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4 Sabre Drive
Schenectady, NY 12306
Phone: 518.355.9200
Fax: 518.355.9203


Dr. Valerie Kelsey
Superintendent
 
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Thanks to the Town of Rotterdam, the girls' varsity soccer team received a sign marking the district's first state title. It will be displayed in front of the high school. The team received a proclamation from Schenectady County and will also receive a resolution from the NYS Senate on Jan. 31 for their outstanding accomplishment. 

Spring Adult Education Program Guide now available online: Whether you're interested in brushing up on your computer skills, improving your finances or finding a new and enjoyable hobby, Schalmont Central School District's Adult Education program has something for you. Learn more...

Do you know some impressive Alumni? Nominations for the next group of inductees on Schalmont High School's Alumni Wall of Distinction are now being accepted through Monday, March 19. Learn more... 

Ziti dinner and concert fundraiser set for Feb. 2: Come enjoy a ziti dinner and concert on Thursday, Feb. 2, and help send the high school marching band to Walt Disney World this spring. Learn more...

Fifth Annual SAA "No Tap" Bowling Outing set for Feb. 4: The Schalmont Athletic Association is looking for bowlers and sponsors for its 5th Annual "No Tap" Bowling Outing on Saturday, Feb. 4, at Boulevard Bowl (1315 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady) from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Learn more...  

Flood Donation Distribution & Collection Center open by appointment at Mariaville: Donations and pick-ups may be made by appointment-only. Please contact Deanne at 424-0992 or Debbie at 229-6493 to schedule an appointment. Volunteers are also being sought to help sort and distribute donations at the former Mariaville Elementary School building. Furniture will not be accepted. Learn more...

Professional shares writing advice with eighth-graders: Writing a catchy lead is one way that newspaper columnist and blogger Steve Barnes helps engage his readers. Learn more... 

A Season of Giving at Schalmont: From school-sponsored giving trees to food drives and toy collections, the Schalmont school community came together to help make the holidays a little brighter for local flood victims and families in need. Learn more...

Tail Waggin' Tutors help first-graders learn to read: Jamie Pink's first-graders can't wait for "hump day" to roll around each week. On Wednesdays, a pack of adorable dogs and their owners visit the school as part of the Tail Waggin' Tutors program, which helps students learn to read. Learn more...

South Colonie students donate 1,000 stuffed animals to flood victims, families in need: The compassion of two little girls in the South Colonie Central School District led to a stuffed animal collection that is helping Schalmont students in a big way. Learn more...

Students ensure homes are decorated for the holidays: What would Christmas be without a tree and trimmings? This is an answer several elementary classes did not want to find out. Learn more...

Woestina Community Day brightens the holidays for those in need: Generosity was the cornerstone of the first Woestina Community Day, open to all Schalmont families and friends on Dec. 10. Learn more...

School librarian earns National Board Certification: Congratulations to Jefferson Elementary School librarian Mary Shands on earning National Board Certification, which is considered the "gold standard" for teaching excellence. Learn more...

Schalmont, Duanesburg hold joint workshop: The Schalmont and Duanesburg school boards are working collaboratively to find creative cost-saving options in light of the state’s budget crisis. Learn more...

Current affairs class bowls for a cause: Christmas came a little early for children in Rotterdam Junction this holiday season, thanks to high school students enrolled in Adam Dolan's Current Affairs in the 21st Century class. Learn more...

Fourth-graders usher in the holidays with song: Jefferson Elementary School's fourth-graders and their families had a ton of fun during a holiday concert. Learn more about the concert... 

Do you have a child set to enter kindergarten in 2012?: Kindergarten registration packets will be mailed out in January to the families of students in our census who are eligible to attend kindergarten during the 2012-2013 school year. Please contact Denise Koskey as soon as possible at 518-355-1342, ext. 5080, to make sure you are on the mailing list. Learn more...

Safety notice at middle/high school campus: To help ensure student safety, parents and students driving to school are reminded to slow down while driving at the middle/high school campus. Learn more...

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