On Thursday, Ms. Robinson's Astronomy class and Mrs. Martin's Environmental Science class went to Colgate University to see a show in the Visualization Lab! Students learned about the upcoming solar eclipse, what stars and planets are currently in the nighttime sky, and how life on Earth is related to the birth of the Solar System. Students also toured both the Geology Museum and the greenhouses at Colgate!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students visit greenhouse
Students visit greenhouse
Visualization lab
Students visit greenhouse
Geology Museum
Students visit greenhouse
Ms. Capotosto's WINN groups used OSMO Words to help build r-controlled words! Mrs. Blackwell and Ms. Capotosto created a set of OSMO word cards that went along with the day's lesson. Students enjoyed competing against their partners to try and spell the word correctly first.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
students use OSMO Words
students use OSMO Words
students use OSMO Words
students use OSMO Words
students use OSMO Words
Congratulations to Karen Rowe for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate everything you do to support our staff and students.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT KAREN'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "When I approached Karen about adding sign language to one of our songs for the elementary chorus concert she graciously accepted the challenge. She took her own time to find the help she needed to make this a success for our students. THANK YOU for all you do for our staff and students. We are lucky to have you at Mt. Markham!" STAFF SHOUT-OUT KAREN ROWE; images: Karen, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
Yesterday, some of our elementary students went to a hockey game at Colgate University! Our students had an awesome time!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
students watch the game
students watch the game
Students at the game
Congratulations to Kristin Landgren for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for going above and beyond to support our students.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT KRISTIN'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Kristin graciously rearranged her schedule to help a 3rd grader who needed some extra support during chorus rehearsals and the holiday concert. Kristin also gave up some of her own time to be there at the concert to support this student. Because of her generosity and willingness to help, the student was able to feel a different level of comfort and success as a member of the elementary chorus. I am extremely grateful and thankful for Kristin's help. We are very lucky to have her working with our students! THANK YOU, Kristin!!!" STAFF SHOUT-OUT KRISTIN LANDGREN; images: Kristin, Mustang logo, white and yellow text on red background
Congratulations to Jonah Hecker for receiving Player of the Week for 12/25 - 12/29! Excellent work!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 12/25- 12/29 JONAH HECKER INDOOR TRACK OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK, AT THE CNY INVITATIONAL, JONAM HAD A PR IN THE 1000M WITH A SECTIONAL QUALIFYING TIME. JONAH HAS WORKED HARD WITH THE GOAL OF QUALIFYING FOR SECTIONALS IN THE 1000M AND THE HARD WORK HAS PAID OFF.; images: Jonah Hecker, Mount Markham mustang, white and yellow text on blue background, blue text on white background
Happy New Year!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
Happy New Year! 2024 Mount Markham CSD; images: Mount MArkham Mustang, off white background, blue text, blue and yellow stars
Before the break, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Brooks, and Mrs. Weiss teamed together to design a digital breakout for second-grade students to complete. Students had to solve four unique winter-themed clues: practicing addition with two-digit numbers and coding concepts.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
students solve breakout boxes
students solve breakout boxes
students solve breakout boxes
students solve breakout boxes
Last week, we were proud to unveil the Section 3 Class C Champions banner for 2022-2023 Girls Volleyball! Congratulations to the team and Coach McKane on this spectacular achievement.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
Team
Team and Coach McKane
Banner
Last week, Santa stopped by Mount Markham Elementary! Our students had a wonderful time.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
Santa speaks to students
Santa reads to students
Santa reads to students
Congratulations to Brandon Knisely for receiving Player of the Week for 12/11 - 12/15! Great job!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 12/11 - 12/15 BRANDON KHISELY INDOOR TRACK BRANDON LOWERED HIS TIME IN THE 3200M BY OVER 12 SECONDS AND SET A NEW SCHOOL RECORD FOR THE INDOOR 3200M OF 10:38.08 AT THE MEET AT UTICA UNIVERSITY ON FRIDAY 12/15. BRANDON LATER BROKE A SCHOOL RECORD FOR THE 1600M ON 12/19.; images: Brandon Knisely, Mustang, white and yellow text on blue background, blue text on white background
Congratulations to Jenny Wameling for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for going above and beyond to foster a supportive, inclusive environment for our students.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT JENNY'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "I was given the chance to perform a song with the third and fourth-grade chorus in sign language, and Jenny offered to help me translate it. She gave up her own time to meet with me after school and taught me a beautiful interpretation of the song. She made sure that the true meaning came through! I am so thankful for her kindness and the performance could not have been a success Without her! Thank you!!"; images: Jenny, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES! Check out the latest progress made on Mount Markham CSD's Capital Project!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CSD - CAPITAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATES • Demo in old kiln room at middle school • Demo in old agriculture suite at middle school • Demo in old science lab at middle school • Proscenium removed at middle school auditorium • Middle School stage removed; images: construction photos, black text on white and yellow background
Our elementary students are feeling the holiday spirit! Yesterday, our students made ornaments and cards to distribute to the local nursing homes. We are so proud of their hard work!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students make ornaments
Students make ornaments
Students make ornaments
Students make ornaments
Students hold up ornaments
Student holds up card
Congratulations to Eric Bugbee and Meghan Murphy-Pagano for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate your willingness to go above and beyond to support our students.
