Goshen High School contact information

Kurtis Kotes
Principal, grades 9-12

222 Scotchtown Ave.
Goshen, NY 10924
(845) 615-6100

Goshen Banner
Central School District

GHS seniors will learn how to Survive the Drive on May 21

May 20, 2013

Goshen High School seniors will attend an important assembly titled Survive the Drive on Tuesday, May 21. The students will learn driver safety techniques. Learn more (PDF)

Interact club hosts senior citizen prom at Goshen Senior Center

May 17, 2013

On May 10, the members of the Goshen High School Interact Club hosted their third annual Senior Citizen Prom at the Goshen Senior Center. Approximately 35 seniors came out for a fun evening of dancing, appetizers and desserts. READ MORE »

View the Final Exam, Regents Exam schedule for June

May 15, 2013

The exam schedule for finals and Regents are now available. Exams begin June 3. View the exam schedule (PDF)

Students: View information on how to survive testing anxiety

May 15, 2013

Have some testing anxiety? Read some test taking strategies from CJH Health Teacher Michelle Killenberger and GHS Social Worker Michael Hanrahan. READ MORE »

Students, counselors attend College Fair at SUNY Orange

May 10, 2013

On May 1, the Orange County Counselor's Association held its annual College Night at SUNY Orange. READ MORE »

Physical Education Department names Students of the Month

May 9, 2013

The Physical Education Department of the Goshen High School has named its Physical Education Students of the Month for April. READ MORE »

A Celebration of Music to benefit Music Teacher Lori Fedor and family

May 8, 2013

A Celebration of Music fundraiser and BBQ to benefit Goshen High School Music Teacher Lori Fedor and family will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, June 8 in the GHS parking lot. READ MORE »

Orchestra students to perform at Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Service

May 8, 2013

Goshen High School orchestra students will provide music for the Orange County Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Friday, May 10 in front of the County Courthouse. The event is open to members of the law enforcement community as well as the general public.

Orchestra students perform with Greater Newburgh Symphony orchestra

May 7, 2013

On April 27, orchestra students from grades 5-12 performed in the Side by Side concert with the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra (GNSO) at the Goshen High School under GNSO Conductor Dr. Woomyung Choe and Guest Conductor Emily Schaad. READ MORE »

Joseph Palancia honored as Student Assistant Counselor of the Year

May 2, 2013

Joseph Palancia, student services at Goshen High School, was recently honored as Student Assistant Counselor of the Year in the 22nd annual Orange County Counselor Recognition Award program. READ MORE »

Interior designer Claudia Jacobs visits interior design students

May 2, 2013

On April 30, Claudia Jacobs of Claudia Jacobs Designs visited students in Janice Marsiglio's Interior Design class at Goshen High School to discuss her career as an interior designer. READ MORE »

Mock Trial Team places second in regional competition

April 30, 2013

The Goshen High School placed second in the region after competing in the Regional Single-Elimination Tournament on Saturday, April 27 at Marist College. READ MORE »

Principal honors Honor Grads with special breakfast

April 29, 2013

The Goshen High School has officially named its 2013 Honor Grads, and on April 29, Principal Kurtis Kotes invited this year's top six graduation seniors to a special breakfast in their honor. READ MORE »

Goshen High School students honored as Goshen Greats

April 29, 2013

On April 25, the Goshen High School honored 11 students for their accomplishments in a specific subject area. READ MORE »

Athletic teams honored with NYSPHSAA Scholar/Athlete Team Awards

April 11, 2013

Ten of Goshen High School's varsity athletic teams from the fall and winter season have been honored with the Scholar/Athlete Team Award by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). READ MORE »

Physical Education Department names Students of the Month

April 11, 2013

The Physical Education Department of the Goshen High School has named its Physical Education Students of the Month for March. READ MORE »

Goshen grad keeps brother's spirit alive with "Josh's Team"

April 8, 2013

On Sunday, June 2, hundreds of runners from Orange County and beyond will participate in the 33rd Annual Classic 10K and Rowley 5K in Middletown. Some will run to win; others just for fun. But some will run to help keep a loved one’s memory alive – these runners run for “Josh’s Team.” READ MORE »

Goshen High School students receive Sojourner Truth Awards

April 4, 2013

Eight Goshen High School students will be honored at the 23rd Sojourner Truth Awards Program on April 5 at SUNY Orange. READ MORE »

Senior prom to be held May 31; be sure to fill out permission forms

April 2, 2013

The senior prom will be held on May 31 at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel. Seniors who plan to bring a guest who is not a Goshen High School student must fill out the appropriate paperwork. In addition, seniors need parental permission in order to leave school early on the day of the prom. View Letter/permission forms (PDF)

Hot Topics
  • GHS students take the pledge not to text and drive MORE
  • Report student absences via email to attendance offices MORE
  • Goshen High School expands career and college ready opportunities MORE
  • Class of 2013 Graduation news: View a letter from Principal MORE
Calendar
Goshen High School Events Calendar
  • May 15
  • AP U.S. History Exam
  • May 17
  • CJH & GHS Five Week Progress Period ends
  • May 20
  • Board of Education meeting
    7:30 p.m.
  • May 21
  • Annual School District Budget Vote & Board Elections
    6 a.m.-9 p.m.
  • GHS Awards Night
    7 p.m.
  • May 22
  • GHS Festival of the Arts
    5:30-8 p.m.
  • May 23
  • GHS Festival of the Arts
    7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
  • May 23-26
  • GHS Senior Class Trip
  • May 27
  • Memorial Day
    District closed
  • May 31
  • GHS Class Day Rehearsal
  • GHS Senior Prom
  • June 3
  • District Ensemble Night Concert dress rehearsal
    4-8 p.m. at GHS
  • Board of Education meeting
    7:30 p.m.
  • June 4
  • District Ensemble Night Concert
    7 p.m. at GHS
  • June 5
  • K-12 ESL Dinner
    6 p.m. at GIS
  • June 7
  • Class Day