Author: diane.donato

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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The partnerships Capital Region BOCES forges with local, national, and international businesses continues to pay dividends to area high school students, including students from Middleburgh. National Grid and Snap-on Manufacturing Company officials donated to the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center a Snap-on multimeter and rechargeable battery. A multimeter is a powerful diagnostic …

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The annual MCS National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society craft fair is scheduled for March 23, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jr./Sr. High School. Each year, the event brings together local artisans and community members while benefiting students. Admission to the public is free. This year’s fair will feature a …

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Student registration for the 2024-25 school year begins on March 1, 2024, for kindergarten and pre-kindergarten (UPK3 and UPK4). Eligibility for UPK3 and UPK4 requires children to be 3 or 4 years old on or before Dec. 1, and have residency within the Middleburgh Central School District. There are no income eligibility requirements. Registration operates …

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