Category: Elementary News

On Tuesday, February 3, in collaboration with the Partnerships in Education and Resilience (PEAR), Middleburgh Central Schools will be administering PEAR’s Holistic Student Assessment to students in grades 4 through 11. There is increasing evidence that helping students feel good about themselves, their school, and their relationships improves their learning. Right now, students are struggling. …

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Dear MCS families,  Middleburgh Central School District was notified today, January 19 about a single positive case of COVID-19 at the elementary school. This has resulted in our decision to temporarily suspend in-person learning for students at the elementary school from Wednesday, January 20 through Friday, January 29. While it is always our first priority …

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Greetings, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” — from Dr. King’s speech at the Washington National Cathedral on March 31, 1968. I write to you all to share my thoughts as today is no ordinary holiday. Considered in relation to the many tumultuous events of the past year, …

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Dear MCS families, Today, Monday, January 18, the district learned a staff member at the Jr. Sr. High School has tested positive for COVID-19. In direct consultation with the Schoharie Department of Health, it has been determined that three staff members and six students will be quarantined until Saturday, January 23. Please note that for …

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Due to the New York State Education Department cancelling Regents testing, we have a change to our school calendar. January 29 is now a full instructional day for all students at both schools. Previously, January 26-29 were set aside for Regents exams for grades 7-12, and on January 29, PK-6 had an early release day. …

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As work continues on the $15 million capital project for Middleburgh School District, it is important for us to deliver promised results on schedule and budget. The first phase is near completion and we want to show you the progress. The new look and feel of the spacious media center is bright, eye catching, and …

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You still have time to vote. MCS Front Courtyard Committee is asking for your feedback on three landscape design concepts for the front lawn of the high school. The eight-member committee collaborated for months to come up with the new options that they presented to the community on December 16. Community responses coming in to …

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