CROP has been cancelled for today, Friday, 10/23/26.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
⚽ SECTIONALS GAME DAY! ⚽
Good luck to our MCS Girls Varsity Soccer Team as they take the field for their Sectional matchup TODAY, October 23rd, at 3:30 PM here at Margaretville Central School!
Come out, show your school pride, and cheer on our girls as they represent Margaretville Central School!
Can't make it to the game? You can stream the game live by scanning the barcode in the picture or using this link....
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/margaretville-senior-high-school-margaretville-ny
LET’S GO MCS! ⚽💪
Good luck to our MCS Girls Varsity Soccer Team as they take the field for their Sectional matchup TODAY, October 23rd, at 3:30 PM here at Margaretville Central School!
Come out, show your school pride, and cheer on our girls as they represent Margaretville Central School!
Can't make it to the game? You can stream the game live by scanning the barcode in the picture or using this link....
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/margaretville-senior-high-school-margaretville-ny
LET’S GO MCS! ⚽💪
October is National Principals Month! 🧡💙
At Margaretville Central School District, we are proud to recognize Principal Joy Holden for her dedication to our students, staff, and school community. Her leadership, commitment, and passion for education help make Margaretville a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you, Principal Holden, for all you do each day! We appreciate you!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #MargaretvilleProud
At Margaretville Central School District, we are proud to recognize Principal Joy Holden for her dedication to our students, staff, and school community. Her leadership, commitment, and passion for education help make Margaretville a special place to learn and grow.
Thank you, Principal Holden, for all you do each day! We appreciate you!
#NationalPrincipalsMonth #MargaretvilleProud
The Elementary Halloween Parade will be held on Friday, 10/30, at 1:00 pm.
This form is being sent home today with students in UPK - 6th grade.
If you would like to sign your child/children out following the parade please complete the form and return it by Thursday, 10/29, at 8:00 am.
Also, if you do not want your child to participate in the Halloween Parade, please complete the form and return it to school prior to Friday, 10/30.
On Friday, October 16, our kindergarten students had an exciting visit to the Arena Fire Station to learn about fire safety and fire prevention!
During our visit, the students learned important fire safety tips and discussed ways to stay safe in an emergency. They also had the opportunity to practice stop, drop, and roll, spray a real fire hose at a cone, and even sit inside a firetruck! 🚒 To top off the fun-filled visit, everyone enjoyed a special treat of cider and donuts. 🍎🍩
Our kindergarteners had so much fun learning from our local firefighters and experiencing what it’s like at a real fire station. We are so grateful to the Arena Fire Department for welcoming us, sharing their knowledge, and helping make fire safety education such a memorable experience for our students.
Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe! We can’t wait to visit again! ❤️🔥
During our visit, the students learned important fire safety tips and discussed ways to stay safe in an emergency. They also had the opportunity to practice stop, drop, and roll, spray a real fire hose at a cone, and even sit inside a firetruck! 🚒 To top off the fun-filled visit, everyone enjoyed a special treat of cider and donuts. 🍎🍩
Our kindergarteners had so much fun learning from our local firefighters and experiencing what it’s like at a real fire station. We are so grateful to the Arena Fire Department for welcoming us, sharing their knowledge, and helping make fire safety education such a memorable experience for our students.
Thank you for all you do to keep our community safe! We can’t wait to visit again! ❤️🔥
MCS BOOSTER CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT:
Come cheer on the Varsity Lady Devils at HOME this Friday at 3:30pm as they take on Milford in the Quarterfinals!
Can't make it to the match? You can now LIVESTREAM! Use the QR code in the graphic or the link below. We will be streaming all basketball games from the Big Gym this winter and all Varsity Field soccer matches next season!
Many thanks to the Athletic Booster Club for the cameras and program which provides us a new way to cheer on our MCS athletes! Share the link with your family and friends!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/margaretville-senior-high-school-margaretville-ny
Come cheer on the Varsity Lady Devils at HOME this Friday at 3:30pm as they take on Milford in the Quarterfinals!
Can't make it to the match? You can now LIVESTREAM! Use the QR code in the graphic or the link below. We will be streaming all basketball games from the Big Gym this winter and all Varsity Field soccer matches next season!
Many thanks to the Athletic Booster Club for the cameras and program which provides us a new way to cheer on our MCS athletes! Share the link with your family and friends!
https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/margaretville-senior-high-school-margaretville-ny
ATHLETICS UPDATE:
THE GIRLS MODIFIED GAME ON 10/23 HERE AT MCS, HAS BEEN MOVED TO 10/22, 4:15 START TIME!
