Category: Middle School
Team Building & Peer Mediation at MS
Team building and peer mediation training took center stage during a recent peer leadership field trip for our Middle School students. “Students participated in a variety of activities to help expand their communication and listening skills for conflict resolution,” explained School Counselor Mrs. Romano. More photos
Students Lead Hanukkah Presentation
Fifth graders in Ms. Scotti’s class had a wonderful experience with a student-led presentation on Hanukkah Thursday. The lesson was part of a classroom exploration of diverse celebrations around the world. In honor of the first day of Hanukkah, students delved into the traditions and enjoyed playing the dreidel game. Great job, students!
Join Us for Winter Concerts! (Photos)
Schalmont invites our community to attend any of our concerts this holiday season! Whether you have children who attend Schalmont schools or not, please join us to hear our amazing student musicians perform as they add some joy to the holiday season! Grade 7 & 8 Concert – Tuesday, December 5 at 7:00 p.m. Grade …
Kindness Project Spreads Holiday Cheer
First graders in Mrs. LeRoy’s and Miss Pink’s classes teamed up recently with Middle School students for a Holiday Kindness Project! Middle School student leaders helped first graders make holidays cards and Christmas tree crafts that will be delivered to a local nursing home and children’s hospital. Great job! More photos
Letter from 8th Grade Dance Committee
Dear 8th Grade Families, Planning for your child’s 8th Grade Dance has begun! Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, June 8 for the Dance! This event is a semi-formal evening event organized by parents of the current 8th grade students, in partnership with faculty and staff. As a committee, we are excited to …
Students Helps Families Enjoy Thanksgiving
Schalmont Middle School students helped make Thanksgiving brighter for hundreds of area families by collecting 606 boxes of stuffing through their food drive for Concerned for the Hungry! Each year, the National Junior Honor Society organizes a food drive to help the volunteer organization that fights hunger in Schenectady County. Donations help fill food baskets …
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Middle School Honors Veterans
Schalmont welcomed our community’s veterans today to thank them for their service at the annual Middle School Veterans Day Celebration! 🇺🇲 Students talked with veterans during a special breakfast, applauded them as they walked the school hallways, asked questions about their service, and listened to their stories about the kinship they formed in the military. …
Congratulations Summer Readers!
Congratulations to our Middle School Summer Readers! Students were recognized last week for participating in the program and enjoyed a pancake breakfast. Great job! #schalmontpride Evan Fronk Krystal Koegler Desmond Lawrence Micah Lewis Miriam Pierce MJ Richardson
Students Learn About Day of the Dead
Eighth graders had an amazing week learning about the traditions of Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a holiday where families remember and honor their loved ones who have passed away. Teacher Ms. Gillberg explained students wrapped up the unit by putting their creativity to work by decorating skulls and pumpkins with vibrant …