Inspired by a teacher online, MED first grade teacher Tara Van Wie reached out to a family friend (known by many as Aunt Sue) to help her with a big task. First, every student in...
CHS Media Arts students headed to Mrs. Ranita's kindergarten class at MED to deliver I Spy books to the students. Over the last three weeks, our Media Arts students designed, edi...
The Mary E. Dardess Elementary School, Chatham, New York, announces the registration dates for the 2024-2025 prekindergarten class.
Registration for Chatham Central School Dist...
The Mary E. Dardess Elementary School, Chatham, New York, announces the registration dates for the 2024-2025 kindergarten class.
Registration for Chatham Central School Distri...
Students in grades pre-k through three enjoyed a fun and inspiring show when Columbia County Youth Theatre (CCYT) presented Could You Hug A Cactus? at MED February 9. Based on ...
Students in Mrs. Reichardt's 5th grade science classes are investigating the properties of matter this month. Using hand lenses, they have been observing a variety of substances l...
First grade wrapped up its Ancient Civilizations unit with some celebration stations February 5! Students used their knowledge of Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia to build pyramids, ...
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Baskiewicz's class celebrated Groundhog Day February 2! Students made predictions about whether Punxsutawney Phil would see his shadow or not before viewin...
Kindergarteners in Mrs. Ranita’s class have been doing Foodie Fridays this year. The class makes a food project and does an activity to go along with the creation. They have done ...
Its should come as no shock to anyone that our 5th graders have been hard at work in science! This month they have been learning all about electricity and the transfer of energy. ...
Mrs. Van Wie, Mrs. Winter, and Mrs. Madsen’s 2nd grade class has been learning persuasive writing. They talked about the opening and closing statements, persuading reasons, signat...
A fresh blanket of snow on a sunny day really does turn the MED playground into a winter wonderland! There's snow telling how many snowmen, forts and mountains sprang up outside o...
Fourth grade held a celebration for their six English as a new language students. They learned about their flag, traditions, and food. After the presentation, everyone enjoyed som...
Third graders in Mrs. Lynch's class earned themselves a Fort Day this week. Fort Day is exactly what you think it it is - bring in some sheets and build the coolest fort you can i...
The pesky elves got into the school again and put out numerous holiday blow-ups overnight, then turned off all of the lights before the kids arrived December 21. MED ended the wee...
Pure excitement in the MED halls December 20. When the kids arrived this morning, they discovered the elves had put staff on a naughty or nice list! They couldn't believe it. Th...