Year: 2024

Middleburgh Jr./Sr. Principal Matthew Sloane has been named the 2024 NY State Secondary Principal of the Year by the School Administrators’ Association of New York State (SAANYS). According to the organization, the award is given annually to a middle or high school principal who has set the pace, character, and quality of education for the …

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Middleburgh Central Schools would like to congratulate the Class of 2024 Top 5. Valedictorian: Tadhg Martin Salutatorian: Liam Hooper Honor Graduate:  Quin Smith Fourth Highest Average: Olivia Skowfoe Fifth Highest Average: Sarah Schafroth “I am so proud of the top five graduates,” says Principal Matthew Sloan. “They are extraordinary individuals who have contributed so much …

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Middleburgh elementary students recently had an opportunity to learn from a professional artist. Students in both the art and the book clubs were captivated during a hand-on workshop by illustrator Robin Brickman.  Using paper, scissors, paint and glue, Brickman creates hand sculpted three-dimensional images that look real. Art teacher and club advisor Kim Audino invited …

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Student shadowing is offering important revelations for the principal at Middleburgh Jr./Sr. High School. Matthew Sloane has been shadowing students regularly since he began his tenure in Middleburgh. He says it’s extremely informative for his work supporting students and faculty. This year, Mr. Sloane began student shadowing in October. He has since shadowed multiple students. …

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To prepare competent, skillful and responsible young drivers, Middleburgh CSD will once again offer the Driver and Traffic Safety Education course this summer. Registration opens Monday, March 18. Enrollment is limited to 16 students. Important information about the course: The program runs from July 1-26. Classroom and in-car instruction will be held Mon-Fri. In-car instruction …

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MCS senior Ashley Moorhead was a featured speaker as students from regional schools attended a panel discussion highlighting women with successful trades careers in the skilled trades on March 5. The Capital Region BOCES Celebrates Women in the Trades event featured women speaking about their careers—including a graduate of the BOCES Career & Technical Education …

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The MCS stage will come alive with “Shrek the Musical” on March 15-16 at 7 p.m. and March 17 at 2 p.m. The drama club has poured hours of rehearsals into perfecting the show. “Shrek the Musical” combines singing, dancing and acting with fantastic stage design, making this a performance people of all ages will …

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  MCS is celebrating Music in Our Schools (MIOSM) month in a big way in March. Two concerts and three performances of “Shrek the Musical” will grace the stage. The National Association for Music Education promotes MIOSM as a way to raise awareness of the importance of music education for children. Grade 4-12 students will …

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Members of the MCS Youth as Leaders (YAL) club joined their contemporaries for Legislative Day at the New York State Capitol on Feb. 5. The trip gave students an opportunity to discuss legislative ideas with Senator Peter Oberacker and Assemblyman Chris Tague.  YAL focuses on leadership activities, and each month, MCS students work with their …

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