Category: Archive
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SJHS hosts virtual talent show for students
Staff members at SJHS created a Google Classroom for a student talent show. The show had 20 students enter submissions. Watch their performances. Great job everyone! The following staff members were involved in planning the event: Davis Chamberlain, Jan Zadoorian, Dawn Lange, Christina Froelich and Jude Hanley. The show was produced by Christina Froelich and…
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ENL department launches redesigned website for families
The ENL department is excited to announce its newly designed English as a New Language (ENL) Parent Resources Google site. This website is a place for families of students in our ENL program to find information and helpful resources in multiple languages. There are links to information about COVID-19 and ways to find community resources,…
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A message from the superintendent
Dear North Colonie Families, On Monday, June 1, I wrote to you expressing the district’s sadness following the death of George Floyd. We know that if we were in school, we would be educating and supporting our children as they process these difficult times. Since that is not possible right now, I wanted to provide…
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Latham Ridge holds Virtual STEAM Day for students
On Friday, June 5, Latham Ridge held a Virtual STEAM Day with activities for all grade levels. STEAM Day celebrated the learning, creativity and problem-solving skills students learned throughout the year. The plan was to hold STEAM Day in person, however, after the school closure was announced, third grade teacher Paige Rossi advocated to find…
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Visual art and design student work installed in Gallery Exhibition at Shaker High School
Each year, the most advanced art seniors graduating with a five-unit sequence pathway in visual art and design are honored with a special self-directed and installed Gallery Exhibition on campus. This year, instructor Genevieve Chornyak worked with her team of commendable students to develop a website of our students and their impressive art careers at…
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2020 Annual SHS Art Recognition Ceremony
The faculty members in the Shaker High School Art Department are pleased to present a celebration of our most accomplished students this school year. Annually, we recognize our students in grades 9-11 who stand out for their academic achievement in our courses and their commendable classroom contributions. Additionally, we celebrate our newly inducted members of…
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2020 Shaker High School Science Research Symposium
The students from Shaker High School Science Research invite you to attend the 17th annual (virtual) symposium! In June, the high school typically hosts a Science Research Symposium, which showcases the work of each of our science research students. During that event, all students display and present their research posters for all to enjoy. The…
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Important absentee ballot information
Dear North Colonie Community, I want to share some important updates with you about absentee ballots for the school budget vote and Board of Education election. Ballots are delayed We understand that you may not have received a ballot and you may be wondering when it will arrive. Despite the district meeting all deadlines for…
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Class of 2020 Honor Graduates
Mr. Richard W. Murphy, Principal of Shaker High School, North Colonie Central School District, has released the names of those students who will graduate from Shaker High School on June 27, 2020 as Honor Graduates. In alphabetical order, they are: Maryam Ahmad is the daughter of Tazein Fatma and Ateeq Ahmad of Latham. Maryam will…
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Boght Hills fourth grader raises money for district food pantries
Boght Hills fourth grader Ira Upperpalli recently celebrated her 10th birthday and she wanted to make it a memorable one. Ira decided to raise money through family and friends so that she could give back during this difficult time. Ira decided to give her mom and her mom’s friends manicures and pedicures to help raise…