Leading Tones perform at NASDA annual meeting

Schoharie HS’s auditioned select choir, Leading Tones, performed at the Opening Plenary session at The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s (NASDA) annual meeting in Saratoga Springs. They performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” and a choral arrangement of Robert Frost’s poem, “The Pasture”. Thank you to Commissioner Richard Ball and his staff for inviting us to participate …

After-school program seeks activity leader

The Cornell Cooperative Extension After-school Program at Schoharie elementary school is in need of an Activity Leader. The program runs from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming an Activity Leader, please contact Susan Salisbury at 518-234-4303, ext. 122 or sms248@cornell.edu 

16 High School Students Selected for Area All-State Conference

Congratulations to the 16 Schoharie High School vocal students who were chosen to participate in the Zone 8 Area All-State Conference. Acceptance to Area-All State is based on a student’s spring New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo score. Qualifying to participate in this festival is an impressive accomplishment. Students join other outstanding musicians …

Schoharie Storeroom gets boost from students, community

An effort to help outfit Schoharie families with everything from winter coats to toothbrushes received a boost from students last year, which is leading to a better organized and equipped Schoharie Storeroom this year. The Schoharie Storeroom is located in a small space at the Elementary School. Teacher Darcie Schmid helps manage the program, which …

Back to School Top 10 Things to Know

Schoharie CSD’s Back to School Top 10 For the latest Back to School information at the Elementary School, please see this roundup from Principal Andrea Polikoski – Back to School letter from the Elementary Principal Our Elementary student handbook is your one-source stop for all things Schoharie Elementary School.  We are excited to welcome six …

School Resource Officer Approved for District

Schoharie CSD has enlisted a School Resource Officer from the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office for the 2022-23 school year. A contract, which is linked below, was approved by the Schoharie CSD Board of Education. The SRO is posted at the school during regular school hours every school day, and would also attend special events on …

SCS Yondr Student Phone Policy and Discipline Procedures

STUDENT PHONE POLICY & GUIDELINES Cell phones, smartwatches, and earbuds are not to be used during the school day. Every student is assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. While the Yondr Pouch is considered school property, it is each student’s responsibility to bring their Pouch with them to school every day and keep it in good …

District to provide no-cost meals for this school year

During the 2022-23 school year, Schoharie CSD will be participating in the Community Eligibility Provision program, which provides no-cost meals to all students. CEP is a federal provision that allows high-poverty schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students. This option increases school meal participation by removing stigma, maximizes federal reimbursements, reduces administrative …