From September 29 to October 2, students in Jura Schell’s third grade class read 100 books for charity as a part of Scholastic Book Clubs’ ClassroomsCare program, a philanthropy-based literacy campaign designed to teach children about the joys and importance of reading and giving. This is the first year that Schell’s class participated in ClassroomsCare.

“I have a very caring and compassionate group this year,” said Schell. “By having them participate in the program, they’re able to do something for others while being motivated to read.”

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If there’s a mystery to solve, Paul Chilana can help figure out whodunit.

From July 12-17, fourth grade student Udaypaul “Paul” Chilana attended the National Young Scholars Program (NYSP) at Union College in Schenectady. The program is offered each summer to high-achieving students who are entering third, fourth, fifth or sixth grade.

While attending NYSP, Chilana participated in the Discovery Strand CSI 1 (Crime Scene Investigation): The Amazing Science of Detection. In CSI 1, Chilana and his fellow scholars applied science-based detective skills, used chemistry concepts to solve crimes, developed logical thinking strategies to unlock clues and created their own mysteries.

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District art teachers are displaying their artwork as a part of Goshen's annual exhibit titled “Outside the Classroom: Teachers as Working Artists.” The exhibit includes oil paintings, watercolors, photographs and other artwork created by Goshen's art teachers.

Students, parents and community members are welcome to view the art, which will be on display in the Main Street Building until October 24.

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View a gallery of this year's artwork!

Kathleen Schmid, center, with Jane Unhjem, Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum, and Roy Reese, Superintendent.

Kathleen Schmid has taught a lot of children over the past 35 years. She admits that she’s had to reinvent the wheel many times, and is always looking for ways to keep her students’ attention.

But for more than three decades, Schmid has found that she can touch most of her students simply by passing on one of her own passions: reading.

“I find that sharing my enthusiasm for reading really makes a positive impression,” said Schmid. “The students get really excited about the books and constantly read ahead or check out more of the author’s work from the library. Former students who are now in high school will tell me that they remember reading a particular book during my class and how much they enjoyed it. It’s wonderful.”

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Jason Carter realized his dream of becoming a teacher when he was only 15 years old.

At the time, he was helping his uncle coach a Little League baseball team, and the satisfaction he felt while helping the young players perfect their skills pushed Carter to pursue a career in education.

“That was my first experience with impressionable young children,” said Carter. “It was an amazing experience to be able to help them become more successful on the field and achieve their goals. It pushed me to teach.”

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Carlos Rodriquez poses with the bulletin board that tracked his 262-mile bike ride with Tour de Force.

On September 8, Carlos Rodriquez decided to take a bike ride -– a three-day bike ride spanning more than 250 miles.

Rodriquez, a physical education teacher at the Goshen Intermediate School, participated in the Tour de Force 9/11 Memorial Bike Ride, riding his bicycle 262 miles beginning from the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia on September 8 and heading north to finish up on September 11 at Ground Zero in New York City.

The ride, which raises funds for the families of officers killed in the line of duty, is timed with the seventh anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

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Lee Bush, an eighth grade student at the C. J. Hooker Middle School, won first place in the Division III level of the New York State competition of the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest. This year’s theme was “Avoid Harm, Obey the Stop Arm.”

Bush for the state competition after winning first place in the Orange-Ulster-Sullivan countywide level of the National School Bus Safety Poster Contest last spring when he was in the seventh grade. His winning poster will be entered in the National Association for Pupil Transportation contest.

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The fall sports season is upon us and what better way to show off your Goshen spirit than to support one of the many upcoming athletic competitions?

Check out a soccer game, take in a tennis match or cheer on Goshen's football team -- there's something for everyone to enjoy!

View the weekly athletics schedule*
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Want a head start on what's happening during the new school year? The district calendar grids are now available online. View important dates such as musical concerts, Board of Education meetings, school holidays and more.

View the calendar grids*

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The Goshen Central School District recently updated its phone system. To make the transition easier, please use the consolidated phone directory until a full directory is available.

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