193 Golding Drive, Cobleskill, NY 12043, V: 518.234.8368 F: 518.234.4114, Scott McDonald, Principal Jeffrey Klenk, Asst. Principal

 

June 11, 2013

Day Care Forms are Due August 2, 2013 for the 13-14 school year

Transportation to Child Care Form (PDF document)
Letter to Parents (PDF document)

June 6, 2013

Sports Physicals Scheduled

Students who will be in grades 7-12 next year and want to participate on any sport team at C-RCS must have a physical.  Exams will be conducted at the High School nurse's office on Monday, July 22 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.   Print out the attached form to bring with you!

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June 18, 2013

C-RCS students become entrepreneurs

C-RCS students in grades 4-6 launched their first businesses and experience the joys of small business ownership first-hand at TREP$ Marketplace on Saturday June 8 at Radez Elementary. read more/ view photo gallery

June 18, 2013

Ricky the Robot visits Golding Middle School

Eight graders in Mr. Perry's technology class had a chance to get up close and personal with NERIC's Aldabaran NAO robot during class. Students were able to direct the robot using a simulation program. Other students at Golding were invited to stop by and watch Ricky dance. view gallery

June 3, 2013

Golding Freihofer Runners

Congratulations to the Golding students and staff who have trained so hard this spring for the Freihofer Race!

April 18, 2013

Sports Physicals Scheduled

If a student is planning to participate with any sports team during the 2013-14 school year, a physical is required.  The dates for sports physicals are:  May 16 and 17 for a student currently in Middle School and May 21 and June 4 for a student currently in High School.  Please see the school nurse to make an appointment.

April 11, 2013

Battle of the Books!

The 2013 Battle of the Books is this Saturday, April 13th, at Golding Middle School. This event involves students from Radez Elementary and Golding Middle School in teams of 4 kids who have been reading for months in preparation. Read more

March 19, 2013

Harlem Rockets Coming to the High School

The comedy basketball team will be playing C-RCS staff on Friday, April 12 at 7 p.m.  Families are encouraged to attend and have fun!  read more

March 14, 2013

Rummage Sale scheduled for April 27, 2013

The Children's Center hosts a rummage sale to raise funds for supplies and equipment.  Donations are now being accepted.  Tables can also be rented if you wish to sell your own items.  The sale will be held in the High School cafeteria from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.  Contact Janelle Sossei at 234-3565 ext. 1146 for more information.  read more

Feb. 13, 2013

Board President Urges Involvement

C-RCS Board of Education President Bruce Tryon urges members of the community to advocate for our schools NOW!  read more

Feb. 11, 2013

Odyssey of the Mind Spontaneous Saturday

 Eleven C-RCS Odyssey of the Mind teams participated in Spontaneous Saturday, a day of problem-solving training on Feb. 2 at Ryder Elementary. Read More

 

Feb. 11, 2013

20 C-RCS 8th graders honored at MLK reception

Congratulations to 20 Golding Middle School students for their participation in the The Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Lecture Series on Race and Nonviolent Social Change "Justice! Peace! Equity" 26th Annual Art and Writing Invitational Reception and Celebration that was held Jan. 18 at Siena College. read more

Jan. 28, 2013

It's No Name Calling Week at Golding

It's No Name-Calling Week at Golding Middle School through Jan. 25. No Name-Calling Week is an annual event of educational activities aimed at ending name-calling of all kinds and providing students with the tools to launch an on-going dialogue about ways to eliminate bullying in their schools. read more

Jan. 22, 2013   

C-RCS Joins Advocacy Efforts on Jan. 31

C-RCS leaders, educators, parents and community members are joining representatives from 47 area school districts on Thursday, January 31, (snow date is February 7) for a forum titled, “Your Public Schools in Fiscal Peril – Running Out of Time & Options.”  read more

Jan. 10, 2013

Student Council Goes to Albany!

Members of the Middle School Student Council were invited to attend the Governor's State of the State address in Albany. 

The Middle School Student Council had an opportunity to speak with Assemblyman Lopez while in Albany.

 

Jan. 9, 2013

Questions about a Text Message from Blackboard Connect?

Please read the attached Frequently Asked Questions

Jan. 4, 2012

Student Activity Night Postponed

Student Activity Night at Golding Middle School on Friday, Jan. 11 has been postponed.  When the new date is selected, we'll pass that information along to families.

