A new design for the front high school lawn has been chosen! This week, the Board of Education selected the hybrid option that was recommended by the Front Courtyard Committee in January. After 212 Middleburgh stakeholders responded to the district’s survey, the Front Courtyard Committee thoughtfully considered the preferences and suggestions and came up with …
The top five students of the senior class were announced today. Valedictorian: Julianna Keyser Salutatorian: Anna Hooper Honor Graduate: Andie Burton Sofia Falco Brian Bagley The top students are selected based off of their cumulative weighted grade point average. “These students have the highest academic standing among their graduating class,” said Principal Matt Sloane. “These …
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During Mrs. Burgett’s living environment class, students were tasked with transcribing and translating some mutated snowmen genes to determine the resulting traits. She then took the class outside to build mutated snowmen. Possible mutations included: green skin, tusks, one leg, only one snowball high, three eyes and hair. “More than anything I think students liked …
In a special meeting this morning, the Middleburgh Board of Education gave the green light for high-risk varsity winter sports. This includes basketball and competitive cheer for remote and in-person students. Wrestling is permitted as well, but since MCS merges with Berne-Knox-Westerlo for that sport, the team will have to wait until Albany County’s positivity …
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Kindergarten ART PROJECT: Textured Teddy Bears Inspiration: Charlie Hanavich Skills: texture & pattern Artists had the chance to observe and cuddle with a large selection of snuggly bears as they painted their own. Students were also inspired by two books: Bear’s New Glasses by Marsha White and Sweet Dreams, Honey Bear by Steve Weare. Kindergarten …
1st Grade ART PROJECT: Up, Up & AWAY! Inspiration: The Noon Balloon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Skills: texture, pattern, collage Artists learned FUN facts about hot air balloons by reading many nonfiction books and watched videos of balloons taking off! How AWESOME is that! Project began by painting with watercolors and …
2nd Grade ART PROJECT: Matisse Goldfish Bowl Collage Inspiration: Artist Henri Matisse & storybook Memoirs of a Goldfish, author Devin Scillian & illustrator Tim Bowers Skills: pattern, collage Real fish were used for inspiration and 6 lucky winners brought a goldfish home!
3rd Grade ART PROJECT: Tibetan Mandalas Inspiration: Tibetan Buddhist Artistry Skills: symmetry, pattern Artists learned how to draw these intriguing symmetrical geometric patterns found in many countries — symbolizing peace.
Middleburgh Central Schools are closed on Tuesday, February 2 due to inclement weather. Stay safe and enjoy the day.
“High-risk winter sports (basketball, cheerleading, and wrestling) are tentatively scheduled to start after Schoharie County COVID-19 positivity rates fall below 4%. When this happens, only varsity sports will be offered. Please fill out this form if you are interested in varsity basketball, cheerleading, or wrestling.
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