Tag: News
Author Talks Writing with Students
Dozens of Schalmont High School students explored the writing process with published author Emma Kress this week who visited the library for an interactive writing workshop. Students from Creative Writing, Film & Literature, Introspection, and English Honor Society shared their ideas with each other as they discussed story structures, characters, and compelling situations. A former …
Chromebook Letter for Grade 8 Families
Dear 8th Grade Families, To help get new Chromebooks in the hands of our 8th graders before the end of the school year, please fill out this Chromebook Agreement Form. We will collect your child’s Chromebook and charger in June so we can replace them before students leave for the summer. The new Chromebook will …
Senior Joins CTE Signing Day
Schalmont senior Nicholas Decker joined other Career and Technical Education students Tuesday for a National Signing Day, where he signed a letter of intent to work for his family’s business Decker’s Pondscapes. Similar to Signing Days for athletes who commit to play college sports, the Signing Day held at Capital Region BOCES celebrated soon-to-be graduates …
1st Place for Student Musicians
Schalmont’s Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble took 1st place with superior ratings at last weekend’s Festival of Music Competition in Agawam, Massachusetts! The Concert Choir also took home the Best Overall Choir Award! Congratulations!
Thank You Faculty & Staff!
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! We would like to sincerely thank our teachers, teaching assistants, and all of our staff for all they do to support and inspire our students each day! To celebrate, we organized group photos in each school to recognize these awesome teams of educators. Thank you! See higher resolution photos on our …
Youth Summer Basketball Camp Info
Schalmont will host a Youth Basketball Camp for students who will be in grades 3-8 next year from July 15-18. More information available in the flyer below. For questions, please contact Coach Greg Loiacono at gloiacono@schalmont.net.
Congratulations NJHS Inductees!
Congratulations to Schalmont’s newest members of the National Junior Honor Society, who were inducted during Monday evening’s ceremony! NJHS recognizes students who are committed to the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship while helping them become student leaders in their school and community. Ellie Beston Giada Borst Annabella Brunette Sophia Bucci Lincoln Bullock …
Charlie the Therapy Dog Visits
Whenever Charlie the therapy dog visits Schalmont Middle School, even reluctant readers are excited to pick up a book to share with their furry friend! Charlie visits with ELA Academic Intervention Specialist Mrs. Minehardt-Quick once or twice a week. The toy poodle is a certified therapy dog with additional training to help him sit with …
Middle School Enjoys Spirit Week
From Hawaiian Day to Twin Day to other fun themes, Schalmont Middle School certainly enjoyed last week’s School Spirit Week! The week also provided the school an opportunity to reinforce the importance of kindness as part of each day’s theme. See more photos on our Flickr page.