Deborah Grimshaw, Superintendent
136 Scholastic Way, Canajoharie, NY 13317
518.673.6302 | 518.673.3177 fax |
deborah.grimshaw@canjo.org
Benefit for students going on Guatemala medical mission slated for Sunday
Canajoharie High School seniors Morgan Jacksland and Alyssa Paratore are two of 14 local residents heading on a medical mission to Guatemala, and are taking part in a benefit to raise money and supplies at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at Mercato. (full story)
Help us keep our children safe by keeping high school traffic circles open
As the spring sports season approaches, we need your help in keeping our students safe at Canajoharie High School. The two lanes in the traffic circle in front of the school are for through traffic and for emergency vehicle parking. Other cars parked in that area can obstruct the view of drivers and endanger students who are walking. Please help us out by parking in the designated lots around the school during school events. (full story)
Class uses Incan counting system to bring history to life
"Did the Mayans ever predict the end of the world class?," asked Phil Schoff, a ninth grade history teacher at Canajoharie High School during a recent lesson. "No," the class responded in unison. (full story)
Follow the district's news on Twitter
Superintendent Deborah Grimshaw has established a Twitter feed where she plans to share information and "tweet" about the good things happening around the district. To follow her, please click here.
Basketball team raises $450 at game to benefit cancer
The boys basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 18, between Canajoharie and Fort Plain generated about $450 for cancer. Of that, $225 will go toward the Kathleen “K.C.” Smith Congdon Scholarship Fund, $100 will go to the Andy Palmer Scholarship, and $100 will go to a local family. (full story)
Meet foreign exchange student Tobias Nixdorf
Tobias Nixdorf always wanted to return to his country of birth. The 17-year-old from outside of Hamburg, Germany, was born in Texas and lived there until he was six months old. In August, he finally realized his goal of coming to school in America...(full story)
Canajoharie sophomore named art editor of newsletter on disabilities awareness
The Connect-Ability newsletter published by New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) recently named Canajoharie High School sophomore Katie Dingman as its art editor. The newsletter – prepared by and for students – focuses on disabilities awareness. (full story)