The Mount Markham Speech & Debate team competed in the NCFL Grand National Tournament in Louisville, Kentucky! Students had a positive experience and received many accolades. We thank and appreciate the community for supporting the team's travel to a competition of this caliber.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Speech and debate team with advisors
Speech and Debate team and Churchill Downs
Speech and debate team in front of "Get Down with the Hot Brown" mural
Speech and debate team in professional attire before competing
Congratulations to Jim Wrobel for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate your commitment to assisting staff and students across the district with any necessary tasks.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT JIM WROBEL JIM'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Jim is such a huge help to us all in so many ways! Just this week alone, he helped us with a variety of prep work for a Parent Night and unexpectedly on the fly helped us deliver Goat Yoga for our students by assisting with an outdoor smart board. We appreciate his flexibility, easygoing nature and willingness to help ALL students and staff at any time. We are so grateful for you, Jim! Thank you for all that you do!"; images: Jim Wrobel and Mount Markham Mustang
Our students have made some pretty awesome designs! As part of an ongoing art project at the high school, students are working on murals made with tape. Stay on the lookout to see how one class will utilize tape art to conclude a year of reading!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Mount Markham Mustang made with tape
Super Mario game made with tape
Whale made with tape
Various figures made with tape
Cat made with tape
Tape art in progress
Miscellaneous tape art
Tape art jellyfish
Have a joyful and safe Memorial Day as we celebrate those who gave all.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
off white background with blue stars and red stripes; blue and red font reads Memorial Day, Remember and honor
On Wednesday, Mount Markham CSD sixth-graders attended a field trip at the KOA in Middleville. Students rotated through 13 different stations and gained a deeper understanding of many things involving conservation. Thank you to 4-H for sponsoring this field trip!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students learn about conservation
Students navigate a low ropes course
Students navigate a low ropes course
Students learn about conservation
PUBLIC FORUM - Regional Rural Issues Forum (RSA) Join us on Wednesday, May 31! Doors Open 5:30pm Location - Herkimer College Amphitheater, Robert McLaughlin College Center
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RSA
The high school is observing "Stress Less" Week, put on by Sources of Strength, to help students relax before finals and Regents Examinations begin in the coming weeks. On Tuesday, students participated in goat yoga as part of the week-long celebration!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
goat and girl
girl and goat
goats
The middle school had a blast during its annual Science Fair! Our students exhibited some fascinating projects and had a stellar time!
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Students pose with awards and a banner reading "Welcome to the Middle School Science Fair"
Boy stands in front of project about ice melting
Students stand by project on honey
Student stands in front of trifold on dinosaurs
Students showcase project on bismuth
Boy stands in front of project
Girl poses with rabbits
Boy exhibits potato light
Boy stands in front of an information trifold board on rockets
Have you seen the latest artwork from Mount Markham High School? It's on display outside the auditorium and worth checking out!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
drawings (most of video game characters)
sculptures and drawings of hands
sculptures and drawings of hands
artwork of buildings
Artwork of buildings
Congratulations to one of our Connected Community Schools staff members, Linda Gorton, on receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We are so thankful for all you do for our middle school community!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT LINDA GORTON LINDA'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Ms. Linda has been a tremendous addition to our middle school community. She not only inspires the students but also the staff members. Her dedication to helping everyone get what they need and be successful is a bright light. Thank you, Ms. Linda! We are building deeper connections because of you."; images: Linda, Mount Markham Mustang
Congratulations to Gavin Beardsley for receiving a Student Achievement Award from the Oneida-Madison-Herkimer Counties School Boards Institute!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Gavin poses with others as he holds his award
Gavin stands at lectern as award is announced
Congratulations to William (Bill) Pomares for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for inspiring our students to be passionate about music.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT WILLIAM POMARES WILLIAM'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Music brings so much joy to others, but a joyful music teacher helps to teach students how to create that joy. Mr. Pomares is this teacher. With his inspirational wit and endless patience, Mr. Pomares fosters a creative environment in which students in the middle school flourish. Many of these students sometimes find their passion for music through the teaching and example of Mr. Pomares. We are lucky to have him and grateful for each and every student he inspires!"; images: Bill Pomares, Mount Markham Mustang
Thank you to the Mount Markham CSD community for coming out to vote on the 2023-24 school year budget and Board of Education member elections.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CSD BUDGET VOTE & BOE ELECTION RESULTS BUDGET: 264-57 LIBRARY PROPOSITION: 258-64 BOE ELECTION RESULTS: KATE ENTWISTLE JAY KULCZAK JENNIFER MAINE; images: Mount Markham CSD logo
DON'T FORGET!: Today, May 16, 2023, Mount Markham CSD is holding its budget vote for the 2023-24 school year and Board of Education member elections in the Mount Markham Elementary Cafeteria from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
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MOUNT MARKHAM CSD BUDGET VOTE TONIGHT, MAY 16, 2023 MOUNT MARKHAM CSD 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR VOTING INFORMATION WHEN: 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16 WHERE: Mount Markham Elementary Cafeteria; images: Mount Markham Elementary, Mustang icon, MMCSD logo
Some of our high school and middle school students attended a production of “Dear Evan Hansen” at the Landmark Theatre in Syracuse this week. With cooperation through Arts In Education, we were able to provide a priceless theatre experience for our students.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students gather outside the theatre for a group picture.
