Author: Debbie.Jakala
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Shaker Cheer Team Celebrated by Town of Colonie Officials
The Shaker High School Cheer team was celebrated as positive representatives of the community as Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey welcomed the team to Colonie Town Hall on Thursday, April 27. Crummey issued an official proclamation, honoring the cheer team’s performance while representing the town in scholastic competition. “We’re so excited about recognizing what you…
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Principal Thiell Named Principal of the Year
Principal Thiell was named Principal of the Year by the Capital Region Principal Center Board and the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA). “Principal Thiell is truly an exceptional educational leader who has made a profound impact on our school community. His dedication to equity, inclusion, and academic excellence is an inspiration to all who…
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April NC Kids Care Honorees Are True Visionaries
Every month the North Colonie CSD Board of Education recognizes a student – or in this instance, a group of eight Shaker High School juniors – who go “above and beyond” to make a difference. The BOE members and those in attendance gave these students a standing ovation for their combined effort to raise over…
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April 5 Budget Meeting and BOE Adoption
The North Colonie CSD Board of Education on April 5 unanimously adopted the proposed 2023-24 budget that will go before voters May 16. Prior to adoption, a report and review on the schedules for: staffing changes, equipment, maintenance projects, interfund transfers, and new programs and initiatives was given by Superintendent Skeals and Assistant Superintendent for…
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Budget Committee April 3 Meeting: Enrollment Update; New Program & Staffing Requests
The North Colonie CSD Budget Committee held its fourth meeting April 3 to review the 2023-24 budget proposals. The topics were: enrollment updates and projections, and new program and staffing requests. Presented by Superintendent Kathleen Skeals, the full meeting recorded livestream and presentation are also available, in addition to this summary. Enrollment Updates and Projections…
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Attention Preschool/UPK Families: Parent Workshop April 27
Are you a parent/guardian of a preschool or UPK student, or know someone who has a child in this age range? Please consider joining this zoom workshop April 27 starting at 6 p.m. Root Cause Series: ADHD Roots and Interventions This topic in Dr. Smitkin’s Root Cause series addresses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) at its…
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Registrations Due Soon: Lifeguard Review & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Courses
Lifeguard Review Course: Registration due May 10 Lifeguard Review Course: Saturday May 13, 2023 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. All lifeguards need to take a review course every two years. Shaker High School will be offering the course Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The course fee is $125 and you…
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Shaker Robotics Headed to the World Championships!
Shaker Robotics competed at the NY Tech Valley Regional (NYTVR) and is now headed to the FRC World Championships, a culminating, international event for youth robotics competition. After qualifying as a finalist, the team received a wildcard berth, clearing the way for them to compete at the FRC World Championships in Houston, Texas. The Shaker…
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Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
Dear Families, As we prepare to go on April break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your partnership in education. These first two months in my role as superintendent have been an opportunity for me to learn more about the North Colonie community from a new and different vantage point.…
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NCCSD Students Juried Regional Art on Display at Albany Center Gallery
North Colonie CSD students are well represented at the 2023 Juried Regional Art Exhibit. Over 100 regional student artists were celebrated for their work, and 27 total awards were given out. Each year our district submits 25 works and 8 were selected to be among the 100 from area high school programs, and 5 of…