Schoharie’s 2nd graders take their pumpkins literally: They transformed gourds into their favorite book characters. “Second graders were encouraged to participate in an October Family Project,” said teacher Melanie Junge. “They could create their favorite characters from a favorite story, or just one they had read in the past, using a pumpkin. The students could do …
Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School 7th grade student Braeden Beck has been selected to sing with the Capital District Youth Chorale (CDYC), following a successful audition. Braeden was selected from among students in 45 schools in four counties in the greater Capital District. “We are very proud of Braeden for his hard work and dedication to the choral …
They got in a crunch, but it was a good thing: Schoharie Elementary students supported their local farmers on Oct. 25 by taking part in the FarmOn! #BigAppleCrunch Challenge and enjoying apples from Terrace Mountain Orchard in Schoharie. The statewide event united children with farmers across New York’s apple belt through a coordinated CRUNCH to bring awareness during …
Live from Los Angeles, composer and orchestrator Philip Klein taught Cassandra Olin’s high school band students about music and the movies. Connecting with students in the SCS band room via smart board video, Klein discussed his career during a question-and-answer session on Oct. 18. Klein, who was high school classmate of Olin’s, has composed or orchestrated for films including “Fantastic Beasts …
Schoharie High School junior Fletcher Griffin was formally recognized as a lieutenant in the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Explorers 939 program at an Oct. 5 pin ceremony. Part of the nationally recognized Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Explorer program, the Schoharie County Sheriff’s Explorers 939 program fosters education and development of responsible youth in Schoharie County communities. Through …
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Schoharie High School senior Griffin Sholtes has been honored with the Boy Scouts of America Leatherstocking Council Eagle Scout Project of the Year Award for 2018 in honor of his flagpole installation project at Fields of Grace Outreach in Cobleskill. Griffin was among four finalists recognized at the Council’s annual leadership dinner Oct. 17 in Utica. He was announced as …
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Making the transition to kindergarten a success for a child on the autism spectrum, fun activities to help your child learn a new language, and bringing the lessons of restorative justice home are the latest topics covered in Parent Today, a free enewsletter and website available to our school district’s residents. Past topics include encouraging …
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The following article has been shared by the Capital Region BOCES CTE School At just 16, Alex Cipperly was hired for a job in a career track that he plans to pursue. Cipperly, who turned 17 at the end of September, was hired earlier in the month by Carver Industries to serve as a laborer …
Seventeen talented Schoharie High School students have been chosen to participate in the Zone 8 Area-All State Conference at SUNY Oneonta on Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. Thirteen students are vocal performers and four students are instrumental performers. Acceptance to Area-All State is based on a student’s spring New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo score. “Schoharie’s students …
Schoharie Central School District thanks all who joined together for the Oct. 10 vigil hosted at the high school and held by the Loden family, owners of the Apple Barrel, to honor victims, families and first responders involved in Saturday’s tragic limousine crash. The school district is grateful for all who continue to offer their support and assistance.
