Area firm gives financial boost to backpack and school pantry programs

The Schoharie Backpack and School Pantry programs recently received a generous donation from Fenimore Asset Management.  The request was for a $1,000 donation, however Fenimore Asset Management provided the programs with $1,500! Schoharie students wrote and mailed “thank you” messages to the firm. The Schoharie Backpack program partners with the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern …

District Voters Approve Budget for 2023-24; Select Board of Education Members

Voters in the Schoharie CSD on Tuesday approved a $26.8 million budget for the 2023-24 school year. The fiscal plan, which was approved by a vote of 278 to 112, has an overall increase of 3.57 percent – $924,158 – from the current year. The tax levy will change by 0.23 percent and equates to …

Three Seniors Receive NY State Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Congratulations to the following students for being recognized as recipients of the NY State Scholarship for Academic Excellence: Morgan Phelan, Alyssia Bleau, and Luke Helmstadt. These scholarships are given to the top three ranked students in the class of 2023. Each student will receive either $1,500 or $500 per year for study at a New …

Choral students attend performance of Chanticleer

Some Schoharie high school choral students were able to attend a performance by the renowned group Chanticleer. Chanticleer is a GRAMMY® winning vocal ensemble. They are known for their virtuosity and wide ranging repertoire.  Some memorable songs from the concert included an incredible arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” featuring two countertenor soloists, “Stormy …

Two students attend Elevating Student Voices Program

Two SCS students have spent the year participating in the Elevating Student Voices program sponsored by Capital Region BOCES.  Nix Perrotti and Lindsay Haverly have been meeting every other month with students from across the capital district to discuss and tackle some of the challenges facing their school communities. Students facilitated conversations and participated in exercises …

Senior FFA Member Earns National Recognition

Congratulations to senior FFA member Tyler Lloyd on being named the Runner-Up for the Mike Hellenbrand Lasting Legacy Award today at the Northeast All-Breeds Spring Show in Springfield, MA. Tyler received a significant monetary award in recognition of his accomplishments and dedication to the dairy industry. The funds will be used towards the purchase of …

Congratulations to our Valedictorian and Salutatorian!

Morgan Phelan has been named the valedictorian of Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School’s Class of 2023. Morgan is the daughter of Katherine and Andrew Phelan and has attended Schoharie Central School since kindergarten. Morgan is active in school extracurriculars as Class of 2023 treasurer, National Honor Society president, Key Club president, Varsity Club president, and a …