The final total for Hoops for the Holidays is in! Once again, we topped last year's total with a record breaking $11,238!!! <>
Coach Haskell would like to give a huge thank you to:
Mary Lou Baldwin and Beth Douglas - Donated stockings for the youth prizes
Zach Cutter (Owner of Fierro’s)
Stones (2 gift cards)
Amore’s 10 gift cards
Kayla Butler 2 gift cards
Vested Veterans 6 gift cards
Eli’s Barber Shop
Eric Emery
Adirondack Technical Services
Georgie Boni ( Stuffed Animals)
Saratoga Police Benevolent Association
Booster Club for their generous donation from the concession stand
Sarah Graham/ Chandice Bills and Lynn Jenkins for all of the wrapping and shopping
Coach Falkenbury for the large donation from the community summer golf tourney
A shout out to the staff members who volunteered for the pie-in-the face event that is always a fan favorite: Mr. Pomerville, Nurse Briner, Coach Fabian, Coach Bowe, Coach Suppes and Coach Lemelin
Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, pledged/donated and contributed to this special Corinth community event that models all that we stand for: #CorinthisCommunity, #ChooseKindness, The Positivity Project
A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR AMAZING ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, COACH HILARY HASKELL, WHO COORDINATES IT ALL (including the event, the shopping, wrapping and other tasks related to this event). You rock!
Mary Lou Baldwin and Beth Douglas - Donated stockings for the youth prizes
Zach Cutter (Owner of Fierro’s)
Stones (2 gift cards)
Amore’s 10 gift cards
Kayla Butler 2 gift cards
Vested Veterans 6 gift cards
Eli’s Barber Shop
Eric Emery
Adirondack Technical Services
Georgie Boni ( Stuffed Animals)
Saratoga Police Benevolent Association
Booster Club for their generous donation from the concession stand
Sarah Graham/ Chandice Bills and Lynn Jenkins for all of the wrapping and shopping
Coach Falkenbury for the large donation from the community summer golf tourney
A shout out to the staff members who volunteered for the pie-in-the face event that is always a fan favorite: Mr. Pomerville, Nurse Briner, Coach Fabian, Coach Bowe, Coach Suppes and Coach Lemelin
Thank you to all who attended, volunteered, pledged/donated and contributed to this special Corinth community event that models all that we stand for: #CorinthisCommunity, #ChooseKindness, The Positivity Project
A HUGE SHOUT OUT TO OUR AMAZING ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, COACH HILARY HASKELL, WHO COORDINATES IT ALL (including the event, the shopping, wrapping and other tasks related to this event). You rock!
Please use this link to RSVP by 4PM today (Tuesday) to tomorrow's Community Night:
https://forms.gle/8vonzkqfVUf6FpbCA
Join us for Ways to Increase Veggies in Your Child's Diet! Taste some recipes! All participants have the chance to win an Amazon gift card!
Join us for Ways to Increase Veggies in Your Child's Diet! Taste some recipes! All participants have the chance to win an Amazon gift card!
REMINDER/REPOST: Our next community night: Ways to Increase Veggies in Your Child's Diet is Wednesday night (12/13 at 6PM). However, RSVP is due tomorrow (12/12) at 4PM! Click the link to respond: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfv5FFL33P8cXFRPaiTdlu3I4ibhUiCZSKJQyHTaU9EFHUVXg/viewform
All participants are eligible to win an Amazon gift card! RSVP by Tuesday at 4PM if you plan to join us! There will be great recipes and food sampling!
All participants are eligible to win an Amazon gift card! RSVP by Tuesday at 4PM if you plan to join us! There will be great recipes and food sampling!
The Riverhawks wrestling team had a great weekend!! Here are some highlights from Coach Bardin:
On Saturday, Coach Bardin and Petteys took some wrestlers to the MatMania tournament in Glens Falls. Keegan Baker and Mason Rose were tournament champions. Aiden Schurr got 2nd place after a tough, six minute match in the finals. Hunter Labrake, Jacob Lafaver, DJ Barnes and John Geary also earned wins in their brackets.
