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  • Updated: Topics for Upcoming Budget Committee Meetings 

    PLEASE NOTE: The schedule (dates and locations) for the remaining 2023-24 Budget Meetings has changed. This information was updated 3-27-23 to reflect those changes. Monday, April 3: 7 p.m. at Shaker Middle School Auditorium. Topics: Staffing, Anticipated Building Enrollment, and New Programs and Initiatives Wednesday, April 5: 7 p.m. Shaker Middle School Auditorium Topics/Action: Proposed…

  • Global Citizens: SHS Model UN Club “Delivers” at GCMUN Conference

    Shaker High School Model UN Club’s had a successful and noteworthy trip to New York City for the Global Citizens Model United Nations Conference (GCMUN) March 2-4. This year, a SHS student was selected to deliver one of the committee speeches at the UN, and five received recognition awards for their overall performance throughout the…

  • SHS & SMS Families: Invite to Register for Online Safety Session in SCCSD

    North Colonie CSD parents, guardians, and students in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend an in-person online safety session Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Colonie Central High School. South Colonie Central School District is partnering with the FBI to host an informational session for parents and students on the increasingly rising issues of…

  • Give Our Maintenance and Custodial Crews a Round of Applause!

    The winter storm this last week dropped some wet and heavy snow. But thanks to very early hours, hard work, and dedication of both the maintenance and custodial crews, our students and staff returned to safe and ready schools. Plows and removal equipment were operated by Director of Facilities Brian Craft’s crew. Custodial Director Mark…

  • JV History Bowl Teams Headed to Nationals 

    Two Shaker High School Junior Varsity History Bowl teams are headed to nationals. They earned the honor after competing recently in the Regional History Bowl Competition held in Ithaca. The Shaker Team B members are: Everest Nelson-Holder, Faiz Shaikh, and Haadi Shoaib who won the JV division and were awarded a “Champions” plaque. The Shaker…

  • Congratulations ZaQuan Irby: SHS PE Teacher to Receive State Coach of Year Honor

    Shaker High School PE Teacher ZaQuan Irby will be honored at a national conference as New York State’s high school strength coach of the year. Coach Irby developed SHS’s Performance Fitness program, Currently over 700 students are enrolled. The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) will recognize Coach Irby at its June conference in…

  • NCCSD Closed – Tuesday, March 14: No remote learning; all district closure.

    Dear North Colonie Community, All the area forecasters are predicting a major winter storm that is expected to impact our area throughout the day. The combination of heavy, wet snow and high winds makes this a particular dangerous storm, and in her press conference yesterday morning, Governor Hochul emphasized the possibility of “widespread power outages…

  • Forts Ferry Serves Up Breakfast; Hosts Officials Who Laud Importance of Feeding Students

    Let’s keep the momentum going NCCSD families! There was an increased number of breakfast trays filled in most North Colonie schools during National School Breakfast Week March 6-10. But the importance of having a healthy start and filling those students’ stomachs every school day, every week was emphasized by a slate of officials during a March…

  • Introduction to 23-24 Budget Provided at First in Series of Meetings to Discuss Funding

    PLEASE NOTE: The schedule (dates and locations) for the remaining 2023-24 Budget Meetings has changed. This web story was updated 3-27-23 to reflect those changes. The annual series of committee meetings to develop the NCCSD 2023-24 budget kicked off March 6.  “This is an important process and an opportunity to share ideas,” Superintendent Kathleen Skeals…

  • “Immersion Experience:” World Language Studies Put to Use in Costa Rica & Germany

    Mid-winter break was an eye opening opportunity for two different groups of Shaker High School students who traveled to Costa Rica and Germany. Spanish teacher Jessie Morgan and German teacher Christine Connor along with adult chaperones, helped students enjoy the memorable, “immersive experience.” Both educators described it as, “culturally educational with language exposure.” Highlights of…

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