There has been plenty of excitement at Jefferson Elementary the past couple weeks as Mr. Lybrand’s class participated in a science lesson involving the life cycle of ducklings. More photos For 28 days, students learned about incubation, humidity and temperature levels, candling, and hatching. Students were able to place water with a syringe into the …
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Schalmont’s Creative Writing class spent Wednesday reading to Jefferson Elementary students the children’s books they wrote, and Schalmont Art classes illustrated, as part of a collaborative book project. Students in Mrs. Mattice’s class spent months writing “Touch the Moon,” “Always Anxious Abby” and other stories before handing them to Mrs. Mulkerrin’s Drawing & Painting II/III …
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Congratulations to Schalmont’s Class of 2023 Top 10% who were celebrated last night at an event in the High School auditorium! Congratulations Simoné Cassano, Mia Defayette, Madison Fiske, Emily George, Grace Iovinella, Alexa Knapik, Kaylie Locke, Merrick Rash, Mariana Riccio, Dina Santabarbara, Eric Shaw, Caiden Smith, Kristin Surin, Annalise Tyler and Hannah Yager!
Congratulations to Schalmont student-athletes Arianna Brandon, Curtis Brosious, Gemma Comenzo, Ryan Delaney, Abigail Hughes, Haley Rider, Andrew Schraa, Ryan Woodrow and Coach Jeff VanHoesen for representing Schalmont at the recent Colonial Council Youth Sportsmanship Summit! The annual event held at Thacher State Park brings together student-athletes, and coaches, from 13 area districts who are considered …
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Local author Mandy McHugh visited Schalmont High School this week where she spoke to English classes about her experiences as a published author and answered lots of student questions. Students connected easily with Ms. McHugh as they asked thoughtful questions about how her debut novel “Chloe Cates is Missing” was published last year. Students inquired …
Schalmont 8th graders enjoyed a field trip to Siena College Tuesday for Career Jam, an event where students learn about potential career fields from dozens of companies and organizations. Students not only enjoyed the many fun, hands-on activities but also were able to tour the college. “It was a great event. Students could not say …
Schalmont is proud to announce all of our Spring Sports teams were named Scholar-Athlete teams by the NYS Public High School Athletic Association! To receive the honor, a team’s GPA must be 90 or above for 75% of the roster. Congratulations to our Baseball, Boys Tennis, Boys Track & Field, Girls Track & Field and …
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Schalmont High School students enjoyed learning archery after school last week as the Physical Education Department begins rolling out a new opportunity for students. Kathleen Russell, Director of PE, Health & Athletics, explained teachers took training courses so Schalmont could offer archery safely in High School and Middle School PE classes by next year. On …
Congratulations to sophomore Carter Flowers who broke the school record for 800 meters at Saturday’s William F. Eddy Jr. Memorial Track Meet! Carter’s time of 1:55:48 also earned him a second place finish in the meet. Congratulations, Carter!
