Schalmont is proud to announce the district has earned two awards in this year’s NYS School Public Relations Association’s Annual Communications Contest. The district earned an Award of Honor (2nd place) for its Social Media Strategy and an Award of Merit (3rd place) for its Budget Newsletter. Awards are given out based on the reviews of …
Some Middle School students are spending their lunch periods volunteering to collect money for the City Mission of Schenectady to help the organization provide meals at Thanksgiving. The efforts are part of the Sabre Service Club, a school group that helps students develop leadership qualities through community service experiences. Money collected will fund the City …
Schalmont’s Concert Choir and Chorus performed some songs Friday morning in front of a live audience of students for the first time in nearly two years during a Choral Assembly. Choir Director Ms. Tetlak explained the performances allowed students to practice in front of a live audience and show other students what it is like …
For the first time in nearly two years, 7th graders enjoyed cooking in their Family and Consumer Sciences class today as they worked in groups for a Muffin Comparison Lab. Teacher Ms. Hanson explained that students were unable to cook in class last year due to COVID-19 precautions which meant it had been before March …
First graders in Mrs. Couse’s class used colorful dominoes this past week during a hands-on activity called Imagination Stations. Mrs. Couse explained the activity encourages students to use their imagination as a springboard for learning STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Music) skills and strengthens their fine motor skills. “The class regularly encourages and inspires …
Jefferson Elementary students in kindergarten to 2nd grade learned about fire safety today thanks to the South Schenectady Fire Department. View more fire safety photos. It was the first time in two years the school was able to hold the Fire Prevention Day as firefighters shared safety tips with students. Students also enjoyed the opportunity …
