Third graders in Ms. Pink and Mrs. Wood’s classes helped kick off a Summer of Kindness initiative this week by participating in a workshop where they shared what kindness means to them. View more photos from the kick-off to the Summer of Kindness. Jefferson Elementary students were selected for the event after students from Ms. …
A group of 8th grade students worked together this year to create Schalmont Middle School’s first podcast! The podcast currently features two episodes that highlight student and club accomplishments. Students recorded the podcasts including using original songs from their Songwriters Workshop class. “We wanted to do something creative this year that can reach all students,” …
Schalmont High School students shared careers that interest them last week during the Spring Career Fair as part of their Career and Financial Management class. Professionals from around the community were once again able to join the event, after health and safety precautions prevented them from attending the fall event. Faculty, staff and administrators also …
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Schalmont 7th graders enjoyed an opportunity to share computer games they created in their Discovering Computer Science elective this week. With creative titles such as Owl Drop, Monkey Madness and Snake Bite, students shared their games that they coded themselves with classmates during a JavaScript Arcade in the school library. “Students have learned about counter …
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Schalmont High School students in Civil Engineering teamed up with Ms. Scotti’s 5th grade class recently to design small businesses. Fifth graders came up with business ideas such as a bookstore, a pet store, an aquarium and a pizza shop, which High School students then brought to life using their computer design skills. “Students in …
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A field trip to two local streams offered Schalmont High School students an opportunity to learn about steady stream ecology last week. The Riverwatch Club visited the Sandseaskill in Rotterdam Junction and the Normanskill where they waded through the streams to test the water and obtain a snapshot of the streams’ health. Science Teacher Mr. …
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Congratulations to Schalmont senior William Kruk who earned a 2nd place medal in Game Design and Implementation in the recent statewide SkillsUSA competition! William created an online, multiplayer strategy game with Gavin Christman, a student from Cobleskill-Richmondville CSD. SkillsUSA is an organization teaching technical, academic and employability skills to help students pursue successful careers. Great …
Schalmont High School’s Wind Ensemble received the highest possible rating and 2nd place overall at the Music in the Parks Festival last weekend! “These students have worked extremely hard to get back to the high level of music making we were used to before the pandemic. It is truly a testament to their determination and …
Fifth graders enjoyed a fun and engaging science lesson recently that taught them about the importance of groundwater and aquifers. “Students created their own landscape in the containers then used the colored water to simulate rain so that they could observe how it settled to create bodies of water both above and below the earth,” …
Local news anchor and author John Gray visited Jefferson Elementary Tuesday to read to kindergartners, sharing his latest book “Sweet Polly Petals,” one of three children’s books he has written. After reading the book, Mr. Gray talked with students about themes in the book such as kindness and caring for others. He then answered many …
