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Schoolhouse News 9.4.26

Posted Date: 09/04/26 (10:00 AM)


September 4, 2026
The Carmel Schoolhouse eNews: News, Notes & Reminders
District News

 BOARD OF EDUCATION          
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Board of Education Meeting, Carmel High School Library, 6:30 p.m.

Board of Education meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. but are expected to propose an immediate entry into 
Executive Session with a 30-minute limit. The public portion of all meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. 

Note: Regular Board of Education Meetings are livestreamed on the Board of Ed page of the district website. Community members who wish to speak during Board of Education meetings are asked to sign up in advance.  

FLU CLINICS
The Putnam County Department of Health is offering three flu vaccination clinics this fall: Monday, September 28; Wednesday,
October 7; and Monday, October 19. See the attached flyers for location and other details. 

Carmel High School News

DRAMA CLUB
Drama Club Interest Meeting after school in Casey Hall Thursday, September 10th, 2026. We will be done in time for the late bus.

George Fischer Middle School News
 “WHY CHARACTER MATTERS!” for High School and Middle School students 
On Tuesday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. in the GFMS Auditorium, Mark Leinweaver, an MLB sports agent with more than two decades of experience in sports and entertainment invites high school and middle school students and their parents to learn about his work. Mr. Leinweaver has seen firsthand how personal choices, online behavior, courage, and character can shape opportunities in school, relationships, and life beyond graduation.
Kent Elementary School

SEPTO EVENTS -- DISTRICTWIDE 

These great SEPTO events are not just for KES students, they are open to students districtwide! For KEPTO's annual calendar of events, see the attached flyer.

Kent Primary School News
Ju Jitsu for Kent Primary School 
Families are invited to the KPSPTO's back to school “Kick off” event at Grail Jiu Jitsu on Saturday September 26, 9a.m.-10a.m. 
Matthew Paterson Elementary School News

LOTS OF EVENTS COMING UP AT MPES


Community News
PAWLING YOUTH HOCKEY
Learn to play ice hockey for ages 5 - 10, starts October 3 at Trinity Pawling School. See the attached flyer or contact Pawlingyouthhockey.org for more information. 

CAMP HERRLICH 
Before and After School Programs at Camp Herrlich, admission is rolling! Our award winning programs run for all the days school is open, including half days. We open at 6:30am, close at 6:30pm, and include tons of great activities, time for homework, clubs, and so much more on our beautiful property. Children are transported by CCSD to and from Camp Herrlich. Get info and register at www.campherrlich.org/school-age-child-care

Vacation Camp at Camp Herrlich on September 21st! 9am - 5pm, extended hours from 6:30am - 6:30pm, lunch and snack included along with super fun activities and talented staff members. All the info and link to register here - www.campherrlich.org/vacation-camp

Herrlich Harvest Festival September 27th from 12 - 4pm! A day of fun for the whole family, come to camp and experience what being a camper is like. Activities for grown ups and kids to do together, plus great food and some live music! FREE Family packs of tickets available for current campers and 2026 summer campers. Get all the info and links for tickets here - https://www.campherrlich.org/events/2026/4/29/save-the-date-herrlich-harvest-festival-september-27th

ADULT EDUCATION FROM PNW BOCES
Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES is offering Adult Education in GED Prep, ESL and more at several locations throughout northern Westchester this fall. See attached flyers for classes in Ossining, Yorktown and Peekskill. 

PUTNAM COUNTY HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD WASTE DAY 
Dispose of household chemical products and more at Putnam County's October 3 Hazardous Household Waste Drop Off Day. See attached flyer. 

Carmel Central School District
81 South St., P.O. Box 296, Patterson, NY 12563
info@carmelschools.org | 845 878-2094
www.carmelschools.org