Mack Middle School

Earlier this fall, seventh graders visited the Fenimore Farm in Cooperstown. Social studies teacher Dave Burnsworth organized the trip as an activity to enhance the Native American Cultures unit students were working on.

Students participated in the “Six Nations Iroquois Life” tour where they learned about the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) people native to New York. They visited a Seneca log house from the early 1800’s, a replica Mohawk bark house constructed by 8th-grade students from Cooperstown Central School, and toured the Thaw Collection of American Indian Art inside the Fenimore House.

Students were led by museum educators through the exhibits and experienced what life might have been like for Native Americans living on the banks of Otsego Lake prior to the arrival of European settlers.

See more photos on our Facebook page.

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Congratulations to the October 2025 Students of the Month for the middle school!

The trait for the month was ambitious - a person with a strong desire to achieve success by meeting their goals.

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It's National Principals Month! Thank you to our principals for what they do each day for our students and staff!

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WINTER SPORTS NOTICE:

If your child is interested in participating in a winter sport, please make sure all required forms are completed on Final Forms. You can access the forms at: https://waltoncentral-ny.finalforms.com/.

Additionally, your child must have an up-to-date physical on file in the nurse’s office in order to participate.

Important dates:
• Monday, October 27: Modified winter season No. 1 starts (girls and boys basketball)
• Monday, November 17: JV/varsity winter season practices begin

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REMINDER! Photo retake day for the middle and high schools is scheduled for Wednesday, October 22!

Townsend Elementary retake day is scheduled for November 6.

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NOTICE: The Guthrie dental van is scheduled to visit Townsend Elementary later this month, with dates at the MS/HS still being discussed.

Townsend Elementary, which will host the van from October 27-30, has sent packets home with students. If parents/guardians are interested in utilizing the dental van, please fill out the paperwork and send it back to the school.

For the middle and high schools, if you would like your child to be seen, packets can be picked up at the health office. Please contact the office if you need more information.

REMINDERS!

- No school on Friday, October 10 and Monday, October 13!

- The middle and high school open house is scheduled for Wednesday, October 15!

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The summer Crush Connects group recently had the chance to re-connect at the Uplands Center. The group spent the afternoon revisiting the theme of authenticity, spent time in the garden making scarecrows, going on a nature walk, and then creating fall pieces of art.

For many more photos, please visit our Facebook page.

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So much going on for Homecoming Week! Here's the schedule for the remainder of the week with spirit week, games, and other activities!

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Congratulations to the September 2025 Students of the Month for the middle school! The trait for the month was composure: the ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, and reactions.

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REMINDER! Picture days for the middle and high schools start tomorrow!

Schedule:
September 18: High School
September 19: Middle School
October 1: Townsend Elementary (upk-2)
October 2: Townsend Elementary (3-5)

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Picture days start next week!

Schedule:
September 18: High School
September 19: Middle School
October 1: Townsend Elementary (upk-2)
October 2: Townsend Elementary (3-5)

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On Friday, the middle school student council held its annual "Welcome Back" assembly. Grade levels competed in a game of "Name that Baby," where they had to identify baby pictures of teachers. Seventh grade earned the victory!

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Here are some more images from the first week (well, two days) of school!

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As we head into the weekend, here's a few more first-day photos, but this time on the middle/high school side of the river! See more photos on our Facebook page!

Enjoy the weekend!

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We want to welcome our new staff, as well as say best of luck to several staff members going into different positions! We'll have more on our new staff soon!

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REMINDER: Come join us for a community meet-and-greet ice cream social with new Walton CSD Superintendent Teresa Glavin! The event will be held from 6-7 p.m. August 18 in the high school courtyard!

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There will be mandatory parent/student-athlete information sessions for Walton/Downsville fall athletics on Wednesday, August 6.

The sessions will be held at the high school in Walton.

- 5:45-6:15 p.m.: Boys and girls soccer
- 6:15-6:45 p.m.: JV/varsity volleyball and football

Please note: Field hockey is playing in a summer league that night; coaches will reach out to parents and players with information.

REMINDER: Physicals and permission forms must be completed student-athletes are allowed to practice. Forms can be filled out starting July 30 for JV and varsity, and August 6 for modified sports.

Physical forms can be sent to the health office at the specific school at any time.

- Walton CSD: https://waltoncentral-ny.finalforms.com
- Downsville CSD: https://waltoncentral-ny.finalforms.com

Upcoming important dates:

- August 18: First day of practice for JV/varsity sports
- August 25: First day of practice for modified football
- September 2: First day of practice for all other sports