Last Thursday, the senior class participated in Drone Day. Thanks to CNY Drones, students watched a 10-foot drone take off, fly around, and land. Additionally, students were able to fly Rocket Drones through an obstacle course and fly Soccer Drones in the cage. Thank you to the MORIC, CNY Drones, and Rocket Drones for giving our students this opportunity!
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Drone in flight
students at a presentation
Drones fly in the cage
Student flies drone
two girls stand by the Rocket Drones obstacle course
Student flies a drone
Students gaze up at a drone, one person pilots it, a student takes pictures
Students look at a large drone
Congratulations to our September Character Award winners at Mount Markham High School: Eli Baker, Wyatt Young, Andy Lopez-Domingo, Kylie Howard, Christian McNair, Hannah Fitch and Owen Jones! The character trait for September was "respect." Excellent work!
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
September "Respect" Character Award winners
Congratulations to Chris Haar and Tavish Rathbone for receiving a Staff Shout-Out. Thank you for going above and beyond to support our students!
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT CHRIS HAAR & TAVISH RATHBONE THE NOMINATOR WROTE: "Chris went out of his way to go to a pod to find a taller table to fit a student's needs. Tavish fabricated an odd request and built wooden desk risers for a student to be able to still access the materials in their desk while requiring the heightened level of the desk. Thank you both, gentlemen, for the support and care you provided for this particular student and their current needs." *Yes, they switched their award certificates. We can't think of a better way to capture their friendly, funny personalities!; images: Tavish and Chris, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
As part of Fire Prevention Week, Mount Markham Elementary was visited by local fire departments on Friday. Students were able to see the various fire trucks and ambulances. Thank you to the departments for taking the time to stop by!
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Firefighter in front of truck
Students line up to see the various emergency vehicles
Students are shown the fire truck by a firefighter
Students see inside the fire truck
Students are shown the fire truck
Students line up to see inside the fire truck
Students are shown the fire truck
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Katelyn Baker-Yuhasz who is joining the district as a Mount Markham Elementary School Long-Term Substitute.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Katelyn Baker-Yuhasz who is joining the district as a long-term substitute teacher for fourth grade at Mount Markham Elementary School. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. I graduated from Hartwick College in 2014 and from SUNY Oneonta in 2015. Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. I worked part-time at a private preschool in Richfield Springs, did some substitute teaching at Richfield Springs CSD and Mount Markham CSD, and took some time off in between to be a stay-at-home mom. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I look forward to being back in the classroom, getting to know my students, and learning a whole lot about my students and curriculum along the way! KATELYN BAKER-YUHASZ ELEMENTARY LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE TEACHER Mount Markham Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. My favorite part of working at MMCSD so far has been making connections with my students and having a team of teachers that is so helpful and supportive. Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking, and gardening.; images: Katelyn, Mustang, white text on blue background and vice versa
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Margaret Fallon who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham High School Teacher Aide.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Margaret Fallon who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham High School Teacher Aide. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. SUNY Oneonta Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. I previously worked as a substitute teacher. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I look forward to helping the students and faculty in any way that I can. MARGARET FALLON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER AIDE Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. The students are my favorite part. They are friendly and funny and I look forward to coming in to work. Mount Markham Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. My husband and I like to go camping and to travel.; images: Margaret Fallon, Mustang, white text on blue background and vice versa
Congratulations, Rob Converse and Jeff Durso, on receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We are thankful for all the care and compassion you give our students.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT ROB CONVERSE & JEFF DURSO THE NOMINATOR WROTE: "I am so grateful to Rob and Jeff for their assistance during a medical situation in our building. They stayed calm and gave me the background information that I needed in order to make decisions in the best interest of our student. Their willingness to help was so appreciated and shows just how much they care."; images: Rob Converse and Jeff Durso, Mount Markham Mustang, yellow and white text on red background
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Madison Soucy who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Madison Soucy who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham Elementary School 1st Grade Teacher. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. I graduated from the University of Vermont in 2019. Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. I worked as a 2nd-grade teacher in Vermont for one year and as a 2nd-grade teacher in Connecticut for three years. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I look forward to working with an awesome group of teachers and watching all of my students learn and grow! MADISON SOUCY 1ST GRADE TEACHER Mount Markham Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. I love how the Mount Markham CSD feels like a family. I feel so welcomed! Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. I love to read, play hockey, and spend time with friends and family.; images: Madison Soucy, Mustang, blue text on white background and vice versa
On Saturday, the senior class held the first semi-formal Homecoming Ball for the high school. Students enjoyed delicious baked goods (some of which were courtesy of Sweeting's Sweets) and a giant charcuterie board (courtesy of Mrs. Walker and Mrs. Young)! Mrs. Brower and Ms. Robinson would like to thank all of the chaperones (Ms. Campion, Mrs. Pagano, Mr. Circelli, Mrs. Palmer, Ms. Palmer, and Mr. Winegard), Mr. Hoke, Mr. Wrobel, Mr. Zampetti, DJ Larkin, the art classes for making a giant 3D Mustang, and everyone who helped to make this a fun, positive experience for our students!
