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Middleburgh Students to Witness Presidential Inauguration

Fifty MCS juniors and seniors will travel to Washington, D.C. to witness the presidential inauguration. This historic trip, which was announced to the student body in June of 2024, is one of many experiential learning opportunities the district provides to students.  “This is a continuation of our district’s vision of providing experiences ‘beyond Middleburgh,’ said …

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Students Learn, Lead and Grow Through Agriculture Programs

Middleburgh Central School District (MCS) students are getting a unique blend of hands-on learning and leadership development through a focus on agricultural studies. These opportunities come through both classroom instruction and participation in the National FFA Organization (FFA, formally Future Farmers of America). In addition to traditional offerings in math, science, English, social studies and …

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Meet the New Jr./Sr. Science Teacher: Erin Rivet

Erin Rivet is the new Jr./Sr. Science Teacher at Middleburgh Central Schools. She is originally from Cornwall, but has lived in Albany for her entire adult life. She earned a degree in chemistry from College of Saint Rose, and completed her master’s in secondary education at SUNY Albany. Before becoming a teacher, Ms. Rivet worked …

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Students Learn Powerful Strategies at Summit

“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 Receives School of Excellence Award

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 …

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District opens public comment period on safety plan

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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Adventurous Students Explore Mountains, Museums, and Music

  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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Experiential Learning Opens the World for Students

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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Budget Newsletter and Information

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 …

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