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Student Vocalists Shine at Music Festival
Congratulations to the 11 Schoharie high school vocal students who were selected and participated in the Zone 8 Area All-State Conference. Acceptance to Area-All State is based on a student’s spring New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) solo score. Qualifying to participate in this festival is an impressive accomplishment. Students join other outstanding musicians…
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Student Government Meets County Government
On Friday, November 21, members of the SCS Student Government attended the monthly meeting of the Schoharie County Board of Supervisors. The students were given a warm welcome from Chairman Federice, and were introduced individually in front of a large audience of county residents, employees, and retirees who attended. This meeting was a fantastic opportunity…
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Spelling Bee is Coming Back to Schoharie
For the third consecutive year, SCS Student Government will be sponsoring the School Level Spelling Bee. Below is the schedule:
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Choir Students Perform in High School Festival
Members of Treble Choir and Leading Tones participated in SUNYSCCC’s High School Choral Festival, organized by SUNYSCCC’s choral director, Dr. Joseph Han, on Friday, October 24. Our choirs performed pieces and then were given feedback by this year’s clinician, Bruce Rogers. He is the Choral Director Emeritus at Mt. San Antonio College, in Walnut, California, where…
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YBLT Meets With SEEC to Examine Collaborations
Members of the Youth Belonging Leadership Team met with representatives from SEEC (Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corp.) to discuss possible collaborations between students and local businesses and organizations. The group discussed technology mentorship opportunities, marketing the assets of Schoharie Valley from the perspective of students in the form of digital storytelling, among other ideas. Julie Pacatte,…
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HS Choir Meets Composer Whose Work They are Performing
Students in the HS choir recently had the opportunity to meet with the composer of one of the choral pieces they’re working on for their winter concert. Mark A. Miller wrote the music to “I Choose Love”, a song written after the tragic shooting on June 17, 2015, during a Bible study at the Emanuel African…
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Student Artwork is on Display Locally
Schoharie students were given a great opportunity to participate in the Arts by Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation and Schoharie County Arts. When gallery space unexpectedly opened up in the SEEC gallery, they invited our students to show their art. Select students in grades 1-12 will have art work hung in the SEEC gallery from Oct. 24…
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Students Nominated for Academic Excellence Scholarship
Congratulations to Hanna Peters, Ethan Peters and Julianna Slater for their nomination for the NYSED Academic Excellence Scholarship! There are only three students recognized per high school across NYS!
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Current, Former Social Studies Faculty Attend Lech Walesa lecture
On Saturday, October 18, retired Social Studies Department Chair John Sorady along with members of the current SCS Social Studies Department went to NYC to attend An Evening with President Lech Walesa. The 82-year old Cold War icon gave a speech detailing his fight for freedom in Poland, followed by a question and answer session with…
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Students Attend Rare Appellate Court Session
On Tuesday, October 7, members of the SCS Student Government attended a session of the NYS Appellate Court at the Schoharie County Courthouse. It was the first time in over 20 years that the court held a session in Schoharie County. SCS students were granted special access, and participated in a question and answer session…