Category: High School
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.
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 …
Senior Joins CTE Signing Day
Schalmont senior Nicholas Decker joined other Career and Technical Education students Tuesday for a National Signing Day, where he signed a letter of intent to work for his family’s business Decker’s Pondscapes. Similar to Signing Days for athletes who commit to play college sports, the Signing Day held at Capital Region BOCES celebrated soon-to-be graduates …
1st Place for Student Musicians
Schalmont’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble took 1st place with superior ratings at last weekend’s Festival of Music Competition in Agawam, Massachusetts! The Concert Choir also took home the Best Overall Choir Award! Congratulations!
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 …
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 …
Group Photos of Class of 2024
Schalmont’s Class of 2024 gathered on the Stadium Field bleachers and field Monday for some special yearbook photos! Thank you to Teacher Mr. Williams for taking the drone photo and our Facilities Department for setting up the field!
Learning Archery in PE Classes
Schalmont High School students enjoyed learning archery this week as the Physical Education Department introduced the new opportunity for students. Students not only learned about proper technique but teachers reviewed safety from always pointing bows at targets to how to properly carry arrows. In order for Schalmont to offer archery in PE classes, teachers took …