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
A charcuterie table
a 3d mustang
trays of cookies
Students talk in the cafeteria
students dance in the gym
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Dan Amady who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham Middle School Health & P.E. Teacher.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Dan Amady who is joining the district as our new Mount Markham Middle School Health and P.E. Teacher. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. I attended Utica University from 2018-2023. Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. Previously, I was a student-athlete at Utica University. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I look forward to getting to know all of my students DAN AMADY MIDDLE SCHOOL HEALTH & P.E. TEACHER Mount Markham Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. The staff members have been very welcoming and have helped make my adjustment go smoothly. Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. I enjoy being active and working out.; images: Dan Amady, Mount Markham Mustang, blue text on white background and vice versa
Mount Markham High School is gearing up for homecoming, with each class decorating a hallway! The homecoming football game is this Friday, October 6, at 7:00 p.m., and a homecoming parade will begin - before the homecoming dance - at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 7.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Paint on windows of hallway by the senior class
Junior Class hallway
Freshman Class hallway
Senior hallway
Painted window
Homecoming dance basket
decorated hallway
Junior class hallway
painted window
Last week, Mount Markham High School's Freshman Class took a field trip to the Nexus Center for a workshop, "Overcoming Obstacles." The workshop featured renowned teacher and author Erin Gruwell and her former students, the Freedom Writers, and was attended by several area school districts. The workshop focused on self-expression and building positive social interactions. Read more about the event here: wktv.com/news/local/overcoming-obstacles-for-high-school-freshman/article_e72ed9ca-5cad-11ee-8294-7b3188eb9692.html
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students participate in workshops
Students participate in workshops
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Sandra Roberts who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham Middle School Math Teacher.
about 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Sandra Roberts who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham Middle School Math Teacher. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. I attended MVCC (2002), Utica College (2005), and Walden University (2009). Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. I was a math teacher at Brookfield CSD for 17 years and at Madison CSD for one year. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I am looking forward to getting to know the students better this year. SANDRA ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TEACHER Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. Everyone in the school has been very welcoming and helpful. Mount Markham • Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, crocheting and camping.; images: Sandra Roberts, Mount MArkham Mustang, white text on blue background and vice versa
Mount Markham FCCLA (Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America) members Trevor Sweeting, Reganne Jones, Allen Vanderbeck, Bryant Denza, Arianna Arkema, and Camryn Donley competed in a pie competition at SUNY Cobleskill on Friday and won third place! Great job, FCLLA President Trevor and Vice President Reganne, for making the pie.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students cut and plate pie
pie
Pie is cut and plated
students pose with pie
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Emily Fitzgerald who is joining the district as a new Mount Markham Middle School Special Education Teacher.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Emily Fitzgerald who is joining the district as our new Mount Markham Middle School Special Education Teacher. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. SUNY Oswego Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. Previously, I worked as a Special Education Teacher at OHM BOCES and Oriskany CSD. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I'm looking forward to connecting with my students and co-workers, teaching my students and watching them gain skills and grow as learners Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. My favorite part has been meeting teachers who truly want to see students succeed. I also love the pride everyone (teachers and staff) takes in the school community. EMILY FITZGERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER Mount Markham • Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. I am a mom to four very busy children (three sons and one daughter). I enjoy watching them play sports (football, soccer, hockey, basketball, and lacrosse) and cheering on their teams. When I am not there, I enjoy being outside, running, reading and relaxing on our boat and camp.; images: Emily Fitzgerald, Mount MArkham Mustang, white text on blue background and vice versa