Coach Eversole and Whitaker brought some of our wrestlers to the Ballston Spa JV tournament. Gaining wins throughout the day were Darius Parnell, Chris Barnes, Kevin Procter, Blake Cronk, Ashton Moors and Theo Gavin. Congratulations wrestlers!"
Congratulations, Riverhawks! Keep up the great work!!
On Saturday, Coach Bardin and Petteys took some wrestlers to the MatMania tournament in Glens Falls. Keegan Baker and Mason Rose were tournament champions. Aiden Schurr got 2nd place after a tough, six minute match in the finals. Hunter Labrake, Jacob Lafaver, DJ Barnes and John Geary also earned wins in their brackets.
Coach Eversole and Whitaker brought some of our wrestlers to the Ballston Spa JV tournament. Gaining wins throughout the day were Darius Parnell, Chris Barnes, Kevin Procter, Blake Cronk, Ashton Moors and Theo Gavin. Congratulations wrestlers!"
Congratulations, Riverhawks! Keep up the great work!!
Congratulations to our CHS music department for an outstanding winter concert on Thursday evening! Guests were treated to performances by our HS band, Chorus, Select Chorus and Handbells!
Thank you to our teachers for bringing out the best in our students!
More photos on Facebook
Our Girls Varsity Basketball team kicked off league play by earning the "W" on Friday night! Here are some highlights from Coach Hoertkorn:
"The Varsity girls basketball team picked up a league win over Lake George last night after a very slow start offensively. We struggled to score in the first half, but our defense kept us in the game.
Taylor Stone had a great game on both ends of the floor. She recorded a double- double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. She was such a leader out there, and contributed to many stops and hustle plays on defense.
Whitney Cameron stepped up huge in the second half. She had 11 points, and contributed 8 steals.
Riley Dumas had 7 points, but two of those baskets were huge in the fourth quarter when we were trying to maintain a lead. She has also been a calming force for us at the defensive end all season.
Caitlyn Crossman and Isabella Craig were great on both ends of the floor all game. Isabella contributed 8 steals and 6 rebounds, while Caitlyn had 7 rebounds, and just seems to always know where to be to help get a stop.
Sage Shanahan stepped up when called upon and played great defense for us against an athletic Lake George team.
We are so proud of how this team responded to a very rough start. They didn’t hang their heads when shots weren’t falling. They trusted our defense to continue to get stops until our offense picked up. We are excited to see how much this team will continue to grow. Our next game is next Wednesday, 12/13 at Granville."
Keep up the great work, Lady Riverhawks!!
"The Varsity girls basketball team picked up a league win over Lake George last night after a very slow start offensively. We struggled to score in the first half, but our defense kept us in the game.
Taylor Stone had a great game on both ends of the floor. She recorded a double- double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. She was such a leader out there, and contributed to many stops and hustle plays on defense.
Whitney Cameron stepped up huge in the second half. She had 11 points, and contributed 8 steals.
Riley Dumas had 7 points, but two of those baskets were huge in the fourth quarter when we were trying to maintain a lead. She has also been a calming force for us at the defensive end all season.
Caitlyn Crossman and Isabella Craig were great on both ends of the floor all game. Isabella contributed 8 steals and 6 rebounds, while Caitlyn had 7 rebounds, and just seems to always know where to be to help get a stop.
Sage Shanahan stepped up when called upon and played great defense for us against an athletic Lake George team.
We are so proud of how this team responded to a very rough start. They didn’t hang their heads when shots weren’t falling. They trusted our defense to continue to get stops until our offense picked up. We are excited to see how much this team will continue to grow. Our next game is next Wednesday, 12/13 at Granville."
Keep up the great work, Lady Riverhawks!!
Congratulations to our CES performers on a fabulous winter concert on Thursday evening! We are so proud of their hard work! The guests enjoyed a fabulous program!
Thank you to Mrs. Janicke for inspiring their love of music!
Photos courtesy of Dr. Stratton and Mr. Potter
This season promises to be another great one for our Girls Varsity Basketball team! Here are some highlights from Coach Hoertkorn from last night's contest:
"The Varsity girls basketball team picked up a non- league win over Schuylerville last night. It was a great team effort, especially on the defensive end. The girls stepped up huge every time Schuylerville made a run.
