Congratulations to Schalmont junior Ella McDonald and senior Elena Lybrand who had their artwork selected for the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Exhibition at the Albany Center Gallery! Ella’s painting “Sound Waves” and Elena’s sculpture “Ariel” will be on display at the gallery, along with work by students from other area high schools, through …
Jefferson Elementary students celebrated the second week of the March Madness Tournament of Books last Thursday with a Sports Team/Spirit Day! Students wore their favorite team’s shirts or school spirit attire as a fun way to build excitement for the challenge where classes vote for their favorite books. Thank you to the Schalmont/Jefferson Elementary PTO …
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Schalmont 8th graders built windmills in science classes this past week that were able to generate electricity! The engineering task allowed students to apply concepts learned during their unit on electricity and magnetism. Working in teams, students built their windmills and attached them to an external generator and an ammeter, an instrument that measures electrical …
Jefferson Elementary students celebrated the first week of the March Madness Tournament of Books with a Cozy Day Thursday! Students wore pajamas, sweats, or their favorite comfortable clothes as a fun way to build excitement for the month long challenge where classes vote for their favorite books. Thank you to the PTO for organizing such …
Thank you to Schalmont’s Key Club who organized this week’s American Red Cross Blood Drive as well as the students who donated blood! According to the Red Cross, blood drives at high schools play a critical role in blood donations. About one-fourth of all donors are high school and college students. Great job, students!
The Board of Education met last night for its regular meeting. Here is a summary. The High School administrative team presented on restorative practices, a collaborative approach that holds students accountable for their actions while engaging in conversations that support healthy conflict resolutions. The practices help build relationships between students and staff and create a …
Some 8th grade students in Ms. Deming’s Earth Science classes took advantage of the recent snow to enjoy a group activity of cross-country skiing. “The students have been working very hard, so we thought we would blow off some steam and do something fun together,” explained Ms. Deming. “It is nice to interact with the …
Schalmont Middle School students enjoyed a visit from therapy dogs Friday who brought plenty of smiles during school lunch periods. Volunteers from Therapy Dog International spoke to students about therapy dogs and provided opportunities for students to meet the friendly and patient animals in small group settings. Both students and dogs enjoyed the day, despite …
Jefferson Elementary students learned some important bus safety reminders last week when members of the Transportation Department visited students. Each year, the Transportation Department talks with students about how to be safe on and off the bus. Judging by their responses to a bus safety quiz, students are well aware of the rules. “If the …
Dear 8th Grade families, The 8th Grade Dance Committee has been hard at work planning for the end of the year events and we need your help. Please see the letters below regarding ways in which you can support. As always, if you have any questions, please email schalmontclassof2027@gmail.com. Thank you! Parent Event Letter Donation …
