Category: Archive
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North Colonie mourns loss of Shaker H.S. student
Earlier this morning, we learned of the sudden death of one of our 10th grade students on Monday, May 24. Our thoughts are with Destiny Greene’s family and friends during this difficult time. A number of support meetings and counseling services are being held for students and staff throughout the day today, to help process…
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Free College Credit, Team Asset & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, We’ve had many challenges throughout the year, but with a strong community such as ours, we have managed to pull each other through. There is a lot to be proud of. We are not out of the woods yet with this pandemic, but hope is on the horizon and we have…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Friday, May 21, 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 5/18; contacts have been notified. Please reach out to your child’s school principal with…
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The Exceptional Drive of Yadi Goes Further Than Behind the Wheel
Yadiris (Yadi) Rodriguez, a beloved driver for North Colonie School district for five years, has shown great care in providing safe transportation for our students. Since emigrating to the United States 10 years ago, her ambition and kindness has really taken her places. That is why it is no surprise that she is the recipient…
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Earn College Credit This Summer Absolutely Free
Attention rising juniors and seniors, enrollment is open for Hudson Valley’s College in the High School Program this summer. They are providing a special program this summer where all costs are covered, which includes books and materials. The courses are taught online by qualified Hudson Valley faculty members, and college credits are transferable. Classes will…
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SHS Athletes Who Signed to Play in College in 2021-22
Ghassan Chehade Ghassan navigated a very challenging recruiting process and committed to Coach Greg Gattuso and the University of Albany Great Danes football program. Ghassan was named a first-team Times Union All-Star as a defensive end. He has been a relentless worker and he has seen the results. Jack Thayer Jack will be playing…
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SHS junior Avi Bagchi selected for the prestigious STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) summer internship with NASA
SHS junior Avi Bagchi has been selected for the prestigious STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) summer internship to be held at The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research. Students will work with scientists and engineers to conduct authentic research from data received from NASA’s Earth observing satellites as well…
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Student artwork selected as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
We are pleased to share that Shaker High School student artwork was selected as the winner of this year’s 2021 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by The Congress of the United States! Each year the Shaker High School Art Department is invited to submit three pieces of student artwork for consideration in this prestigious area show.…
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SHS senior Anna Ryu named recipient of the 2021 NYS DAR District III scholarship award
Congratulations to Shaker High School senior Anna Ryu on recently being named the recipient of the 2021 NYS DAR District III scholarship! The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes students in their senior…
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North Colonie Central School District budget approved by voters
May 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Tuesday, North Colonie Central School District voters approved the district’s proposed $124,977,067 budget for the 2021-22 school year by a margin of 1221 to 428; which is a 74% approval rate. Because the proposed tax levy increase of 1.39% or $1,223,551 meets the district’s allowable limit under the…