“When presented with a tough situation, take a step back and assess all your options.”– Summit participant Jakob L. More than a dozen grade 10 and 11 students, accompanied by three teachers and MCS Principal Matthew Sloane, traveled to Killington, Vermont, for the Sweethearts and Heroes Summit and Spartan Race on Sept. 11-13. They returned …
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MCS has been honored with the prestigious New York State Public High School Athletic Association Inc. (NYSPHSAA) School of Excellence Award for the 2023-24 school year. This recognition is awarded to schools where at least 75% of varsity teams qualify for the Scholar Athlete Team Award. MCS surpassed this benchmark. “The efforts made by student-athletes …
The Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education is now accepting comments regarding the Districtwide Safety Plan. A copy of the Districtwide Safety Plan is available here. Comments may be submitted to the District Clerk Kim Lawyer no later than Aug. 20 at 3 p.m. The district will have a public hearing before the Aug. …
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The recent Mountains, Museums and Music program was the gateway to enrichment for 12 MCS high school students. They explored new vistas, learned about contemporary art and took a train to NYC where history and art merged in the musical “Hamilton.” Retired teacher Lisa Himme organized and chaperoned the trips. On June 26, students …
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Photo gallery Middleburgh Central School District Superintendent Mark Place has been able to say “yes” to a lot of teacher requests for field trip approval this year. He has said “yes” over 100 times. That’s because the district has placed a priority on experiential learning both inside and outside the classroom. “We know that in …
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On Tuesday, May 21, Middleburgh Central School District residents approved a $24,900,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 69.9% in favor to 30.1% opposed. The budget increases spending by 2.42%, or $587,510 from the current year, and includes a tax levy increase of $153,836 or 1.50%. Since the tax levy increase …
On Tuesday, May 21, Middleburgh Central School District residents approved a $24,900,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 69.9% in favor to 30.1% opposed. The tally includes absentee ballots. The budget increases spending by 2.42%, or $587,510 from the current year, and includes a tax levy increase of $153,836 or 1.50%. …
On May 21, MCS will host a meeting for parents and guardians to discuss potential updates to the district’s Title One – Parent Involvement Policy. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Conference Room (Room 107). Title One is a federal program aimed at providing financial assistance …
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Parents, guardians and family members are invited to an art exhibit and concert during the Middleburgh Elementary School Festival of Arts on May 21! This is an opportunity to highlight the creative work and musical performance of our students. Please note: All activities will take place in the Jr./Sr. High School Gymnasium. Schedule: Noon to …
Hang Up and Drive joined forces with Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) on May 3, to bring a crucial message to grade 9-12 students about the perils of distracted driving. Through both an assembly and a simulation, students were able to learn how alcohol, drugs, peer pressure and risky behavior can lead to accidents behind …
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