2nd graders speak with famous anthropologist Jane Goodall

2nd graders at Middleburgh Elementary School participated in a once-in-a-lifetime experience today, joining in on a Skype in the Classroom live broadcast with famed anthropologist and primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall. The broadcast was followed by a question and answer session. During the broadcast with Dr. Goodall, students learned about caring for the planet and how …

Class of 2019 Top 5 Announced

Valedictorian, Sophia Soloveitchik Sophia plans to attend either the Rochester Institute of Technology or the College of St. Rose after graduation to study Chemical Engineering. Salutatorian, Carolyne Shultes Carolyne plans to attend either the Rochester Institute of Technology or Clarkson University after graduation to study Chemical Engineering. #3, Holly Rossmann Holly plans to attend either …

Teacher placed on administrative leave

The Middleburgh Central School District has placed a teacher at the Elementary School on administrative leave following accusations made by parents regarding inappropriate conduct in the workplace. The administrative leave shall continue, pending the District’s investigation into this matter. As always, the safety of District students is and continues to be our main priority. We …

NYSED names Middleburgh a district in Good Standing, Jr./Sr. High School also in Good Standing

The Middleburgh Central School District is pleased to announce that it has been informed by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) that under new guidelines for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) it is no longer a Focus District and the Jr./Sr. High School is no longer a Focus School. Both the district and …

Middleburgh Community Passes Capital Project by Large Margin

Middleburgh voters passed a proposed capital project on Wednesday night by a margin of 225 yes votes to 102 no votes, or a margin of 68.8%. “We thank our community for their continued support as we strive to provide the best possible learning environment for all our students,” said Superintendent Brian P. Dunn. “This project …

Brian Dunn named Superintendent of Schools, starts March 1

The Middleburgh Central Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Brian P. Dunn as Superintendent of Schools. Mr. Dunn was confirmed by unanimous vote at the Board of Education meeting January 24th. He will begin his duties in the district on March 1st, 2018. Mr. Dunn has served with the Troy …

Executive order does not allow for prepayment of 2018 school property taxes

A new federal tax bill was signed into law on Dec. 22 that caps the allowable deduction for state and local income, sales and property taxes at $10,000 beginning in 2018. Gov. Andrew Cuomo subsequently signed an Executive Order designed to help New York taxpayers pre-pay their 2018 property taxes before Dec. 31, 2017 in …

Elementary School honors area veterans with Veterans Day Celebration

Elementary students gathered Thursday morning to honor the accomplishments and sacrifices of veterans in our area. Students were able to invite a veteran to bring to school for breakfast before dozens of veterans were honored in a school-wide ceremony in the gymnasium. Students sang songs, read essays, and presented posters to honor the sacrifices of …

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