Year: 2023

During a recent field trip to Indian Ladder Farms, students from Carmen Fagnani’s Plant Science and Real Life Agriculture classes had the opportunity to explore the intricate workings of the apple industry. With the fall season in full swing, the students gained firsthand insights into the various facets of apple cultivation, production and processing. The …

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It’s that time of year again!  Parents and guardians, get ready to sign up your student-athletes for winter sports at Middleburgh Central School District.  At MCS, we believe in nurturing the whole child. When students participate in sports, they gain valuable qualities like commitment, sportsmanship, leadership  and teamwork.  This season, we have an exciting lineup of …

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Samantha Marsted is the newest special education teacher to join the Middleburgh Elementary School team. “All students deserve opportunities to learn, understand the world around us, and grow as individuals,” Samantha said. “Therefore, it is my job to make ensure that all students can succeed.” Samantha grew up in Cortland, New York and went on …

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The Youth as Leaders Club (YAL) at MCS has named a new group of students selected for the program. They are Brooke Devlin, Evelyn Kelley, J.J. Narz, Maria Patino and Delilah Shultes. YAL focuses on leadership activities, using the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, written by Sean Covey, as inspiration. Each month, club members …

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October marks the debut of a new location for The Armory, the MCS student-operated store. The venture is run by students in grades 9 to 12, including Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members and those enrolled in business classes. The store sells various items, including snacks, school supplies and MCS swag. Previously, the store …

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Andrew Drescher is one of the newest elementary school teachers to join the Middleburgh Central Schools team. Andrew graduated from Duanesburg Central School District in 2020 and then went on to study Childhood Education at St. Thomas Aquinas College, where he graduated from after three years.  “I’ve always enjoyed school,” Drescher said. “Whether it was …

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On Sept. 25 and 26, MCS invited Tom Murphy and Rick Yarosh of the Sweethearts and Heroes program to conduct assemblies and learning activities at the elementary and junior-senior high schools. The two-day event provided students with a unique opportunity to delve into concepts of belonging and anti-bullying measures. Following the assemblies, many students engaged …

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The American Red Cross is experiencing an urgent need for blood donations. You can help on October 23, from noon to 6 p.m. by attending a blood drive. – The time frame from noon to 3 p.m. is primarily allotted for staff and students. – The time frame from 3 to 6 p.m. is open …

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A Middleburgh Central School District student is among a dozen Capital Region students who are preparing to test their skills on Sept. 22 at SUNY Cobleskill High School Days. Ashley Moorhead will be among BOCES Career and Technical Education students from Schoharie, Cobleskill-Richmondville, Duanesburg and Sharon Springs, who will compete against their counterparts from across …

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