THE GIRLS MODIFIED GAME ON 10/23 HERE AT MCS, HAS BEEN MOVED TO 10/22, 4:15 START TIME!
ATHLETICS NEWS!
CONGRATS TO OUR GIRLS VARISTY SOCCER TEAM ON QUALIFYING FOR THE CLASS "D" SECTIONALS TOURNAMENT!
THE MCS GIRLS ARE THE #4 SEED IN THE CLASS D TOURNAMENT!
THE GIRLS RECEIVED A BYE IN THE FIRST ROUND!
THEIR NEXT MATCH WILL BE 10/23 3:30, RIGHT HERE AT MCS!
COME ON DOWN AND SUPPORT YOUR BLUE DEVILS!
CONGRATS TO OUR GIRLS VARISTY SOCCER TEAM ON QUALIFYING FOR THE CLASS "D" SECTIONALS TOURNAMENT!
THE MCS GIRLS ARE THE #4 SEED IN THE CLASS D TOURNAMENT!
THE GIRLS RECEIVED A BYE IN THE FIRST ROUND!
THEIR NEXT MATCH WILL BE 10/23 3:30, RIGHT HERE AT MCS!
COME ON DOWN AND SUPPORT YOUR BLUE DEVILS!
Golf League Championships update:
Congrats to our Varsity golf team as they finished their season yesterday at the League Championships!
Landin Amundsen shot an 84 to make it a 4 way tie for first place after 18 holes.
The top four golfers then participated in a playoff where Landin ended up receiving 4th place honors.!
Congrats to all our golfers on a great season!
Congrats to our Varsity golf team as they finished their season yesterday at the League Championships!
Landin Amundsen shot an 84 to make it a 4 way tie for first place after 18 holes.
The top four golfers then participated in a playoff where Landin ended up receiving 4th place honors.!
Congrats to all our golfers on a great season!
It's School Board Appreciation Week!
Thank you to our School Board Members!
Reminder: Absence Documentation
As a reminder, all student absences must be documented in writing to be considered for an excused absence. Parents and guardians may email the appropriate documentation, including a doctor’s note when applicable, or send a written note directly to the school office. Please ensure this documentation is submitted even if you have already notified a teacher or administrator of your child’s absence.
Thank you for your help in keeping our attendance records accurate!
Joy Holden
Principal
As a reminder, all student absences must be documented in writing to be considered for an excused absence. Parents and guardians may email the appropriate documentation, including a doctor’s note when applicable, or send a written note directly to the school office. Please ensure this documentation is submitted even if you have already notified a teacher or administrator of your child’s absence.
Thank you for your help in keeping our attendance records accurate!
Joy Holden
Principal
SAVE THE DATE!
More information coming later this month...
More information coming later this month...
Message from Athletic Coordinator:
The goal here at MCS is to promote sportsmanship, respect, and school pride at every competition.
Please keep the following expectations in mind:
Respect Officials: Decisions made by officials must be respected. Disrespectful comments, arguing, or inappropriate gestures are unacceptable.
Respect Coaches and Players: Encourage our student-athletes and coaching staff. Negative comments directed toward players, coaches, or opposing teams will not be tolerated.
Positive Sideline Behavior: Cheer positively for our teams and avoid taunting, profanity, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Support Our Athletes: Remember that high school athletics are about more than winning. They provide opportunities for students to develop character, teamwork, discipline, and respect.
Represent Our School with Pride: Everyone attending an athletic event represents our school community. Our behavior should reflect the values we want our student-athletes to demonstrate.
We understand that competition can be exciting and emotions can run high. However, passion for our teams should never come at the expense of respect for others.
Thank you for helping us create a positive, safe, and respectful environment for our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
The goal here at MCS is to promote sportsmanship, respect, and school pride at every competition.
Please keep the following expectations in mind:
Respect Officials: Decisions made by officials must be respected. Disrespectful comments, arguing, or inappropriate gestures are unacceptable.
Respect Coaches and Players: Encourage our student-athletes and coaching staff. Negative comments directed toward players, coaches, or opposing teams will not be tolerated.
Positive Sideline Behavior: Cheer positively for our teams and avoid taunting, profanity, or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Support Our Athletes: Remember that high school athletics are about more than winning. They provide opportunities for students to develop character, teamwork, discipline, and respect.
Represent Our School with Pride: Everyone attending an athletic event represents our school community. Our behavior should reflect the values we want our student-athletes to demonstrate.
We understand that competition can be exciting and emotions can run high. However, passion for our teams should never come at the expense of respect for others.
