Five MCS student-athletes have been recognized for their exceptional performances this season by the 2025 Western Athletic Conference (WAC). Each of the student-athletes has shown dedication and perseverance. Soccer: Guillermo Martinez — First Team Overall WAC All-Star Salvatore Fileccia Jr., J.J. Narzymski, Trey Ruise — Divisional All-Stars Volleyball: Natalie Ulmer — WAC Blue Division Defensive …
Middleburgh FFA students recently returned from the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, where they engaged with hands-on exhibits at the Expo Center, met representatives from colleges and industries, and discovered new aspects of the agriculture field. As part of the trip, students also toured businesses and visited iconic locations such as Lincoln Electric in Cleveland, …
Reading about science can’t compare to experiencing it, according to AP Environmental Science teacher Mollie Burgett, “Nothing beats being in the field and doing actual science.” On Wednesday, Oct. 15, seniors in the AP Environmental Science class stepped out of the classroom and into the river for the annual Day in the Life of the …
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On Oct. 20, MCS gathered the community together at the elementary school for the unveiling of a new mural created by local artist and alumna Casey Beal. In early September, Beal shared some preliminary design ideas with community members and asked about what they enjoy most about the area. Once the design was finalized, she …
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A new generation of leaders is developing essential skills through the Youth at Leaders Club (YAL). Through the two-year program, students learn to navigate real problems, build relationships with other students in the county, and plan community service projects. Once a month, YAL students from MCS meet with peers from other Schoharie County schools at …
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Tracy Manning is no stranger to inspiring young minds. With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, she now joins Middleburgh Central School District as part of the fourth-grade team. Originally from Delmar, Tracy earned her bachelor’s degree in environmental studies from the University at Buffalo and later completed her master’s in education with a science …
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“In college, I was open to other STEM careers, but nothing stood out like teaching.” -Leif Vargas For the 2025-26 school year, MCS welcomes Leif Vargas as a new 7-12 math teacher. Vargas grew up in Chappaqua, New York and went to Binghamton University where he earned a master’s in mathematics adolescent education. Question: Would …
For the second year in a row, Middleburgh CSD has been named a School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA). The distinction is awarded to schools that had at least 75 percent of their varsity teams achieve Scholar-Athlete Team Awards during their 2024-25 sports seasons. Dr. Robert Zayas, …
Middleburgh Central School District was named a 2025 Honoree in the School/School District category for the “What’s Great in Our State” awards, presented by the New York State Office of Mental Health (NYSOMH). “This statewide recognition celebrates our district’s exemplary efforts to support the mental health and well-being of students and families,” said Superintendent Mark …
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Excited chatter competed with the sound of hammers, saws, and heavy equipment at Middleburgh Elementary School starting on Oct. 4, 1989, and continued for five days straight. Late on the fifth day, the construction noise was replaced with cheering and the laughter of children breaking in the new Maze Craze playground. As Middleburgh Central School …
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