Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Andrea Connery who is joining the district as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
On Monday, October 16, the senior class went to the Black River Wild Forest, where they had the option to hike or bike. Although it was a wet and chilly day, our students made the best of it!
Meet Our Mustangs! Today, we would like to welcome Georg-ann Auger who is joining the district as a Mount Markham Elementary School RTI Reading Support Educator.
Senior students Virginia Culver, Marissa Kulczak, and Morgan O'Bryan attended an "Honors Mindfulness Program" hosted by Herkimer BOCES. Our students learned various mindfulness and relaxation techniques to mitigate and cope with stress and anxiety. Some of the methods from the program will be taught to other students throughout the year via Sources of Strength and Youth Summit events, programming, and activities.
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!
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!
Congratulations to Chris Haar and Tavish Rathbone for receiving a Staff Shout-Out. Thank you for going above and beyond to support our students!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES!
Check out the latest progress made on Mount Markham CSD's Capital Project!
