District News
Car Wash Planned
May 22, 2013 The Mayfield Chapter of the National Honor Society is hosting a Car Wash as a fundraising event. The event will be held on May 31, 2013 from 3:00-6:00 at the Mayfield Stewart's. Donations are welcome.
Mayfield residents approved the 2013-14 school budget proposal
May
21, 2013
Mayfield residents approved the 2013-14 school budget Tuesday,
May 21 by 146 votes. A total of 302 voters weighed in
with 224 voting "yes" and 78 voting "no".
The approved $16,766,061 budget carries a 3.59% spending
decrease and a projected 3.5% tax rate increase.
Elected to serve on the Board of Education was Joan
Scannell with 238 votes.
"We appreciate the community coming out to support our
schools," said MCS Superintendent of Schools Paul
Williamsen. “Thanks to the hard work of our budget team,
our advocacy committee, and our voters, Mayfield
students will continue to receive excellent educational
opportunities.”
Budget Vote
May 14, 2013 Please be sure to vote on the 2013-2014 school budget and one school board member on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 from 12 Noon until 8 p.m. in the HS Gym lobby. You will also be asked to vote on the purchase of a school bus with monies from the bus reserve fund. We hope that after you vote you will participate in our exit survey on the topic of a school merger, which will be available to you by paper survey, or by computer.
Mayfield art students prove to be a force to reckon with
May 14, 2013 Despite cut-backs to the MCS art program and the cancellation of the Fulton County Art Show this year, students in Mr. Lebediker's and Mr. Kent's art classes took top awards at many regional and national art shows.
Fourth Annual Learning Fair Announced
May 14, 2013 On May 16, Mayfield Central School will be hosting the Fourth Annual Learning Fair. The even will be at the Elementary School and will showcase the creative work of our students from grades K-12. The event is 6:00-7:30.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May 10, 2013As
part of Mental Health Awareness month, students are invited
to participate in a variety of activities promoting Wellness
and Mental Health. Throughout the Month of May, at the
Mayfield Junior High and High School, activity tables will
be set up in the cafeteria for student.
Two candidates file petitions to run for a seat on the Mayfield Board of Education
On May 21, voters in the Mayfield School District will be asked to select one Board of Education member to serve a five-year term caused by the expiration of term for Teresia Davis.
Two candidates have chosen to run for this seat: Joan Scannell and Frederick Castigilione(click to view profiles).
Mayfield 2013-14 Budget Newsletter is available
Voters will go to the polls on May 21, 2013, to vote on the MCS proposed budget of $16,766,061. This represents a spending decrease of 3.59 percent, and would carry a tax levy increase of 3.5 percent.
Read more (PDF Document)Budget Hearing is Tuesday, May 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the High School Library
Budget Vote & Election will be held on Tuesday, May 21. Polls will be open from noon to 8:00 p.m. in the High School Gymnasium Lobby.
Common Core Assessment Video posted by EnGageNY
Apr. 11, 2013 The New York State Education Department recently posted a Common Core Assessment Video Series for parents on the EngageNY website that we would like to share with our families. Please take a moment to view this video for parents about the Common Core Standards and the upcoming Grade 3-8 state assessments in English Language Arts and Math.
Mayfield Board of Education adopts budget proposal for 2013-14
Mar. 28, 2013 The Mayfield Central School Board of Education adopted a proposed $16,766,061 million budget for the 2013-2014 school year during Wednesday's Board of Education meeting at the Mayfield High School Library.
Full StoryOne seat available on the MCS Board of Education
On May 21, voters in the Mayfield School District will be asked to select one Board of Education member to serve a five-year term caused by the expiration of term for Teresia Davis. Petitions for nominating a member to the Board of Education are available in the business office and are due back by April 22.