Whitney Cameron had a double double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, along with 5 steals. She has been a great leader for us so far this season, but had one of her best defensive games getting many of those rebounds in the fourth quarter when Schuylerville was trying to keep the game close.
Isabella Craig had 6 points, and is always a spark for us on defense.
Taylor Stone had another great all around game with 4 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The girls are working so hard, and continue to improve each day. Our next game is this Friday against Lake George at 7pm as we begin league play.
Keep up the great work, ladies!!! Go, Riverhawks!
"The Varsity girls basketball team picked up a non- league win over Schuylerville last night. It was a great team effort, especially on the defensive end. The girls stepped up huge every time Schuylerville made a run.
Whitney Cameron had a double double of 13 points and 10 rebounds, along with 5 steals. She has been a great leader for us so far this season, but had one of her best defensive games getting many of those rebounds in the fourth quarter when Schuylerville was trying to keep the game close.
Isabella Craig had 6 points, and is always a spark for us on defense.
Taylor Stone had another great all around game with 4 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals.
The girls are working so hard, and continue to improve each day. Our next game is this Friday against Lake George at 7pm as we begin league play.
Keep up the great work, ladies!!! Go, Riverhawks!
One of our Positivity Project character strengths in November was KINDNESS! CES teachers selected students who go above and beyond in demonstrating kindness for their monthly assembly!
Congratulations, students! (More photos on Facebook!) #ChooseKindness #PositivityinAction
Congratulations, students! (More photos on Facebook!) #ChooseKindness #PositivityinAction
BIG NEWS FROM OUR CHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT: Congratulations to Degan Reynolds, Sydney Crombach and Tristan Lozier on an outstanding Skidmore College Concert Band Performance.
Throughout the fall semester, these three student musicians along with Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck have been rehearsing with the Skidmore College Concert Band every Thursday night and on Sunday, December 3rd they performed on stage at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Mrs. Crombach has been bringing students to Skidmore for the past couple of years as an effort to enrich and challenge some of her more accomplished student musicians. These students will be back for the Spring semester beginning at the end of January with a performance at the end of April. It is truly a unique experience for these students to perform alongside their teachers, community members and Skidmore College students and we look forward to continuing the partnership in the future. #CorinthisCommunity
Throughout the fall semester, these three student musicians along with Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck have been rehearsing with the Skidmore College Concert Band every Thursday night and on Sunday, December 3rd they performed on stage at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. Mrs. Crombach has been bringing students to Skidmore for the past couple of years as an effort to enrich and challenge some of her more accomplished student musicians. These students will be back for the Spring semester beginning at the end of January with a performance at the end of April. It is truly a unique experience for these students to perform alongside their teachers, community members and Skidmore College students and we look forward to continuing the partnership in the future. #CorinthisCommunity
'Tis the season to be jolly and jolly we are in the music department. Our student musicians are hard at work this holiday season. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming holiday concerts!
Our annual winter concerts kick off at 6pm on Thursday, December 7th with the Elementary Chorus Concert at the Elementary building and then you can head over to the High School gym for our High School Gym at 7pm for our annual High School Winter Concert featuring our High School Handbells, High School Chorus, Select Choir and High School Concert Band.
Then, on Thursday, December 14th, our middle school musicians will perform with the 5/6 Handbells, 5/6 Chorus, 5/6 Band, 7/8 Handbells, 7/8 Chorus and 7/8 Band at 7pm in the High School Gym. We will have the book fair set up in the gym lobby during both the High School and Middle School concert and the National Junior Honor Society will also be hosting a bake sale and hot cocoa bar during the Middle School Concert.
We hope that you will join us for our concerts and that they help to make the season bright!
Our annual winter concerts kick off at 6pm on Thursday, December 7th with the Elementary Chorus Concert at the Elementary building and then you can head over to the High School gym for our High School Gym at 7pm for our annual High School Winter Concert featuring our High School Handbells, High School Chorus, Select Choir and High School Concert Band.
