 7th from 3:15pm-5:15pm at the Cohoes Middle School.  Students will report to the CMS Gymnasium at their appointment time, which is the same time as their first dose appointment. Parents should accompany their child and masks must…


  • Gendron named Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year

    Congratulations to Teresa Gendron, who has been named Cohoes Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD). Gendron, a PE teacher for over 30 years with the Cohoes City School District, strives to bring innovative ideas into her teaching practices…


  • Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll

    Cohoes Middle School has announced Highest Honors (94.5-100), High Honors (89.50-94.40) and Honors (84.5-89.40) students for the first quarter of the 2021-22 school year. HIGHEST HONOR ROLL GRADE 6 Jaelyn Anson, Nathaniel Braglia, Kaileona Changa, Aryianna Collins, Italo Carrillo Dominguez Alessandra Decker, Maliah Dorsey, Nicholas Garneau, Craig Hancock, Spencer Heaphy, Benjamin Hotaling, Ashraf Ibrahim, Bryce…