Dear Evan Hansen, the Tony Award-winning best musical
Interior of the Landmark Theatre
Congratulations to Abbie Ainslie and Robert Huntley for receiving Player of the Week for 4/30 - 5/6. Great job!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham Athletics
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 4/30-5/6 ABBIE AINSLIE TENNIS ABBIE AND ROBERT WON THEIR TWO MATCHES THUS FAR THIS WEEK. THEY ALSO ADVANCED TO THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE GSE LEAGUE TENNIS TOURNAMENT!; images: Abbie Ainslie, Mount Markham Mustang
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 4/30-5/6 ROBERT HUNTLEY TENNIS ABBIE AND ROBERT WON THEIR TWO MATCHES THUS FAR THIS WEEK. THEY ALSO ADVANCED TO THE SEMI-FINALS OF THE SC LEAGUE TENNIS TOURNAMENT!; images: Robert Huntley, Mount Markham Mustang
Congratulations to Dave Kirkpatrick for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate everything you do to keep our students and staff safe.
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham CSD
STAFF SHOUT-OUT DAVE KIRKPATRICK MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT DAVE'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Dave is an asset to the district. He is dedicated to our students and staff. He enjoys working with the students and is highly respected by them. He is quick to offer help to anyone in the district and is highly visible in all three buildings. Thank you Dave for making our school community safer and going above and beyond."; images: Dave Kirkpatrick, Mount Markham Mustang
Congratulations to the 4X8 Relay Team (Ben Lohmann, Will Lunny, Jonah Hecker and Brandon Knisely) and Camryn Donley for receiving Player of the Week for 4/23 - 4/29. We are proud of your excellent work!
over 1 year ago, Mount Markham Athletics
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 4/23-4/29 WILL LUNNY, JONAH HECKER, BRANDON KNISLEY & BEN LOHMANN TRACK & FIELD (4X8 TEAM) EARLIER IN APRIL, AGAINST AA, A, B AND C SCHOOLS, THE MT. MARKHAM BOYS 4X8 RELAY TEAM FINISHED SECOND OVERALL IN THE COOK DESTEFANO INVITATIONAL. BY THE END OF THE MONTH, THE BOYS' DISTANCE MEDLEY RELAY (800, 400, 1200, 1600) TEAM WON THE SAUQUOIT INVITATIONAL IN SCHOOL RECORD TIME!; images: picture of Lunny, Hecker, Knisley and Lohman,  Mount Markham Mustang
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 4/23-4/29 CAMRYN DONLEY GIRLS SOFTBALL CAMRYN HELPED SECURE TWO WINS FOR THE VARSITY SOFTBALL TEAM THIS WEEK. SHE HIT A HOME RUN IN EACH GAME, DRIVING IN A TOTAL OF 7 RUNS. AWESOME JOB, CAM! KEEP UD THE GREAT WORK!; images: Camryn Donley, Mount Markham Mustang
On Thursday, the senior class went to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo in Syracuse! Students spent the sunny day learning about conservation and the various animals. One of the highlights for the students was seeing the new elephant twins!
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Students pose for a photo
Students walk by an enclosure
Red pandas
Students examine an exhibit
Elephants (including twin babies)
Thanks to a $3,000 grant from the Community Foundation, procured by Mrs. Maura Bednarczyk, Mount Markham Middle School students were each able to order their own book from Scholastic! On Thursday, students received their books.
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Students pose with books and a sign reading "Thank you Community Foundation!"