Reporting student absences: If a student is going to be absent or late, parents/guardians are expected to contact the child's school directly the morning of the absence. Please provide your name, the child's name, his/her grade and the reason for his/her absence. This information may be reported by calling 355-6255, ext. 2062 (nurse) or ext. 2001. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Check out the new mural: Thanks to the hard work of eighth-grader Vince Croce, a new mural featuring Schalmont's logo is on display in the middle school gym. Vince worked long and hard painting the mural afterschool at the end of the 2009-10 school year.  

Students prepped for summer reading: In June, the Schalmont Middle School Library hosted a Summer Reading Open House. The event included a visit from the Schenectady Public Library children's librarian, who spoke about the New York State-sponsored Summer Reading Initiative as well as other programs and volunteering opportunities. Learn more...

New Issue of Bridges Parent Newsletter Online - Money Management for Pre-teens, Teens: The Bridges newsletter explores challenges faced by today's middle school students and their parents. The Summer 2010 issue discusses how parents can help pre-teens and teenagers develop important money management skills for a life of financial success.