Meet New Fourth-Grade Teacher Tracy Manning

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 …

Meet Leif Vargas: New Math Teacher

“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 …

Community Invited to Comment on District Safety Plan

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 …

MCS Named School of Excellence

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, …

Community Invited to Comment on District Safety Plan

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.

Student Represents Middleburgh at Leadership Event

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 …

Calling All Musicians: Join the Summer Band

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 …

Celebrating Excellence: High School Seniors Awarded Scholarships

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 …

Graduating Seniors Earn Industry Credentials

As graduation nears, many Middleburgh seniors will celebrate both academic and career milestones. This year, 31 students will graduate from BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs in addition to earning their high school diplomas. CTE credentials have already helped students stand out on both job and college applications. Dominick Catalano, inspired by his family’s …

Music, BBQ and Community Fun – Join Us June 6 for Open Mic Night

The MCS Modern Band invites you to Open Mic Night at 5:30 p.m., June 6, on the front lawn outdoor stage. Students have been preparing songs to perform, and staff members will also take the stage. Make it dinner and a show! Use this form to pre-order chicken or pork rib dinners from Barbecue Delights. …

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