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  • Board of Education adopts 2021-22 school calendar

    At its regular meeting on March 22, the Board of Education adopted the 2021-22 school calendar. The important dates are listed below: July 5: Independence Day Observed Sept. 6: Labor Day Sept. 7-8: Supt. Conf. Days Sept. 9: Classes Begin, Gr. K-12 Sept. 16: Yom Kippur Oct. 8: Early Release Day Oct. 11: Columbus Day…

  • Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases include: Blue Creek An individual associated with the K-3 learning community at Blue Creek who was last in the building on Tuesday, March 9; all contacts have been notified. Shaker Junior High…

  • Shaker’s Academic WorldQuest teams qualify for nationals

    On Sunday, March 7, 12 students from the Shaker History Research and Competition Club competed on three teams of four against students from nine states in the regional Academic WorldQuest competition sponsored by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. Based on their performance, all three Shaker teams qualified for World Affairs Councils of America’s…

  • One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. The individual is associated with the Blue Creek 4-6 learning community at Shaker Junior High School and was last in the building on Friday, March 5. All contacts have been notified. Please reach out…

  • Obituary for Peter Mravlja, North Colonie CSD teacher and coach

    On Saturday, March 6, we shared information about the passing of beloved teacher and coach, Peter Mravlja. Peter taught physical education at Southgate, was a longtime coach, and a valued member of our school community. The district shared coping supports on Sunday, March 7 for those grieving this difficult loss.

  • Student artwork featured in virtual NYSATA art exhibit

    Each year, the North Colonie Art Department participates in the NYS Art Teachers Association Legislative Art Exhibit. The New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA), in partnership with NYSUT and in collaboration with our New York State Legislators, organizes this exhibit to showcase the amazing artwork of students across New York state. The legislative exhibit…

  • SHS students compete in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl

    On Saturday, March 6, 10 students from Shaker High School competed in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl. Students studied and prepared both independently and collectively, via virtual meeting platforms, for countless hours leading up to the competition. Shaker Team 2, consisting of Minyi Chen, Pranav Jagannath, Corey Ditzel, Jalen…

  • Two SJHS students qualify for MATHCOUNTS state competition

    Seven SJHS students recently competed in the MATHCOUNTS chapter invitational. Two SJHS students, Kevin Lu (3rd) and Isabella Hu (4th), will move on to the state competition! The MATHCOUNTS Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that reaches students in grades 6-8 in all US states and territories with 3 extracurricular math programs. More than a…

  • Student artwork featured in virtual Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art Exhibit

    The North Colonie art department is thrilled to celebrate 14 students whose artwork is displayed in an online gallery representing this year’s ESP K-8 Student Exhibit! This annual exhibition opportunity helps our region celebrate National Youth Art Month. Students’ artwork is directly inspired by one or more of the modern art master works in the…

  • Trees to be removed and replaced at Forts Ferry

    Dear North Colonie families, Earlier this year, it was confirmed that several of the existing Austrian pine trees along Forts Ferry Road near the tennis courts have quickly declined in health. Upon a closer look, the pine trees have been impacted by Diplodia tip blight, which is a common fungal disease of stressed conifers, and…

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