There were plenty of smiles and wagging tails at Schalmont High School Thursday as volunteers from Therapy Dogs International brought their furry friends! Schalmont’s SADD Club organized the event, and six others throughout the school year, to help brighten the days of our students and staff. Thank you Toby, Dilly and your owners for visiting! …
PE classes got even more fun this week at Jefferson Elementary where students enjoyed Halloween-themed activities! On Tuesday, students took turns rolling each other on scooters across the gym floor to pick up bean bags and balls from jack-o’-lantern buckets, pretending they were their favorite candies. Teacher Ms. Stadel even got in some Halloween safety …
Congratulations to Maddy Uhl who was honored at Tuesday’s Girls Swimming Senior Night for all her hard work and dedication!
Schalmont held a Senior Night for our Girls Volleyball Team Tuesday to thank our student-athletes and families for all their hard work and dedication. Congratulations Karissa Antoine, Ava Muse, Haley Rider and Kallissa Vassello!
Schalmont students helped raise awareness and money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with a walk that began before sunrise on Thursday morning. Senior David Cafarelli organized the Out of the Darkness Walk on the High School track, which symbolizes the journey that those affected by depression take and their path from darkness to …
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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 gym classes! Rugby NY brought rugby players to Schalmont to teach the rules of non-contact rugby, lead students through fundamental drills, and coach scrimmages. Rugby NY also …
For their recent Spirit Week, Schalmont Middle School students enjoyed a lesson on respect as part of the No Place for Hate initiative. School Counselor Mrs. Romano visited 7th grade science classes where students participated in an activity where they were challenged to identify a situation in which respect was demonstrated. “Students engaged in a …
Jefferson Elementary held Fire Prevention Day this week where students learned about fire safety. Thank you to the South Schenectady Fire Deptartment for speaking with our students and helping to keep them and our community safe! More photos
Congratulations to Schalmont seniors David Cafarelli, Nikos Johnson, Patrick Monthie, Jason Natalie and Aidyn Soehl who were honored along with their families at Tuesday’s Senior Night! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication!
The Board of Education met October 10 for its regular meeting. Here is a summary. The Board appointed Amy Carter to fill a long-term leave for a Middle School Math Teacher position. Ms. Carter retired last year after a long career with Schalmont and we are so thankful to have her back to help us! …
