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 5/02/12.
Competition Teaches Importance of Seat Belts
MHMS students, faculty and staff competed in the 3rd Annual Battle of the Belts on April 20, an event that raises awareness about the importance of wearing seat belts. Teams of four compete by racing to buckle themselves into seats in a car. The 7th grade ELA class also helped inform the community about how to “Stay Alive When You Drive” by researching subjects such as child safety, ATV safety and texting while driving. Students created T-shirts, posters, flyers and bookmarks to inform the community about their research. Great job! Posted 4/30/12.
April Edition of MHMS Student Newspaper Available
The April edition of the MHMS student newspaper The Junior Paw Print is available by clicking here... Posted 5/02/12.
Music Parents Association Offers Scholarships for Students
The Maple Hill Music Parents Association is offering a scholarship again this year. The scholarship is open to students currently in grades 6-11 who pursue music lessons, camps or programs this summer. The total scholarship money available is $1,000, split $500 to Middle School students and $500 to High School Students. The maximum award to any one student is $250. Click here to download an application form and return to mhmusicpa@yahoo.com by Wednesday, May 23. For questions please e-mail mhmusicpa@yahoo.com or call Pam Smith at 732-4002. Thanks to the Music Parents Association for their continued support of music opportunities for Schodack students! Posted 4/25/12.
8th Grader Kayley Fountain Named Athlete of the Week
MHMS eighth grader Kayley Fountain was named Times Union’s Athlete of the Week for April 9-14. Kayley was honored with the designation after being named MVP of the district’s opening tournament round on April 14. Congratulations! To read the Times Union article, click here... Posted 4/25/12.
MHMS Musical a Huge Success
The MHMS musical "Annie Jr." was a huge success with family and friends packing the Middle School cafeteria for the evening performance on March 30. CES and MHMS students also enjoyed "Annie Jr." during morning performances. To see a photo slideshow, click here... Congratulations to our students for their great performances! If you have photos you'd like to share, please e-mail them to Communications Specialist Jason McCord. Posted 4/02/12.
Middle School Student Wins Poetry Contest
MHMS 7th grader Logan Haller won the Capital Lights in the Park “Believe” Poem contest and will get to read his poem at the opening night of the event held in Washington Park in Albany starting in November. The poetry contest challenged students to write a poem that includes the word “believe” and inspires people to give back to their community. Click here to read Logan’s poem. Congratulations! Posted 3/05/12.
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.
