ATTENTION! YOUTH SOCCER SIGNUPS!
New Principal, Ms. Marsh, welcomed students at the busses today!
We are back!
Please note: Incoming UPK & KDG students/families - Tomorrow's Meet & Greet will begin at 8:00 am.
We can't wait to see everyone!!
This wasn't planned, we swear! Superintendent Osterhoudt and Mr. John O'Reilly were twinning the other day! 😎👒
Mr. Marks did a walkthrough with some of our Board of Ed and new Principal, Donna Marsh. It's amazing how our maintenance and custodial pull it all together after summer cleaning and maintenance! Student worker Dakota and night Custodian Michael Smith are hard at work! Thank you!
The Admin Team, MCS Teachers, Board President Doris Warner, and Superintendent Osterhoudt spent the last couple of days in Ithaca NY attending a Diversity Thought Symposium hosted by the New York State Council of School Superintendents. Thought leaders across the country came together to discuss instruction, restorative practices, and how to take care of ourselves, our students, and make better use of our time.
We already know we are a diverse learning community, so a key takeaway is that Margaretville students NEED to have access to the best learning opportunities because they DESERVE it!
Superintendent Osterhoudt had the honor of representing Margaretville Central School! She was asked to provide expert testimony at the Rockefeller Institute Public Hearing on Foundation Aid at Laurens Central school Thursday afternoon. Superintendent Osterhoudt and her colleagues from the region all advocated for rural schools! Rural schools deserve all the opportunities and the appropriate funding to create those opportunities. Superintendent Osterhoudt also bumped into a former Margaretville grad, Genesis, who was working security at the event!
Mr. Marks, Building Administrator for Operations and Student Activities, mops up a wet spot from a leak from the heavy rains. Mr. Marks can always be counted on to take care of our beloved MCS. He, along with some seriously dedicated staff, make us proud. Before Superintendent Osterhoudt left for the day, she checked in with him and found him making the rounds, making sure the building was ok. #MCSPRIDE
(open gym)UPDATE:
Time is now changed to 4:00-5:00
(open gym)
Hi all, open gym today for mod boys basketball/track and field will be from 2:00-4:00 today.
The guidance office is mailing student schedules this week. Please note the change to the teacher welcome back letters. The school has purchased the necessary student materials and supplies needed for the 2024-2025 school year. For grades UPK through eighth grade, we are receiving daily deliveries of pencils, crayons, folders, notebooks,... All the classroom supplies that you think of to start off the year. Students are welcome to bring additional supplies that meet their specific needs, e.g., that extra special, favorite purple pencil or the super soft blanket for preschool nap time. If you have any questions, please contact Joy Holden, Director of Pupil Services (jholden@margaretvillecs.org; 845-586-2647, ext. 1013).
Board of Education Public Meeting to discuss the Code of Conduct.
Board of Education Board Workshop 8/15 @ 5:00 pm.
On Friday, we all got to witness a Margaretville first!
Thanks to the Margaretville Arts Center and The Delaware County School of Performing Arts, our students and visiting students were exposed to a three week intensive Summer Theater Workshop where they wrote and performed their own musical!
First day of Modified Soccer Girls and Boys Practice is the first day of School. Please be prepared to practice. You must have an updated physical, cleats, shin guards, and water.
World Premiere!
Summer Enrichment Program
Join us at 2 PM this Friday for "Seasons Apart"
Written, composed and performed by MCS students.
Contact info: We are busy with summer cleaning, repairs, and planning in preparation for the upcoming school year. We do not want to miss an important message. During these summer hours, here are the direct extensions for personnel in the building (845-586-2647):
x1002 - Beth Teuber, Secretary to the Superintendent and Board Clerk;
x1010 - Danielle Fronckowiak, Secretary to the Principal;
x 1004 - Khristen Balcom, Guidance Secretary, CSE/CPSE/504 Secretary, and CROP Director;
x 1005 - Kayla Gonzalez, UPK-6 Guidance Counselor;
x 1013 - Joy Holden, Director of Pupil Services/CSE /504 Chair;
x 1020 - Jeremey Marks, Operations and Student Activities ;
x 1025 - Beth Smith, Transportation/Head Bus Driver;
Job postings: We have job postings that may be of interest to you (or someone you know). We are looking for dedicated, child-centered applicants to join our team. Positions include: 7-12 Science/Earth Science Teacher, Special Education teacher, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. For more information: https://www.margaretvillecs.org/page/employment, or contact Joy Holden, Director of Pupil Services, jholden@margarevtillecs.org or 845-586-2647 ext 1013.
Breaking News!
Superintendent Osterhoudt was surprised by a sleuth of bears who showed up in her office this afternoon! They were presumably in search of honey. Fortunately for Mrs. Osterhoudt, the bears were friendly and went along their way!
AMR Open Studios Tour: Student Showcase at the Andes Hotel
For a second year, AMR Artists has sponsored a Student Showcase during the Annual AMR Open Studios Tour as a way to exhibit the work of young, talented, and emerging artists in a professional setting.
Margaretville students Alani Mendez, Alexa Sarabia, Anna Landes, Brianna Santos, Elise Norwick, Evie Curlew, Gabriella Sines, Jaleigha Ortiz, Jasmine Moore, Livia Fronckowiak, Jimmy Sun, Mason Soules, Olivia Grieco, Nelson Todd and Ruby Harris are featured artists.
AMR curated the show to include students from Andes Central, Margaretville Central, and Roxbury Central schools, and the student artists' work will be on display in the newly renovated trophy/dining room at the Andes Hotel.
Link: https://www.amropenstudios.org/artist/andes-hotel-student-showcase