Test to Stay and Test to Return to School

Dear MCS Families, Please know that we have changed our COVID-19 protocols as a result of new guidance from the CDC and NYSDOH. We feel it will substantially increase the amount of time students are in school while providing a safe learning environment.  Two major changes we are implementing are: 1. New Test to Stay …

MCS Senior Named Fastest, Cleanest Bricklayer

A Middleburgh senior with plans to become a paramedic discovered he’s also a skilled bricklayer. Nick Wood, along with about three dozen others, took part in an introduction to masonry course in the Capital Region BOCES Construction/Heavy Equipment program. After just five days of training, he won a competition among his peers for doing the …

Meet Our New Business Administrator, Francis Rielly

Middleburgh Central Schools is happy to welcome Francis Rielly, who has taken over the role of the district’s business administrator, a position Terry Gillooley held for nine years. Mr. Rielly has fond childhood memories of Middleburgh, and says he’s excited for this opportunity because the school district has a reputation as a great place to …

JV Knights Came to Play Against Crosstown Rival

From the jump ball to the final horn, Middleburgh versus Schoharie was a well contested non-league matchup. After being down the majority of the game, in the final minutes, the Knights evened up the score and held on for the win 39-38.  “This was a whole team win,” said MCS Coach Justin Hamm. “Our guys …

September to December 2021 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

September 2021 September 23 | One individual associated with the Jr. / Sr. High School tested positive. No contact tracing necessary. October 5 | One individual associated with the Elementary School tested positive. No contact tracing necessary. October 13 | One individual associated with the Elementary School tested positive. All contacts have been notified.  October …

Our School-Based Health Center Tests Students With Symptoms For COVID-19

With the rising number of COVID-19 cases in our community, we would like to remind you that the Middleburgh School-Based Health Center (SBHC) continues to offer COVID-19 testing for symptomatic students that are enrolled in our program. You can call 518-827-3793 or 844-ALL-SBHC to schedule an appointment or to request an enrollment packet. 

How Understanding Volcanoes Help Students Learn Self Control

Ms. Ryan taught a multi-step lesson about the systems and processes that shape the earth and blended it with an experiment to tap into social-emotional exploration. She explained to her 4th grade science class how volcanoes and people are alike. “In a time like this, the children are facing a lot of different challenges that …

Students Place Third in the Nation in Budgeting Competition

“The students did a great job representing Middleburgh,” Mrs. Colistra said about her personal finance class. They earned third place in a national H&R Block competition, going against 32 other high schools in a ten week budget challenge. During the simulation, students had to pay bills, invest in their 401K, keep their bank account balanced, …

At-Home COVID-19 Test Clarifications

In order to make the best safety decisions for our school community, the district wants to be clear about the procedure regarding the use of the rapid COVID-19 test from home. If the test results are positive you must: Immediately isolate Report the results to the Schoharie County Department of Health by calling 518-295-8390 or …

Virtually Speaking with Superintendent Dunn and Elementary School Families

Please join Middleburgh’s Superintendent tomorrow, January 4 for his Virtually Speaking office hours. There will be two meeting times for parents and guardians of elementary students from 1:00-2:00 and again from 7:00-8:00 PM. Superintendent Dunn will meet with families of Jr. / Sr. High students next Tuesday. On the agenda: district goals  pandemic management transportation …

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