The Modified Chorus students are enjoying a trip to Oneonta to see the Orpheus Theatre's performance of "Hadestown" at the beautiful Foothills Performing Arts Center, featuring chorus members Roxie Idleman on stage crew and Julia Balcom Salazar as Persephone. Bravo! Catch their performances this weekend.
Congratulations to our track team, led by Mr. Chris Cassano, on a wonderful end to the season! Ava Poniros, a seventh grader from Roxbury Central School who runs with the Margaretville track team, competed today at the New York State Track and Field Qualifiers for Section 4, held at Union-Endicott. She ran the 100-meter dash in an impressive 13.9 seconds! Way to go, Ava!
Dear Margaretville Families and Community,
We want to provide you with an important update regarding the social media threat that impacted our school today. After a thorough investigation that began in the early morning hours and continued into the afternoon, the individual responsible for making the threat has been located and identified. All necessary appropriate actions within the scope of the law have been addressed and the district is taking appropriate steps in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct to address the incident.
We are deeply grateful for the swift and diligent work of the New York State Police and their partnership throughout the investigation. Their efforts played a critical role in resolving this matter and helping us return to a sense of safety and calm.
We recognize that today’s events caused fear, frustration, and uncertainty for many in our school community. We also understand that the limited information we were able to share during the investigation may have added to that stress. Please know that this was necessary to maintain the integrity of the investigation and to ensure everyone’s safety.
We appreciate those who came forward to report their concerns. We encourage all students, staff, families, and community members to continue reporting any safety concerns directly to school officials or by using the anonymous Sandy Hook Say Something hotline.
Phone: 1-844-5-SAYNOW (1-844-572-9669)
Website: www.saysomething.net
We thank our students, staff, and law enforcement for their cooperation in ensuring the continued safety of our school community.
With appreciation,
The Margaretville Central School District Administrative Team
Dear Margaretville Central School District Community,
We want to provide you with an update regarding the threat that was seen on Social media by some students. The New York State Police are currently on campus, working closely with our administration to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
We take all threats seriously and appreciate the cooperation from local law enforcement as they conduct their investigation. Rest assured, our priority remains the safety and well-being of everyone in our school community.
As a reminder, we encourage families to speak with their children about the importance of reporting any concerns. If you or your child have any tips or information, please feel free to report it anonymously at (https://www.sandyhookpromise.org/say-something-tips/).
Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.
Sincerely,
Michelle Osterhoudt
Superintendent of Schools
Margaretville Central School District
Brooklyn teacher, Jeanne Salchli and I are on our 8th year of participating in a Green Connections partnership where we have been facilitating exchanges between upstate and Brooklyn students providing a unique opportunity for students to grow academically, social-emotionally and civically by fostering mutual understanding of each other, each other’s ways of life, and the two contrasting, yet interconnected environments in which they live.
The goal of the Green Connections programs is to meaningfully connect students from NYC and the NYC Watershed through personal communication and shared experiences with NYC water supply system from forest to tap.
In October, 5th grade went to NYC to meet their pen-pals for the first time. Students had the opportunity to experience riding a fairy boat to Governor's Island and then sailing on the historic Schooner, around the Statue of Liberty.
Last week, Brooklyn students came upstate to visit us. We toured the Pepacton Reservoir and studied water and nature all around us. Students were able to experience first hand the importance of taking care of the very water they drink.
It was an amazing experience for all, and we look forward to doing this all over again next year.
The Class of 2026 hosted their Enchanted Forest Junior Prom on Saturday, June 31st, at the Hanah Mtn. Resort and Country Club. We would like to thank all the parents that made delicious desserts, the staff at Hanah, our DJ, Dennis Herrera, our chaperones and to Joan Lawrence-Bauer for some great photos. Everyone looked amazing and a wonderful evening was had by all.
On May 28th, the Life Skills Class took a field trip to the VIA Aquarium, followed by a game of bowling, and topping it off with a stop at the Deli for ice cream. A fun educational day in which students learned about the numerous varieties of fish and where they live, and how to bowl.
