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On Saturday, Feb. 26, the school superintendents in the HFM region wrote Gov. Kathy Hochul and Health Commissioner Mary Bassett a letter urging the state to update the masking guidelines for schools following the new recommendations issued by the CDC this week. On Friday, Feb. 25, the CDC announced it no longer recommends that communities …

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The following letter was sent to the Mayfield school community through ParentSquare: Dear Mayfield school community: As many of you have heard, the Mayfield Central School District Board of Education unexpectedly adjourned its meeting last night, February 15, 2022, when members of the public refused to comply with the New York mask mandate. As such, …

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Mayfield Superintendent of Schools Christopher Harper joined other superintendents in the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery BOCES region in endorsing a letter to Governor Kathy Hochul and NYS Department of Health Commissioner Mary T. Bassett calling for the state to work with school leaders to create a “pathway to normalcy.” The letter outlines the need for a “roadmap on …

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On Monday, January 24, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge ruled that the way the state created its mask mandate was unconstitutional and a violation of state law. However, following a court hearing Tuesday, January 25, a “stay” was issued on that decision. This means that the mask mandate will continue to be in effect …

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The Alumni Spotlight video series features Mayfield graduates from years past giving an update on where they are today and sharing their most cherished Mayfield memories. In this video, we hear from Janet (Shapiro) Davis, Class of 1975. If you would like to be featured in the Alumni Spotlight or would like to nominate a …

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Six Mayfield students had their artwork selected for this year’s High School All-Stars Exhibition hosted by Saratoga Arts. Britain Goodemote, Michael Smigen, Jason Phillips, Madison Archibald, Jacob Ivancic, and Logan Farman will have work on display in the show. They are students in art classes with Jeremy Lebediker and Richard Kent. This exhibition will feature …

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JANUARY 13 updates: Changes and updates since the original posting on Jan. 6 are noted in italics below. As you may know, the CDC and the state and local health departments have updated their COVID-19 guidance regarding the length and stipulations for quarantine and isolation. Please take some time to read over the following summary …

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The Mayfield Elementary School Music Department will present a live concert beginning at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, in the Mayfield Jr.-Sr. High School Auditorium. ​ The evening will feature performances by the school’s band and chorus. While in-person attendance is limited to four family members per musician, all others can join the live performance …

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Seventh- and eighth-graders on Dec. 9 and 10 took part in wellness days centered around a Vape Escape Challenge presented by the HFM Prevention Council. The Vape Escape Challenge brought small groups of students together to explore an “escape room” set up in a classroom. In the room, the students completed a sequence of activities …

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