Category: District
Birds of Prey Assembly at JES
Jefferson Elementary students enjoyed an up close look at owls, a hawk and a crow last week during a birds of prey assembly! Volunteers from Whispering Willow Wildcare, an organization that helps rehabilitate wild animals that have been injured, brought the birds and shared information such as what they eat and where they live. Thank …
Students Share Books They Created
Schalmont’s Creative Writing and Advanced Drawing & Painting classes spent Wednesday reading to Jefferson Elementary students the children’s books they wrote and illustrated as part of a collaborative book project! Students in Mrs. Mattice’s Creative Writing class spent months writing “Tiki & Tara Turkey, “The Crayon Snatcher” and other stories which Mrs. Mulkerrin’s Drawing & …
Budget & Propositions Pass
Schalmont would like to sincerely thank everyone who came out to vote ! We know how busy everyone is and we truly appreciate you making time to vote! #schalmontpride ☑️ School Budget: Approved – 85% (Yes – 445 No – 76) ☑️ Bus Proposition: Approved – 84% (Yes – 436 No – 84) ☑️ Capital …
Colorful Chemistry Lab Lesson
Chemistry lab offered some colorful learning last week as High School students in Ms. Pris’ classes made density columns by layering liquids such as syrup, water and rubbing alcohol. By carefully pouring the liquids with different densities, students were able to make colorful layers and record their observations. See more photos on our Flickr page.
Prom Walk-In Photos
Author Talks Writing with Students
Dozens of Schalmont High School students explored the writing process with published author Emma Kress this week who visited the library for an interactive writing workshop. Students from Creative Writing, Film & Literature, Introspection, and English Honor Society shared their ideas with each other as they discussed story structures, characters, and compelling situations. A former …
Field Trip to Howe’s Cave
Students in 8th and 9th grade science classes enjoyed some hands-on learning last week when they visited Howe’s Cave and Cave House Museum! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Smiles for Special Friends Day
There were plenty of smiles in Ms. Fitzpatrick’s 2nd grade class last week as students welcomed guests for Special Friends Day! “Second grade is a big year and I’m really proud of how hard they’ve worked and want to thank you as well,” said Ms. Fitzpatrick. “This is a celebration of them and you.” Thank …
Students Break School Track Records
Congratulations to Caelyn Eiser and Carter Flowers who broke school records in Track & Field this week! Caelyn broke a record (from 2013) for long jump in Girl’s Track & Field with a jump of 16 feet 8 inches. Carter broke a record (from 2018) for 1600 meters in Boy’s Track & Field; this is …