SPIRIT WEEK 2026 IS COMING!Homecoming Week is September 28–October 2, and the Secondary PTC is running a Spirit Shirt Sale!Spirit shirts are $18 with two great designs. Anyone can order but here are the class colors:7th — Black | 8th — Gray | 9th — Maroon10th — Navy | 1...

2026-2027 School YearWe can't wait to welcome everyone back for the 2026–2027 school year! Mark your calendars for our upcoming K-12 Open House on Wednesday, September 2nd from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, and get ready for the official first day of school on Thursday, September 3rd!Our Back-to-School...

Update: Addition to August 19th Public Hearing Agenda In addition to the previously scheduled review of the District-Wide Safety Plan, the public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. will now also include a discussion on the district’s proposed Student Attendance Policy.&nb...

The Chautauqua Lake Central School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. The purpose will be to discuss the updated District-Wide Safety Plan to be considered for adoption by the Board of Education. Please not...

Class of 2026 Graduation InformationChautauqua Lake Central School District invites families, friends, and community members to celebrate the Class of 2026 on Thursday, June 25.Graduation ParadeThe annual Senior Parade will begin at 6:00 PM on Route 394 near Tops Friendly Markets and travel to Chaut...

Join us as we celebrate the career of Gary Whipple!After nearly three decades of inspiring creativity, building confidence, and helping students find their artistic voice, Mr. Gary Whipple is preparing for retirement.Read the full Retiree Showcase below!

34 years of service. Countless lives impacted.Congratulations to Mrs. Sheiline Walsh on her retirement and thank you for 30 years of dedication to Chautauqua Lake students, families, and staff. Read her full retiree spotlight below. 

This week’s Retiree Showcase honors Jim Tennies — a teacher, mentor, builder, and advocate whose impact on generations of Chautauqua Lake Central School District students goes far beyond the classroom. From construction trades to special education, Jim built confidence, compassion, and o...

We wanted to share the unofficial 2026-27 budget vote and school board election results:The budget passed with a 72% passing rate (total votes: yes 199  no 78)School Board Candidates:Elected for a 3-year term -Travis Bensink, Jennifer Obert, and Kenneth Shearer, Jr.A sincere thank you to a...

Retiree Showcase: Cathy RedleckiAfter 30+ years in education—27 at CLCS—Cathy Redlecki leaves behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and impact. As she looks ahead to retirement filled with family, travel, and time at her pancake house, we celebrate all she has given to our school...