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Schalmont Hosts College Fair – April 29
Schalmont High School will host a Spring College Fair Tuesday, April 29 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in High School Gym 1. This is a free event for all families who would like to speak with representatives from colleges, armed services and trade unions (listed below). For more information, please email Counselor Greg Loiacono at …
Learning Gel Electrophoresis in Biology
Gel electrophoresis was the hands-on lesson for Schalmont sophomores just before the break in Mrs. Remis’ Biology classes! Students learned the laboratory technique which is used to separate molecules by size and charge when studying DNA or proteins. The activity was part of the sophomores’ unit on genetics. Working in pairs, Biology students first created …
“9 to 5: The Musical” – April 24-26
It feels like our students have been working “9 to 5” on this spring’s musical! Schalmont’s Drama Club will perform “9 to 5: The Musical” Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Tickets available at the door. Refreshments provided by Schalmont’s English Honor Society. Featuring music and …
Student Musicians Excel at NYSSMA Festival
Schalmont’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band once again made us proud last week with their outstanding performances at the NYS School Music Association’s Majors Festival! The Wind Ensemble achieved a Gold with Distinction, the festival’s highest honor, performing a Level 5 ensemble piece while the Concert Band earned a Silver Medal for their impressive Level …
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1st Practices for Unified Basketball
All smiles and high fives for Unified Basketball’s first week of practices! 🏀 The team is Schalmont’s first for our new Unified Sports program, which provides students with and without intellectual disabilities an opportunity to play sports together on the same team. Coach Loiacono, Schalmont’s long-time varsity Boys Basketball coach, led the practices that started …
Middle School Holds Trivia Mania
Schalmont Middle School held their first “Trivia Mania” this week, an afterschool event where students test their knowledge on topics such as science, U.S. history, literature and pop culture. Congratulations to Mason Emmons, Nikhil Folmsbee, Evan McTighe, Wesley Montgomery and Miriam Pierce on their first place finish!
Intramural Basketball Fun at Jefferson
Lots of basketball fun and learning in Jefferson’s intramural basketball program! 🏀 Students have been learning the fundamentals afterschool in the program including dribbling, passing and shooting. Thank you to Ms. Weeks and Mr. Keenan for organizing the program and Mr. Gifford for stepping in to help last week! #sabrepride See more photos on our …
Middle School Spirit Week
Spirit Week fun at Schalmont Middle School! Last week, students did a great job with “Dress Like a Twin,” “Dress Like a Teacher” and other fun themes. As part of the Spring Into Kindness Spirit Week, School Counselor Mrs. Romano also led a powerful lesson on kindness with 6th graders. “Through engaging activities and thoughtful …
Basketball Summer Camp Information
Schalmont’s Boys Basketball program will host its annual basketball camp July 14-17 for boys and girls entering 3rd to 8th grade in 2025-2026. For more information, please see the flyer above or contact Coach Greg Loiacono at gloiacono@schalmont.net.