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES! Check out the latest progress made on Mount Markham CSD's Capital Project!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CSD - CAPITAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATES • New Water Line Installed at the Bus Garage • Fuel Tanks and Pumps Replaced • Contaminated Soil Removed • Underground Electrical Conduits Installed at the Bus Garage • Concrete Duct Bank Poured at the Bus Garage; images: construction at bus garage, black text on white and yellow background
Congratulations to Amy Coleman and Dan Amady for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for going the extra mile for our students.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT AMY COLEMAN & DAN AMADY THE NOMINATOR WROTE: "Thank you to Amy and Dan for organizing a kayaking adventure on the Black River in Forestport. The students had a great time on the field trip and enjoyed the experience! Thank you for going above and beyond for your students - a memorable day for everyone!"; images: Dan Amady and Amy Coleman, Mount Markham Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Naybell Hernandez who is joining the district as our new Mount Markham Middle School Spanish Teacher.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Naybell Hernandez who is joining the district as our new Mount Markham Middle School Spanish Teacher. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. My most recent degree is a Master of Science in Adolescent Education at Utica University in 2023. Previous Сонов в отомос содстос торо состесос самоа. Technology areas both from Syracuse University and an Informatics Engineering degree from the "Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado" in Venezuela. Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. I worked as an adjunct professor for a few semesters at Utica College for their online classes. More recently, while pursuing my master's degree in Education, I worked for one year as a long-term sub in Oriskany CSD, and last fall I worked for about three months as a Spanish substitute at Whitestown Middle School. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I look forward to seeing students achieve milestones and having a good year as a teacher. NAYBELL HERNANDEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL SPANISH TEACHER Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. I have met several friendly, helpful and interesting staff and teachers. I like that some kids are eager to tell me what they already know about Spanish. Mount Markham • Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. I decorate cakes for my kids, I like to travel during the summer with my husband and kids, and we go to movies together. I am also learning to paint with acrylics and to play an electric guitar.; images: Naybell Hernandez, Mount Markham Mustang, White text on blue background and vice versa
Mount Markham High School SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) hosted speaker Kevin Brooks on Friday, September 22. Brooks is an inspirational speaker, author, actor, and comedian from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Brooks told his story about being a teenager driving intoxicated, distracted, and at excessive speeds that ultimately led to a car crash. Weeks later, Brooks would learn he was paralyzed from the chest down and his close friend was killed. Brooks has written a best-selling book - "Wiggle Your Toes" - and for nearly 20 years, Kevin's message has inspired millions of people around the world.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Brooks presents to high school students
Brooks speaks to high school students
Kevin Brooks speaks to Mount Markham High School
SADD members pose with Kevin Brooks
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Carolyn Goodfellow who is joining the district as our new Mount Markham Middle School General Music Teacher and Choir Director.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MEET OUR MUSTANGS! To welcome and introduce our new teachers to the community, Mount Markham CSD has started a new initiative called "Meet Our Mustangs." Today, we would like to welcome Carolyn Goodfellow who is joining the district as our new Mount Markham Middle School General Music Teacher and Choir Director. Q. Where and when did you receive your education? A. I received my bachelor's degree at Nazareth College in 2018 and my master's degree at Anderson University in 2023. Q. Prior to joining the team at the Mount Markham CSD, where did you work and in what role? A. Previously, I worked at Brookfield Central School as the K-12 General Music Teacher and Choir Director. Q. What do you look forward to in the coming school year? A. I'm excited to get the kids playing instruments and singing a lot! CAROLYN GOODFELLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL GENERAL MUSIC TEACHER & CHOIR DIRECTOR Mount Markham Central School District Challenging and Inspiring Life-Long Learners Q. What is your favorite part so far about working in the Mount Markham CSD? A. The kids and staff are so friendly and welcoming! Q. Outside of work, what do you do for fun? A. I ride horses, knit and read books!; images: Carolyn Goodfellow, Mount Markham Mustang, white text on blue background and vice versa