Year: 2023

  On July 11, 2023, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts, including Middleburgh, will vote on the construction of a storage building at the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus.  BOCES proposes erecting a five-bay, 4,500-square-foot garage to store equipment and materials. Once the equipment from inside the building is moved to the …

Continue reading “Capital Region BOCES will hold a proposition vote on storage building”

To reduce the distraction in the classroom, MCS is adopting new policies for the 2023-24 year regarding the use of cell phones:  Cell phone use will not be permitted during school hours. This includes study halls and in the hallways.  Students should secure cell phones in their backpacks, lockers or store phones in the main …

Continue reading “Cell Phone Policy”

Dear Students, Parents, Guardians and Community Members,  The modern cell phone is, without a doubt, the greatest single distraction plaguing public education today. Even when students do not utilize their cell phones, they are subject to constant interruptions from other students and family members. Teachers repeatedly have to stop instruction to reprimand students for cell …

Continue reading “A message from Principal Sloane regarding cell phone use”

On Tuesday, May 16, Middleburgh Central School District residents approved a $24,312,490 budget for the 2023-24 school year by a margin of 60.2% in favor to 39.8% opposed. The tally includes absentee ballots. The budget increases spending by 2.10%, or $501,113 from the current year, and includes a tax levy increase of $151,563 or 1.50%. …

Continue reading “Voters Approve 2023-24 school budget”

Middleburgh Central School District pre-calculus students commemorated a new date on the calendar. After looking for a way to celebrate one of their teachers, they came up with the idea for “Truesday.” The students said they have learned a lot in Mark Truesdell’s class. “This is truly a unique class. We’re all pretty close with …

Continue reading “Pre-calculus students create a “Truesday” celebration”

Veterinary Science. Public Safety. Acting.  Middleburgh Jr./Sr. High School students explored these and many other future opportunities during Career Day on March 16. A diverse group of over 40 experts visited the school to discuss their occupations and answer student questions. Organizers broke career paths down by “career clusters,” including: business, education and training, human …

Continue reading “Over 40 Presenters Share Expertise on Career Day”

Middleburgh Central Schools would like to congratulate the Class of 2023 Top 5. Valedictorian: Sienna Kelley Salutatorian: Megan Bramer Honor Graduate: Riley Cronin 4th Highest Average: Caroline Adams 5th Highest Average: Joeleen Dines “These extraordinary individuals have surpassed all of our expectations,” Principal Matthew Sloane said.  “They will be pursuing goals that are unique to …

Continue reading “Getting to know the 2023 Top 5”

The Middleburgh Central School District announced on Feb. 7 the Class of 2023 top five students.  Valedictorian is Sienna Kelley, salutatorian is Megan Bramer and Riley Cronin has been named honor grad. Caroline Adams and Joeleen Dines round out the top five.  “We commend our student’s dedication to academic excellence and will be sharing more …

Continue reading “Class of 2023 Top Five Announcement”

The 2022-23 school year has marked the beginning of a new approach to meeting the social services needs of Middleburgh Central School District students. Based on conversations with its community partners, MCSD secured the services of two licensed master social workers to support students’ social-emotional development and positively impact the entire school culture. Serving at …

Continue reading “New social work team expands student services”