Welcome Back Students!!!!

Arrival and Dismissal Times

We are excited to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year! School will start on Thursday, September 4th. Breakfast will be available to students starting at 7:50 am. The doors to the Middle School will officially open at 7:55 am and 1st period will begin at 8:02 am. Please make sure your students arrive by 8:00 am to ensure they are marked present and on time for 1st period. Outside supervision begins at 7:45 am. Please remind your child not to arrive before 7:45am. Students will be dismissed by 2:44pm. Buses typically depart from the Oak Street campus at 2:50pm.

Distraction Free Schools

New York State’s “Distraction-Free Schools” Law (S.3006 / A.3006) prohibits the use of internet enabled devices during the school day including during instructional time, passing periods, and lunch. These devices include but are not limited to cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, gaming systems, and ear buds. Students are encouraged to leave all personal electronic devices at home as the district is not responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices. If students choose to bring an electronic device to school, it must be powered off and remain secured in their school issued locker for the duration of the day. Students will not be permitted to access their locker during class periods and should be prepared for each class prior to arriving. Any student caught in possession of an electronic device during the school day will need to bring it to the office where it will be stored until a parent or guardian is able to retrieve it. Students who refuse to turn in a device when asked will be considered insubordinate and disciplined according to the school’s Code of Conduct. Students will also be subject to disciplinary action according to the discipline matrix outlined in our student handbook.

Starting at 12:00 PM on August 28th, middle school families will be able to view their child’s schedule for the upcoming school year through the eSchool Parent Portal. Be sure to log in and check your child’s schedule ahead of the first day of school!

If you have not registered for the Parent Portal section of e-School, please contact Amie Cole at 518-654-9005, ext. 3400.

All grade level supply lists can be found on our website at https://www.corinthcsd.org/o/ccms/article/1700267

Please take some time to review the 2025-2026 Middle School Handbook. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMch8Jr2RF78XM7xat8FdcfG0S9FAOAqw8ESDW4uPkk/edit. It is filled with useful information such as our Code of Conduct, attendance policies and information on a variety of topics. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school office. Students will receive a hard copy on the first day of school.

Did you know that attending school every day is one of the most important factors in your child’s academic success? Consistent attendance helps students stay on track with learning, build strong habits, and connect with their school community.

To celebrate and encourage excellent attendance, students with perfect attendance during the first semester will be invited to a special breakfast celebration!

But that’s not all—those students will also be entered into a raffle for exciting prizes, courtesy of our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) Committee! More details to come—stay tuned!

Let’s work together to make attendance a priority and give our students the best chance to succeed!

At the beginning of each school year, families will receive important information about how their child performed on the most recent New York State Assessments. These reports are a valuable tool in understanding your child’s academic progress.

Our district is committed to helping every student achieve proficiency in core subjects:
📚 English Language Arts (ELA)
➗ Math
🔬 Science

We encourage you to review the assessment results with your child and celebrate their efforts and growth. These conversations can help set goals and reinforce the importance of learning.

If you have any questions or would like more information about your child’s report, please contact your child's school counselor.

We are excited to announce that all students will continue to have access to free breakfast and lunch. If you have any questions, please contact the middle school office.

I would like to welcome the following new staff to our middle school.

Gillian Clark - 7th Grade ELA

Robert Avery- MS/HS Health

Mallory Park- 8th Grade Science

Megan Orton- 8th Grade Math

Meghan Sheehy- Teaching Assistant

Cade LaGoy - School Counselor

Matt Weyer- School Counselor

Hailey Newell - School Psychologist

Jacob Wojtowecz - School Psychologist

Our district partners with Saratoga Hospital to offer Student Health Services. An advanced practice provider is available to offer FREE medical care for all students. Some of their services include: care for minor injuries and illnesses; mental health consultation; acute care, prescription medication; and sports physicals. These professionals share their time between the Elementary School land the Oak Street campus. In order for students to take advantage of this great opportunity, parents/guardians must sign and return the consent form to their building principal. If you would like to learn more about this service, please go to our website under "Menu">"Documents"> "Support Services"> "Health Office"> "Student Health Consent Form". If you have questions regarding this opportunity, please call 518-654-9005 and use extension, 3446.

The New York State Department of Health requires both immunization and health physicals for middle school students entering specific grades. Please review the information listed below:

Grade 5

Health Physical

Grade 6

Immunization - Tdap vaccine - (which is a tetanus shot)

Grade 7

Health Physical & Immunization - First meningococcal vaccine

Grade 8

No additional health information is required

Please submit proof of a physical health exam and/or required immunization to the Health Office prior to the start of the school year. Proof of immunization is required 14 days from the start of school which is by September 23rd. This proof is required for continued school attendance and is reported to the state yearly. Specific New York State Immunization Regulations are available on the NYSDOH website. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the middle school office.

If your child requires medication during the school day, please drop off the medication along with the required physician's order for administration to the Health office. The school nurse will be available on September 3rd from 1pm - 2:45pm and during school days from 8:45am-11am and 1pm -2:45pm.

As we begin a new school year, we take time during the first few days to focus on our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) curriculum. This important start sets the tone for a positive and respectful school environment.

During this time, teachers will explicitly teach expectations around:
🔐 Using locker combinations
🏫 Appropriate behavior in the classroom, hallways, cafeteria, and auditorium
📘 Reviewing the student handbook
📚 Study hall guidelines
...and more!

Students who follow our PBIS school rules will earn Riverhawk Tickets, which can be redeemed for:
🎟️ Entry into special PBIS events
🎁 Monthly prizes
🎉 Other exciting rewards!

We’re proud to foster a community where respect, responsibility, and readiness to learn are celebrated every day. Let’s make it a great year, Riverhawks!

Chromebooks will be distributed on September 5th. Families are required to sign a Chromebook user agreement by September 19th. You will find the user agreement at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W_u9juZcr6x6d3Y5Z8gxGCs_z-plVwUX3FUbSDRL4ZM/edit#heading=h.j4nq6eywwguw

This will ensure that your child will have full access to a district chromebook and internet.

The majority of our modified sports kicked off this week, and others will be starting next week.

It’s not too late for students in grades 7 and 8 to join a fall sport. Participating in school sports is a great way to stay active, build teamwork skills, and have fun!

If your child is interested in signing up, please contact our Athletic Director, Hillary Haskell for additional information at haskellh@corinthcsd.org.

Welcome back students! Bus letters will be mailed out later this week. If you are planning to transport your children to school, please email routing@corinthcsd.org.

Are you looking for a fulfilling career with the same schedule as your children? Join our family and become a school bus driver! Please contact the transportation department at 518-654-2231.

September 4th: First Day of School

September 19th: Middle School Fun Night 4:45pm - 6:45pm

September 26th: Picture Day

October 3rd: Riverhawk Day

October 13th: Columbus Day - No School

October 15th: Unity Day- Wear Orange

October 16th: Middle School Open House 6:00pm - 7:30pm

October 29th: Pins and Rims Tournament 5:00pm -7:00pm