Esperance Elks support Backpack Program

Esperance Elks Lodge #2507 recently presented Schoharie Central School District with donations totaling $2,500 to support the Backpack Program, which provides healthy weekend meals to students in need. The Elks presented Schoharie Superintendent David M. Blanchard with a $2,000 check that their lodge received via a Gratitude Grant, along with an additional $500 check from the lodge’s …

They dig the snow

With more than a foot of snow on the ground, Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) School students in the heavy equipment program, including Schoharie High School’s Tyler Lawrence, literally dug into their learning earlier this month, clearing the Schoharie CTE campus. Students in the two-year Heavy Equipment and Construction program at CTE learn …

A Bridge that inspires & teaches

Six teaching artists from Bridge Arts Ensemble brought their talents and knowledge to Schoharie on Jan. 23-25, visiting music classrooms and leading workshops, clinics, lessons and master classes for students in grades K-12. They also performed for students and staff. “We were privileged to have a professional oboist, pianist, percussionist, cornet player and two vocalists in our midst for …

Apply any time for Free & Reduced Price Meals

Schoharie Food Services Director Myra Trumbull reminds district residents that families can apply for free or reduced-price school meals at any point during the school year. This is a long-standing rule to reflect the many changes in families’ economic circumstances that can occur. This practice applies to households with furloughed employees. To apply, families should …

Farm Credit East supports FFA

On Wednesday, Jan. 16, the Cooperstown Branch of Farm Credit East hosted regional FFA chapters, including Schoharie Valley, to present them with a $300 donation. Schoharie Valley FFA Vice President Jamie Fox, who is interested in an agricultural career and plans to open her own local agribusiness, attended the awards ceremony and received the check. Twenty-seven FFA chapters from …

Community Budget Forum is March 6

All district residents are encouraged to participate in the budget development process, including discussions at Board of Education meetings and the annual Community Budget Forum, which will be held March 6, 2019, from 7-9 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. Hosted by the Board of Education, the forum will feature a presentation about the budget being developed …

Students Opposing Prejudice

A group of Schoharie High School students took part in the Siena College STOP (Students Together Opposing Prejudice) Conference on Jan. 11. They brought back great ideas from the inspiring conference, which aligns with being a “No Place For Hate” school.

SCS mourns passing of Tom Heath

Schoharie Central School District mourns the recent passing of school bus driver Tom Heath. Mr. Heath was a beloved member of our SCS family who was well liked by the students he transported on bus 194 and well respected by his colleagues. He will be missed. The district sends its condolences to his family and friends. …

College, according to alumni

Thanks to the following alumni for sharing breakfast, information and advice with Schoharie High School seniors on Friday, Jan. 4: Hope Makranszky, Holly Yauchler, Matthew Loubier, Jacob Fagnani, Jaydan Guasp, Addie Cornell, Rebecca Bortell, Cassandra Bortell, Claire Williams, Mitch Barton and Katie Touchette. They shared their experiences with what to expect from college, dorm rooms, meal plans, academics, study …

2v2 tourney raises funds, fun

Looking good at the Final 4 of the Varsity Club-sponsored 2v2 Basketball Tournament for Schoharie students, staff and alumni on Dec. 21: Skyler Jankowski and Devon Brooks, Noah Fagnani and Shane Helmstadt, Blaine Rose and John Blackwood, Tim Beninati and Marjorie Croote. Congrats to champions John and Blaine! Made up of varsity athletes, the Varsity Club holds several fundraising events during …