Valvo, Rickmyre Win M'burgh Sloughter Race

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - Schoharie's Noah Valvo and Schenectady's Laura Rickmyre won the annual Sloughter %K Run and Walk in Middleburgh Friday evening.

Noah was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 17 minutes, 31.52 seconds among 188 runners and walkers. Rickmyre was the first female to cross the line with a time of 22 minutes, 38.80 seconds.

Results were:

* Overall Male Runner: NOAH VALVO 00:17:31.52 Run Delanson.

* Overall Female Runner: LAURA RICKMYRE 00:22:38.80 Run Schenectady.

* Male Runner: 1 JACK HAMILTON 00:22:27.82 Run Oneonta, 2 SIMEON OSTRANDER 00:36:18.38 Run Duanesburg, 3 MUNRO SMITH 00:37:57.92 Run Fultonham, 4 GAVIN SIMMONS 00:38:40.05 Run Middleburgh, 5 JACOB DUNSCOMBE 00:45:40.09 Run Middleburgh, 6 CONNOR HAMM 00:54:31.23 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 0 - 9: 1 SASHA JONES 00:30:17.02 Run Middleburgh, 2 LAUREL CORCORAN 00:31:19.97 Run Greenville, 3 VICTORIA BEST 00:31:46.30 Run Schenectady, 4 AVERY WOOD 00:36:00.76 Run Middle Grove, 5 RAEGAN PRICOLO 00:38:00.65 Run Schoharie, 6 PAISLEY MARCIANO 00:38:15.65 Run Altamont, 7 LORELAI RISSE 00:40:03.09 Run Middleburgh.

* Male Runner 10 - 14: 1 CLARENCE CORCORAN 00:20:16.39 Run Greenville, 2 LOGAN ARMLIN 00:22:17.84 Run Fultonham, 3 83 ROB NARZYMSKI 00:28:01.45 Run Middleburgh, 4 BRYCE DEVLIN 00:30:08.22 Run Middleburgh, 5 TYLER POWELL 00:44:05.27 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 10 - 14: 1 LAUREN KENNY 00:28:11.40 Run Schoharie, 2 LYLA KOWALSKI 00:28:56.52 Run Middleburgh, 3 GIANNA OSTRANDER 00:31:10.65 Run Duanesburg, 4 GRETCHEN SIMEON 00:31:11.65 Run Middleburgh, 5 BROOKE MASTERSON 00:31:16.28 Run Middleburgh, 6 MAYA EVERS 00:38:33.34 Run Burnt Hills, 7 ELLA JO NARZYMSKI 00:41:47.81 Run Middleburgh, 8 ISLA SMITH 00:44:40.55 Run Fultonham.

* Male Runner 15 - 19: 1 MAXWELL KENNY 00:20:06.99 Run Schoharie, 2 IAN VILEGI 00:20:21.93 Run Middleburgh, 3 LIAM HOOPER 00:21:14.23 Run Fultonham, 4 EVAN SHAUL 00:21:29.30 Run Fultonham, 5 ROSS GUERNSEY 00:22:26.86 Run Fultonham, 6 NOLAN KENNY 00:22:28.33 Run Schoharie, 7 JJ NARZYMSKI 00:24:37.60 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 15 - 19: 1 SAMANTHA MENTIPLY 00:25:16.82 Run Delanson, 2 PAULINA OSTRANDER 00:25:18.66 Run Duanesburg, 3 RAELEE OSTRANDER 00:30:47.17 Run Duanesburg, 4 HAELEY SPOHN 00:31:48.63 Run Cobleskill, 5 AVA RIVERS 00:34:13.17 Run Selkirk, 6 BRIANNA SIMMONS 00:38:38.11 Run Middleburgh.

* Male Runner 20 - 29:1 JOSHUA MARTIN 00:21:51.21 Run Howes Cave, 2 KEILER MACNEAL 00:23:26.84 Run Amsterdam, 3 VINNY PUGLIESE 00:27:21.71 Run Merrick.

