Author: diane.donato

Dear Parents and Guardians, We are excited to introduce a new and efficient way of keeping you informed about your child’s attendance at school.  MCS has activated the School Attendance feature in ParentSquare. We believe this change will benefit you and your children. Daily Attendance Notifications Through ParentSquare, you will receive a prompt notification informing …

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The Youth as Leaders Club (YAL) at MCS has named a new group of students selected for the program. They are Brooke Devlin, Evelyn Kelley, J.J. Narz, Maria Patino and Delilah Shultes. YAL focuses on leadership activities, using the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, written by Sean Covey, as inspiration. Each month, club members …

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October marks the debut of a new location for The Armory, the MCS student-operated store. The venture is run by students in grades 9 to 12, including Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members and those enrolled in business classes. The store sells various items, including snacks, school supplies and MCS swag. Previously, the store …

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The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives is becoming more commonplace. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI technology is reshaping industries across the globe. The field of education is no exception, with many people considering the pros and cons of the technology. News Channel 13 recently reached out to MCS Jr./Sr. …

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Technology is essential for learning, both as an extension of the classroom and as a conduit to school when remote learning is necessary. Reliable home internet access is critical to our students’ ability to participate in our educational system.  For some households, the cost of securing internet access can be a barrier to learning. Assistance …

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There are several ways to submit property tax payments. School taxes can be paid online without penalty Sept. 1-30. This link will become active on September 1.  **Note: there is a fee for this service payable to the credit card company. The school does not profit from those fees. Other options to pay your school …

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A message from Transportation Supervisor William Himme: Dear Parents and Guardians, I am writing to provide an exciting announcement about an initiative that Middleburgh School District has been pursuing for several months and is preparing to roll out on a trial basis.  BusRight – a transportation technology startup – has developed an app that will …

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  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 …

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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 …

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