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  • Shaker Speech and Debate Team Places Among Teams from Across the State

    The Shaker High School Speech and Debate team competed at their first competition of the year against multiple teams from around the state on Saturday, Nov. 2. Members of the team competed in various speech categories and in Lincoln-Douglas debates. The team finished 2nd place overall, with multiple students placing in their categories. Additionally students…


  • Communications Classes Explore Innovation Labs at SMS

    Since the addition of Innovation Labs to Shaker Middle School back in 2021-22, sixth graders in the North Colonie Central School District have had the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art technology classes aimed at inspiring the next generation of engineers. With classes including Coding and Robotics, Clean Technology, and Wellness, it’s easy to see why…


  • Shaker Takes Top 2 Spots in CNY History Bee & Bowl

    The Blue Bison cleaned up at the Central New York History Bee and Bowl in Syracuse, NY on Saturday, October 19, 2024. The varsity team of Faiz Shaikh, Haadi Shoaib, Everest Nelson-Holder, and Hannah Berkun won the event and the other varsity team of Shrijan Sedhain, Yunhan Chen, Everitt Li, Peter Gong, and Charles Adelstein came in…


  • Anthony Sadek Honored as October Kids Care Recipient

    Anthony Sadek is bringing beautiful music to people’s ears and joy to their hearts. The Shaker High School senior is being honored as the North Colonie Kids Care recipient for the month of October, not only for his extraordinary skills as a pianist, but also for his commitment to others.  Twice a week, Anthony visits…


  • North Colonie CSD Farm-to-School Program Awarded State Funding

    North Colonie Central School District is pleased to announce that we are one of just 16 Farm-to-School programs being awarded funding by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.  The project grant in the amount of $99,346 will help increase the access to New York State farm products in school meals, support local…


  • North Colonie Ranked #1 School District in Albany Area

    We’re #1 and we’re proud of it! The website Niche.com recently released its Best Schools and Districts rankings and North Colonie and Shaker High School are both at the top of the list! Niche ranked North Colonie Central School District the #1 School District in the Albany Area with an overall grade of A. The…


  • Shaker High School Announces 16 Commended Students

    In addition to our four National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, Shaker High School has 16 Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Each of these talented seniors received a letter of commendation from Principal Marcus Puccioni in honor of the recognition. This group is among 34,000 Commended Students throughout the country who placed in…


  • Paul Bunyan & Babe Visit Loudonville

    A visit from Paul Bunyan and Babe the Ox! What a way for second graders at Loudonville to wrap up their CKLA Knowledge Unit on fairy tales and tall tales! The North Colonie Blue Bison stood in for Babe while Paul read aloud to our students before a brief question and answer period. In 2K,…


  • Trio of Siblings Honored as September Kids Care Recipients

    It’s not a miracle, it’s hard work! The Latham Ridge garden and outdoor learning space look immaculate and it’s partially thanks to our September Kids Care recipients… the Miracles! At the Board of Education meeting on September 23, 2024, Sahana, Ruby, and Max Miracle were honored for their dedication to Latham Ridge Elementary School. The…


  • New Spectator Protocols at Home Varsity Football Games

    In our continued efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for all to enjoy our home Varsity Football games, we are implementing the following updates to our procedures. Please review these changes carefully: Per North Colonie Central School District Policy (5312.1-R, 5312.22-R) – Sale or Distribution of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, or Alcoholic Beverages…