Schalmont’s Creative Writing class spent Wednesday reading to Jefferson Elementary students the children’s books they wrote, and Schalmont Art classes illustrated, as part of a collaborative book project. Students in Mrs. Mattice’s class spent months writing “Touch the Moon,” “Always Anxious Abby” and other stories before handing them to Mrs. Mulkerrin’s Drawing & Painting II/III …
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Congratulations to Schalmont student-athletes Arianna Brandon, Curtis Brosious, Gemma Comenzo, Ryan Delaney, Abigail Hughes, Haley Rider, Andrew Schraa, Ryan Woodrow and Coach Jeff VanHoesen for representing Schalmont at the recent Colonial Council Youth Sportsmanship Summit! The annual event held at Thacher State Park brings together student-athletes, and coaches, from 13 area districts who are considered …
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Local author Mandy McHugh visited Schalmont High School this week where she spoke to English classes about her experiences as a published author and answered lots of student questions. Students connected easily with Ms. McHugh as they asked thoughtful questions about how her debut novel “Chloe Cates is Missing” was published last year. Students inquired …
Schalmont High School students enjoyed learning archery after school last week as the Physical Education Department begins rolling out a new opportunity for students. Kathleen Russell, Director of PE, Health & Athletics, explained teachers took training courses so Schalmont could offer archery safely in High School and Middle School PE classes by next year. On …
Congratulations to sophomore Carter Flowers who broke the school record for 800 meters at Saturday’s William F. Eddy Jr. Memorial Track Meet! Carter’s time of 1:55:48 also earned him a second place finish in the meet. Congratulations, Carter!
Juniors and seniors in Mrs. Mattice’s Creative Writing elective enjoyed learning about paid internship opportunities in graphic designing, editing, printing and publishing this week when guest Celeste Knight, Program Director for the New York State Senate, visited. “Students learned about the opportunities for them from the early stages of graphic design and planning to the …
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Schalmont High School’s Civil Engineering Architecture class recently completed their final design project, which was judged by professionals from our community for a class competition. Students worked in groups to design plans for a 30-acre parcel, proposing developments such as parks, a sports complex, a paintball facility, a skate park and family-centered community areas. …
Siena College Men’s Basketball Coach Carmen Maciariello visited Schalmont High School’s Sports Marketing class recently to share how he became a college coach and offer advice to students. Recalling his own career path to a college coach, Mr. Maciariello explained how often life is about timing and being prepared when opportunities are presented. “The one …
Schalmont High School students shared careers that interest them Friday during the Career Fair as part of their Career and Financial Management class. Professionals from around the community attended the event where they asked questions about the students’ career choices and why they chose them. Students shared details they learned from researching their careers, including …