Then, on Thursday, December 14th, our middle school musicians will perform with the 5/6 Handbells, 5/6 Chorus, 5/6 Band, 7/8 Handbells, 7/8 Chorus and 7/8 Band at 7pm in the High School Gym. We will have the book fair set up in the gym lobby during both the High School and Middle School concert and the National Junior Honor Society will also be hosting a bake sale and hot cocoa bar during the Middle School Concert.
We hope that you will join us for our concerts and that they help to make the season bright!
REMINDER to CCSD FAMILIES: The district has partnered with Saratoga Hospital to offer a Student Health Services initiative. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, a physician assistant will be available at the schools to offer FREE medical care for students.
OVERALL BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES include:
· FREE services
· Improved student performance and test scores
· Improved rates of physical activity in schools
· Save money
· Reduce duplication
· Reduce absenteeism
· Reduce Urgent care/ER visits
· Diagnose and treat students quickly and effectively
Services provided:
· School/Sports physicals
· Acute illness (cold symptoms, sore throat, ear pain, GI illness)
· Acute care prescription/Over the counter medications if indicated
· Minor injuries
Meet your school PA-C
Jen McGetrick graduated from Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program in 2010. Originally she worked in Saratoga Emergency room and now has been in Primary Care for 10 years.
In order to access this valuable resource, parents/guardians must complete a consent form. Please complete one form for each student.
You can click on the image below (or the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qrM8Tq0pEfybRabwOFfMe_vU4ZZRu_b2/view?usp=sharing).
Please contact the school nurse in your student's building with any questions. #CorinthisCommunity
OVERALL BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES include:
· FREE services
· Improved student performance and test scores
· Improved rates of physical activity in schools
· Save money
· Reduce duplication
· Reduce absenteeism
· Reduce Urgent care/ER visits
· Diagnose and treat students quickly and effectively
Services provided:
· School/Sports physicals
· Acute illness (cold symptoms, sore throat, ear pain, GI illness)
· Acute care prescription/Over the counter medications if indicated
· Minor injuries
Meet your school PA-C
Jen McGetrick graduated from Albany Medical College Physician Assistant Program in 2010. Originally she worked in Saratoga Emergency room and now has been in Primary Care for 10 years.
In order to access this valuable resource, parents/guardians must complete a consent form. Please complete one form for each student.
You can click on the image below (or the link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qrM8Tq0pEfybRabwOFfMe_vU4ZZRu_b2/view?usp=sharing).
Please contact the school nurse in your student's building with any questions. #CorinthisCommunity
Our CHS NHS students continue to facilitate meaningful service projects to help our community/region.
Isaiah Burth is collecting items to help the Code Blue Shelter for the homeless in our region on Sunday, December 10th from 10-1 at the CES bus ramp! (You can also donate via Amazon.)
Please see the flier for more information about items to be collected and how you can help!
A tip of the hat to Isaiah for modeling kindness and compassion for others with this project!
#CorinthisCommunity
Isaiah Burth is collecting items to help the Code Blue Shelter for the homeless in our region on Sunday, December 10th from 10-1 at the CES bus ramp! (You can also donate via Amazon.)
Please see the flier for more information about items to be collected and how you can help!
A tip of the hat to Isaiah for modeling kindness and compassion for others with this project!
#CorinthisCommunity
Dear CCSD Families,
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.
Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical piece of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include: listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply just being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families where together you can watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
We hope that you will ask your student about the lessons, discussions and activities this week!
Have a wonderful week!
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.
Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical piece of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include: listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply just being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families where together you can watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
We hope that you will ask your student about the lessons, discussions and activities this week!
Have a wonderful week!
Wednesday, December 6th is WORLD TRAVELER WEDNESDAY in our Oak Street Cafeteria! This month, we are traveling to Sudan to try traditional native foods in honor of Mrs. Bardin's 7th grade ELA class!
Students are embarking on a new unit of journeys and survival as they explore the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will learn about the experiences of the people of Southern Sudan as they follow the story of Salva Dut, a lost boy who persevered and never gave up hope when he became a refugee during Sudan's second civil war.
Please encourage your student to try the new cuisine that our talented cafeteria staff will be preparing!
