Students in grades 5-6 created paper roller coasters out of cardstock and tape in this week’s STEM camp led by teachers Kris Wood and Aaron Pamel. Just like a roller coaster has its ups and downs and twists and turns, so did this project. A philosophy for this task was failing successfully. The teachers told …
The second phase of the capital project is underway and on track to be completed by the end of the summer. This is part of the $15 million dollar renovation plan that voters approved in 2018. The district is updating the security systems at both schools and putting in new windows in the high school …
At today’s natural disasters camp, the topic was floods. In a village prone to flooding, students in second and third grades learned about the causes and impacts of floods and how to stay safe. After teachers Kelli Leclair and Kelly Becker taught a morning lesson, they broke up into two groups to experiment. The students …
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Dear MCS families, I am extending an invitation to my next Virtually Speaking Zoom conversations on Tuesday, August 3 from 1:00-2:00PM, and 7:00-8:00PM. I encourage you to join us for a discussion about: The opening of schools this fall. How the district will utilize federal recovery funding received; including a new instructional plan which includes …
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The next MCS summer enrichment program starts on Monday. Classes will take place in the Jr. / Sr. High School from 9:00AM to 12:00PM, weekdays, Monday, July 19 – Friday, July 30. Students in grades first through sixth have signed up for unique learning experiences. The teachers have come up with cool ideas to make …
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Due to a capital construction project in the main office, the front entrance of the high school will be off limits. Please use the gym lobby entrance in the back of the building until further notice.
Effective today, July 14, a 30-day public comment period is open for the MCS 2021-2022 Code of Conduct and districtwide school safety plan. To submit comments, please send an email to kim.lawyer@mcsdny.org. Use this link to review the plans. It is expected the plans will be approved at the August 25 Meeting of the Board …
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Power has been restored and the district buildings and grounds crew have been hard at work cleaning debris and mud buildup from the flooding so programs at the school can resume today. The Joshua Project will be serving free lunch from 12:00-1:00. Driver Education classes start today and the summer fitness program will be back …
Despite conditions due to the weather, the Board of Education will continue with their regularly scheduled meeting. It starts tonight at 6:00 in the library of the Jr./Sr. High School.
Due to villagewide flood cleanup, school is closed for any morning and afternoon activities at MCS. The following programs will not meet today: Middleburgh Joint Youth Commission’s arts and crafts, open gym, and tennis programs. MCS summer fitness program. The Joshua Project free lunch program. Driver Education will be postposed until this Wednesday, July 14. …
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