The 2025 Girls on the Run 5K starts soon at Neahwa Park in Oneonta! Our MCS runners are led by Mrs. Eisenbeil and Mrs. Pacheco. Let's go, girls!
Please come support the Class of 2027 - pancake breakfast and bake sale at the American Legion, Margaretville!
Come out and support the MCS Class of 2027 at the American Legion Hall today!
Fortissimo is just two weeks away on Saturday, June 14th. Please consider donating, attending, and sponsoring to support our outstanding music students!
visit https://sites.google.com/margaretvillecs.org/fortissimo/home
for more details
Yesterday, Mrs. Pacheco's 2nd Grade Class invited students, teachers, and parents to visit their Animal Kingdom. This was a cross curricular project where students chose an animal to research. They not only researched information about their animals but, they made a diorama habitat, a mural, and a clay animal. In addition to their research they included an opinion piece and 2 poems. They did an outstanding job!
STEM FAIR 2025
Congratulations to all MCS students who participated in this year’s STEM Fair! The event featured STEM projects from students in grades K–8. The objective of the fair was to bring together students’ work to showcase their hard work and creativity to the community.
Four judges circulated throughout the gym to evaluate the projects. They focused on three key areas: Presentation, Project Goal, and Creativity.
Students in grades 3–6 were eligible for the Above and Beyond Award, Unique Award, and Creativity Award. Grade 8 was eligible for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place certificates.
Students in grades 7 & 8 competed for cash prizes, generously sponsored by Titan Drilling Corporation and Freshtown:
1st Place: $25.00
2nd Place: $15.00
3rd Place: $10.00
The Big Question: Why is STEM So Important?
The Why: STEM learning provides students with hands-on experiences using a variety of tools and materials, preparing them to quickly adapt to new technologies and ideas. This adaptability is a critical skill for the jobs of the future. As educators, it is essential to embrace up-to-date technology in the classroom. Doing so helps equip students with the tools they need to navigate complex situations and make informed decisions. In short, STEM education empowers students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in our ever-changing world.
Stay tuned for future STEM events in the upcoming school year!
The MCS STEM Department Thanks:
MCS Cafeteria Staff
Board of Education
Administration: Joy Holden, Michelle Osterhoudt, and Jeremey Marks
Custodial Staff
Office Staff
Freshtown
Titan Drilling Corporation
Fort Ticonderoga 3/4 grade trip - 8pm arrival in back lot. .
Attention 3rd/4th grade Fort Ticonderoga trip parents. Hitting some traffic in the Albany area. Estimated arrival time is now 7:45pm.
Attention Fort Ticonderoga parents - 3/4 grade. Estimated arrival time is 7:30. We will pull into the back loop. Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer.
Location Change:
5/29 Today's Girls Modified Softball game is being played at Charlotte Valley Central School, 4:30 start.
Today, the 3rd grade released our Painted Lady butterflies to their new homes. Starting in April, we had 10 caterpillars which turned into 9 chrysalis. We watched them feed and grow (quickly!) and then all but one completed the metamorphic process. Then, after just 7 days we arrived to see 7 beautiful and strong fliers! The release was fun, although the little guys didn't want to leave us! 3rd grade enjoys this Science standard and kit every year!
Mrs. Balch’ pre-k has been observing caterpillars go through metamorphosis and become beautiful painted lady butterflies. From caterpillars to very fat caterpillars to chrysalis into butterflies, it has been an amazing experience. Today we released five painted lady butterflies into nature and one of our favorite Pre-k memories!!
The Summer CROP Program will run from July 7 to July 18 and is open to students entering grades K–6. The program includes engaging, school-based activities from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM, followed by an afternoon session at Minekill Pool from 12:15 PM to 3:15 PM. Limited transportation is available. Sign-up will take place on June 9 from 5:00–7:00 PM in the school cafeteria, where families can register their child for Summer CROP and confirm any transportation needs. For more information or questions, contact Stephanie Torres, CROP Leader, at storres@margaretvillecs.org.
