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 …

MCS Named School of Excellence

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, …

Student Represents Middleburgh at Leadership Event

Each year, Middleburgh Central School District selects one sophomore to attend the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Seminar (HOBY), a nationally recognized program designed to empower young leaders. This year, that honor went to Elysse S., who attended the New York East seminar at the University at Albany. The theme for this year’s seminar was “Constructing …

Middleburgh CSD Recognized for Mental Health Leadership

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 …

MCS Student Builds a Home and Builds a Future

From reading blueprints to framing, plumbing, wiring, and roofing, a lot of knowledge and experience is necessary to build a home. Students such as Middleburgh’s Dalton Porter are gaining that knowledge and experience as they build tiny homes on the Schoharie Campus of the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center.  Through the experience, …

Holocaust Survivor Shares His Story with Students

Murray Jaros, a Holocaust survivor, visited the junior-senior high school on March 25 to share his experiences as a child during World War II in eastern Poland. Jaros recounted atrocities committed by the Nazis against his family and his village, which began in June 1941 when he was eight years old. He also spoke of …

Athletic Leadership Conference Empowers Students

Excelling in athletics is about much more than winning. That’s a message that was reinforced for MCS juniors who had the opportunity to learn about athletic leadership, nutrition, and more at the Athletic Leadership Conference held at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown on March 6. Students, athletic directors, and coaches from more than 60 …

Meet the 2025 Top 5

Middleburgh Central School District congratulates the Class of 2025 Top 5 Valedictorian: Brianna Devlin Salutatorian: Kaelyn Jensen Honor Graduate: Aster McGiver Fourth Highest Average: Gabrielle Armlin Fifth Highest Average: Morgan Masterson GETTING TO KNOW THE 2025 TOP 5: BRIANNA DEVLIN, VALEDICTORIAN Clubs, athletics, and activities:  All County Music Festival Athletic Association (treasurer) Band Choir Class …

Middleburgh Student Shares Passion for Dairy at FFA Event

On Saturday, February 8th, Logan Rivenburg of the Middleburgh FFA Chapter competed in Prepared Public Speaking at the FFA districts in Schoharie, NY. Logan wrote a speech titled Dairy: The Food of Champions, advocating for milk as an essential drink for athletes. She shared her passion for the dairy industry, highlighting milk’s benefits for performance …

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