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT ERIC BUGBEE & MEGHAN MURPHY-PAGANO THE NOMINATOR WROTE: "Eric and Meghan both worked tirelessly behind the scenes of the HS Drama Club's production of Chasing the Carpe Diem. The extra pressure of working directly with the playwright strengthened their resolve to provide opportunities for their students in all facets of the art and building needs for the show. There is a very large number of students who can now take pride in knowing their work and designs will be included in the formally published production notes for the show. Thank you both so much for creating opportunities for students and making the show such a huge success."; images: Meghan, Eric, Mustang logo, yellow and white text on red background
The Harlem Wizards are coming to town! On Monday, January 22, Mount Markham CSD will host the Harlem Wizards as they play against Mount Markham teachers in the Mount Markham High School Gymnasium. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and the game starts at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available here: https://harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/ Want to see more of what's in store? Check out the Harlem Wizards' promo video here: https://vimeo.com/343307058 We can't wait to see you there!
4 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
STILL LOOKING FOR A GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT? GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! The Harlem Wizards are coming to town! MONDAY JAN 22ND @ 6:30 PM Mount Markham High Gym $11 for students / $16 adults general admission Special tickets available for reserved seating and a pre game meet and greet with the players! www.harlemwizards.com/schedule-tickets/ Watch the Wizards play our Mount Markham teachers and staff! Join the fun!
6th grade students attended a field trip to Colgate University. Students were able to tour the greenhouses, the rock museum, and a classroom turned into a planetarium. It was a very informative and adventurous experience!
4 months ago, Nicole Curran
Rock Museum
It was a beautiful sunny day,
Rock Museum
Greenhouse
Over the past few weeks, our band and chorus students from across the district participated in several holiday concerts and performances! Check out some of our favorite moments of our students showcasing their musical talent!
5 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
Elementary students practice
Music students at holiday festival
Chorus students perform
band students perform
Band Students perform
Congratulations to Maggie Plummer for receiving Player of the Week for 12/04 - 12/08! Excellent work!
5 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM ATHLETICS PLAYER OF THE WEEK 12/04-12/08 MAGGIE PLUMMER GIRLS BASKETBALL MAGGIE PLUMMER HAD A DOUBLE DOUBLE, WITH 33 POINTS AND 11 STEALS, ALONG WITH FIVE REBOUNDS AND THREE ASSISTS ON FRIDAY NIGHT VERSUS MORRISVILLE. MAGGIE HAS 94 POINTS IN FOUR GAMES.; images: Maggie, Mustang logo, white and yellow text on blue background, blue text on white background
Congratulations to Eric Watson for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate everything you do to keep our buses safe and our students happy.
5 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT ERIC WATSON ERIC'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "I would like to give a staff shoutout to Eric Watson for his ever-vigilant consideration of his fellow road warriors. Thank you, Eric, for all you do to keep your bus safe and your passengers happy. Feeling grateful that you have joined our Mt. Markham team!"; images: Eric Watson, Mustang logo, white and yellow text on red background