Thank you for helping us create a positive, safe, and respectful environment for our student-athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Attention Juniors:
Please click the following link :
Letter regarding the PSAT
Calendar Reminder: The “DCMO Regional Early Dismissal Day” noted on the Flip School Calendar does not apply to Margaretville Central School.
Tomorrow, Thursday, 10/8, is a full day of school with regular after-school programming.
No school: Friday, 10/9 (Superintendent’s Conference Day) and Monday, 10/12 (Columbus Day).
Tomorrow, Thursday, 10/8, is a full day of school with regular after-school programming.
No school: Friday, 10/9 (Superintendent’s Conference Day) and Monday, 10/12 (Columbus Day).
Athletics Reminder!
Today is Girls Varsity Senior Day!
We will be celebrating our seniors before the match begins!
Game time is 4:15, get there early to honor our seniors!
Today is Girls Varsity Senior Day!
We will be celebrating our seniors before the match begins!
Game time is 4:15, get there early to honor our seniors!
Athletics Update:
Boys modified game tomorrow has been cancelled.
Girls Modified game starts at 1:00, @ Schenevus Central School
Boys modified game tomorrow has been cancelled.
Girls Modified game starts at 1:00, @ Schenevus Central School
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues Announce Collaborative Athletic Framework
May 20, 2026
In response to ongoing regional enrollment and athletic participation declines and their growing
impact on interscholastic athletics, the Delaware League and the Tri-Valley League have jointly
and unanimously approved a new Collaborative Athletic Framework designed to expand
competitive opportunities for student-athletes while preserving each league’s independent
identity.
Developed through a series of discussions among league athletic directors and superintendents,
the framework addresses shared challenges including reduced team rosters, limited scheduling
flexibility, and the need for long-term program sustainability.
A Proactive Response to Regional Change
Enrollment across the ONC BOCES region has declined by nearly 20% since the 2015–16
school year, dropping from 8,343 students to 6,682 today. This shift has directly affected athletic
participation, with many programs experiencing thinner rosters and fewer competitive
opportunities.
Rather than reacting after further decline, both leagues are taking a proactive approach, working
together now to strengthen athletic opportunities for all students in the region.
Collaboration—Not Consolidation
This initiative is a collaboration, not a consolidation. Both the Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues
will maintain their own constitutions, by-laws, governance structures, and financial systems.
League traditions and programs in both leagues will remain unchanged.
Sports Included
The collaborative structure will apply to both boys and girls programs in four major sports:
Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and Baseball.
Unified Division
If participation in any girls or boys team sport falls to 12 or fewer teams across both leagues, all
teams will be combined into a single division and compete in a full schedule against one another
for a unified championship. This format can be implemented in the same sport, in the same
season, exclusive of gender. For example, depending on numbers, girls could potentially be one
division while boys are not.
Framework Structure
The collaboration introduces several key structural elements:
1. League Play Maintained: Schools will continue to compete within their respective
leagues to determine regular season league champions.
2. Cross-League Scheduling: Each team will play a designated number of games against
schools from the opposite league; these contests will not impact league standings.
3. Crossover Championship: Regular season champions from each league will compete in
a postseason Crossover Championship.
Key Benefits of the Framework
● Expanded Competition: Over a 3–4 year cycle, teams will compete against all schools
from both leagues, significantly increasing the variety of opponents.
● Improved Scheduling: Athletic directors will have access to a broader pool of teams,
reducing repetitive matchups and enhancing season structure.
● Preserved Traditions: Each league retains its unique identity and historical programs.
● Shared Resources: Championship events and related logistics will be jointly managed
and funded through a Collaboration Committee.
Looking Ahead
This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to adapting in a changing environment
while prioritizing student experience. By expanding competition, improving scheduling, and
maintaining valued traditions, the Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues are working together to
build a sustainable and vibrant future for interscholastic athletics in the region.
Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues Announce Collaborative Athletic Framework
May 20, 2026
In response to ongoing regional enrollment and athletic participation declines and their growing
impact on interscholastic athletics, the Delaware League and the Tri-Valley League have jointly
and unanimously approved a new Collaborative Athletic Framework designed to expand
competitive opportunities for student-athletes while preserving each league’s independent
identity.
Developed through a series of discussions among league athletic directors and superintendents,
the framework addresses shared challenges including reduced team rosters, limited scheduling
flexibility, and the need for long-term program sustainability.
