Category: Archive
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Update from the superintendent – Friday, May 1
Dear North Colonie Families, Today, Governor Cuomo announced that all schools in New York State will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year. We will continue to instruct, support and ensure our students are provided meals through this time. Governor Cuomo will announce a decision on summer school by the end of the…
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An update from the superintendent – Thursday, April 30
Dear North Colonie Families, Today, Governor Cuomo stated he will address the status of school closures in tomorrow’s briefing. We will share any updates with our community as soon as they are available. In the meantime, I wanted to take some time to share some good news with you all. I know we could all…
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Four North Colonie schools among 582 Recognition Schools statewide
Earlier this week, the New York State Education Department announced that Boght Hills, Loudonville, Southgate and Shaker High School were among 582 Recognition Schools statewide. Recognition Schools are those with high academic achievement and strong progress, that also perform acceptably for all subgroups for which they are accountable. “There are 4,433 public schools in the…
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Loudonville 4th grader wins local art challenge
Loudonville Elementary fourth grader Julia Rivera recently won the “Art is Everywhere” challenge sponsored by the Art Center of the Capital Region in Troy. Her winning collage entry, “Lemon Sunrise,” won her a free art class from the center and a chance to get free classes for a year. “She won by popular vote against…
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VIDEO: Bison Breakfast Club – Making the World a Better Place
The Bison Breakfast Club is run by students in Christina Manion and Mary Oakley’s 18-21 Adult Transition Class. Every Wednesday, the students prepare and serve breakfast for the SHS faculty. They also take monthly trips to Central Office and the Transportation Department. Each week, the students not only learned valuable life skills, but the raise…
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SHS art students receive awards at the annual Capital Region Media Arts Festival
Earlier this month, nine awards were presented to the Shaker High School art students at the annual Capital Region Media Arts Festival, celebrating film, animation, photography and graphic design. One of the films, “Reverse the Curse,” was honored for best directing and honorable mention in the public service category. It was a collaborative project, created…
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NYS Department of Labor Information for Substitutes
If you are a substitute in the district applying for unemployment insurance, please review the New York State Department of Labor record of unemployment form.
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Latham Ridge ENL teacher receives National Board Certification
Congratulations to Tracy Sangare on recently earning her National Board Certification. Sangare teaches English as a New Language (ENL) at Latham Ridge. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is known as the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.…
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Update from the superintendent – Friday, April 24
Dear North Colonie Families, Another week has come and gone and it certainly didn’t feel like spring, which I know didn’t make things any easier for us. However, I know you are all making the best of the situation and again, I want to thank you for doing your very best when it comes to…
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VIDEO: Shaker High School Talent Show
A number of Shaker High School students recently performed a talent, recorded themselves and then put together a video to show them all off. You can watch the video here. Great job, everyone!