On Saturday, Nov. 18, three elementary teachers and their principal braved the elements to jump into Lake George to raise funds for Special Olympics New York. Principal Andrea Polikoski, kindergarten teacher Kim DiNuzzo and 3rd grade teachers Natalie McKay and Megan Caruso took the plunge into the 35 degree water, with air temperatures hovering right …
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Schoharie Central School District thanks all veterans for their service. Thank you to all who attended and participated in our Nov. 8 ceremony, including several local veterans. View of Photo Gallery of the Veterans Ceremony Honored Guests Carmello Alescio, Army Sergeant E-5 Anthony Benninger, Army Dave Bradshaw, Army Theresa Brown, Air Force Master SGT Jason …
Every child in the third grade at Schoharie Elementary now has a new dictionary, thanks to the generosity of the Esperance Elks. Carl Bodian of the Elks recently visited the school and talked to children about the purpose and uses of a dictionary.
Schoharie Central Schools Psychologist Dr. Stacey Alexander and intern Jasmin Burke share their expertise and experience about empathy and disasters, including the 2011 Schoharie Valley floods, in the October issue of Parent Today. In Aubrey Kammler’s article “Teachable moments: Empathy in action in times of tragedy,” the online newsletter advises readers on how to foster …
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Last fall, Schoharie Elementary School launched new curricula including GO Math!, Wonders English language arts, and the READ 180 reading improvement program. Teachers also continued to engage children in individualized learning and growth through the i-Ready instructional program. This fall, students started the year enriched with greater skills and knowledge thanks to those efforts. One …
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The varsity girls tennis team served up a big win at the Invitational Maple Hill Fall Sports Weekend Girls Varsity Tennis Tournament on Oct. 14. The team defeated Greenwich 3-0, Maple Hill 2-1 and Ichabod Crane 2-1. Schoharie was 6-7 in the Colonial Council this year and was seeded third for the class C/D Sectionals. …
A team of Schoharie High School students placed second in an annual Computer Science and Information Systems career exploration and competition at Siena College on Oct. 13, holding on to the silver for the second year in a row. Students Tom Coluccio, Jed Fox, Hannah Meyer and Maddie Phelan competed in the Interested in Mathematics …
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Schoharie High School seniors Sarah Helmstadt, Lily Caza and Claire Williams have been awarded New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence in recognition of their outstanding achievement on state Regents exams. They share an interest in the STEM fields and research, and teaching may also be a goal. Academic Excellence scholarships are awarded to the …
Actually, Buckles isn’t really panting, he’s smiling on the job as our classroom assistance dog. SCS students and staff have coped well with the summery weather. Great job everyone.
The Schoharie High School Parent Teacher Student Organization (PTSO) hosted 90th birthday celebration of the original high school building last spring, and some fun photos were recently shared with the district.
