Author: Heidi.Weber
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Uvalde Tragedy
Dear North Colonie Families: Sadly and unthinkably, this is the second week in a row that I write to you in the wake of a senseless tragedy involving gun violence. Our hearts are heavy with the constant news of the unthinkable loss of 19 beautiful children and their two courageous teachers while we were still…
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Memorial Day message from Superintendent Corr
Dear North Colonie Families: On Monday we celebrate Memorial Day and remember and honor those servicemen and servicewomen who gave their lives for our country. We must never forget them and our gratitude knows no boundaries. This gratitude is grounded in the freedoms and opportunities that exist for us all because of their supreme sacrifice.…
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NC Athletic Department offering free sports physicals June 8
North Colonie Athletic Department will be providing FREE SPORTS Physicals performed by our school doctors on Wednesday, June 8 from 3 to 5 p.m. Location: High School H Gym Time: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (middle school students do not need to dismiss early) To reserve a spot, please fill out this google form. REQUIRED:…
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Informational football meeting for grades 6-8 slated for June 2
There will be an important informational football meeting on Thursday, June 2 at 4:15 p.m. in the Shaker Middle School gymnasium for all current 6th, 7th and 8th graders who have an interest in playing. Items to be discussed: Summer Expectations Fall schedule Playing up policy Tradition at Shaker and what it means to be…
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Summer Engagement Camps: registration now open
North Colonie Central School District will again offer Summer Engagement Camps in July and August. New this year – offerings of Innovation Camps at both the middle and elementary levels! Open to all NC students grades 1-12 for FREE. Registration deadline: Friday, June 3. Click here for our Summer Engagement Camp brochure. We look forward…
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Letter to the NC Community: Uvalde
Dear North Colonie Community, It is with a heavy heart that we write to you after the tragedy which took place in Uvalde, Texas yesterday. In less than two weeks since the Buffalo tragedy, in another act of senseless violence, twenty-one beautiful souls have been lost. The fact that this act represents yet another in…
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COVID-19 Notification: May 16-20
Dear North Colonie Families, There were 122 COVID cases were reported in our school community for May 16-20, 2022. 15 Individual(s) associated with Blue Creek Elementary School 1 Last in the building 5/10/2022 1 Last in the building 5/11/2022 4 Last in the building 5/13/2022 5 Last in the building 5/16/2022 1 Last in the…
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North Colonie News: May 20
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR REGENTS EXAM AND END OF THE YEAR SCHEDULE The end of the year calendar is largely influenced by the New York State Regents Examination schedule and the state rules regarding the required 180 days of instruction. Typically in North Colonie, per New York State regulation, Regents exam…
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Message regarding tragedy in Buffalo
Dear North Colonie Community: This past weekend, Payton Gendron, a self-described white supremacist from Conklinville in New York State’s Southern Tier, intentionally drove 200 miles to Tops Friendly Supermarket in Buffalo to shoot 13 innocent people, killing 10. Eleven of the victims were Black. Twelve of the victims were simply shopping for groceries. One was…
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Mackenzie Hunter & Olivia LaBarge named April Kids Care recipients
Mackenzie Hunter and Olivia LaBarge, Shaker High School ninth graders, were recognized on Wednesday, April 27 at the Board of Education (BOE) meeting as the April 2022 North Colonie Kids Care recipients. Mackenzie and Olivia were selected for a website they created for students and adults to help ease the transition to a new building…