Public forum set on New York State order to end use of Native American mascots/logos

Schoharie CSD has scheduled a public forum at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, to discuss the New York State Education Department order that calls for schools to end the use of Native American-themed logos and/or mascots or face the loss of state aid. The forum will be held in the Jr./Sr. High School Auditorium.

Schoharie student assists with effort on vinyl-wrapped box truck

ALBANY – Students in the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Digital Media Design and Auto Body Collision Repair programs are putting the wrap on a project that will take the students and BOCES places – literally! The high school juniors and seniors on the Albany Campus are in the final stages of completing …

Reminder: Schoharie Storeroom is open

This is a reminder that the Schoharie Storeroom, which has a wide range of donated items for families, is open. Items include many useful clothing articles and outdoor wear for the winter season. The Schoharie Storeroom is located in a small space at the Elementary School. Teacher Darcie Schmid helps manage the program, which helps …

RSV Infection and Prevention Information

Please be aware that Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV) has become prevalent in our community.  RSV is a common respiratory virus that affects the lungs and breathing passages.  Most of the time, RSV will cause a mild, cold-like illness, but it can also cause severe illness such as bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in …

Schoharie student named as SkillsUSA officer

A Schoharie student was selected as a SkillsUSA officer to help lead the CRB SkillsUSA chapter. Haley Titus is serving as the secretary for the afternoon group of CTE students. Congratulations Haley! Students ranging from future nurses to future chefs, contractors and fashion designers will lead the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center …

An ‘arresting’ interest in promoting criminal justice careers

New York State troopers Curtis Rich, T.J. McHugh and Davis Flores recently paid a visit to the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus, meeting with criminal justice  students and sharing all of the options that exist for those interested in careers in law enforcement.  “The State Police have a great …

Culinary students serve area school boards

After a hiatus, the Schoharie County School Boards Association met in person last week for its Fall Dinner Meeting – an event where our own Schoharie students, working with others from the region, stole the show.  The Fall Dinner Meeting returned after being suspended during the pandemic. It’s a chance for the county’s school board …

Schedule Reminders for Nov. 7 through Nov. 11

Please be advised of the following schedule reminders for next week: Monday, Nov. 7 – Normal Schedule; Elementary Fall Picture Make Up Day Tuesday, Nov. 8 – Staff Development Day, No Classes Pk-12 Wednesday, Nov. 9 – Normal Schedule; Veterans Day event; Hats on for Soldiers Day Thursday, Nov. 10 – Parent-Teacher Conferences; No Elementary …