It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! We would like to sincerely thank our teachers, teaching assistants, and all of our staff for all they do to support and inspire our students each day! To celebrate, we organized group photos in each school to recognize these awesome teams of educators. Thank you! See higher resolution photos on our …
Our Jefferson Elementary students certainly enjoyed the beautiful spring weather this past week during recess! See more photos on our Flickr page.
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 …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
