Students in Andrew Drescher’s fourth grade math class have an exciting way to boost their skills. Drescher introduced them to Gimkit, and the students can’t get enough of what often feels more like play than schoolwork. “I’d play it every day,” said student Robert T. “Gimkit is an engaging academic platform that helps students strengthen …
A new generation of leaders is developing essential skills through the Youth at Leaders Club (YAL). Through the two-year program, students learn to navigate real problems, build relationships with other students in the county, and plan community service projects. Once a month, YAL students from MCS meet with peers from other Schoharie County schools at …
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Tracy Manning is no stranger to inspiring young minds. With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, she now joins Middleburgh Central School District as part of the fourth-grade team. Originally from Delmar, Tracy earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University at Buffalo and later completed her master’s in education with a science …
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“In college, I was open to other STEM careers, but nothing stood out like teaching.” -Leif Vargas For the 2025-26 school year, MCS welcomes Leif Vargas as a new 7-12 math teacher. Vargas grew up in Chappaqua, New York and went to Binghamton University where he earned a master’s in mathematics adolescent education. Question: Would …
The Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education is now accepting comments for the Districtwide Safety Plan, which was most recently approved by the BOE on Aug. 20,2025. The plan has been updated to include a new appendix on Sudden Cardiac Arrest, also known as Desha’s Law, which was signed into law in July. This …
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For the second year in a row, Middleburgh CSD has been named a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). The distinction is awarded to schools that had at least 75 percent of their varsity teams achieve Scholar-Athlete Team Awards during their 2024-25 sports seasons. Dr. Robert Zayas, …
The Middleburgh Central School District Board of Education is now accepting comments regarding the Districtwide Safety Plan. A copy of the Districtwide Safety Plan is available here. Comments may be submitted to the District Clerk Kim Lawyer no later than Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. The district will have a public hearing before the Aug. 20 MCS Board of Education meeting.
Each year, Middleburgh Central School District selects one sophomore to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY), a nationally recognized program designed to empower young leaders. This year, that honor went to Elysse S., who attended the New York East seminar at the University at Albany. The theme for this year’s seminar was “Constructing …
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Middleburgh students and community members have the opportunity to rehearse and perform together in July as part of the MCS Summer Band. All ages are welcome to join with a recommended comfort level of playing at NYSSMA Level 2. The Middleburgh Joint Recreation Committee sponsors the summer series. Rehearsals will be held Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 …
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MCS is proud to recognize the outstanding achievements of our graduating seniors who have earned scholarships for their academic excellence, leadership, and community service. These scholarships reflect the students’ hard work, perseverance, and caring. A comprehensive list of grade 7-12 awards is available here. 2025 recipients include: Braeden All Bill Lake Modular Home Entrepreneurial Award …
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