* Female Runner 20 - 29: 1 RACHEL YORKE 00:23:54.74 Run Summit, 2 OLIVIA CHAMBERLAIN 00:23:55.64 Run Warnerville, 3 NICOLE RICE 00:25:22.19 Run Voorheesville, 4 ELISE NETOSKIE 00:25:32.30 Run Schenectady, 5 MARY FUCCI 00:28:05.94 Run Sharon Springs, 6 CASS MILLER 00:29:30.64 Run Oneonta, 7 RACHEL MAY 00:36:33.87 Run Schenectady, 8 MORGAN KRAEMER 00:43:25.87 Run Central Bridge.

* Male Runner 30 - 39: 1 LUKE MAZZA 00:20:23.34 Run Berne, 2 MICHAEL HAMILTON 00:22:28.20 Run Oneonta, 3 NATE SELLS 00:25:31.02 Run Altamont, 4 ZACHARY WILKENS 00:26:42.56 Run Schoharie, 5 ZEB LOMBARDI 00:27:04.93 Run Middleburgh, 6 DAN REID 00:27:25.85 Run Cobleskill, 7 RON SPERBECK 00:32:46.41 Run Cobleskill, 8 ANTHONY MARCIANO 00:39:21.60 Run Altamont.

* Female Runner 30 - 39: 1 SARA TILLAPAUGH 00:24:53.48 Run Warnerville, 2 KAELA ROE 00:25:36.40 Run Stamford, 3 KATELYN BENINATI 00:26:55.24 Run Delanson, 4 DEBRA HAMILTON 00:27:53.31 Run Oneonta, 5 JILLIAN SMITH 00:28:29.06 Run Cobleskill, 6 KATHERINE PICULELL 00:29:20.53 Run Somerville, 7 DANIELLE LOMBARDI 00:31:49.57 Run Berne, 8 SANDRA GARCIAFINE 00:32:13.29 Run Oneonta, 9 KELLI LOMBARDI 00:33:15.03 Run Middleburgh, 10 KARIANN NEWCOMB 00:34:02.37 Run Schenectady, 11 CORINNE BROWN 00:34:38.63 Run Sharon Springs, 12 GRETA BENNINGER 00:38:41.77 Run Schoharie, 13 KERRI HARRINGTON 00:39:07.93 Run East Berne, 14 ELENA NUNAMANN 00:39:27.46 Run Schoharie, 15 ASHLEY HARRINGTON 00:39:30.90 Run Sloansville, 16 KESTRAL SUCSY 00:43:24.40 Run Middleburgh, 17 EMILIE HAZELTON 00:44:01.37 Run Middleburgh, 18 NICOLE METZ 00:51:59.37 Run Middleburgh, 19 EMILY DRISCOLL 00:54:30.75 Run Middleburgh, 20 DIANE LANDRO 00:58:27.57 Run Wappingers Falls.

* Male Runner 40 - 49: 1 IAN CORCORAN 00:20:20.76 Run Greenville, 2 DAN MCCONNELEE 00:23:56.23 Run Pattersonville, 3 JACOB HOOPER 00:26:41.00 Run Fultonham, 4 NEIL WALDRON 00:26:47.30 Run Middleburgh, 5 RJ PROCTOR 00:31:24.25 Run Middleburgh, 6 GEORGE SPOHN 00:31:49.24 Run Cobleskill, 7 PAUL HAHN 00:34:43.32 Run Richmondville, 8 Q JONES 00:36:05.76 Run Middleburgh, 9 ADAM OSTRANDER 00:36:17.12 Run Duanesburg, 10 ERIC BEST 00:38:42.64 Run Schenectady, 11 CHRISTOPHER RISSE 00:39:26.40 Run Middleburgh.

