Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School

08/01/2026

Check out these August events at the Claverack Free Library!

Pickup your August activity calendar at the circulation desk! There is something for everyone at the library!

07/31/2026

Mark your calendars now.. This year, we're offering an opportunity for you to drop off your child(ren)'s school supplies before the year starts! Swing by anytime between 9am–5pm on Tuesday, August 25th, or 11am–7pm on Wednesday, August 26th. We'll also have a backpack giveaway available both days!
Please enter through the glass atrium entrance (right side of the front of the building), with supplies clearly labeled with your student's and teacher's names.
Kindergarten Orientation will be held that evening (Wednesday, August 26th) from 5:30–6:30pm. We hope to see many of our future Bluehawks and their families there!

Pre-K and Kindergarten teacher and supply information will be sent out in mid-August. 💙💛

07/29/2026

Due to today's severe weather, today's Free Summer Meals Program meal box pickup has been rescheduled to Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Meal boxes can be picked up during the regular pickup hours, 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., at the usual location:
41 North Second Street and State Street Park

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa McGovern at [email protected]

07/28/2026

Mrs. Sweet's ESY class is learning all about river and sea animals. They created their own turtles and sharks! 🐢🦈

07/24/2026

Meet modern-day "living dinosaurs" with The Reptile Nook! Get up close with reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates in this fun, hands-on program!
📅 Wednesday, July 29, 3pm
📍 Hudson Area Library Community Room
🎟️ Registration is required and seating is limited. Email or call to reserve your spot: [email protected] or 518-828-1792

07/20/2026

Get your car shining while supporting the Hudson Sr. High Class of 2028! 🫧🚗

The Hudson Sr. High Class of 2028 is hosting a free car wash on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Stop by Hudson Junior/Senior High School (215 Harry Howard Ave.) on the Junior High side.

There is no set cost, but donations of any amount are greatly appreciated and will directly support future class events, prom, and senior activities.

Bring your car, truck, or SUV, and let our students do the hard work. Thank you for supporting the Class of 2028. We look forward to seeing you!

07/17/2026

We are pleased to extend the opportunity for incoming Kindergarten students to attend the Boost Up Academy this summer! The Academy focuses on preparing your child for Kindergarten and is designed to help students smoothly transition to MC Smith in September. We will teach many skills that will allow your child to succeed in school.
The Academy begins on August 17th through August 20th, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. There is no Academy on Friday. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided if desired. Transportation for this program is NOT provided. Drop off and pick up will be in the front of the building at the atrium entrance. Student drop off time begins at 8:50 a.m. and pick-up time begins at 12 p.m. If you have not already signed your Kindergarten student up, please call 518-828-4360 ext 1112 or 1113. We are looking forward to seeing our new students there!

07/06/2026

Happening tomorrow!!

07/04/2026

We hope you take time to celebrate today, commemorating the day in 1776 when the Second Continental Congress formally adopted the Declaration of Independence. Happy 4th of July!