SCS students shine at fair

Schoharie Central was well represented at this summer’s Sunshine Fair in Cobleskill. A number of students showed and competed with their animals in events including in the 4H Dairy Showmanship & Junior Animals as well as animal exhibits. Making Schoharie proud at the fair were: Hannah Cater, Bridget Cipperly, Robert Dorrough, Jacob Fagnani, Jamie Fox, Andrew Hahn, …

Letter to sports fans

August 2018 Dear Schoharie Nation: It’s the most wonderful time of the year- Back to School! And with Back to School comes all of our other favorite Fall activities: apple picking in local orchards, arguing over who has the best cider doughnuts in the Valley, and watching our Indians and Lady Indians Fall sports teams …

Busy summer for capital project

     Phase one of the district’s capital project is going well, making our schools safer and more secure. Among the changes: state-of-the-art, energy-efficient boilers and related piping in the high school and an upgraded fire alarm system in the elementary school. The high school boilers replace older ones that were prone to breakdown and beyond safe repair. The …

30 inducted into National Honor Society, National Jr. Honor Society

Thirty Schoharie High School students were were formally recognized for their academic excellence, citizenship and overall achievement by being inducted into the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society. Current members of the honor societies were also recognized at a March 23 ceremony at the high school. A student applying for membership in the …

4th graders help with scientific research

Schoharie Elementary 4th graders spent a sunny day at the end of their school year as volunteer scientists. They traveled to the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in Rensselaerville to help research whether the invasive species of the rusty crayfish has taken over more of the habitat from the native crayfish in the preserve’s waterways.

Class of 2018 graduates include honored veteran

Seventy-five graduates in Schoharie’s Class of 2018 received their diplomas today in a high school gym filled with families, friends, faculty, staff, school leaders and members of the community. The graduates were recognized for their accomplishments in academics, activities, sports and the community and were encouraged to pursue their dreams while making a positive difference …

Math, pies and a great cause

After raising more than $6,500 at their first St. Jude’s Hospital Math-a-thon, Schoharie Elementary students were rewarded with a chance to throw a pie at their teachers and principal. What a tasty June afternoon for a great cause!

Four honored at Schoharie CTE awards ceremony

Congrats to Schoharie High School and Schoharie Career & Technical Education (CTE) School students for winning awards at a June 6 ceremony: Brittany Cieszynski, Culinary Arts, 2018 Joseph N. Fuchs Award; Devlan Matthews, Culinary Arts, ProStart Award; Victoria Todtschinder, Culinary Arts, Outstanding Student; and Kayla Shackleton, Cosmetology, Growth in Achievement. The students spent part of …

Lily Caza receives GlaxoSmithKline Science Award

Class of 2018 valedictorian Lily Caza, who plans to major in either chemical engineering or neuroscience at college, was awarded a $500 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Science Award at the healthcare company’s Oak Hill site in East Durham. She’ll also take part in a job shadowing experience at GSK and is being considered for a paid summer …

Seniors honored with awards, scholarships

Congratulations to the following Schoharie High School seniors for recently being honored with awards and scholarships. Achievement Award: Brittany Cieszynski All-Sports Booster Club Award: Mitchell Barton, Jacob Fagnini, Abigail Wetsel American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1261 Award: Jackson VanDerwerken Anthony Lawton Memorial Scholarship: Rebecca Bortell Bank of Richmondville Award: Lily Caza Blue Shield Scholars Program: Hailey …