The Howard L. Goff Middle School Student Council completed its final service project of the year on June 13, delivering $3,000 worth of items to the Ronald McDonald House in Albany. The students went shopping for food, kitchen and home goods, toys and more using fundraising money and then brought the items to the Ronald McDonald House.
The 8th Grade Elevation Celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia High School gymnasium. For those who cannot attend the event, a free live stream will be available on this page starting at 7:00 p.m.
Eighth grade students at Howard L. Goff Middle School learned about the history of the Capital Region, and specifically, about the East Greenbush area during class presentations last week from Anna Doren, Director of Education for the Rensselaer County Historical Society.
Incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders will choose at least one book to read this summer. When students return to school in the fall, they will complete an assignment on this book for English class.
Two dozen teachers were recognized at the public Board of Education meeting on Wednesday evening for participating in the East Greenbush Central School District’s educator mentor program. The program pairs a new teacher with an experienced teacher in their same school or subject area to provide support and coaching throughout the school year to help ensure their success.
Administrators at Howard L. Goff Middle School recognized the May Students of the Month on Tuesday morning in the school cafeteria. Students were nominated by teachers for showing the character trait of “Citizenship.” Congratulations!