YEAR ROUND PTA ACTIVITIES:
In School
Book Fairs, Picture Days, Student Assemblies, Supporting Families & More!
On Campus
Trunk or Treat, Back to School Picnics, Ice Cream Socials, Teacher Appreciation & More!
In Our Town
Touch a Truck, Movie Nights, School Supply Drives, Walking Club & More!
Do you have an idea for a PTA sponsored event?? - Send us your idea at ChathamMEDPTO@gmail.com
Get ready to get in the spirit! We have decked out the vestibule to celebrate Halloween and add some festive flair to your school entry. We had so much fun putting together this creepy-cute display, and we hope it makes coming to school extra exciting. Wishing all our families a safe and happy October!
September 27, 2025
THANK YOU for making this year’s Welcome Back Color Run unforgettable!
We loved seeing all the bright smiles, splashes of color, and amazing energy you brought to the event. You truly made it a day to remember!
Relive the fun and check out event photos here:https://kellyfirmbachphotography.pixieset.com/chathammed.../
Now it’s your turn—share your favorite moments! Post your colorful pics and don’t forget to tag us so we can celebrate with you.
#chathammedpto #colorrun #thankyouforyoursupport #Shareyourcolor #ColorRunFun Chatham Rescue Squad Inc @chathamfire58 Chatham Fire Department Chatham Central School District
Welcome back all students, families, and staff! Take a look on your way in, and remember: we're stronger together!
February 28, 2025
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our FIRST EVER combined TRICKY TRAYS & CUPCAKE WARS event!
We had an incredible time indulging in sweetness of the cupcakes. Our amazing judges had hard decisions to make with over 30 families who baked together to make this event truly amazing.
Tricky Trays has always been a favorite in the community and you all showed us how much. Congratulations to all the winners and we hope you are enjoying your wonderful prizes!
Thank you to our SWEET Judges, MED Principal Mrs. Reno, Superintendent Mr. Kourt, Dean of Students Mr. Roloson, 2nd Grade Teacher Mrs. Kolb, and MED School Resource Officer Roberts.
Thank you all of our amazing sponsors for making this event amazing! Special thanks to Ginsbergs & Stewarts for their donations. The Gnome Slice for serving up some slices .
Thank you to our High School students for handing out all those yummy cupcakes.
Thank you to Kristin Beline and her staff helping with the cleanup.
We couldn't have done it without all of you! Here's to making sweet memories together! Until next time! #ThankYou #SweetnessEvent #chathammedpta #chathamcentralschooldistrict #panthers #cupcakewars #trickytrays https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1085134676980602&type=3
** Congratulations to the Winners of Cupcake Wars! **
A huge shoutout to those who took the crown at this year’s **Cupcake Wars**! Your creativity, flavors, and decorating skills were truly next level!
A big thank you to ALL the amazing participants who wowed us with their delicious creations—each and every cupcake was a masterpiece. And of course, a special thanks to our judges and everyone who came out to support.
Pre-K - K 1st - 2nd
Most Creative - Garrett Kelleher Most Creative - McKinley Fisher
Best Tasting - Cameron Kubik Best Tasting - Freyia Ribar
Overall Favorite - Ella Williams Overall Favorite - McKenna Ryan
3rd - 4th 5th
Most Creative - Katz Mildenberg Most Creative - Zoe Williams
Best Tasting - Carson Kelly Best Tasting - Tanner Sharpe
Overall Favorite - Emma Haefner Overall Favorite - Kaylie Williams
Staff
Most Creative - Mary Suelflow
Best Tasting - Jess Williams
Overall Favorite - Kristin Beline
Until next time, keep baking and making sweet memories!
#chathammedpta #CupcakeWars #SweetVictory #BakingChampions #chathamcentralschooldistrict
This March, we're all about "Shamrocking Our Way Through the School Year!" Join us in celebrating the vibrant spirit of spring with our monthly vestibule decorations. Let's bring some luck and fun into our school community!
Celebrating 100 days and Valentine's Day
January 17th
"Moana"
Be-Leaf in yourself lobby decorations!
A Huge thank you to everyone who came out to our MED Trunk or Treat this year! It was truly the best one yet! Your creativity, enthusiasm, and smiles made the event unforgettable. We loved seeing all the amazing costumes and decorations! DJ Steve kept the tunes cranking while The Gnome Bistro served up some hot meals . The costume contest was hit and congratulations to all the winners in each age group. Congratulations to trunk #2 otherwise known as The Dunkin Donuts Trunk We can’t wait to do it again next year. Thank you to all of our sponsors and everyone who donated candy! Until then, keep the Halloween spirit alive!
See pictures here:
The MED PTA was involved with implementing Unity Spirit Week from 10/15-10/18. The bulletin board in the lobby was decorated with paw prints on which staff would write messages of unity and encouragement.
The weather was beautiful!
The pizza was delicious. T-shirts were being printed by Chatham Clothing Company.
A great time was had by all before the big football game. Check out the pictures here:
Meet “Monster Moldy Toad.“ Don't worry, ol' Moldy eats a kid-free diet; he will be gobbling up donations for the MED PTA's Trunk or Treat. More Information to follow soon!
MED's monthly themed decorations in the vestibule are courtesy of the PTA.
First Day of School front vestibule decorations.
Send us your ideas for monthly decorations!
Sharing all of the supplies that were collected at Touch a Truck with the MED Community.
The PTA collected hundreds of school supply items including 1,018 pencils, 110 folders, 166 pens, 286 glue sticks, 350 paper clips, 133 packs of crayons, and 39 scissors. There were 85 trucks / vehicles in attendance and despite the rain,
LifeNet of New York was able to arrive for an awesome end to the day!!
This was definitely an event to remember!
Touch a Truck and school supply drive
Updated and revitalized the MED rock garden
Hosted and ran fall / spring school picture day
Organized and ran Trunk or Treat
Arranged and presented “Honor a Vet” ceremony and breakfast
Purchased items from MED Wishlist
Hosted fall / spring Scholastic Book Fair
Winterfest celebration at the Morris
Brought back Tricky Trays raffle and silent auction
Organized and hosted movie night at the Morris
Organized a week-long Teacher Appreciation event
Funding provided in part for the music department to purchase t-shirts for the students, camp tuition for 4th graders, school supplies, and various other programs throughout the year.
Kickoff to Homecoming Picnic