SCS Planning June Community Event

By David Avitabile

SCHOHARIE - Schoharie school officials are planning a community event that would bring together parents, students, and many agencies in and around the school.

Superintendent David Blanchard told school board members at their January 15 meeting that a dinner was recently held with members of several community groups and SCS staff. At the dinner, members brainstormed and plans were discussed for a spring community event.

The event, eyed for June 24, would start with a barbecue, Mr. Blanchard said. The event, held on school grounds and in the cafeteria and auditorium, would also include: a pickleball tournament, a read-a-long in the library, "so many things already," Mr. Blanchard added. Additional meetings will be held to finalize the event. The Schoharie Promotional Association, Workforce Solutions, the county health department, the EPTSO, the SCS Booster Club, the Rec Club, student groups and clubs, the fine arts organizations, and other groups will have tables and information at the event. Officials are working hard at getting other organizations to join, Mr. Blanchard said.

The main focus of the event is to expand the connection with the community, Mr. Blanchard said.

Many people have gotten excited very quickly and the event "should be well attended with students and parents," he added.