MCS has again teamed up with the Catskill Water Discovery Center to kick off Camp H2O. 6th graders dove into all aspects of the Catskill Mt. Watershed. After being introduced to the importance of watershed across the world, and the flooding events of 2011, students traveled to the Village Park Pavillion for a day of exploration including stream life, flooding benefits and challenges, and strategies to mitigate flooding. They heard of the practical and economic challenges of flood clean up, studied a topographic map of Margaretville depicting the tie between elevation measurement and the understanding of flood threats in the village. After touring the village to see flood mitigation efforts first hand, they worked in teams to design and build a flood mitigation system that would reduce the damage of flood waters, and keep their "house" dry. They had fun watching each of the flood mitigation design "tested" to determine if they met the standards set. The day was made possible by energetic volunteers including Mayor John Hubbell, Stream management expert Rudd Hubbell and retired educator Barbara Hubbell and a collection of area volunteers.
The H2O experience continues as students hear stories of the watershed from Dr. Bill Birns. Students will then be supported by science teacher Evette Garofolo, ELA teacher Max Brandt, and Art teacher Katy DiBenedetto to create an original story, poem, essay, or piece of art that depicts their connection to the Watershed. Student work will be celebrated in a display at the Catskill Water Discovery Center in the fall!
Disclaimer:
As many are aware, we discovered an error on the School Board Election ballots. The law requires us to post the results, but we do have concerns about the validity of those results. Please know we are actively looking into the issue and working with legal council to rectify the situation.
Results:
Kent Brown: 155
Jennifer Amundsen 99
Andy Cahill 128
Chery Roberts 118
Margaretville Budget passes by 77%
Budget Election results:
Total budget
Yes-198
No-59
Bus/Van
Yes-181
No-77
Thank you for supporting the school budget!
2025 Sectional Brackets
Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Baseball Team entering Sectionals 2025!!
Who: #8 Varsity Boys Baseball vs #1 Schenevus
Where: Schenevus Central School
Address: 159 Main St, Schenevus, NY
When: Friday, 5/23
Time: 4:30
Please take note: rain date is on Saturday, 5/24
Community Notice: Ballot Correction
We have identified an error on the printed ballot for the upcoming school board election. We are actively collaborating with election officials to address and rectify this issue promptly. Ensuring the integrity of our election process is our utmost priority. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
STEM Fair Schedule:
Come out and support our amazing students!
Time: 4-6pm
Location: Small Gym
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Grades: K-8
👏 Congratulations to the cast and crew of Scitamard for bringing Clue to life this evening! 🎭 Round 2 of the must-see comedy hits the stage tomorrow at 2 PM. Don’t miss it!
Thank you to all the Local Businesses for hosting the 3rd and 4th grade Wishing Well Project!
Reminder:
Scitamard's production of CLUE!
Check your mailboxes! The invitations for Student-Athletes to the Athletic Banquet have been sent. Please complete the bottom portion, and return in person to the guidance office, or via email to storres@margaretvillecs.org
Tonight, Margaretville Central School's own Hunter Balcom received his Scholar Recognition Award at a special dinner hosted at SUNY Oneonta.
The Scholar Recognition Program recognizes outstanding scholastic achievement by a member of the graduating classes of the
public, private and parochial secondary schools in the DCMO and ONC BOCES supervisory area. The program also recognizes teachers nominated by each student scholar for having a significant and beneficial influence on his/her education.
Hunter chose science teacher, Evette Garofolo as his mentor.
Hunter was accompanied by his parents, Khristen and Brian Balcom, high school counselor, Brittany Triebe, and superintendent
Michelle Osterhoudt.
We are proud of Hunter and Mrs. Garofolo!
Congratulations!
Athletics has been updated on the APP.
Congrats to all of MCS's outstanding NYSSMA Solo Festival instrumental and vocal performers, many of whom achieved their personal-best today! Congratulations Olivia Wells, Alani Mendez, LilliAnn Van Benschoten, Madison Rizzo, Julia Balcom Salazar, Mia Marks, Danielle Sanford, Jack Mead, Vivian Faraci, Matthew Greene, Sadie Smith, Evie Marks, and Stella Sines!
May/June Regents Review Schedule QR Code:
Today's 5/9 Track meet is canceled.
Congratulations to all of the 3rd Quarter Principal's List, High Honor and Honor Roll students!
Keep up the good work!!
More pictures from the lost & found.
Picture from the lost & found.
Please take a look and reach out to the school if something belongs to your student.
Today's 5/6 BV Baseball game vs Stamford/Jefferson AT Archibald field has been postponed.