Category: Cohoes Middle School
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CMS students use virtual reality to learn about different career paths
Representatives from the NYS Department of Labor recently visited Mr. Sheldon’s eighth grade technology classes at the middle school to discuss different career paths. Using virtual reality headsets, students were able to get a glimpse of high-demand careers, such as those in manufacturing, robotics, welding, public safety, hospitality, automotive, solar panels, line workers and healthcare.…
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Cohoes Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes Middle School has announced Highest Honors (94.5-100), High Honors (89.50-94.40) and Honors (84.5-89.40) students for the first quarter of the 2023-24 school year. HIGHEST HONOR ROLL 94.50 – 100.00 GRADE 6 Josiah Amberg, Robin Basile, Liam Campos, Lauren Farinacci, Natalie Ferrand, Ava Gaudreau, Kendall Jackson, Tayanna Jones, Rylee Kearbey, Aiza Khan, Camryn Lafortune, Kyla…
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Parents as Partners Webinar Series
The first “Parents as Partners Webinar Series” presentation kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 5 from 6:30pm-7:30pm with “Skills for a Successful School Year: Organize, Prioritize and Manage Time.” This is a virtual series that requires registration and allows you to access the link for 30 days. Does your child or teen: Struggle to meet deadlines…
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A message from Superintendent O’Shea regarding School Safety Protocol
Dear Cohoes Families, Our top priority in the Cohoes City School District is the safety of our students and staff. With the school year in full swing, I want to take the opportunity to review school safety protocols as well as the district’s Emergency Response Systems. First and foremost, communication is key to safety, and…
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Summer programming prepares students for upcoming school year
Summer programming wrapped up last week and students who participated have the knowledge they need to begin school next month refreshed, invigorated and ready to tackle new challenges. This was the first year that CMS sixth grade teacher Colleen Duff has overseen the Summer Learning Academy, which consisted of 60 middle school students. “It…
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New dean of students is a familiar face at CMS
When Jill Havens returns to Cohoes Middle School this fall, instead of walking to her classroom in the sixth grade wing where she has taught for the last 18 years, she will head to the main office, where she’ll settle into her new role as Dean of Students. How does that make her feel? “It’s…
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Cohoes Middle School Fourth Quarter Honor Roll
Cohoes Middle School has announced Highest Honors (94.5-100), High Honors (89.50-94.40) and Honors (84.5-89.40) students for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 school year. Highest Honor Roll 94.50 – 100.00 Grade 6 Carson Abdella, Ryan Alonzo, Nicolas Borden, Addison Brady, Mia Braglia, Benjamin Busta, Jasmyne Cando, Aiden Cicora, Darcie Greene, Nickolas Grestini, Delaney Heaphy, Ayden…
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Holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan visits CMS
Last week, CMS 8th graders wrapped up their social studies classes with a virtual presentation from holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan, marking her third visit to the school. Comparing her experiences with that of Anne Frank, Mrs. Lazan, 88, has been giving talks since 1979. Her stories have reached over two million students and adults…
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Cyber crime specialist visits CMS and CHS
Last week, Cohoes Middle School and Cohoes High School welcomed cyber safety expert Tom Roidl who spoke to students and parents about the dangers lurking online. Mr. Roidl, a former investigator with the NYS Police Computer Crime Unit, addressed students in grades 6-12 at multiple age-appropriate assemblies throughout the day. Cyberbullying, inappropriate texting, social media…
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College & Career Awareness Day at CMS
Study hall for CMS students was anything but Tuesday! College-bound CHS seniors visited each class period for College & Career Awareness Day and spoke to the middle schoolers about college expectations. They even answered a lot of questions about what high school is like. Seniors, middle school students and staff were encouraged to wear college…