* Female Runner 40 - 49: 1 CHARISSE EVERS 00:27:38.58 Run Burnt Hills, 2 SUSAN KNAPP 00:28:25.19 Run Schenectady, 3 LINDSAY MCCONNELEE 00:28:25.72 Run Pattersonville, 4 CHERYL GERKEN 00:29:46.78 Run Richmondville, 5 MARY ROESE 00:32:26.00 Run Schoharie, 6 EMMY PATCHEN 00:32:39.66 Run Middleburgh, 7 BRANDIE SPOHN 00:32:40.18 Run Cobleskill, 8 JULIE MARTIN 00:33:41.20 Run Howes Cave, 9 DAWN SHULTS 00:34:57.73 Run Schenectady, 10 CANDY CUMMINGS 00:38:42.81 Run Middleburgh, 11 JILLIAN HAHN 00:39:04.01 Run Richmondville, 12 MEGAN CIANFARANI 00:42:39.25 Run Schenectady.

* Male Runner 50 - 59: 1 PETER POCHILY 00:21:03.55 Run Jefferson, 2 EDWARD RIVERS 00:25:53.70 Run Selkirk, 3 DAMON HAZELTON 00:26:10.92 Run Middleburgh, 4 CHARLES DELORME 00:29:30.74 Run Sharon Springs.

* Female Runner 50 - 59: 1 MICHELE BECKER 00:29:31.80 Run Sharon Springs, 2 VALERIA CAMPBELL 00:40:32.74 Run Middleburgh, 3 TAMMY LAWYER 00:49:52.77 Run Central Bridge.

* Male Runner 60 - 69: 1 MARK STEPHENSON 00:21:17.93 Run Esperance, 2 CARL URREY 00:25:17.58 Run Cobleskill, 3 ROBERT MCCORD 00:32:29.83 Run Cobleskill, 4 OSCAR OBERKIRCHER 00:33:25.36 Run Laurens, 5 ROY KORN 00:35:40.77 Run Middleburgh, 6 STEVEN LAWYER 00:49:52.13 Run Central Bridge.

* Female Runner 60 - 69: 1 BONNIE SNYDER 00:32:28.14 Run Middleburgh, 2 SHAULA RICKMYRE 00:33:18.83 Run Schenectady 3, 117 JULIE JOHNSON 00:34:02.64 Run Schenectady, 4 DENELLE BAKER 00:40:11.59 Run Sloansville.

* Male Runner 70 - 79: 1 TOM LUBAS 00:24:56.58 Run Haverhill, 2 76 DANIEL RICKMYRE 00:33:57.97 Run Schenectady.

* Female Runner 70 - 79: 1 JANET SNYDER 00:44:08.85 Run Schoharie.

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BOCES Event will Link Students to Employers and Recruiters

SCHOHARIE – Dozens of businesses, labor unions and organizations will seek to solve their workforce shortages by recruiting high school students from the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus during a June 6 event at SUNY Cobleskill.

Hosted by Capital Region BOCES, the June 6 career fair helps students find jobs and opens their eyes to the variety of careers their Career and Technical School education is preparing them for.

The event will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at SUNY Cobleskill’s Bouck Hall Ballroom, which is located at 104 Suffolk Circle, Cobleskill, N.Y. 12043

Brian Sano, Regional Director of National Grid, said BOCES is a critical partner to solving its workforce needs.

“The partnership between National Grid and BOCES is incredibly important,” Sano said while visiting one of the three state-of-the-art Electrical Trades program laboratories BOCES operates. “We are developing green-collar jobs—even in our gas division, we are looking at a non-carbon gas system—and we need programs like this to ensure we have the workforce necessary to accomplish those goals,” he said.

If you are hiring and are interested in attending the Job fair, contact Nancy Liddle at Nancy.liddle@neric.org  at 518-320-6483 . Thank you.

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Dano Celebrates 25 Years as a Knight

MIDDLEBURGH - Knights of Columbus Council 4475 recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of knighthood for Gary Dano of Schoharie. 

