No School Due to Unused Emergency Closing Days - May 23 & 24
There will be no school on Thursday, May 23 or Friday, May 24 due to unused emergency closing days. Posted 5/9/13.
Free Summer RPI Program Offers Opportunities for Female Students
Female students attending Maple Hill High School next year who are interested in exploring science and engineering are encouraged to register for the Engineering Institute for Young Women Summer program hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This free, week-long program running from July 22-27 will provide opportunities for students to learn about engineering disciplines through presentations by female scientists and hands-on projects. Register early as spaces are limited by calling Lisa Smith-Auer at 732-2297. Click here for a flyer with more information… This opportunity was made possible through Superintendent Bob Horan’s partnerships with RPI and the Northeast Advanced Technological Education Center. Posted 5/16/13.
Schodack Police Department Holds Bike Rodeo - Saturday, June 8
The Schodack Police Department Benevolent Association will host a bike rodeo for town residents on Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the Maple Hill Middle School parking lot. They will teach bike safety, including proper helmet fitting and bike inspections, as well as hold bicycle giveaways for a few age groups. Thank you to the Schodack Police Department for helping to keep our students safe! Posted 5/16/13.
3rd Quarter Honor Rolls Announced
Maple Hill Middle School has announced the Honor Rolls for the 3rd quarter. Click here to see a list of students... Congratulations to all our students! Posted 5/08/13.
May Issue of Junior Paw Print Available
The May issue of the Maple Hill Middle School student newspaper Junior Paw Print is available by clicking here... Posted 5/06/13.
Order a MHMS Yearbook
The MHMS yearbook has been submitted and there are a limited number of extra copies. If you would like a yearbook, please send in $20 in cash or a check made out to “Student Activities Account” to reserve a copy. Copies will be distributed on a first paid, first served basis until they are gone. For questions, e-mail Amy Hirschoff or call 732-7736. Posted 5/06/13.
Congratulations to Middle School Students of the Month
Congratulations to MHMS students Lydia Chittenden, Elvira Horbata, Corisa Malthouse, Kari Minissale, Nick Morris, Emily Roloson and Shirah Strock who were named Students of the Month for March. Click here to read what their teachers wrote about them… Posted 5/01/13.
CES Students Enjoy Preview of MHMS Musical
CES students enjoyed a sneak preview of this year’s Middle School musical when their older classmates performed “Little Mermaid Jr.” for them on March 20. Parents and family members also packed the cafeteria for the musical on Friday, March 22. Congratulations to everyone involved for all your hard work! Click here for a photo slideshow… Posted 3/20/13.
Hands-On Activities Teach Students STEM
Judging by students’ wide eyes and determined faces, MHMS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Day was a huge hit on Jan. 25. Students in grades 4-8 spent the day designing methods to filter water, engineering catapults out of mouse traps, building structures out of spaghetti and marshmallows and other hands on activities. “There is a big push nationally and internationally to focus on STEM in education,” said Principal Michael Bennett. “We want to give students a leg up and excite them about it as they start to think about their career and post-secondary educations.” CES Principal Jason Chevrier said his students couldn’t wait for the day to arrive. “This also is great for their transition,” said Mr. Chevrier. “They’ll have a great experience to remember and they’ll know some of the faces when they come here in a year or two.” Click here for a photo slideshow… Posted 1/25/13.
School Staff Share Parent Tip Sheet on Bullying Prevention
As part of the district's ongoing efforts to fight bullying, School Psychologist Rebecca Blais and School Social Worker Jennifer Sober would like to share a tip sheet with parents that helps identify the signs of bullying and what to do if parents believe their student is the victim of bullying. The one-page tip sheet is available by clicking here... If parents have any concerns about bullying, they are encouraged to contact their student's school principal. Posted 12/12/11.