Update from NYS Education Dept. advises districts to anticipate a drop in 3-8 math and
ELA test scores
Mar. 13, 2013 Tougher state tests mean fewer students expected to meet or exceed grade-level expectations this year, but that is not a bad thing. Full Story
Mayfield students take first and second place at the Fulton County Spelling Bee
Mar. 13, 2013 Mayfield students earned the top two awards at the Fulton County Spelling Bee held recently at the Gloversville Middle School. Full Story
Preventing Suicide
Mar. 8, 2013 Teachers, students and family members gathered recently in the MCS auditorium to talk about suicide prevention. Full Story
What the GEA really means for our schools
Mar. 4, 2013 Have you been hearing about the Gap Elimination Adjustment, or GEA, but are not really sure what it is and how it's impacting school districts? You are not alone. Full Story
Williamsen to retire in June
Feb. 4,
2013
During the January Board of Education
meeting, MCS Superintendent Paul Williamsen submitted a
letter of retirement. Williamsen has been at the Mayfield
helm for five years.
The board will officially accept his letter during the Feb.
19 BOE meeting. They will begin their search with the intent
of appointing a new superintendent in July.
“It has been my honor to serve the Mayfield School
Community. We have wonderful students and a great faculty,
staff, administration and Board of Education. I hope I was a
positive influence at MCS,” said Mr. Williamsen, adding that
he is looking forward to spending more time with his family
upon retirement.
Disaster Resources
Dec. 14, 2012 In light of the recent tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, we are offering these resources to assist you in speaking with your children about this matter:
Helping Children Cope;Practical Suggestions; Tips for Talking To Children; What Can I Do?Mayfield Advocacy Committee seeks fair funding for Mayfield schools
Dec. 12, 2012 A committee of concerned Mayfield residents is urging their neighbors to push lawmakers to fix the state’s inequitable state aid distribution formula. FULL STORY
Elementary students holding coin drive for victims of Hurricane Sandy
Nov. 19, 2012 The teachers at Mayfield Elementary School recently had conversations with their students, in an age appropriate manner, on hurricanes. Conversations ranged from the basics of a storm in our primary classrooms to the mass devastation they can bring in our upper elementary classrooms. Students wanted to help so we decided on the coin drive. The next step was finding an appropriate place to donate to so that the money gets right to the people who need it most, that’s when we found the Empire State Relief Fund, a fund designed specifically to help families rebuild homes damaged by the storm. “I’m proud of the children of Mayfield. This school and community take pride in teaching children to care and help others in need of assistance when they truly do need it. Mayfield is a community built on support of one another. The residents of this community treat one another like family and have consistently supported one another through tough times and tragedies. Now we will demonstrate to the people of downstate that we care for people beyond our community.”
Elementary students vote in mock presidential election
Nov. 6, 2012 Students at the Mayfield Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 5, made their choice for who will be the next president of the United States, and gained some first-hand experience in what it means to participate in the electoral process. FULL STORY
Area professionals discuss careers with elementary students
Oct. 22, 2012 Thank you to the nearly 20 local professionals who gave career and workplace presentations to fourth, fifth and sixth graders during Mayfield Elementary School's recent Career Day. FULL STORY
District receives $121,125 competitive state grant
Oct. 18, 2012 The Mayfield Central School District is slated to receive a $121,125 grant from the New York State Education Department to help teachers and administrators ensure all students are college and career ready. FULL STORY
Mayfield has confirmed case of whooping cough
Sept. 21, 2012 One case of
pertussis, also known as whooping cough, has been confirmed at Mayfield
Jr./Sr. High School. The district is notifying all parents in the
district of the diagnosis, and providing them with information on the
symptoms of pertussis along with recommendations from the New York State
Department of Health.
FULL STORY
PERTUSSIS INFORMATION FROM CDC
PERTUSSIS INFORMATION FROM NYSDOH
Tues, June 4
Elementary Spring Band, Elementary Chorus & Jr/Sr High School Chorus , Auditorium, 7 p.m.
Fri, June 7
Spring Fling, Elementary Gym, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Sat, June 8-9
Post Prom, High School, 11 p.m. - 5 a.m.
Tues-Thur, June 11-20
Regents Testing
Wed, June 12
Talent Show/Food Drive, Elem Cafe, 7-8 p.m.
Tues, June 18
Board Meeting, Upper Library, 7 p.m.
Fri, June 21
Last Day of Classes
Grade 6 Graduation Ceremony, Auditorium, 10 a.m.
Sat, June 22
HS Graduation, Athletic Fields, 11 a.m.
Fri, June 28
Report Cards posted on student portal
