Eastern Rensselaer County's Community Newspaper
submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator
After four years of learning with the guidance of teachers, business leaders, experts and university professors, members of the Tech Valley High School Class of 2014 entered the “real world” during a ceremony on Saturday, June 21.
submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator
Tech Valley High School senior Libby Cass is one of the region’s top scholars. She in turn honored teacher Jason Irwin for having a “significant and beneficial influence on her education.”
submitted by Michael A. McCagg, TVHS Communications Coordinator
Tech Valley High School Class of 2015 student Nick Despart received the RPI Medal during a recent ceremony. If Despart, from Berlin, enrolls in RPI in 2015, he will earn scholarships totaling $60,000 over the four years of his schooling there.
[Read more…] about TVHS Student Nick Despart Receives RPI Medal
by Thaddeus Flint
At the Berlin School Board meeting on June 17 it was reported that NYSEG seems determined to turn that long line of trees bordering the Berlin Middle/High School along Route 22 in Cherry Plain into a large pile of wood chips.
by Alex Brooks
The Hoosick Falls School Board meeting this month was David Sutton’s last meeting as a member of the School Board. Many fine words were spoken about his long service on the School Board and the difference he has made. He served on the Board for 13 years and was Board President for seven years. Current School Board President Greg Laurin said with great conviction, “Nobody has done more for this school in the last dozen years.”
[Read more…] about David Sutton’s Last Meeting As School Board Member
submitted by Paula Kamperman, HFCS PTA
The Hoosick Falls Central School PTA annually seeks nominations to honor community members who make outstanding contributions to the well being of children and youth. This year’s award recipient is Joyce Brewer who has been active in Girl Scouts and the greater community for over 14 years.
[Read more…] about Joyce Brewer Honored As PTA Founders’ Day Award Winner
Important Dates
• Tuesday, July 1, – Registration 8 am to 12 pm and 1 to 3 pm in the Guidance Office
• Tuesday, July 8, – 7/8 Classes Begin – 8 to 10:30 am
Wednesday, July 22 – Regents Prep Classes Begin
Wednesday July 23 – 7/8 First Semester Ends
Wednesday and Thursday, August 6 and 7 – 7/8 School Exams
Wednesday and Thursday, August 13-14 – Regents Exams
Friday, August 15 – Report Cards Mailed
7 And 8 Grade Summer School
Students in grades 7 and 8 who fail one or more core classes (ELA, math, social studies and science) are eligible for summer school.
They will be in attendance from 8 to 10:30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from July 8 to August 7.
The 7/8 program will focus on reading, writing and math skills.
Regents Prep Classes
(Dependent upon enrollment)
Regents Prep Classes will begin July 22 and run through August 12 every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Session 1 Session 2
(8 to 9:15 am) (9:15 to 10:30 am)
Integrated Algebra Geometry
Earth Science Biology
U.S. History 11 Global Studies 10
by Thaddeus Flint
As the school year draws to an end, the Berlin School District honored newly tenured teachers and retiring employees at Tuesday’s monthly Board meeting. “We are here to celebrate you,” said Berlin Elementary School Principal Tricia Carlton.
[Read more…] about BCS Board Told Trees To Be Cut Down At Middle School/High School
The Berlin Central School District will open the Stephentown Elementary School on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 am for review and distribution of a variety of surplus furniture equipment that is available for non-profit groups that comprise the Berlin Central School District (libraries, fire companies, churches).
This equipment is available at no cost as long it is used for official non-profit group purposes and is not sold now or in the future. Transfer of these items from the Stephentown Elementary School to the non-profit groups will be the sole responsibility of the non-profit group.
