SCS mourns passing of Tom Heath

Schoharie Central School District mourns the recent passing of school bus driver Tom Heath. Mr. Heath was a beloved member of our SCS family who was well liked by the students he transported on bus 194 and well respected by his colleagues. He will be missed. The district sends its condolences to his family and friends. …

College, according to alumni

Thanks to the following alumni for sharing breakfast, information and advice with Schoharie High School seniors on Friday, Jan. 4: Hope Makranszky, Holly Yauchler, Matthew Loubier, Jacob Fagnani, Jaydan Guasp, Addie Cornell, Rebecca Bortell, Cassandra Bortell, Claire Williams, Mitch Barton and Katie Touchette. They shared their experiences with what to expect from college, dorm rooms, meal plans, academics, study …

2v2 tourney raises funds, fun

Looking good at the Final 4 of the Varsity Club-sponsored 2v2 Basketball Tournament for Schoharie students, staff and alumni on Dec. 21: Skyler Jankowski and Devon Brooks, Noah Fagnani and Shane Helmstadt, Blaine Rose and John Blackwood, Tim Beninati and Marjorie Croote. Congrats to champions John and Blaine! Made up of varsity athletes, the Varsity Club holds several fundraising events during …

Expanded mental health services, nurse practitioner for students, families

Schoharie Central School District  is expanding its long-standing partnership with the Schoharie County Office of Community Services and Mental Health by increasing from two to five days a week the availability of on-campus mental health services and support for students and their families. A Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will also begin providing services at the schools. …

Empty bowls will fill pantries

Schoharie Elementary students recently took paintbrushes in hand and joined with several groups in Schoharie County to help local food pantries. “In early December, our fifth grade classes painted bowls to be sold at  next spring’s Empty Bowls fundraiser for food pantries in Schoharie County,” said fifth grade teacher Mary Bates.  “The church sponsors the students by paying for …

Letter re Dec. 17 spectator incident

The following letter is being sent home with Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School students on Dec. 18. December 18, 2018 Dear Schoharie Parent or Guardian: I am writing to inform you about an incident that occurred during a Schoharie vs. Middleburgh JV basketball game on Monday, December 17, 2018. An adult was harassing a group of students seated …

Choirs spread holiday cheer

Members of Schoharie’s choirs spread holiday cheer by sharing their talents in the local community. The High School Treble Choir sang at the Apple Barrel,  while the LeadingTones (the newly named High School Select Choir) sang at Schoharie Valley Farms. Members of the 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade choirs carolled at the tree lighting in Esperance. Treble Choir …

Scholar-athletes shine

At the end of each sports season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors those teams who excel academically. To achieve Scholar-Athlete recognition, the average of a team’s Grade Point Average (GPA) for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00. Congratulations to the following teams …