Interesting facts about Sudan:
1) Sudan is home to more pyramids than Egypt!
2) It was once the largest country in Africa!
3) In 1963, Jacques Cousteau set up the Continental Shelf Station Two, an underwater research center off the coast of Sudan.
4) Sudan is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park have a variety of marine life. The Dinder National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and is home to a diverse array of wild animals and birds.
Source: https://www.enjoytravel.com/us/travel-news/interesting-facts/interesting-facts-about-sudan
Students are embarking on a new unit of journeys and survival as they explore the novel A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will learn about the experiences of the people of Southern Sudan as they follow the story of Salva Dut, a lost boy who persevered and never gave up hope when he became a refugee during Sudan's second civil war.
Please encourage your student to try the new cuisine that our talented cafeteria staff will be preparing!
Interesting facts about Sudan:
1) Sudan is home to more pyramids than Egypt!
2) It was once the largest country in Africa!
3) In 1963, Jacques Cousteau set up the Continental Shelf Station Two, an underwater research center off the coast of Sudan.
4) Sudan is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts. The Sanganeb Marine National Park and Dungonab Bay – Mukkawar Island Marine National Park have a variety of marine life. The Dinder National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa and is home to a diverse array of wild animals and birds.
Source: https://www.enjoytravel.com/us/travel-news/interesting-facts/interesting-facts-about-sudan
Attention, CCSD families! Saratoga County is seeking input for the broadband access project. See the flier below for more information! The survey and additional details can be accessed at: https://www.saratogacountybroadband.com/
The survey is open until 12/31/23.
Hoops for the Holidays 2023 was a huge success!
Our annual event brings our school and community together in a tremendous effort to raise funds to help brighten the holidays for families in need.
A big shout out to our Athletic Director, Coach Hilary Haskell, Head Basketball Coach, Craig Falkenbury, all of our basketball coaches, players, cheerleaders and volunteers who helped to make this event possible!
In addition to players shooting for their pledges, there were games, raffles and fun for all who filled the gym Thursday evening!
A fan favorite is always the "Pie a Staff Member" event! Thank you to Mr. Pomerville, Mrs. Briner, Coach Suppes, Coach Fabian, Coach Bowe and Coach Lemelin for being such great sports for the cause!
We thank all who donated, pledged our athletes, participated in the event and helped to make this herculean effort to raise funds a success.
Hoops for the Holidays is another example of how we model The Positivity Project and #ChooseKindness lessons for and with our students!
(A full list of thank you acknowledgements and the grand total raised is coming soon!)
Our annual event brings our school and community together in a tremendous effort to raise funds to help brighten the holidays for families in need.
A big shout out to our Athletic Director, Coach Hilary Haskell, Head Basketball Coach, Craig Falkenbury, all of our basketball coaches, players, cheerleaders and volunteers who helped to make this event possible!
In addition to players shooting for their pledges, there were games, raffles and fun for all who filled the gym Thursday evening!
A fan favorite is always the "Pie a Staff Member" event! Thank you to Mr. Pomerville, Mrs. Briner, Coach Suppes, Coach Fabian, Coach Bowe and Coach Lemelin for being such great sports for the cause!
We thank all who donated, pledged our athletes, participated in the event and helped to make this herculean effort to raise funds a success.
Hoops for the Holidays is another example of how we model The Positivity Project and #ChooseKindness lessons for and with our students!
(A full list of thank you acknowledgements and the grand total raised is coming soon!)
Our CCSD Counseling Team is partnering with our Food Service Director, Mrs. Lisa Tevendale for our next Community Night: How to Include More Vegetables in Your Child's Diet
Wednesday, 12/13 at 6PM (RSVP required because our guests will get to taste the recipes!!!)
See the flier for details!
RSVP to: https://forms.gle/TCES7dNLz7x1LhfU9
Wednesday, 12/13 at 6PM (RSVP required because our guests will get to taste the recipes!!!)
See the flier for details!
