Proposed budget features decrease in tax levy; vote set for May 17

Schoharie Central School District residents will vote on a $25.9 million proposed budget for the 2022-23 school year. The fiscal plan has an overall increase of 1.63 percent – or $416,418 – from the current year. However, for the second year in a row the district is proposing a budget that decreases the overall tax …

Corrected Yearbook Ordering Form

When we released the yearbook ordering form last week, we encountered a glitch. If you attempted to complete the form before we took it offline, please re-enter your information. Here is our original message: It is time to order copy of the 21/22 SCS yearbook. Book pricing is as follows – Jr./Sr. High School Book …

Temporary Shelter in Place Procedures initiated at Jr./Sr. High School on April 4

Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School went into a Shelter in Place during Period 3 today and again during Period 4 due to a situation with a student. At no time was the safety of other students a concern. Teaching and learning were not impacted during the remainder of the day. The second Shelter in Place was …

Odyssey of the Mind Teams Make Big Impact at State Finals

Schoharie CSD’s Odyssey of the Mind teams had strong performances at the State Tournament over the weekend with both teams taking fourth place! “These students with their amazing coaches by their side have worked months on preparing to complete and perform outstanding solution to their long term problem, which includes writing a script, making costumes, …

Schoharie teen builds a future in the construction industry thanks to BOCES.

A Capital Region BOCES senior knows what she wants and how to get it and she is not letting traditional gender roles within jobs stand in her way. Delena Baker is a senior in the Construction/Heavy Equipment program on the Career and Technical School, Schoharie Campus. She chose the program so she could follow in …

Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to the State Tournament

On March 5, our Elementary and High School Odyssey of the Mind teams competed against other teams in the Capital District Region 7 Tournament.  The OMers have worked hard over the past several months to solve their selected problems. Their dedication paid off, as both teams came in 3rd place giving them the opportunity to …

Public forum set on proposed capital project

Schoharie Central School District is considering a capital improvement project designed to renovate the Elementary School and improve adjacent areas of the school campus, including athletic fields.  To help guide the project and inform the public, the district is holding a public forum in the Elementary Cafeteria at 6:30 p.m., March 24. The forum will …

Schoharie Valley FFA competes in District 2 Leadership Development Events

On Saturday, March 5, we had 8 talented Schoharie Valley FFA members travel to Pine Plains for the District 2 Leadership Development Events. These students have been preparing for their events over the last few months, developing resumes, writing speeches and working on their public speaking skills. Please help us in congratulating these outstanding individuals …