Pictured are Robert Lang, Chancellor, Gary, and Bill Kuehnle, Grand Knight. All told, the Knights worldwide gave more than $150 million to charitable causes. The initiatives our local Council supports include the Special Olympics, Coats for Kids, ASAP (Aid and Support after Pregnancy), Seminarian Training and various youth activities. Catholic men are welcome to join at Our Lady of the Valley on the Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Stop by and congratulate Gary at our Chicken BBQ on Friday May 31 at 4pm at Noble Ace in Cobleskill. 

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Democratic Primary Debate June 2

DELANSON — The public is invited to attend a candidate forum for the Democratic Primary for the Assembly 102nd District. The forum, between candidates Mary Finneran and Janet Tweed, will be held at the Octagon Barn 588 Middle Rd, Delanson, NY 12053, on June 2, 2024 between 4:30-6:00 PM. The League of Women Voters of Albany County  and the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area are co-sponsoring the forum and League volunteers will serve as the moderator and timers.

Formed over 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to register new voters and educate the voters about federal, state and local elections and the candidates running for office. The League does not endorse any candidate or political party.  This candidate forum will allow registered Democrats in the Assembly 102nd District to learn about the background and positions of the two candidates running in the primary. Election Day for the Democratic Primary is June 25, 2024 and early voting will be held from June 15, 2024 through June 23, 2024.

The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates by clicking on this link: Assembly 102nd District Candidate questions.  Voters also may find out information about the candidates and their views by going to Vote411.org. The forum will be recorded and the recording posted on the League of Women Voters of Albany County’s YouTube channel LWV Albany.

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The Restoration of Guy Park Manor

An update from NYS Canal Corp/NYPA the topic of presentation for the May meeting of the Friends of Schoharie Crossing 

Fort Hunter  -  The Friends of Schoharie Crossing will host officials from the New York State Canal Corporation and New York Power Authority to discuss the restoration of Guy Park Manor in Amsterdam on Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30pm inside the Enders House on Schoharie Street in Fort Hunter. 

Join us for this presentation by Robert F. Panepinto and Lauren Hoopes.  They will be providing an update about the Guy Park Manor Environmental Education and Resiliency project.  That project will restore the historic manor along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River in the City of Amsterdam, Montgomery County, and create a new educational facility and community gathering space. Guy Park Manor, a structure listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is located along the Erie Canal and Mohawk River at Lock E-11. Severely damaged by flooding during Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee in 2011, the preservation, rehabilitation, and reactivation of this site will be completed in two main phases.

Robert F. Panepinto has served as a Cultural Resources Specialist for the New York Power Authority (NYPA) for the past 16 years, the last four of which have been spent in a senior role. Prior to his employment with NYPA, he worked for the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission, and as a consultant on independent projects. He holds an MA in American History from Villanova University and an MS in Historic Preservation from the University of Vermont. 

Lauren Hoopes has served as a Cultural Resources Specialist at the New York State Canal Corporation for the past 5 years. She holds a BA in History from University of Pittsburgh and an MS in Historic Preservation from Clemson University and the College of Charleston’s joint program. Working on the New York State Canal System, some of which is more than 200 years old, keeps Lauren on her toes day-in and day-out.

This program is free and open to the public. Donations to the Friends of Schoharie Crossing are always graciously accepted. The Enders House is located adjacent to the Visitor Center and Museum. 

Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum is located at 129 Schoharie Street, Fort Hunter, NY 12069; their telephone number is (518) 829-7516.  The grounds of the site are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. 

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which saw a record 84.5 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Joins us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the OPRHP Blog.

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M'burgh Village Rejects Bid for Work at M&S Depot

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - The Village of Middleburgh earlier this month rejected the lone bid for upgrades for the historic M&S Depot.

The village, in conjunction with the Middleburgh Historical Society, is looking to build a bathroom, storage closet area, and other improvements at the M&S Depot, located at the corner of Wells and Maple avenues.

