Gel electrophoresis was the hands-on lesson for Schalmont sophomores just before the break in Mrs. Remis’ Biology classes! Students learned the laboratory technique which is used to separate molecules by size and charge when studying DNA or proteins. The activity was part of the sophomores’ unit on genetics. Working in pairs, Biology students first created …
It feels like our students have been working “9 to 5” on this spring’s musical! Schalmont’s Drama Club will perform “9 to 5: The Musical” Thursday, April 24 through Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the High School auditorium. Tickets available at the door. Refreshments provided by Schalmont’s English Honor Society. Featuring music and …
Schalmont’s Wind Ensemble and Concert Band once again made us proud last week with their outstanding performances at the NYS School Music Association’s Majors Festival! The Wind Ensemble achieved a Gold with Distinction, the festival’s highest honor, performing a Level 5 ensemble piece while the Concert Band earned a Silver Medal for their impressive Level …
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All smiles and high fives for Unified Basketball’s first week of practices! 🏀 The team is Schalmont’s first for our new Unified Sports program, which provides students with and without intellectual disabilities an opportunity to play sports together on the same team. Coach Loiacono, Schalmont’s long-time varsity Boys Basketball coach, led the practices that started …
Lots of basketball fun and learning in Jefferson’s intramural basketball program! 🏀 Students have been learning the fundamentals afterschool in the program including dribbling, passing and shooting. Thank you to Ms. Weeks and Mr. Keenan for organizing the program and Mr. Gifford for stepping in to help last week! #sabrepride See more photos on our …
Spirit Week fun at Schalmont Middle School! Last week, students did a great job with “Dress Like a Twin,” “Dress Like a Teacher” and other fun themes. As part of the Spring Into Kindness Spirit Week, School Counselor Mrs. Romano also led a powerful lesson on kindness with 6th graders. “Through engaging activities and thoughtful …
Schalmont High School students were on target this week in PE as they learned archery! 🎯 Students not only learned about proper technique but teachers reviewed safety, from always pointing bows at targets to how to properly carry arrows. To offer archery, PE teachers had to take specific instructional training courses. They also used numerous …
How do our 1st graders celebrate 120 days of school? With a Glow Day, of course! 🌟 “This is the best day ever!” was the refrain of the day as 1st grade classrooms bubbled with excitement for Glow Day on Friday, as students celebrated being 120 days brighter. Countless learning activities were paired with fun …
Fourth graders did a great job in their rehearsals for their Grade 4 Concerts! See more photos on our Flickr page!
Congratulations to Schalmont junior Everett Montgomery whose photography is on display at the Albany Center Gallery after it was selected for the 26th Annual High School Regional Art Exhibit! Everett’s work was chosen for the exhibit, which features artwork from students across the region, by artists who reviewed hundreds of submissions. The exhibit will be …