RSVP to: https://forms.gle/TCES7dNLz7x1LhfU9
Our Boys Varsity Basketball team participated in a great community event today, earning the win! Here are some highlights from Coach Falkenbury:
"The Corinth River Hawks Boys Varsity Basketball team jumped to a 21 to 6 lead after the first quarter en route to beating Galway 66 to 38 in a Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic game at Fulton Montgomery Community College this morning. There were contributions from each member of the team.
The leading scorers were Kaden Wright with 21 points, Hunter Shanahan with 12 points, Josh Colson with 9 points, and Avery Wood and Braydin Stone both added 8 points a piece.
The boys are a fun group to watch play. Their next game is Friday December 8th, as they open the Adirondack League season on the road against Lake George at 6:00 PM."
We wish our boys varsity River Hawks basketball team a great season!!!
Photos courtesy of Mrs. Gilbert (Thank you!)
"The Corinth River Hawks Boys Varsity Basketball team jumped to a 21 to 6 lead after the first quarter en route to beating Galway 66 to 38 in a Coaches vs. Cancer Tip-Off Classic game at Fulton Montgomery Community College this morning. There were contributions from each member of the team.
The leading scorers were Kaden Wright with 21 points, Hunter Shanahan with 12 points, Josh Colson with 9 points, and Avery Wood and Braydin Stone both added 8 points a piece.
The boys are a fun group to watch play. Their next game is Friday December 8th, as they open the Adirondack League season on the road against Lake George at 6:00 PM."
We wish our boys varsity River Hawks basketball team a great season!!!
Photos courtesy of Mrs. Gilbert (Thank you!)
Our CHS Band participated in a great regional experience recently! Here are a few highlights from Mrs. Crombach:
"Each year, the Northeast Instrumental Music Festival (NEIMF) brings together student musicians from northern NY and Vermont in an immersive 4 day music festival, lead by local musician and music educator, Michael Craner. This year, eight of our high school musicians were accepted to represent CCSD: Madeline Baldes, flute; Riley Mattison, flute; Lila Riihimaki, clarinet; Sydney Crombach, tenor, sax; Tristan Lozier, tenor, sax; Degan Reynolds, French horn; David Eddy, trombone, and David Frye, euphonium.
These students arrived at the Courtyard Marriott on Thursday afternoon to audition for seating and begin rehearsing together. Friday was a long day and had the students working with specialists in sectional rehearsals as well as full ensemble rehearsals. On Saturday the students were treated to an open rehearsal by the Great American Community Band, where the students had the opportunity to ask questions of the adult members. After this, the students were treated to a fun activity at Lake George Lanes and games where they celebrated the group's efforts. The weekend culminated with the concert on Sunday and our students parted ways with their newfound friends.
Sunday we donned our concert attire and the students gave an outstanding performance, ending the weekend’s festivities. We are so proud of how hard our students worked and all that they were able to accomplish in such a short time! Big thanks to Mr. Schenone, the Board of Education, Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck for making this possible for our students!"
"Each year, the Northeast Instrumental Music Festival (NEIMF) brings together student musicians from northern NY and Vermont in an immersive 4 day music festival, lead by local musician and music educator, Michael Craner. This year, eight of our high school musicians were accepted to represent CCSD: Madeline Baldes, flute; Riley Mattison, flute; Lila Riihimaki, clarinet; Sydney Crombach, tenor, sax; Tristan Lozier, tenor, sax; Degan Reynolds, French horn; David Eddy, trombone, and David Frye, euphonium.
These students arrived at the Courtyard Marriott on Thursday afternoon to audition for seating and begin rehearsing together. Friday was a long day and had the students working with specialists in sectional rehearsals as well as full ensemble rehearsals. On Saturday the students were treated to an open rehearsal by the Great American Community Band, where the students had the opportunity to ask questions of the adult members. After this, the students were treated to a fun activity at Lake George Lanes and games where they celebrated the group's efforts. The weekend culminated with the concert on Sunday and our students parted ways with their newfound friends.
Sunday we donned our concert attire and the students gave an outstanding performance, ending the weekend’s festivities. We are so proud of how hard our students worked and all that they were able to accomplish in such a short time! Big thanks to Mr. Schenone, the Board of Education, Mrs. Crombach and Miss Lueck for making this possible for our students!"
