WNYT News Channel 13 weatherman Bob Kovachick (top) recently came to Jefferson Elementary School and spoke with third-graders from both Woestina and Jefferson. More...

Fifth-graders learn to resist peer pressure: Fifth-graders at Woestina Elementary School recently joined their peers from Jefferson and Mariaville to spend a day learning about the dangers of tobacco, alcohol and drug abuse. Learn more...

Youth wrestling camp opportunity: The Schalmont Wrestling Club is holding a youth wrestling camp for students in grades K-6 from July 5-8. Registration and payment are due by June 20. Download flyer (PDF).

MS, elementary schools navigate time of transition: This September, all students in grades K-4 will learn together in one building, Jefferson Elementary School, and fifth-graders will attend Schalmont Middle School. Many plans are in place to ensure the transition is a positive experience for all involved. Learn more...

Shari Lontrato named new pupil personnel services director: Following the closure of Woestina Elementary School at the end of the 2010-11 school year, principal Shari Lontrato will take on a new role as the district's director of pupil personnel services. Learn more...

YMCA before and after-school program: The Schenectady YMCA will host a before and after-school program, open to students in kindergarten through fifth-grade, at Jefferson Elementary School next school year. Learn more...

District officials agree to rent Woestina to BOCES: Woestina Elementary School will become home to special education classes next school year under a rental agreement recently reached with the Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services. Learn more...

Stepping Stones parent newsletter now available: Read the latest edition of Stepping Stones, which focuses on building strong bodies and minds. Hard copies of the newsletter will be distributed via backpack mail in the near future.

Kindergarten registration was a success: Kindergarten registration for all Schalmont students who will be five years old by December 1, 2011, was held on March 8 at Jefferson Elementary School. Learn more...

Reporting student absences: If a student is going to be absent or late, parents/guardians are expected to contact the school nurse the morning of the absence. Please provide your name, the child's name, his/her grade and the reason for his/her absence. Joanne Jones may be reached at 887-5600, ext. 6530. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.