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November 13, 2026
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BOARD OF EDUCATION
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Board of Education Meeting, Carmel High School Library, 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 24, 2026 Board of Education Committee Meetings, Carmel High School
Audit, Facilities & Operations, 5:30 – 6:20 pm., Science Room 201
Special Education, Support & Wellness, 5:30 - 6:20 p.m., Library Lab
Board of Education meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. but are expected to consider an immediate entry into
Executive Session with a 30-minute limit. The public portion of all meetings begins at 7:00 p.m.
Community members who wish to speak during Board of Education meetings are asked to sign up in advance.
Note: Regular Board of Education Meetings are livestreamed on the CarmelCSD Youtube Channel.
Board of Education Committee Meetings are livestreamed here.
UNDERSTANDING SCHOOL-BASED ANXIETY
This five-session Zoom series will help parents and caregivers of all aged students understand anxiety and recognize when it becomes school avoidance. It will discuss resources available and best practices.
BUDGET ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 1 0 a.m., Carmel High School library. This meeting will be for the purpose of reviewing where we are in the current budget and describing our assumptions for the 2027-2028 budget including some significant challenges we will face. Light refreshments will be served.
BEST BUDDIES CLOTHING DRIVE
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CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA CLUB
The Carmel High School Drama Club will present four performances of "The Last Fire of Summer" by Arthur M. Jolly, in a production that will feature two separate casts.
Performances will be held in Casey Hall at Carmel High School on Friday, November 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 14, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, November 15, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are available at CHSperform.Booktix.
LEARN ABOUT BOCES TECH CENTER
Sophomores are invited on a field trip to tour the BOCES Tech Center on Tuesday, November 24, 2026, and learn about the programs that are offered. The bus will depart CHS at 10:45 a.m. and will return by 2:00 p.m. Students interested in attending this informative trip must have their parents fill out the permission slip on Parent Square (sent on 10/21/2026 by Kristen Mancini). The deadline for the application is Wednesday, November 18, 2026.
THE SCHOOL SPIRIT STORE IS OPEN
A new school store has launched with Carmel apparel and merchandise!
This store is an on-demand store. If you do not see your size, please check back as stock is continually resupplied!
Sales benefit the Senior Class of CHS.
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DISTRICTWIDE COMMUNITY BREAKFAST
Come join the community breakfast on Saturday, November 14, 9 a.m. - noon at George Fischer Middle School. Eat, relax, enjoy some fun activities for kids, meet staff from community organizations and staff to make connections and see what is available to you as a community member. It is open to all grades including pre-k and to residents of all ages.
Stay Connected: GFMS PTA Facebook, GFMS PTA Instagram, GFMS PTA on the school website. |
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DISTRICTWIDE ELEMENTARY FOOD DONATION DRIVE
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PAWLING YOUTH HOCKEY
Junior Rangers Program, for ages 5 - 10 years. The New York Rangers Learn to Play ten-week program that teaches all the hockey skills begins December 13. See attached flyer.
KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART
Sunday, November 15, 12:00 –3:00 p.m., Family Day: Caribbean Connections. Join us on this day of artmaking to explore connections between Caribbean traditions, artistic ideas, and creative fun.
Join CCSD SEPTO & Katonah-Lewisboro SEPTO for Family Inclusive Hour 11 a.m. - noon, designed for neurodiverse audiences, for families wanting a sensory-friendly environment.
Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street, Katonah. Reservations recommended.
HOLIDAY ON THE LAKE
The Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association is sponsoring Holiday on the Lake, Saturday, December 5. See attached flyer for details.
EAST FISHKILL LIBRARY
For more events and registration see East Fishkill Community Library
Homework Help, Mondays, 5 - 7 p.m. All subjects, grades K-6.
Kids Mindful Movement, Monday, November 23, 5:00 -5:30 p.m. Kids entering Kindergarten through third Grade are invited. We will practice yoga poses, wiggle, stretch, breathe and relax! This class is meant to be a fun and lighthearted experience in movement and mindfulness. Registration required.
KENT PUBLIC LIBRARY
For more events and information see www.kentlibrary.org
Teen Volunteer Program, Mondays, 4 - 5:45 p.m. Ages 12-18. Get community service hours by helping around the Kent Library.
Bilingual Storytime, Monday, November 16 & December 21 at 11:30 a.m. Ages 2–5. A fun storytime for little ones learning English, Spanish, or both!
Thanksgiving Storytime & Craft, November 18, 11 - 11:45 a.m. Ages 6 & Under. Celebrate Thanksgiving with Songs, Storyboard, Books, Bubbles and a Craft.
Holiday Open House, November 30, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. All ages. Join us for a cozy hour of holiday magic at the library! Enjoy festive music performed by the Carmel High School Music Department.
Solar System Ambassador November 16 and December 14, 4:30 - 5:15. Ages 5-12. Blast off with Dr. Z. and explore the amazing Mars Rovers, then make a fun space-themed craft.
REED MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Register at Carmellibrary.org, (845) 225-2439
Little Reeders Playgroup- A drop-in caregivers group. Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. - Noon.
Looking for a place to connect with other local caregivers while your little one learns and plays? Join us for a relaxed morning of stories, crafts, snacks, and open play designed for children ages 2+.
November Crafternoon: Amazing Maize with Haley Brown. Tuesday, November 17, 4:30 p.m. For children ages 5 & up. Learn about the importance of corn in American history, make a craft and have a popcorn snack.
PATTERSON RECREATION DEPARTMENT
For more info, see pattersonny.myrec.com
Nerf Night: Friday November 13, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m, Grades 1-8. Grab your Nerf Blaster and get ready for an action-packed night!
Pizza, Music & Mayhem: Saturday, November 14, 6 – 9:00 p.m., Grades 3-5. Games, music and delicious pizza.
Little Pizza Pals: Join us on Saturday, November 21, 6 – 9:00 p.m., Grades K-2. Games, music and delicious pizza.
Youth Winter Basketball League: Pre-K through 8th grade, with divisions for Pre-K, K–1, 2–3, 4–5, and 6–8. We are also looking for volunteer coaches for teams in each division. Coaches must complete a Volunteer Packet and five mandatory courses.
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