A Proactive Response to Regional Change
Enrollment across the ONC BOCES region has declined by nearly 20% since the 2015–16
school year, dropping from 8,343 students to 6,682 today. This shift has directly affected athletic
participation, with many programs experiencing thinner rosters and fewer competitive
opportunities.
Rather than reacting after further decline, both leagues are taking a proactive approach, working
together now to strengthen athletic opportunities for all students in the region.
Collaboration—Not Consolidation
This initiative is a collaboration, not a consolidation. Both the Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues
will maintain their own constitutions, by-laws, governance structures, and financial systems.
League traditions and programs in both leagues will remain unchanged.
Sports Included
The collaborative structure will apply to both boys and girls programs in four major sports:
Soccer, Basketball, Softball, and Baseball.
Unified Division
If participation in any girls or boys team sport falls to 12 or fewer teams across both leagues, all
teams will be combined into a single division and compete in a full schedule against one another
for a unified championship. This format can be implemented in the same sport, in the same
season, exclusive of gender. For example, depending on numbers, girls could potentially be one
division while boys are not.
Framework Structure
The collaboration introduces several key structural elements:
1. League Play Maintained: Schools will continue to compete within their respective
leagues to determine regular season league champions.
2. Cross-League Scheduling: Each team will play a designated number of games against
schools from the opposite league; these contests will not impact league standings.
3. Crossover Championship: Regular season champions from each league will compete in
a postseason Crossover Championship.
Key Benefits of the Framework
● Expanded Competition: Over a 3–4 year cycle, teams will compete against all schools
from both leagues, significantly increasing the variety of opponents.
● Improved Scheduling: Athletic directors will have access to a broader pool of teams,
reducing repetitive matchups and enhancing season structure.
● Preserved Traditions: Each league retains its unique identity and historical programs.
● Shared Resources: Championship events and related logistics will be jointly managed
and funded through a Collaboration Committee.
Looking Ahead
This collaborative effort reflects a shared commitment to adapting in a changing environment
while prioritizing student experience. By expanding competition, improving scheduling, and
maintaining valued traditions, the Delaware and Tri-Valley Leagues are working together to
build a sustainable and vibrant future for interscholastic athletics in the region.
Nelson Champions:
Downsville Walton
Cohen Champions:
Margaretville Central School
Cohen all tournament selections
Margaretville
River Williams
Vasilissa Hrazanek
Cherry Valley
Hadlie Dresser
Jassy Rathbun
Downsville/Walton
Paige LeBarge
Marcella Noviello
Nelson all tournament selections
Margaretville
Wyatt Pacheco
Riley Stake
Cherry Valley
Hunter Cade
Jacob Lusk
Downsville/Walton
Matias Navia
Tyler Yakalis
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS TOURAMENT POSSIBLE! FROM OUR ADMIN/BOE TO THE MCS BOOSTER CLUB AND LASTLY THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF MARGARETVILLE!
ONE LAST THANK YOU TO ALL THE OFFICIALS WHO CAME OUT AND WORKED THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND AS WELL!
Downsville Walton
Cohen Champions:
Margaretville Central School
Cohen all tournament selections
Margaretville
River Williams
Vasilissa Hrazanek
Cherry Valley
Hadlie Dresser
Jassy Rathbun
Downsville/Walton
Paige LeBarge
Marcella Noviello
Nelson all tournament selections
Margaretville
Wyatt Pacheco
Riley Stake
Cherry Valley
Hunter Cade
Jacob Lusk
Downsville/Walton
Matias Navia
Tyler Yakalis
A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS TOURAMENT POSSIBLE! FROM OUR ADMIN/BOE TO THE MCS BOOSTER CLUB AND LASTLY THE COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF MARGARETVILLE!
ONE LAST THANK YOU TO ALL THE OFFICIALS WHO CAME OUT AND WORKED THE GAMES THIS WEEKEND AS WELL!
ATHLETICS UPDATE:
DUE TO WEATHER WE ARE MOVING THE GAME TIMES OF THE COHEN/NELSON TOURNAMENT UP BY 1 HOUR!
NELSON TOURNAMENT:
MCS BV vs DOWNSVILLE/WALTON 4:30 START TIME
COHEN TOURNAMENT:
MCS GV vs DOWNSVILLE/WALTON 6:30
DUE TO WEATHER WE ARE MOVING THE GAME TIMES OF THE COHEN/NELSON TOURNAMENT UP BY 1 HOUR!
NELSON TOURNAMENT:
MCS BV vs DOWNSVILLE/WALTON 4:30 START TIME
COHEN TOURNAMENT:
MCS GV vs DOWNSVILLE/WALTON 6:30