Month: May 2024
Author Talks Writing with Students
Dozens of Schalmont High School students explored the writing process with published author Emma Kress this week who visited the library for an interactive writing workshop. Students from Creative Writing, Film & Literature, Introspection, and English Honor Society shared their ideas with each other as they discussed story structures, characters, and compelling situations. A former …
Field Trip to Howe’s Cave
Students in 8th and 9th grade science classes enjoyed some hands-on learning last week when they visited Howe’s Cave and Cave House Museum! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Chromebook Letter for Grade 8 Families
Dear 8th Grade Families, To help get new Chromebooks in the hands of our 8th graders before the end of the school year, please fill out this Chromebook Agreement Form. We will collect your child’s Chromebook and charger in June so we can replace them before students leave for the summer. The new Chromebook will …
Smiles for Special Friends Day
There were plenty of smiles in Ms. Fitzpatrick’s 2nd grade class last week as students welcomed guests for Special Friends Day! “Second grade is a big year and I’m really proud of how hard they’ve worked and want to thank you as well,” said Ms. Fitzpatrick. “This is a celebration of them and you.” Thank …
Students Break School Track Records
Congratulations to Caelyn Eiser and Carter Flowers who broke school records in Track & Field this week! Caelyn broke a record (from 2013) for long jump in Girl’s Track & Field with a jump of 16 feet 8 inches. Carter broke a record (from 2018) for 1600 meters in Boy’s Track & Field; this is …
Congrats Boys Tennis Seniors!
Congratulations to our Varsity Boys Tennis Team seniors and their families who were honored this week at Senior Night! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and representing Schalmont so proudly! David Cafarelli Angelo DellaPorta Evan Krenav Abdul Memon Noah O’Connor Kenneth Shear Aidyn Soehl
Senior Joins CTE Signing Day
Schalmont senior Nicholas Decker joined other Career and Technical Education students Tuesday for a National Signing Day, where he signed a letter of intent to work for his family’s business Decker’s Pondscapes. Similar to Signing Days for athletes who commit to play college sports, the Signing Day held at Capital Region BOCES celebrated soon-to-be graduates …
1st Place for Student Musicians
Schalmont’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble took 1st place with superior ratings at last weekend’s Festival of Music Competition in Agawam, Massachusetts! The Concert Choir also took home the Best Overall Choir Award! Congratulations!
Congrats Varsity Baseball Seniors!
Congratulations to our Varsity Baseball Team seniors and their families who were honored this past weekend at Senior Night! Thank you for all your hard work, dedication and representing Schalmont so proudly! Gabriel Apholz Ryan Delaney Noah Demers Joey DeVellis Kyle Franke Quinn Frodyma Gavin Keough Jason Natalie Nate Parrella Andrew Schraa