MCS students are making new discoveries and new connections through the Buddy Readers initiative. Each week, Marianne Warner’s third grade students thoughtfully choose a library book to read to a student in Lyn Burton’s afternoon pre-kindergarten class. Burton says she wanted to provide more exposure to reading and language and help her students develop a …
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View full photo gallery Fifty MCS students recently returned from a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the nation’s capitol, where they explored historical sites and attended the presidential inauguration. The trip, announced in June 2024, was one of many experiential learning opportunities offered by the district. History teacher Jason Dannible organized the trip. He says a …
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Fifty MCS juniors and seniors will travel to Washington, D.C. to witness the presidential inauguration. This historic trip, which was announced to the student body in June of 2024, is one of many experiential learning opportunities the district provides to students. “This is a continuation of our district’s vision of providing experiences ‘beyond Middleburgh,’ said …
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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. 20 at 3 p.m. The district will have a public hearing before the Aug. …
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Photo gallery Middleburgh Central School District Superintendent Mark Place has been able to say “yes” to a lot of teacher requests for field trip approval this year. He has said “yes” over 100 times. That’s because the district has placed a priority on experiential learning both inside and outside the classroom. “We know that in …
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On May 20, 2025, Middleburgh Central School District residents approved a $25,100,000 budget for the 2025-26 school year by a margin of 67.6% in favor to 32.4% opposed. The budget increases spending by 0.80%, or $200,000 from the current year, and includes a tax levy increase of $156,144 or 1.50%. Since the tax levy increase …
On Tuesday, May 21, Middleburgh Central School District residents approved a $24,900,000 budget for the 2024-25 school year by a margin of 69.9% in favor to 30.1% opposed. The tally includes absentee ballots. The budget increases spending by 2.42%, or $587,510 from the current year, and includes a tax levy increase of $153,836 or 1.50%. …
On May 21, MCS will host a meeting for parents and guardians to discuss potential updates to the district’s Title One – Parent Involvement Policy. The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Conference Room (Room 107). Title One is a federal program aimed at providing financial assistance …
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The 2024-25 school budget vote will be held on May 21, from noon to 9 p.m. in the Jr./Sr. High School Gym Lobby. At that time, district residents will also vote on two open seats on the school board. The elected board members will serve a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024. Board members serve …
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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