Enjoying Spring Weather at Recess
Our Jefferson Elementary students certainly enjoyed the beautiful spring weather this past week during recess! See more photos on our Flickr page.
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Youth Summer Basketball Camp Info
Schalmont will host a Youth Basketball Camp for students who will be in grades 3-8 next year from July 15-18. More information available in the flyer below. For questions, please contact Coach Greg Loiacono at gloiacono@schalmont.net.
Congratulations NJHS Inductees!
Congratulations to Schalmont’s newest members of the National Junior Honor Society, who were inducted during Monday evening’s ceremony! NJHS recognizes students who are committed to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship while helping them become student leaders in their school and community. Ellie Beston Giada Borst Annabella Brunette Sophia Bucci Lincoln Bullock …
Charlie the Therapy Dog Visits
Whenever Charlie the therapy dog visits Schalmont Middle School, even reluctant readers are excited to pick up a book to share with their furry friend! Charlie visits with ELA Academic Intervention Specialist Mrs. Minehardt-Quick once or twice a week. The toy poodle is a certified therapy dog with additional training to help him sit with …
Middle School Enjoys Spirit Week
From Hawaiian Day to Twin Day to other fun themes, Schalmont Middle School certainly enjoyed last week’s School Spirit Week! The week also provided the school an opportunity to reinforce the importance of kindness as part of each day’s theme. See more photos on our Flickr page.
Congrats Varsity Softball Seniors!
Congratulations to Alana Judeikis, Marissa Phillips and Maggie Raymond who were honored along with their families at Friday’s Varsity Softball Senior Day! Thank you for all your hard work and representing Schalmont so proudly! See more photos on our Flickr page.
STEM Day at RPI
Students in Mrs. Casalinuovo’s Introduction to Engineering and Design classes enjoyed a recent field trip to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for a STEM Day! “Our engineering ambassadors constructed the day around the theme of chemical and polymer sciences,” explained Mrs. Casalinuovo. “Topics included creating polymers, applications of chemical changes, and stress strain applications on materials. Students …
Oreo Phases of the Moon
Using Oreos to learn about the phases of the moon? Yes, please! Miss Scotti’s 5th grade class certainly enjoyed this science curriculum! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Students Bring Sock Hop to Seniors
Ms. Pink’s 1st grade class treated residents of Kingsway Senior Living Community to an old-fashioned Sock Hop last week, as they sang, danced and shared with seniors. Students filled the room with smiles as they danced to songs like “The Twist” and “The Locomotion”. They also led seniors in a sing-along of “What a Wonderful …
Students Learn Rugby in PE
Schalmont High School students enjoyed an opportunity to learn the basics of rugby last week as representatives from a group that introduces the sport to youths visited our PE classes! Rugby NY spent a couple days in Schalmont PE classes last week to teach the rules of non-contact rugby, lead students through fundamental drills, and …