In May, the village got a bid from Schoenecker Construction for $69,848 to do the work at the Depot, but officials at their May meeting said the bid was incomplete. Items such as heating, electricity, plumbing, air conditioning were added, the bid would be too high. Trustee Bob Tinker and Mayor Tim Knight said a new plan is needed.

"We need to make a different plan," Trustee Tinker said. The plans may have to be lessened in order to pay for the project, he added.

"We hope to get a new plan this year and go out to bid," Mayor Knight said. 

After reviewing the bid at their meeting in April, board members delayed taking any action as members of the Historical Society want to review and discuss it before the village takes any action.

The cost of the work will be paid for through funds provided for by local benefactor Nick Juried, who also paid for past upgrades.

Trustee Tinker, who has overseen the rebirth of the depot since work started about a dozen years ago, said the upcoming changes at the Depot should include period lighting around the property and a new bathroom and storage area which will be a separate building on the Grove Street end of the building adjoining the present deck. Additional work should include the two new parking areas and assorted concrete work for sidewalks, etc. 

The Middleburgh Historical Society is responsible for financing these projects. It is hoped that most of this work will be done this spring and summer. 

Village board members in April did approve a bid from Schoenecker Construction for replace three sidewalks in the village for $60,900. The village received three bids for that work.

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M&S Depot to Host M'burgh Heritage Day Concert

Village to Resurface Three Roads

By David Avitabile

MIDDLEBURGH - The annual Heritage Day concert in Middleburgh will be held at the M&S Depot on Friday, August 23.

The concert will begin at 7pm. The depot is located at the corner of Wells and Maple avenues in the village. In past years, the concert was held at Timothy Murphy Park on the other side of the creek from the village.

Trustee Bob Tinker,  who has overseen the rebirth of the depot since work started about a dozen years ago, said it would be a great place for a concert and that the depot would be open that evening.

In other news, trustees earlier the month approved a quote from the Gorman Group for $51,9090 to resurface Gorge Road, Griebel Lane, and Pleasant Avenue. It will cost $30,628 to resurface Gorge Road, $13,157 to resurface Griebel Lane, and $8,124 to do the work on Pleasant Avenue. The funds will come from the village's CHIPs funds for the year.

Other road work approved were: $130 for Carver Construction for trucking, $2,060 for stone from Carver Construction, and $14,760 for milling by Carver, for a total of $16,950. Those funds will also come from the village's CHIPs funds for 2024.

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GILBOA NATURALISTS EAGLE TALK

The Gilboa Naturalists will be sponsored this year by the Gilboa Museum & Nicholas J. Juried  History Center. The Gilboa Naturalists are events and field trips that are based on simple hikes and  activities that embrace identification and appreciation of our natural surroundings. Kristen Wycko educator for the museum will be leading these activities.  

The first event kicking o this group is June 8th 10:00 at the Gilboa Museum Pavilion  

An Eagle Talk with Bill Combes, Jr who is the creator of the Schoharie County Eagle Trail. He is a  Wildlife Photographer and has been monitoring over 35 nests for the last few years. Bill will have  photos, sculptures and stories to tell about the Eagles in our area.  

After the talk, Kristen will lead those interested in viewing an eagle nest in South Gilboa. A short  walk brings you to the viewing site.  

The other Gilboa Naturalists events:  

August 3rd-10:00 Fossil Tree Descendants hike(moss, ferns, club moss)with identification by Dr.  Mike Kudish from Delaware County. Kristen Wycko will be collaborating with Mike on these  primitive plants and how they resemble the Devonian Tree that Gilboa is known for. Hike is on  private land in Gilboa-a gradual uphill.  

August 17th-10:00 Native American Clay bowl making. Gathering the clay and making bowls on  the banks of the Schoharie Creek near Bouck Island.  

August 31st-10:00 Fossil hike and identification-Gilboa Schoharie Creek  

September 21st-10:00 Geology field trip to Cairo Fossil Quarry to meet Dr. Chuck Ver Straeten from  the NYS Museum.  

