SCS staff share empathy expertise in Parent Today

Schoharie Central Schools Psychologist Dr. Stacey Alexander and intern Jasmin Burke share their expertise and experience about empathy and disasters, including the 2011 Schoharie Valley floods, in the October issue of Parent Today. In Aubrey Kammler’s article “Teachable moments: Empathy in action in times of tragedy,” the online newsletter advises readers on how to foster …

Elementary students show gains from new programs

Last fall, Schoharie Elementary School launched new curricula including GO Math!, Wonders English language arts, and the READ 180 reading improvement program. Teachers also continued to engage children in individualized learning and growth through the i-Ready instructional program. This fall, students started the year enriched with greater skills and knowledge thanks to those efforts. One …

Computer Science & Info Systems Team takes silver, again

A team of Schoharie High School students placed second in an annual Computer Science and Information Systems career exploration and competition at Siena College on Oct. 13, holding on to the silver for the second year in a row. Students Tom Coluccio, Jed Fox, Hannah Meyer and Maddie Phelan competed in the Interested in Mathematics …

STEM and research among shared interests of  NYS Academic Scholars Sarah Helmstadt, Lily Caza & Claire Williams

Schoharie High School seniors Sarah Helmstadt, Lily Caza and Claire Williams have been awarded New York State Scholarships for Academic Excellence in recognition of their outstanding achievement on state Regents exams. They share an interest in the STEM fields and research, and teaching may also be a goal. Academic Excellence scholarships are awarded to the …