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Pre-K and kindergarten registration set for spring

Middletown City School District will register pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students this spring. Click here for details. 

Photo of Photo of Principal Fred Griffin (left), Assistant Principal Ivette Figueroa (right), and Barbara Gallagher (center).School raises more than $5,000 for Pasta for Pennies

Chorley Elementary School presented a contribution of $5,415.14 to Barbara Gallagher on Friday, March 5, for Pasta for Pennies—a national fundraising program in partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). More than two million elementary, middle, and high school students participate in the program nationally each year, bringing in their spare change and donations to benefit the LLS' school & youth campaign.  

Photo from the ABCs of Getting Along Workshop.Students learn ABCs of getting along

First-graders at Chorley Elementary School recently took part in the ABCs of Getting Along Workshop. The workshop, led by Barbara Driscoll, of the Dispute Resolution Center, discussed the topic of anger with students and examined some healthy ways to control it. Students also explored appropriate means to handle peers as part of the workshop, which utilized songs, poems, skits, and puppets to engage students and encourage participation.

District launches SchoolMessenger

Keeping students, parents, and the community informed isn't just important—it’s a priority in Middletown. As a result, the district has launched SchoolMessenger—a notification system that delivers voice, e-mail, and SMS messages to users on matters such as attendance, events, and district emergencies. To read more about the service and learn how to create a SchoolMessenger account, click here.

Donations help Chorley students

Eighty-six children from 31 disadvantaged families at Chorley Elementary School enjoyed special gifts during the holiday season thanks to the generous donations from a host of community supporters. Click here to read more.

Career Week inspires students

Photo of ShopRite Food Services Manager Mrs. Dorfman speaking to a student about her career.More than 20 local professionals spoke to students about their professions during Career Week, held from October 26-30 at the school.

Students from kindergarten to first grade learned about various professions, and according to Assistant Principal
Ivette Figueroa there has been no shortage of student excitement.

"Our kids are excited to meet and hear from the professionals," Figueroa said. "An event like this, which educates students about future opportunities, helps motivate them at a young age to work hard towards their goals or a future career."

Professionals visiting the school included  police officers, doctors, a lawyer, EMT workers, a hot air balloonist, a martial arts instructor, a horse trainer, and a food services manager.  

Firefighters teach fire safety, prevention

Middletown firefighters provided fire safety and prevention tips to students at Chorley Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week, held October 5-9. Students watched a fire safety video and listened as firefighters emphasized the importance of having working smoke detectors in the home and staying away from items such as matches and lighters.

What's new with the flu?

With health officials expecting the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus to impact schools and communities, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued recommendations and precautions parents can take to help their child from contacting the seasonal flu and H1N1 virus. Click here to read more.

Schools remember 9/11

Middletown City Schools commemorated the eighth anniversary of 9/11 on Friday with district-wide moments of silence, in memory of those lost in the attacks, and a variety of activities centered around Patriot Day. Click here to read more.

Chorley welcomes new teachers

Chorley Elementary School would like to welcome two new teachers this school year—Harriet Jennings and Andrea Baker. Ms. Jennings and Ms. Baker both teach first grade.

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Principal
Frederick Griffin
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Ivette Figueroa

J. W. Chorley Elementary
50 Roosevelt Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940

Phone: (845) 326-1850
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