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  • “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…

  • Reminder: 8th Grade Transition Night is March 9

    Printable version: 22-23 8th grade night save the date Save the Date 8th Grade Transition Night March 9, 2023 6:30 p.m. Shake HS Auditorium Come meet administrators, supervisors, and school counselors to learn all about courses, requirements and your first year of high school.

  • Let’s Dig In! National School Breakfast Week: March 6-10 

    No better time to try a school breakfast than during National School Breakfast Week! Please take a moment with your student this weekend to review the menus and pick a day – or two! – to try out a school breakfast: Elementary Breakfast Middle School Breakfast High School Breakfast (NOTE: Some elementary schools will have…

  • 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…

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