Schalmont High School’s Introspection literary magazine was recently honored as one of the best student-created magazines in the country. In a contest held by the National Council of Teachers of English, Introspection received the highest honor, REALM First Class. It was one of just 38 magazines to receive the award out of 262 submissions from …
The NYS Comptroller’s Office recently informed Schalmont that it received the best possible score on its annual Fiscal Stress Monitoring System report. Each year, the Comptroller’s Office reviews each school district’s financial information to assess fiscal challenges such as operating deficits, fund balance and cash flow. “It’s reassuring to have an outside agency review our …
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Those delicious looking desserts in these photos are actually sculptures that High School students in Mrs. Mulkerrin’s Sculpture class created! Students made the dessert replicas for Canali’s Restaurant, which will use them as a display in their local restaurant to show the desserts they offer. Canali’s Restaurant was so appreciative that one of their managers, …
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Schalmont could not be prouder of 8th grader Rosemary Harrington who was recognized Thursday for her incredibly quick response to helping a classmate during a recent medical event in school. Rosemary was given a Making a Difference Award from the Rotterdam Police Department Police Benevolent Association after she immediately sought help for a classmate who …
Congratulations to 5th grader Peter Gorman III who won this year’s Middle School Spelling Bee Wednesday evening, correctly spelling the final word “tenets”. The competition lasted 18 rounds with 7th grader Liam Anderson finishing second. Peter will represent Schalmont in the 2023 Capital Region Spelling Bee. “Congratulations to all who participated. You are to be …
Regular NYSSMA Solo Festival & Piano NYSSMA registration information is now available for all Schalmont music students. Please read through the NYSSMA Registration Instructions in order to register your student for Regular Solo NYSSMA and/or Piano NYSSMA. These are two separate festivals and registrations. Any questions, please email Music Department Coordinator Mike Christy at mchristy@schalmont.net.
Schalmont celebrated the 2022 Girls Basketball State Champions last night as former players and families returned for the unveiling of their championship banner in the school gym. “It was great to see our former student-athletes and their families at the banner ceremony for the 2022 Girls Basketball State Champs. What a great group of young …
Congratulations to Schalmont junior Karissa Antoine who scored her 1,000th career point in Tuesday night’s girls varsity basketball game!
Schalmont is pleased to announce Brenda Leitt and Laurie Kapfer are the district’s new School Business Administrator and District Treasurer, respectively. Mrs. Leitt and Mrs. Kapfer, who have been with Schalmont for 20 years combined, were appointed at last night’s Board of Education meeting. Mrs. Leitt has worked as Schalmont’s District Treasurer for the past …
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Schalmont families enjoyed a first-hand look at Capital Region BOCES’ new Career & Technical Education Center Thursday, as faculty and staff opened their doors for Schalmont Family Night. The event gave our families a chance to explore opportunities available to Schalmont students, who visited classrooms and spoke with instructors during a tour of the new …
