In the Mount Markham School district area we also have the influence of a private Christian School that has had students participate in the Mustang guards as well as students from nearby Brookfield Central Schools. For this reason, we are listed and entered in the Independent classes of competition.
ABOUT the Mount Markham Central School (Directions to MTM)
About the Mount Markham Central School In 1933, what is now Mt. Markham Middle School was once known as the West Winfield Central School. We were one of 3 area
districts that included Bridgewater and Leonardsville Central Schools.
The three districts began experiencing overcrowding.At the start of the 1968 school year, members of the West Winfield, Bridgewater and Leonardville school boards began meeting to explore opportunities and the possibility of reorganizing into one larger district.
On July 1, 1969 a decision was made to merge the 3 districts and build one high school. The new high school was to be "state of the art" at the time and would include a large auditorium, science
labs spacious, open library and adequate space to handle all the "modern programs."
This is the building that has served well for us for the last 25 years. Leonardsville Central School would remain as an elementary school for our district until 2001.
Students, parents and members of the community were given opportunity to suggest names for the newly created district. A few suggestions were: General Winfield Scott Central, Four County Central, Upper Valley Central and even Apollo Central. {The last name is reminiscent of the era!} some suggestions were
better than others but ultimately, the mountainous terrain seen from the valley would be the name: The Mount Markham Central School District was the winner.
Today, Mt Markham is the 2nd largest district in the Herkimer county area covering 200 square miles, parts of which are located in 4 other counties and eleven townships. Our district has grown by leaps and bounds. we currently enroll about 1500 students in grades K-12. The Middle school was recently renovated to include a beautiful new wing. The addition allowed for a cafeteria and new gym as well as several classrooms. We have facilities to be proud of new sports fields, as well as additions and renovations to existing buildings that include a fitness and weight training area and tennis courts.
The future looks great for Mount Markham, and we should all be excited as the Mount Markham Central School district looks forward to the new millennium.
{excerpt from the Mustang Times 1999-2000 yearbook} revised 6/26/03
Directions to Mt. Markham Senior High School note that the West Winfield Elementary and the Mount Markham Middle School are all within hundreds of yards of one another.
From the EAST OR WEST (north is Utica area): NYS Thruway to Exit 31, Utica. Follow Rtes 5/8/12 to South Route 8. Take South Route 8 for approx. 19 miles. You will come to a crossroad of Rte 8 South and Rtes 5/20. This is Bridgewater, there will be a "Nice and Easy" on your left. Make a left heading east on Rte 5/20 towards Richfield Springs, West Winfield. Once you enter the town of West Winfield, you will come to a traffic light. After traffic light take a LEFT, ONTO FAIRGROUND ROAD (the Mount Markham Middle School will be on your right or l). High school is up ahead approx 1/4 mile on the left. (Across the street is the Mount Markham Elementary)
(Alternate route from East: Rte 20 west straight into West Winfield. FROM THE EAST, Fairground Road is the right JUST before you get into the traffic light in town.
Distances from Eastern points:
(north west) Utica, NY (approx 22 miles) 25 minutes travel
Cherry Valley, NY (approx 25 miles) 25 minutes travel
Richfield Springs, NY (approx 11 miles) 5 minutes travel
Cooperstown, NY (approx 20 miles) 25 minutes travel
Albany, NY (approx 72 miles) 1hour travel
Distances from Western Points:
Cazenovia, NY (approx 37 miles) 45 minutes travel
Auburn, NY (approx 80 miles) 110 minutes travel
Syracuse, NY (approx 52 miles) 70-75 minutes travel
From the South:
Take Route 88 East to Exit 9, Sidney to Route 8 North for approx. 43 miles. In Bridgewater at traffic light, make right onto Rte 5/20 EAST towards West Winfield/ Richfield Springs (there will be a Nice and Easy store on the adjacent right). Travel approx 3 miles and you will come into the town of West Winfield. Go through the light and take the next left onto Fairgrounds Road. The high school is up ahead approx 1/2 mile on the left.
If you travel Route 12, make a right at the intersection of 12 and Rtes 5/20 before Waterville and travel EAST on Rte 5/20 into West Winfield. then follow above direction to school.
Distances from major points of reference:
Albany, NY (approx 72 miles) 75 minutes travel
Binghamton, NY (approx 65 miles) 90 minutes travel
Buffalo, NY (approx 183 miles) 3 hours and 25 minutes travel
Cooperstown, NY (approx 20 miles) 25 minutes travel
Montreal, Canada (approx 255 miles) 4 hours and 35 minutes travel
Oneonta, NY (approx 39 miles) 40 minutes travel
Oxford, NY (approx 45 miles) 45 minutes travel
Philadelphia, PA (approx 220 miles) 4 hours and 30 minutes travel
Pittsburgh, PA (approx 432 miles) 7 hours 15 minutes
Rochester, NY (approx 138 miles) 2 hours and 45 minutes travel
Scranton, PA (approx 110 miles) 2 hours and 20 minutes
Sherburne, NY (approx 24 miles) 35 minutes travel
Syracuse, NY (approx 52 miles) 65-75 minutes travel
Toronto, Canada (approx 260 miles) 4 hours and 30 minutes
