Students in Ms. Robinson's Astronomy class have been working on coding drones to simulate missions from the Ingenuity helicopter on Mars. Students created two different missions, one easy and one more difficult, that students in Mrs. Stone's fourth-grade class had to code with the help of some of our friends in the Astronomy class! Students had a great time coding the missions, learning a little bit about Mars, and were super excited to see the drones take off and do some cool tricks (including some flips, which Ingenuity didn't do)! Thank you to Mrs. Bock for her help with this project and Mrs. Blackwell for helping us bring this to some of our elementary students!
3 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
students coding
students coding
students coding
students coding
students coding
drones
Yesterday, Mount Markham Elementary held a House Assembly, and staff dressed in purple to honor military families, as April is the Month of the Military Child. The elementary chorus celebrated our veterans and currently serving military members with a special, patriotic song. At the end of the assembly, student teacher Anna and her service dog Penny were given a heartfelt farewell, as it was their last day with the district.
5 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students do house chants
Connery presents to students
Chorus sings
Anna and Penny are given a farewell
Assembly
Students gather in house colors while teachers wear purple for military families
Congratulations to Sheila Jones for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for supporting our students on their trip to London and France.
11 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT SHEILA JONES SHEILA'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Sheila chaperoned our French Club trip to London and France. She took care of our students and helped in any way that we needed her to. Sheila was an asset and the perfect person for the job!"; images: Sheila, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
Congratulations to our IT Department for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for everything you do to keep our district's technology in shape and for helping out with problems as they arise.
19 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
Staff Shout-Out for the IT Department, Sue Bock, Mike Gross and Steven Kitchen are named specifically, images of Mike, Steven, and Sue, Mustang, yellow and white text on red background
On Saturday, Mount Markham CSD held its Annual Easter Egg Hunt! A great time was had by all. Thank you to the National Honor Society for sponsoring this event.
19 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
honor society
honor society
egg hunt
egg hunt
egg hunt
honor society
egg hunt
egg hunt
Egg hunt
Students in Mrs. Brower's tenth-grade English class created their own children's books on life lessons learned from a book we read in class. Students read their life lesson book to Mrs. Casale's kindergarten class. We are thankful they let us come in and were such good listeners!
23 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students read books
Students read books
Students read books
Students read books
The Mount Markham Music Department is collecting canned food items in partnership with Feed Our Vets for Music In Our Schools Month. See the article below for important information if you would like to support the department's cause. https://www.mmcsd.org/o/mmcsd/article/1507408
27 days ago, Mount Markham Music Department
Mount Markham CSD's Annual Easter Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 30, at 10:00 am. The hunt will be held at Mount Markham High School at 10:15 am sharp.
27 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
Mt. Markham's Annual Easter Egg Hunt Rescheduled for: Saturday, March 30 at 10am Hunt starts at 10:15 Sharp On the front lawn of the High School (If it's raining, it will be held in the Gymnasium) Sponsored by the National Honor Society; images: eggs, black text on white background, green border
Tonight, March 25, Mount Markham CSD will host a mental health forum in the high school auditorium from 6:00 - 7:00 pm. For more information, call Leslie Nevills at 315-832-3699.
27 days ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM MENTAL HEALTH FORUM FACILITATED BY MOUNT MARKHAM DISTRICT COUNSELING STAFF MARCH 25 6 PM - 7 PM MOUNT MARKHAM HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM RSVP IS ENCOURAGED WEST WINFIELD, NY 13491 Light refreshments will be served. Resources and activities will be available for families during the event. This forum is designed for students and families and is open to the public. Panelists will be asked a series of questions and each panelist will be given an opportunity to answer each question. At the end of the panel discussion audience members will have the opportunity to ask questions to the panel. Panelists will include Herkimer County professionals and specialists from the area. For more information call Leslie Nevills at 315-832-3699. images: CCS logo, Mustang logo, images of people talking, rsvp with qr code
The National Honor Society is getting ready for this Saturday's Easter Egg Hunt at 10 am, with the hunt starting at 10:15! Due to the predicted weather, the Easter Egg Hunt will be held in the high school gym unless the sun decides to join us. Remember to bring a basket or bag!
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
Students pose with eggs and candy
Congratulations to Marissa Winkler for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate your willingness to go the extra mile to support our students and staff.