Dec. 21, 2012

Letter from the Superintendent

It has been an emotional week for schools and communities across this nation.  As a district, we are appreciative of the many people who have taken the time to share their thoughts about the safety of our students.  Read the full letter

Nov. 6, 2012

The Great Golding Debate

Students in Mrs. Ross' Team 7 Social Studies class have been diligently researching presidential election issues such as taxes and the economy, healthcare, education, terrorism and social security and medicare to prepare them for today's in-class debate where students argued both sides of the issue before Mrs. Ross and Assistant Principal Klenk. view gallery

Nov. 6, 2012

Student Council elections

Not only is today Election Day across the country, it is also election day at Golding Middle School, where students will be casting their vote for Student Council officers. view gallery

Nov. 6, 2012

Battle of the Books gets underway

Golding Middle School is collaborating with the Community Library in Cobleskill for the Battle of the Books 2013. read more

Nov. 5, 2012

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

View scenes from the Golding Middle School play last weekend here.

Oct. 24, 2012
Go Home Early Drill Planned for November 9  read more
K-12 Early Dismissal schedule for November 14 & 15 read more

Oct. 22, 2012
3rd Annual Math Mystery Night will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012
Come help the Math Department solve the mystery and catch the culprit.  Join us on Friday, October 26th at 6:30 pm for an evening of mathematical puzzles and detective work.  Snacks and prizes will be offered.  This is a FREE event for our middle school students and their parents.  Students must be accompanied by a parent to participate.  Please call the Middle School Office (234-8368 if you have questions.  We hope you can join us.

 

Sept. 18, 2012

Team 7 uses robots to apply math concepts

C-RCS 7th Graders at Golding Middle School have been immersed in an interdisciplinary Lego Robotics Unit which mixes math with hands-on learning. read more

Sept. 5, 20

Golding Middle School welcomes the 2012-13 6th graders

Golding's sixth-grade class had the whole building to themselves during their first day in middle school. view gallery

What Golding students/parents need to know

Parent Drop Off/Pick Up

Parents are reminded that our arrival time is 7:56 a.m. Students should be dropped off no earlier than that time. Buses unload and walkers should arrive at the same time. Drop off is allowed in the circle out in front of the Middle School Office entrance. Parking for an extended time in the circle is not allowed. Please use the parking lot so that we can keep the circle clear. Students can also be dropped off at the District Office door, however students will need to walk around the front of the building to get in.

Dismissal is at 3:15 p.m. There is NO PARKING allowed in the circle in front of the Middle School entrance from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to allow bus loading and unloading. Please park in the parking lot or behind the signs posted leaving the circle clear.

Homework for Absent Students

Homework requests are handled by Mrs. Ward in the Attendance Office. Please review the procedure in the Student Handbook. Collected homework is available after dismissal until 4 p.m. daily. Should you need to make arrangements for pick up after that time, please contact Mrs. Maggs in the Middle School Office at (518) 234-8368, option 2. As always, check the “Homework Hotline” link posted on the left side of the Middle School webpage.

Absences and Late Arrival/Early Dismissal

Golding Middle School is striving for perfect school attendance! Should your child become ill and not be able to attend school, we ask that you call Mrs. Ward, Attendance Clerk at (518) 234-8368, option 3, before 8:30 a.m on the day of the absence. As always, even if you call, a note needs to come to school with your child when he/she returns.

Late arrivals and early dismissals are handled in our Attendance Office. Parents need to sign students in/out. Please come in to the school and speak with Mrs. Ward, Attendance Clerk. She will walk you through the process.

Visitors to School

All visitors to the William H. Golding Middle School need to check in at the Middle School Office.

Modified Sports

Are you playing on a sports team this year? If you have questions about sports, check the bulletin board outside of the gym across from the Nurse’s Office for information. You may also contact Mrs. Westervelt, Assistant Athletic Director, at (518) 234-8368, ext. 2030.

School Contacts

(518) 234-8368
Option 2 – Middle School Office
Option 3 – Attendance Office
Option 4 – Guidance Office
Option 5 – Nurse
Option 6 – Homework Hotline Grade 6
Option 7 – Homework Hotline Grade 7
Option 8 – Homework Hotline Grade 8

 

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