A Schoharie High School student was arrested April 14 and charged with making a terroristic threat against the school. The student had been overheard making a statement about bringing a weapon to school on the last day of the year. The district contacted the New York State Police immediately, who determined the threat was not …
What better way to inspire children to enjoy reading than to speak to them as a visiting author who can also share about another culture? Marcus E. Mohalland, author of the “Silly Nomads” series, visited Schoharie Elementary recently, where he read from his books to 5th graders and talked about the writing process. He also …
Our students displayed lots of hard work and inspiration at the 2018 Science Fair. Great job everyone! View a Science Fair Photo Gallery
More than three dozen Schoharie High School students were chosen to perform at the Schoharie County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) All-County Festival March 15-17 at the College of Saint Rose’s Massry Center for the Arts. SCS students also were among featured vocalists and one received a competitive scholarship. Interested students were selected by the choir …
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Three Schoharie High School juniors and one senior earned awards at the SkillsUSA regional competition for career and technical education (CTE) students held recently at Schenectady County Community College. Alex Cipperly won 2nd place in the precision heavy equipment competition. An SCS junior, he studies Residential Construction/Heavy Equipment at the Schoharie CTE School. SCS senior …
Just inside the main doors to the Schoharie Elementary School library, a massive map of the United States and its landmarks grows more colorful each day as students “work together to do great things.” “I have a big black and white poster on the wall, and when students have free time, they grab a colored …
How do you catch a leprechaun? Natalie McKay’s 3rd graders are busy creating leprechaun traps that include a wheel and axle, lever, inclined plane, pulley, screw or wedge – simple machines that they learned about in class. Here is an example of the may creations, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day.
Lily Caza Lily Caza has been named valedictorian and Claire Williams has been named salutatorian of Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School’s Class of 2018. Lily, who was awarded a New York State Scholarship for Academic Excellence earlier this year, plans to major in either chemical engineering or neuroscience at a four-year university after graduation. At Schoharie High …
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March is Youth Art Month, and Schoharie’s students are exhibiting their work in the windows of businesses on Main Street in the village. According to SCS art teacher Jean Scofield, “This exhibit showcases the creative spirit of our K-12 students in a variety of media. Youth Art Month encourages young people to participate in activities …
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Schoharie Elementary students got creative in art class through a host of activities that integrated art, history, culture and creativity in observance of Black History Month. Art teacher Jean Scofield led her classes through a range of activities during the past few weeks. Students recently finished a study of famous black author, illustrator and artist …