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT MARISSA WINKLER MARISSA'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Marissa is always willing to help out and do what she can in her class to support what we are doing in our classes. I recently asked her to help me with a project my class was doing and she went above and beyond to help. She went the extra mile to help me and to help the kids be successful!"; images: Marissa, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
Congratulations to Kayla Hawes for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for everything you do to support our staff and students.
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT - OUT KAYLA HAWES KAYLA'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Always lending a helping hand when needed. Thanks for all you do to help."; images: Kayla, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
Mrs. Weiss' second-grade class celebrated the culmination of their Ancient Greek Civilizations unit with a robotic chariot race! Students designed and built mini chariots using cardboard, k-cups, pipe cleaners, paper clips, fasteners, and other objects. Their chariots were also required to safely hold a Charioteer and easily be attached to a Beebot. The students then programmed the BeeBot to navigate their chariot through a course.
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
students design chariots
students design chariots
students design chariots
Students race chariots
students design chariots
Students race chariots
Students race chariots
In celebration of Youth Art Month, students' artwork is on display at Bassett Healthcare in Herkimer! Mount Markham CSD students from both the high school and elementary school will have their work on display throughout the month.
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
Student artwork
Student artwork
Student artwork
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES! Check out the latest progress made on Mount Markham CSD's Capital Project!
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CSD - CAPITAL PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATES • New Roof Curbs at the Middle School • Floor Leveled in Middle School Art Suite • Floor Leveled in Middle School Ag. Suite • Bus Lift Removal at the Bus Garage • Bus Wash Floor Prepped • New Floor Poured for Bus Wash at the Bus Garage; photos of construction, black text on white and yellow background
Congratulations to Allison Blackwell for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate everything you do to support our staff and students.
about 1 month ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ALLISON'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Allison is an amazing help any time you need her. She is wonderful at creating lessons to help implement in your classroom that the kids will absolutely love. She is a true asset to this school and we would be lost without her!" STAFF SHOUT-OUT ALLISON BLACKWELL; images: Allison, Mustang, white and yellow text on red background
Congratulations to Brian Mattison for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! We appreciate everything you do to keep the Transportation Department running smoothly.
about 2 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BRIAN'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Brian has been a steady hand on the Transportation Dept rudder despite constant construction and typical day-to-day transportation issues. Brian is a problem solver and we in the Transportation Dept appreciate his leadership. Thank you Brian for remaining positive and steady and always finding that one-liner to make us laugh!" STAFF SHOUT - OUT BRIAN MATTISON; images: Brian, Mustang, yellow and white text on red background
Mrs. Entwistle & Mr. Bard's third-grade classes combined their knowledge of animal adaptations with coding to simulate an owl's keen eyesight. The project involved utilizing the light sensor feature of Microbits – pocket-sized programmable computers – to simulate the behavior of an owl's eye. As darkness descended upon the classroom, the LED lights embedded within the Microbits would dynamically expand, mimicking the owl's ability to dilate its pupils in low-light conditions to hunt for their food. Mrs. Blackwell assisted the students with their programs to help them adjust parameters to ensure a seamless transition between light and dark environments, much like the adaptation observed in owls.
2 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
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students code
Students observe the light changes on the Microbits as the room lights turn off
Congratulations to Sarah Brooks for receiving a Staff Shout-Out! Thank you for going above and beyond to support our students and our elementary school.
2 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
MOUNT MARKHAM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF SHOUT-OUT SARAH BROOKS SARAH'S NOMINATOR WROTE: "Sarah is constantly going above and beyond for both her students and the elementary school. She is a kind, caring teacher who is willing to help any student. Sarah will take the time to talk with any student or staff member that needs something. She is involved in many aspects of our building and is constantly volunteering for events. Sarah is a good leader and role model for our building."; images: Sarah, Mustang, circles, white and yellow text on red background
Mount Markham Central School Hall of Fame nominations are open! Please visit https://www.mmcsd.org/page/home12 for complete information and forms.
2 months ago, Mount Markham CSD
HALL OF FAME NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN! Do you know an alumnus of Mount Markham CSD or its founding districts whose professional achievements, philanthropic contributions and moral character go above and beyond? Nominate them today! The Mount Markham Central School Hall of Fame was established in 1994-1995 as part of Mount Markham's 25th Anniversary. In 1969, Mount Markham was formed when the school districts of Bridgewater, Leonardsville and West Winfield merged. The purpose of the Hall of Fame is to honor graduates of Mount Markham or its founding districts who have distinguished themselves after graduation and whom would be considered outstanding role models for current students.; images: Mustang, white shapes, blue text on yellow background