Author: julia.lilkendey
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Public Hearing on School Budget, Meet the BOE Candidates, And Absentee Ballot Applications
This Wednesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m, North Colonie Central School District will conduct a public hearing on the proposed $124,977,067 budget for the 2021-22 school year. We encourage all voters to attend and ask questions concerning the budget by using this link to access the live stream of the public hearing. If you have…
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Shaker Club Helps Canine Companions Perform Physical Tasks for Those in Need
This week, Shaker’s World of Difference Club is making a difference for those who need assistance dogs. The Club is donating more than 30 tug straps they made for Canine Companions’ service dogs. Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. is an organization that trains and provides assistance dogs at no cost to children, adults and veterans…
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June Calendar Changes, Upcoming Public Hearing, BOE Candidates & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie families, As we are nearing the last couple of months of the school year, there are changes to the June calendar to tell you about, largely due to the New York State Regents Exams. With the reduced number of exams being given and the combined 7-12 building, the end of the school…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Thursday, April 29, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Loudonville An individual associated with the Loudonville K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 4/26; contacts have been notified. Please reach out to your child’s school principal with…
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Listen to a Play Written By SHS Student Tonight
A script that Shaker’s Anavi Parikh submitted to theREP’s Young Playwright Contest will be read to the public tonight at 7:00. The piece is called “Shilpa and Sameer” and it was selected as one of the top 10 plays out of nearly 100 entries. The work by the 10 semifinalists are included in theREP’s April…
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Shaker Team Places 4th Nationally out of 105 Academic WorldQuest Teams
Shaker Academic WorldQuest teams had their global trivia knowledge put to the test. Students from the Shaker History Research and Competition Club participated in the 19th annual Carlos and Malú Alvarez National Academic WorldQuest. The competition was hosted by the World Affairs Council, which included more than 400 students on 105 teams. A special congratulations…
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Four Candidates Vying for Two Seats on the Board of Education
On May 18, North Colonie residents will elect two candidates to five-year terms, without compensation, to the Board of Education. Seats are not at large and candidates had to declare what seat they were running for at the time they picked up petitions. The open seat of current board member Mary Nardolillo is uncontested. The…
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Three Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie community, Today, Monday, April 26, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Shaker Junior High School An individual associated with the 7-8 learning community at Shaker High School who was last in the building on 4/21/21; contacts have been notified. Shaker High School…
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Fall 2 2021 Athletes of the Week – Sai Thimirisetty and Alex Robin
Congratulations to Sai Thimirisetty and Alex Robin, our Athletes of the Week from varsity volleyball. Sai Thimirisetty leads by example every game. He brings a quiet composure to the court, executing the basics at a high level. Sai has added a thunderous serve to his repertoire which other teams simply can’t handle. Sai is humble…
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Best School District, Tutoring help, Vaccine Clinic/PSA & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie families, I am thrilled to share the news that once again we made it in the Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region! For the second consecutive year, North Colonie was named Best School District. For three years prior to that you might remember, Shaker won the best high school in the…