October 19th-1:00 at Gilboa Museum complex. Talk by Bob and Johanna Titus about the connection  between the Hudson River Artists and Geology.  

There is a suggested donation of $5/person  

Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult  

For more information or sign up for an activity, please contact:  

Kristen Wycko-607 437 7132  

Kristen.wycko@yahoo.com

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New Displays at Gilboa Museum

GILBOA — This Saturday and Sunday, Gilboa Museum opens its 2024 season from noon to 4—with new displays in nearly all of the areas.

. . . .In the Nicholas J. Juried History Center under the stained-glass eagle on the west wall is a display on New York City’s early 20th century need for water. It is told by Fox News’ film crews as Fox had produced five movies in this community and was familiar with the reservoir drama unfolding here. This display features several minutes of Fox News film taken in the early 1920s and gives us insights into village life and activities in the Riverside quarry. 

. . . .Another exhibit is the cashbox from the Broome Center General Store, with examples of large bills used until 1929, locally printed small bills used since that time, and historical coins. Musical artifacts on display include Nipper’s (“His Master’s Voice”) autobiography along with the ca. 1880 Regina music box and the 1913 Victrola. 

. . . .In the Natural Science room, all exhibits have been revised to emphasize patron understanding. One collection show variations in Devonian sea beds, while a set of pictures show techniques used in mapping the Devonian environments. A detailed illustration underlying the Conesville exploration is shown, and there is a display locating the placement of fossils on tree anatomy. Coverage of Cairo’s quarry exploration has been updated.

. . . .A new section on the Ages of the Fishes is in development so you can see both the fishes and how displays are developed over the coming weeks. Follow our new driveway for a memorable holiday event, noon to 4, Saturday and Sunday, and visit our neighbors at The Cidery.

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“New Day” Vocal Ensemble Spring Concert to Benefit CUMC Food Pantry

“New Day” – Voices of Schoharie, pictured here, will present their Spring Vocal Concert at the Cobleskill United Methodist Church located at 109 Chapel St., Cobleskill, NY​ on Sunday June 9, 2024 @ 4:00pm.

This concert features a wide range of musical styles and is presented as a benefit concert for the Cobleskill United Methodist Church Food Pantry. The CUMC food pantry serves, on average, 94 households per month. The food pantry has an open door policy that provides 3-4 days of food for each user, twice a month, to any county resident in need. 

 

         

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Sign Up for MCS Summer Opportunities

MIDDLEBURGH - Middleburgh Central school has announced its Summer 2024 Student Opportunities. You can get more information about them on the district website.

Schoharie River Center Summer Enrichment, July 1 – August 2, – Grades K-6, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. at MES

Mountains, Museums, and Music –June 26 – June 29, – Grades 9-12

Summer Fitness – July 8  – August 9, – Grades 7-12, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at HS

Drivers Education – July 1-3; July 8-26, – Students with Learner’s Permits

Excel Program – August 27 – August 28, – For students going into 7th or 8th Grade, 9 a.m. – noon, at HS

Pre-K Bootcamp – August 26 – August 30 – New MES Students in Pre-K, 8 a.m.– noon at MES

K-1 Bootcamp – August 26 – August 30 – New MES Students in Grades K-1, 8 a.m. – noon at MES

Joint Youth Commission Summer Program – June 26 – July 28, – All Grades, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at HS

Joshua Project Summer Meals Program – July 1 – August 23, – All Students, noon-1 p.m. at HS

Schoharie River Center Summer Enrichment –  July 1 – August 2, – Grades K-6, 8 a.m. -5 p.m. at MCS Elementary School

MES students will have the opportunity to participate in outside activities, create art projects, enjoy weekly field trips to Mine Kill State Park, and explore the ecology of the Schoharie Creek.

Self-transport only.  District transportation will only be provided for the field trips to Mine Kill State Park.

Please note that there is no programming on July 4 or July 5.

