Wondering what news you may have missed? News items previously posted on the district's homepage will be archived below. For more information on any of these stories, contact the Communications Office at 518-355-9200, ext. 4006.

• 2010-11 School Year News Archives

2011-12 School Year

May 2012

• Students gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tool
• Schalmont High School Alumni Wall of Distinction honorees announced
• Calendar change extends the Memorial Day holiday for students
• Travel advisory to Schalmont schools

April 2012

• Families: Sign up for Parent Today e-newsletter
• Schalmont budget proposal keeps tax levy under limit
• Four candidates seek two open seats on the Board of Education

March 2012

• Loose changes adds up to a big donation for local hospital
• Cumberland Farms holding Friends of Music fundraiser
• Superintendent presents 2012-13 budget proposal
• Budget Advisory Committee continues to shape budget proposal
• Budget Advisory Committee begins reviewing potential reductions
• Matthew Morgan named new middle school principal

February 2012

• Public affairs class documents flood damage
• Fifth-graders "Go West" in school play
• School board approves new teachers' contract
• Students donate to charity—one stitch at a time
• Student essay earns recognition at Martin Luther King Jr. event
• Marching band raises $4,000 at ziti dinner and concert
• Students and their families unplug during "Turn off the TV Week"
• Schalmont Athletic Association raises $5,000 at bowling outing

January 2012

• Many factors set to affect the 2012-13 budget development process
• Nominations sought for Alumni Wall of Distinction 
• Spring Adult Education Program guide now available online
• Professional shares writing advice with eighth-graders
• Ziti dinner and concert fundraiser set for Feb. 2
• Fifth annual Schalmont Athletic Association "No Tap" Bowling Outing set for Feb. 4
• Budget forum to be held Jan. 17

December 2011

• Tail Waggin' Tutors help first-graders learn to read
• South Colonie students donate 1,000 stuffed animals to flood victims, families in need
• Students ensure homes are decorated for the holidays
• Woestina Community Day brightens the holidays for those in need
• School librarian earns National Board Certification
• Schalmont, Duanesburg hold joint workshop
• Current affairs class bowls for a cause
• Fourth-graders usher in the holidays with song
• Board member part of delegation of area educators to visit China
• Kindergarten registration materials to be mailed in early January; sign-up for the mailing list
• Schalmont High School chemistry classes going "green" 
• Elementary students spread holiday cheer with a sweet treat 
• Safety notice at the middle/high school campus
• Student work receives national recognition

November 2011

• Pay for your child's meals online
• Lunch with Santa at Jefferson Elementary School
• Iron Chef competition offers students a lesson in baking
• Schalmont receives Energy Pacesetter Award
• District facing $13 million in tax certiorari claims

October 2011

• Runners have a ghoulish good time raising money for charity
• Students treated to a Halloween lab
• Community enjoys a day of sports and entertainment during homecoming
• District awarded $47,000 grant to improve safety, security
• Students settle in to the "new" Jefferson Elementary School
• Fifth-graders navigate the middle school campus
• Collaboration is key to implementing new learning standards
• District pulls together to help flood victims

September 2011

• Governor approves request for tax deadline extension
• Schalmont to celebrate homecoming 
• Schalmont Athletic Association raises more than $13,000 at golf tournament
• Schalmont parents encouraged to attend open house
• Juniors and seniors meet with college admissions representatives
• Run or walk to benefit Rotterdam Junction flood victims
• STA collecting gift/bank cards for flood victims
• Schalmont students return to a newly configured school district
• Team-building activities help ease the transition for faculty and staff
• School bus transportation available for students in temporary housing
• Flood victims encouraged to pick-up clothing and supplies at Woestina; Donations no longer being accepted

August 2011

• School bus transportation available for students living in temporary housing
• Fall Adult Education Program Guide now available
• Schalmont, Mohonasen explore options for sharing services
• Jefferson students perform in summer honor choir
• Fifth Annual SAA Golf Classic set for September 19
• New York State to reinstate January Regents exams
• Jefferson faculty conduct week-long training program for Guatemalan visitors
• Students explore the fun side of math and science

July 2011

• District announces 2011-12 Free and Reduced Price Meal Program
• Sports schedules now available via highschoolsports.net