May 24, 2013

Announcements Dress Code Reminder As the weather gets warmer, it is important we remember that Middleburgh Central School District has a dress code that will be enforced. While we are aware that there are different opinions concerning the issue of student dress, the dress code was established to create a more positive school environment, reflective of the business of learning rather than current fashion trends. MORE School budget revote day is June 18 District residents will once again vote on a proposed school budget on Tuesday, June 18 from noon to 9 p.m. in the Middleburgh High School gym lobby. Visit the budget section for more information. BOE to hold special meetings May 28 and 30 Three board of education meetings have been scheduled to discuss the revote: special meeting Tuesday, May 28 at 6 p.m. in High School Room 112, regular board meeting Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in the HS/MS Library Information Center and special meeting Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. in the HS/MS Library Information Center. The public is encouraged to attend. Athletic Fields Update The high school track, softball and baseball field are now officially open for competition. Please stay off the newly seeded areas.  Go Knights! News May 21, 2013 Residents vote down proposed district budget Middleburgh Central School District residents voted down the district's 2013-2014 proposed budget by 51.6  percent with 374 voting in favor and 399 voting against it. MORE May 8, 2013 Congratulations to the MCS P.E. Leadership Award winners Congratulations to MCS 5th graders Ashly Donato, Jaydon Santoro, Jacob Wood, Ania Keidong, Devin Prokop, and Morgan Schafroth who received the Capital Zone Physical Education Leadership Award. They were honored on May 6 at HVCC along with more than 550 other students.   May 8, 2013 MCS Varsity Girls' Track team takes 1st at Marsh Galotta Congratulations to the Varsity Girls' Track team, which took home first place honors at this past weekend's Marsh Galotta Track Invitational. In addition, Courtney Paser was selected the Outstanding Female Track athlete, Shania Marotta was selected the Outstanding Field Athlete, and Amanda Roney was selected the Outstanding Female Athlete. Led by Eli Wynia and Jeff Christensen, the boys made a solid fifth place finish. Thank you to everyone who volunteered and helped make the meet run. May 1, 2013 Board adopts budget proposal Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education adopted a proposed district budget on April 24 that would preserve current student programming at set the tax levy increase at 3.92 percent. District residents will vote on a proposed $20,277,789 budget for the 2013-14 school year on Tuesday, May 21. The proposed budget increases spending by 0.63 percent, or $127,308, from the current school year and carries a tax levy increase of 3.92 percent, or $344,356. MORE May 1, 2013 Meet the 2013 Board of Education candidates On May 21, voters will elect two candidates to the Board of Education to fill the expiring terms of Donald Wood and Michael Fisher. Each term is three years, commencing with the reorganization meeting in July. Candidates for the seats are Michael Fisher, Donald Wood and Michael Parker. MORE April 18, 2013 BOE works to close budget gap The Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education continued efforts to close the district’s budget gap, which after last night’s actions, remains at $33,000. MORE April 10, 2013 Common Core and state exams Q&A Students in grades 3-8 are preparing to take the NYS English Language Arts (ELA) and math exams in the coming weeks. These tests mark a time of transition in New York school districts, as this is the first year they will be based on the new Common Core Learning Standards, which are national learning standards that have been adopted by New York and states across the country. What does this mean for our students?  MORE April 10, 2013 Class of 2013 Val and Sal announced Congratulations to the Class of 2013 MCSD Co-Valedictorians Khrystyna Tsunyak and Nathaniel Wilkins and Salutatorian Alicia Jones. MORE April 8, 2013 Budget questions answered Members of the MCS community were invited to submit questions for the Budget Q&A forum held March 27. Here are the questions that were submitted, along with answers from district officials. MORE April 3, 2013 MCS transportation department scores 100% on inspection Congratulations to the MCSD transportation department for receiving a 100 percent pass rate and commendation by the Department of Transportation for its 2012-2013 DOT Inspection Profile Year 04/01/12-03/31/13. Mar. 29, 2013 MCS Board of Education sets preliminary levy at 3.92 percent increase Last night, MCS business manager Terry Gillooley presented the preliminary 2013-14 budget to the MCS Board of Education. The $20,597,093 preliminary budget has a spending increase of $446,612. MORE   Mar. 27, 2013 Assembly budget would increase MCS aid by nearly $1.2 million Early this morning, the New York State Senate adopted a budget that will increase state aid to schools by about $1 billion. It now moves on the state Assembly. Under the Assembly’s proposal, Middleburgh Central School District could see an increase of nearly $300,000 more than the estimated aid proposed in the Governor’s Executive Budget in January. This would result in a total state aid increase of $1,171,376 from 2012-13 to 2013-14 for MCS. The Assembly plans to vote on Thursday. The deadline for a state budget is April 1. Mar. 19, 2013 Middleburgh High School Students Compete in SkillsUSA A number of local high school students enrolled at the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical School (Career & Tech) in Albany (Colonie) and Schoharie won events at the March 13 SkillsUSA Regional Competitions at Schenectady County Community College, bringing home 15 first place trophies, ten 2nds, eight 3rds, ten 4ths and three 5th place awards. Several students will go on to the New York State SkillsUSA competition April 24-26 in Syracuse. MORE Mar. 14, 2013 Music in our Schools Month-postponed until March 20  The choral groups of Middleburgh Central School will present the Music in Our Schools Month All Vocal Concert on Tuesday, March 19, 7:00, in the district auditorium. This year’s theme is “Honoring the Emancipation Proclamation”. The groups will perform songs from Africa or that originated in the African-American community. Special guests Kim and Reggie Harris will perform with the High School Choir through a grant from the New York State Council on the Arts as part of its Decentralization grants program. MORE Mar. 6, 2013 Grease to hit the stage The cast of "Grease" at dress rehearsal. (Photo courtesy of David Avitabile) Mark your calendars! The MCS Drama Club will present "Grease" next weekend. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 15-16 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 17 in the MCS high school auditorium. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors.                 Mar. 5, 2013 Odyssey of the Mind-Regional Competition 2013 Congratulation to Jen Conklin's Division 3 team. The team placed first in the Odyssey of the Mind regional competition on March 3, 2013. The team will now compete in the State competition later in March. MORE Mar. 5, 2013 MCS Cheerleaders Take First Place MCS Varsity Cheerleaders completed their season by coming in first at the CDA Extreme Cheer Challenge. The team performed a 2 ½ minute routine filled with cheer, dance, jumps and stunts. The team competed against Charlottesville, Sharon Springs and Hoosic Falls. Congratulations girls.