Category: Archive
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Eighth Grader Creates Intricate 3D Structures
A SJHS student has taken an interest in creating 3D renderings of places he dreams of traveling to one day. Everest Nelson-Holder gave us an idea of how much time goes into creating these works of art. “My print Le Arc De Triomphe took about 30 hours to print and 2-3 hours of removing support…
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SHS students featured in SPAC Festival of Young Artists
The North Colonie Art Department is pleased to share that a number of SHS students’ creative work was accepted by the jurors for a public exhibit at Saratoga Performing Arts Center this spring as a part of their SPAC Festival of Young Artists! The focus of the festival is a showcase of the area’s talented…
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Vaccination clinic for North Colonie students ages 16 and up set for Saturday, April 17
Students in the North Colonie Central School District ages 16 and older will have an opportunity to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic being held Saturday, April 17 at Colonie High School. Families of students age 16 and older can schedule an appointment for their child today. We anticipate multiple opportunities from the…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Tuesday, April 13, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Latham Ridge An individual associated with the K-3 learning community at Latham Ridge who was last in the building on 4/12/21; contacts have been notified. Please reach out to your child’s…
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Seven Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Monday, April 12, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Blue Creek An individual associated with the K-3 learning community at Blue Creek who was last in the building on 3/31 ; contacts have been notified. An individual associated with the…
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The High Impact of Service Learning
Students from the 18-21 learning program at Shaker are doing good things for the community with the help and support of North Colonie. They call themselves the Bison Breakfast Club and since March, they have raised $1,452.76 for local charities. “It was a ray of sunshine for the BBC students to have the opportunity to…
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Police Investigate Predators Extorting Teens on Social Media
Dear North Colonie Families, The state police put out a serious warning about an uptick in catfishing schemes targeting teens. We wanted to alert our families so you can talk to your children today. A teacher in our own school community is mourning the loss of her nephew due to the horrifying pressure put on…
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Boght Hills K-3 plans to reopen Monday, April 12
Dear Families: I hope that everyone is enjoying this break week. I wanted to update our community regarding the progress made at Boght Hills Elementary School since last week’s fire. First, I would like to again thank the multiple town of Colonie fire departments that arrived quickly and rapidly extinguished last week’s fire. Thanks to…
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Transportation Department achieves 100% passing rate from NYSDOT
The North Colonie Transportation Department mechanics have achieved a 100% New York State Department of Transportation inspection rate. For the 2020-21 school year, 175 inspections were completed and each one was perfect. “The transportation department is dedicated to providing safe transportation to all students riding our buses,” said Denise Towne, Director of Transportation. “Our maintenance…
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Fall 2 2021 Athlete of the Week – Ben Casler
Congratulations to Ben Casler, our Athlete of the Week from varsity volleyball! Ben is a leader on and off the court. He plays with an energy and passion that inspires the rest of the team. Ben has been a consistent player for us throughout the first three games of the season and currently leads the…