Middleburgh FFA students recently returned from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, where they engaged with hands-on exhibits at the Expo Center, met representatives from colleges and industries, and discovered new aspects of the agriculture field. As part of the trip, students also toured businesses and visited iconic locations such as Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, …
The MCS Ski Club is excited to announce plans for the upcoming season. Students in grades 4-12 may participate on Thursday evenings at Catamount Mountain Resort. The four-week program, offered at a discounted rate, includes transportation. This program will be capped at the first 36 members, so families are encouraged to sign up as quickly …
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The MCS Drama Club is proud to present A Knight at the Theater featuring captivating performances of: The Board by Laverne Kehr, Five-Minute Two Character Comedy Sketches by Tim Mogford, and Not My Cup of Tea by A.F. Groff. All are produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc., Denver, Colorado. Performances will take …
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Reading about science can’t compare to experiencing it, according to AP Environmental Science teacher Mollie Burgett, “Nothing beats being in the field and doing actual science.” On Wednesday, Oct. 15, seniors in the AP Environmental Science class stepped out of the classroom and into the river for the annual Day in the Life of the …
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On Oct. 20, MCS gathered the community together at the elementary school for the unveiling of a new mural created by local artist and alumna Casey Beal. In early September, Beal shared some preliminary design ideas with community members and asked about what they enjoy most about the area. Once the design was finalized, she …
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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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