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Therapy Dogs Visit Middle School
Toby and Dilly were back at Schalmont Friday, this time bringing smiles to Middle School students during their lunch periods! Thank you to volunteers from Therapy Dogs International for bringing your furry friends to visit! More photos
Collaborative Fun in Ms. Shafer’s Class
Third graders in Ms. Shafer’s class finished up their math lessons last week with some collaborative, creative fun! Students used tape diagrams throughout the week to solve word problems. On Friday, they worked in groups to answer Halloween-themed word problems and then created posters to display their answers. “We really focused on completing quality work …
Students Collaborate on Pumpkin Project
Mrs. Madej’s kindergartners and Mrs. Edick’s 4th graders worked together this past week for a fun, collaborative pumpkin project! “As a group, buddies worked together in Pumpkin Exploration,” explained Mrs. Madej. “Students helped each other determine their pumpkins size, measure their pumpkins height with cubes, tested if they thought their pumpkin would sink or float, …
Jefferson Elementary Goes Pink
Jefferson Elementary helped raise awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness on October 20 by celebrating Go Pink Day! More photos
Exploring Opportunities at Career Fair
Eighth graders enjoyed exploring career options last week during a fun field trip to Career Jam at Hudson Valley Community College! “This trip provided an opportunity for our students to learn about a diverse range of career options through fun, engaging and hands-on activities with business and trade professionals,” explained School Counselor Mrs. Schrepper. “We …
Therapy Dogs Visit HS
There were plenty of smiles and wagging tails at Schalmont High School Thursday as volunteers from Therapy Dogs International brought their furry friends! Schalmont’s SADD Club organized the event, and six others throughout the school year, to help brighten the days of our students and staff. Thank you Toby, Dilly and your owners for visiting! …
Halloween Fun in PE Classes
PE classes got even more fun this week at Jefferson Elementary where students enjoyed Halloween-themed activities! On Tuesday, students took turns rolling each other on scooters across the gym floor to pick up bean bags and balls from jack-o’-lantern buckets, pretending they were their favorite candies. Teacher Ms. Stadel even got in some Halloween safety …
Students Raise Awareness for Suicide Prevention
Schalmont students helped raise awareness and money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention with a walk that began before sunrise on Thursday morning. Senior David Cafarelli organized the Out of the Darkness Walk on the High School track, which symbolizes the journey that those affected by depression take and their path from darkness to …
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Students Enjoy Intro to Rugby
Schalmont High School students enjoyed an opportunity to learn the basics of rugby last week as representatives from a group that introduces the sport to youths visited our gym classes! Rugby NY brought rugby players to Schalmont to teach the rules of non-contact rugby, lead students through fundamental drills, and coach scrimmages. Rugby NY also …