Registration for current MAP students opens 05/01/2024.  Registration for all other students opens 05/15/2024.

Maximum Number of Students:  50

Contact Person: Courtney Nelson

Email:  map@mcsdny.org

Mountains, Museums, and Music –June 26 – June 29, – Grades 9-12

MCS students in grades 9-12 will be able to participate in up to four activities – a hike of the Adirondacks or Catskills; a trip to a museum; and a Broadway Musical. 

Self-transport to MCS.  District transportation to destinations.

Maximum Number of Students:  12 per activity

Contact Person:  Lisa Himme

Email:  lisa.himme@mcsdny.org

Summer Fitness – July 8 – August 9, – Grades 7-12, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon)  at MCS High School

The athletics department will provide supervision for students in grades 7-12 who would like to use the Fitness Center for workouts.  Current 6th graders who will be advancing to 7th grade are eligible to attend.

Self-transport only.  District transportation will not be provided.

Contact Persons:  Gregg Johns

Email:  gregg.johns@mcsdny.org

Excel Program  – For students going into 7th or 8th – August 27 – August 28, 9 a.m. – 12  p.m. (noon) at MCS High School

Many students struggle with the transition from Elementary School to the Jr./Sr. High School. Often times those anxieties are due to lack of transitional opportunities and knowing people who can help. The Excel program will work with students who have social anxieties, academic struggles and provide a nurturing transition. They will have an opportunity to walk through the school, meet students in other grade levels and meet teachers and counselors who will become familiar faces on the first day of school.

Self-transport only.  District transportation will not be provided.

Maximum Number of Students:  20

Contact Person:  Matthew Sloane, Principal

Email: matthew.sloane@mcsdny.org

Pre-K Bootcamp  – August 26 – August 30, New MES Students in Pre-K, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon) at MCS Elementary School

MES offers a Pre-K Bootcamp for any incoming Pre-K student to get them into the swing of things in the elementary building.  Students learn about classroom routines, become familiar with the different learning spaces at MES, and meet some of our faculty and staff members.  It’s a great sneak peek for students to get ready for the new school year!  Must enroll by Aug. 1, 2024

Self-transport only.  District transportation will not be provided.

Maximum Number of Students:  20

Contact Person:  Laurie McGeary, Registrar

Email: laurie.mcgeary@mcsdny.org

K-1 Bootcamp – August 26 – August 30, New MES Students in K-1, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at MCS Elementary School

MES offers a K-1 Bootcamp for any incoming kindergarten or first grade student to get them into the swing of things in the elementary building.  Students learn about classroom routines, become familiar with the different learning spaces at MES, and meet some of our faculty and staff members.  It’s a great sneak peek for students to get ready for the new school year! Must enroll by Aug. 1, 2024

Self-transport only.  District transportation will not be provided.

Maximum Number of Students:  20

Contact Person:  Laurie McGeary, Registrar

Email: laurie.mcgeary@mcsdny.org

Joint Youth Commission Summer Program – June 26 – July 26, – All Grades, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at MCS High School

The Middleburgh Joint Youth Commission provides a variety of programs for youth in the four participating municipalities (Town of Broome, Town of Fulton, Town & Village of Middleburgh). Summer programs include swim lessons and open swim, tennis, arts and crafts, open gym. This is free to all youth, even outside the tax areas.

In-door activities will occur in the foyer of the MCS Jr/Sr high school gymnasium.

This program is not supervisory in nature. Parents/guardians of elementary children must attend with their children.

Please note that there is no programming on July 4 or July 5.

For more information, please contact the Village of Middleburgh (518) 827-5143

Joshua Project Summer Meals Program –  July 1 – August 23, – All students, 12 p.m. (noon)-1 p.m. at  MCS High School

The Joshua Project, now in its 11th year, will provide free meals to the Middleburgh community from 12-1 PM Monday through Friday in the high school cafeteria.  Lunch will be served from 12-1 PM. 

Please note that no meals will be served on July 4 or July 5.

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