
From October 24 - 28, Mount Markham High School students and staff participated in Red Ribbon Week! The 2022 theme was "Celebrate Life. Live Drug Free," and activities were coordinated through Heather Maley, Prevention Services Coordinator with the Catholic Charities of Herkimer County/Herkimer County Prevention Council.
Students in Mrs. Moore's health classes held a poster contest. Each student was very creative and expressed ways to celebrate the theme. Students also signed the Red Ribbon Pledge: to grow up safe, healthy and drug free by understanding the dangers of drug use and abuse, to respect themselves and be drug free and to spread the word to family and friends about the importance of being healthy and drug free.
SADD provided encouraging announcements each morning and students also sported fun mustaches provided by SADD with the declaration "I 'mustache' you not to do drugs." On Wednesday, all staff and students were encouraged to wear RED to demonstrate their commitment to a drug-free lifestyle.




Mount Markham CSD is currently searching for a F/T Night Cleaner and substitute cleaners. See below for additional information regarding these positions. Call Chris Haar at (315) 822-2844 with any questions you may have or stop by the District Office for additional information.



STAFF SHOUT-OUT: Steve Evans Jr.
Congratulations to Steve Evans Jr. for being honored with a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for your willingness to go above and beyond for others.


We're thrilled to announce the new app for Mount Markham CSD! It's everything Mount Markham CSD, in your pocket.
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STAFF SHOUT-OUT: Zachary King
Congratulations on receiving a Staff Shout-Out, Zach! We appreciate your kindness and compassion towards others.


Some of our high school band students were able to participate in the Hartwick College Honor Band this past Sunday, October 23!
Our participating students were:
Rachel Harris - Flute
Christian McNair - Tuba
Curtis Francisco - Baritone
Robert Entwistle - Trumpet
Students were recommended by their teachers and chosen by Dr. Andrew Pease, Director of the Wind Ensemble at Hartwick College. Congratulations on a phenomenal job!


On Wednesday, chief meteorologist at WKTV Weather, Bill Kardas, came in to talk to Ms. Robinson's Earth Science students, as they have just begun their Meteorology unit. Bill talked to the classes about different types of severe weather, how such phenomena occur and how they impact us in Central New York. Additionally, Bill discussed how one can become a meteorologist and described his role at WKTV. Thank you to Connected Community Schools for helping set up this experience for our students!




Last week, another group from Mount Markham Elementary School took a mountain biking field trip to Potato Hill Farm! Our students had a great time and enjoyed the nice autumn weather.





Mount Markham High School's Spirit Tree is all set up for Halloween!


Last Tuesday, Mount Markham fourth grade took a mountain bicycling field trip to Potato Hill Farm! Our students had a great time. Another group will be going tomorrow, so keep an eye out for more photos to come!





Congratulations to Heather Kampf for receiving the first Act of Kindness Award for the 2022-2023 school year! We appreciate all that you do to keep the transportation department running smoothly.


We're almost back to school! Check out our arrival and dismissal times for each school building.


Stewart’s Shops at 336 NY-8 in Bridgewater, NY will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, September 2nd at 11:00 am. In celebration of this event, Stewart’s Shops has donated $2,000 to the Mount Markham Central School District Foundation, and Superintendent Joe D’Apice has been invited to join the ceremony. The event will include free single scoop ice cream cones, free hot coffee/tea, 99¢ Stewart’s Shops sodas and refreshers, 99¢ Make-Your-Own-Hot-Dogs, $2 off any whole 16” pizza pies, $1.99 iced coffees or cold brew, 10¢ off all gas, including diesel, and more!


Middle School Open House is set for Thursday September 15, 2022 from 5:30-7:00pm. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Reminder High School Open House is next Thursday!

Mount Markham FFA recently received a grant of $1000 from the Grants for Growing Program! Grants for Growing is a competitive grant program through the National FFA Organization, sponsored by Tractor Supply Co. The Mount Markham FFA Chapter President, Owen Allen, applied for the grant in March of 2022, and received notice of the award on August 1st. This grant will be used to enclose a portion of the Mushala Land Lab. Great job!


We are having fun training today!

Reminder tonight's football game is at 6pm