Budget vote set for Tuesday, May 18; decrease in tax levy proposed

Schoharie CSD will present a $25.5 million budget for the 2021-22 school year on Tuesday, May 18 that includes a 1.99 percent decrease in the tax levy. “The budget aligns with the Board’s objective to ‘Sustain the fiscal capacity of the school district to equitably provide for the programs and services for students, not only …

May 18 vaccine clinic now open to those 12 years old and up

There are two upcoming vaccination clinics in Schoharie County at the county office building on May 18, one of which is available to those 12 years of age and older. With the recent federal authorization for the vaccine to be administered to 12 to 15-year-olds, county health officials are now opening one of the clinics …

Emergency Broadband Benefit program designed to connect families.

The federal government has launched a new program intended to help families and households struggling to afford Internet during the COVID-19 pandemic. About the Emergency Broadband Benefit The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households …

Lead testing notification

May 6, 2021 Dear Parents and Staff: The Health and Safety of students and staff at Schoharie Central School District is our number one priority. On September 6, 2016 Governor Cuomo signed legislation which requires all public schools in New York State to test all potable water sources for lead. The regulation requires public schools …

Upcoming vaccination clinics in Schoharie County

There are two upcoming vaccination clinics in Schoharie County at the county office building on May 18, one of which is available to those 16 years of age and older. First Clinic http://bit.ly/Scs518jj This clinic offers the Johnson and Johnson vaccine. This is a single dose vaccine offered to members of the Schoharie Central School …

Elementary Summer School Registration Opens

We are excited to announce that there will be a Schoharie CSD Summer School Program for students in grades K-5 this year. Enrollment will be based on academic need as well as additional enrichment. The goal of the program is to increase student achievement in preparation for the next grade level. Summer school will run …

Board of Education Candidate Bios

In addition to the proposed 2021-22 budget, district voters on May 18 will elect two new members to the Board of Education for three-year, unpaid terms. Candidates include Lynda Lewandowski and Lance Hellstrom.   Greetings! My name is Lynda Lewandowski and I would love to have the opportunity to represent the residents of SCS School …