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  • February 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes

    Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file Members Absent: President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. North Colonie Kids Care: The February recipients are Zohal Maryam and Shreya Sharath, who are both in Grade 8 at Shaker Middle School. Southgate Elementary School Lighting Issues & Proposal…

  • Immersive Play: Equity and Cultural Sustainability

    Approximately 150 ninth grade students, along with members of the Project Lit Club, attended a field trip to UAlbany for a screening of “A Love Letter to Brian, Lesley, and Michelle.” This immersive film used dance, theater, and text to explore race and identity in the United States.  Following the Feb. 9  screening, the film’s…

  • Congratulations To Our Six National Merit Finalists!

    Of the 16,000 National Merit semi-finalists named in September, six Shaker High School students have been named finalists by the scholarship program. The students meeting the criteria to be named finalists are: Lauren Brissette, Katherine Conjalka, Brian Devendorf, Pradham Rodda, Shashank Sekhar, and Jongmyeong Sung. As finalists, these six students are now under consideration for…

  • Honoring & Supporting Our Counselors’ Work

    Unlike ever before has student mental health and wellness been at the forefront of public education. And North Colonie Central School District is showing students, families, and staff they are taking that need seriously. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, a Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services position was added. “The mental…

  • Kathleen Skeals Sworn in as Superintendent

    Board of Education President Linda Harrison today swore in Kathleen Skeals as the sixth superintendent of the North Colonie Central School District. Several current and past board members, along with district administrators, gathered together to mark the formal start of her superintendency.  Skeals shared her thoughts about her new role and why education has been…

  • Town of Colonie Celebrates one of its “Titans” – Jan. 31 is D. Joseph Corr Day

    After 50 years in education and several months of well-wishes and send offs by colleagues, community members, former students, and many more – Jan. 31 marks D. Joseph Corr’s last day as North Colonie’s superintendent. It also marks D. Joseph Corr Day in the Town of Colonie. Yes, that’s right. Not only is Mr. Corr…

  • “Champion of Student Success” Receives Tributes at Retirement Reception

    At a reception held prior to the Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting, retiring Superintendent Joe Corr was treated to a range of tributes.  From baskets of student artwork and cards from the schools across the district, to a video, a banner to mark “Joe Corr Day” on Jan. 31 (his last day), the accolades…

  • SHS Students ‘Part of History’: Attend Governor’s Inauguration

    It all started a mere few weeks ago as an opportunity called First Amendment-First Vote (1st A-1st V), which aims to help young women realize that they can someday run for political office. A group of Shaker High School girls and teachers gathered for a kick-off event of the unique, interactive “outside-the-classroom” enrichment program. It…

  • Raising Awareness and Funds: Special Olympics Recognizes SHS Student

    It was more than about money and scholarships. The recognition of Shaker High School student Mira Ginsburg shed further light on the positive difference individuals can make for their fellow students on the athletic field and in the school halls. With signs, smiles, and applause, SHS Unified Sports and Club athletes celebrated with Mira when…

  • South Korean Delegation Visits SHS

    Earlier this week, the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) hosted a delegation from South Korea and brought the group to meet with Shaker High School’s (SHS) Foreign Policy for Seniors class. ICCR connects the Capital Region to the world through citizen diplomacy by hosting programs with foreign visitors and events that help establish…

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