Category: Archive
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Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week One – Kaelah Carter
Kaelah plays varsity basketball. In a 52-42 win over Ballston Spa, Kaelah Carter continued to prove her versatility for Shaker girls basketball. Her astounding 26 points made her the high scorer in the last three games; leader in steals, deflections, and blocks; and second in rebounds. Paired with her stats, Kaelah is a leader on…
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Colonie Town Library showcases SHS & SMS student artwork
The North Colonie Central School District’s Department of Art & Design invites members of the community to view select artwork by Shaker High School and Shaker Middle School students during the month of January at the Colonie Town Library. The Student Art Show features a range of fine art and digital artwork. Click here for…
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Next COVID-19 rapid test kit distribution for North Colonie students Wed., Jan. 5
Important Note about Rapid Test Kits The North Colonie Central School District has received approximately 90 percent of our allotment of kits from New York state. The district’s allotment is based on our 2021 enrollment. If you previously picked up a test kit for your student, DO NOT attempt to pick up another kit or…
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FAQs: rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests
My child has just tested positive on a rapid, at-home COVID-19 test. What should I do next? Please take a picture of the positive test results and a picture of the test box Notify your school nurse of the positive result Report the positive results of an at-home COVID-19 test to the Albany County Department…
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Update: Rapid tests for school districts and plans to return to in-person instruction
As you may have heard in the media, Governor Hochul has indicated COVID-19 tests will be sent to all school districts for distribution following the winter break. At this point, we have not received these tests. Additionally, health and safety guidance from both the state and our local county health department continues to evolve. As…
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Albany County DOH asks residents to report positive COVID-19 home test kit results
The North Colonie Central School District is sharing the following information on behalf of the Albany County Department of Health. If anyone in your family has tested positive, Albany County is requesting that you use the link below to report the case. Note: This is for Albany County residents only. ACDOH Link for COVID-19 Positive…
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Shaker Middle School student Ameer Salamah recognized for being kind to others
Ameer Salamah (Miro), a 6th grade Shaker Middle School student, was recognized on Mon., Dec. 20 at the Board of Education meeting as the December 2021 North Colonie Kids Care recipient. He was nominated for the award by health teacher Mr. Keith Bateman for his willingness to help fellow students. “Not only have I seen…
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North Colonie to change COVID-19 contract tracing communication to families
In order to streamline our COVID-19 contact tracing efforts, we are making some changes to the way we communicate with families when their child(ren) have had a direct exposure to COVID-19. As you may know, our principals and nursing staff have been calling and emailing families of students who have had a direct COVID-19 exposure…
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SMS, SHS Winter Concert Recordings now available
The North Colonie Music Department enjoyed welcoming families back for in-person middle and high school concerts this winter. Due to COVID-19 protocols and seating restrictions in the Shaker HS auditorium, attendance was limited. For some of our 6th grade students, it was the first time they participated in a concert! The Music Department is recording…
Recent headlines
- Two Shaker Students Advance to Poetry Out Loud State Semifinal Competition
- SHS Announces High Honor, Honor and Merit Roll for First Quarter
- Shaker Senior Katie Shimick Honored as December Kids Care Recipient
- Two SHS Engineering Teams Named State Finalists in Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition
- North Colonie Employee Celebrates Newly Attained U.S. Citizenship