Yobi Innovators advance to regional robot competition
The Yobi Innovators, a team that includes seven students from the Cobleskill-Richmondville Central School District, placed second overall and first in robot design in the FIRST Lego League Autonomous Robot Competition, which was held Saturday, Jan. 25, at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. They competed against other 12 teams in various events, including core values, robot design, […]
For Valentine’s Day, Radez students offer “Hugs for Soldiers”
American troops serving around the world soon will receive Valentine’s Day greetings from students at Radez Elementary, thanks to a family’s suggestion, a third-grader’s initiative and the school community’s generosity. It all started when Lilah Coons got off the school bus one day and was greeted by her aunt, who explained how she had read […]
Radez teacher achieves National Board certification
Bryan Rice, a fourth-grade teacher at Radez Elementary, says the best part of his job is celebrating his students’ successes. “To see them succeeding and knowing that you played a part in it, it’s just a great feeling, watching them learn,” he said. “When that light bulb goes off and they say, ‘Gee, wow, I […]
Radez library rolls out projects from INNOVATIONS! grant
New activities run by Laura Gagnon and Kate Elder in the Radez Elementary library are helping students develop their creative-thinking skills. It’s all made possible thanks to a grant called “INNOVATION!” that the school’s library successfully applied for through Capital Region BOCES. The grant includes a cart with materials that help students “implement design thinking, […]
Radez families assist shelter animals for the holidays
Cats and dogs at the Animal Shelter of Schoharie Valley will be well-fed this holiday season, thanks to the generosity of Radez Elementary families and staff. A group of students and staff members visited the shelter on Thursday, Dec. 19, to drop off more than 20 stockings full of pet food, toys, beds and more. […]
