Budget Development Workshops: Community Input Encouraged

Middleburgh Central School District is developing the 2026-27 budget proposal and invites community input. The BOE and administration aim to conduct the annual budget development process in an open and transparent manner, to partner with families and community members and to educate and inform the public about school funding. As part of the process, MCS …

Middleburgh Students Pursue Diesel Technology Careers

Middleburgh students Ryan M. and Nick S. are among about 40 regional students enrolled in the Diesel Technology program at the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Albany Campus. Both are learning the skills for careers as automotive, bus and truck technicians, heavy equipment repair technicians, and service managers. “It’s a pretty …

MCS Athletes Score Big in the Classroom and on the Field

MCS student-athletes continue to be stellar examples of the district’s philosophy to go “Beyond Good Enough.” For the fall season, over a dozen athletes and the boys varsity soccer team earned recognition from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA).  Athletic Director Gregg Johns praised the students’ commitment to excellence across all …

Five Athletes Earn WAC Honors

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 Students Explore Agriculture and Leadership at FFA National Convention

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, …

Catching Fish and Collecting Data: Students Partner with DEC for River Study

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 …

Seasons of Community: MCS Alumna Creates Elementary School Mural

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 …

Students Step Up for Leadership Roles Through Youth as Leaders Club

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 …

Meet New Fourth-Grade Teacher Tracy Manning

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 …

Meet Leif Vargas: New Math Teacher

“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 …

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