New York state has set new grade-level requirements for health exams and screenings for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Beginning July 1, all students enrolling in the district for the first time – along with children entering pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11 in the fall – will be …
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Schoharie Central School District residents approved the proposed $23,822,954 budget for the 2018-19 school year by 251 to 133, an approval of 65.4% Schoharie Central School District residents approved, by a vote of 276 to 108, a proposition authorizing the purchase of three passenger school buses at a maximum estimated cost not to exceed $270,000. …
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Parent, students, teachers, alumni – all shared their thoughts and ideas with Schoharie Board of Education members and administration at the March 1 Community Budget Forum. Schoharie Superintendent David Blanchard welcomed all to the forum and provided a big picture overview of the district’s budget challenges for the 2018-19 school year, including the governor’s proposed …
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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 …
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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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 Board of Education has named Schoolhouse Construction Services, LLC of Delhi as construction manager for the capital project. A construction manager works on behalf of a school district, overseeing the project and working with the architect and construction firms from start through completion. The goal is to ensure the project meets specifications, requirements and …
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The district is currently completing the design phase of the capital project. The architects worked very closely with teachers and administration before school let out for the summer. The architects sought feedback from stakeholders including office staff, teachers, administrators and department chairs as they presented their initial design. They will be presenting us with further …
