Category: Blue Creek
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District is Monitoring Air Quality; No Outdoor PE or Recess Today
As you are likely aware, the poor air quality alert remains in effect across the region through today, Wednesday, June 7. As a result, we wanted you to be aware there will be no outdoor PE or outdoor recess. We will continue to monitor throughout the day and follow advice of our district physicians.
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Marcus Puccioni to be Appointed Shaker High School Principal
It is with great enthusiasm that Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Skeals recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of Marcus Puccioni to the position of Shaker High School Principal. Mr. Puccioni is currently principal of Boght Hills Elementary. The Board of Education is scheduled to act on this recommendation at the June 12, 2023…
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Seeking Families Eligible for Universal Pre-K: Apply by 4 p.m. June 7
The North Colonie Central School District is again offering Universal Pre-K (UPK) as part of funding from the New York state adopted budget. UPK is a free program that will be open to North Colonie families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2023. Please note that students who are age-eligible…
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A Memorial Day Message from Superintendent Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families and Staff – As Memorial Day approaches, we gather together to remember, reflect, honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Over this long weekend, I hope we may all find time to pause and recognize…
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71st Annual 5th Grade Track Meet Crosses Finish in Success
The 71st Annual 5th Grade Track Meet was held May 24 on Walker Field at our Shaker High School Track & Field facility. It was an over success, organizers said. Shaker High School’s Physical Education Team wants to thank all everyone who helped make its 5th grade track and field meet a successful and wonderful…
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Participation Opportunity: MADD Run/Walk Fundraiser Race
Would you like to join the Girls Varsity Track & Field team in raising money for MADD? The team would love for additional participation from community from around the district. The one mile run/walk event is Wednesday, May 31, at 4 p.m. at the Shaker High School track.
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Congrats Troy Serao! May NC Kids Care
Every month of the school year, our NCCSD Board of Education recognizes a student who goes “above and beyond” in their efforts to contribute. Our May NC Kids Care recipient is SHS junior Troy Serao who received a standing ovation following the reading of is nomination before the BOE May 22. The nomination stated: Currently, Troy…
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North Colonie CSD Voters Approve 2023-24 Budget
On Tuesday, May 16, North Colonie residents approved the district’s $146.9 million budget for 2023-24 with 798 yes votes to 302 no votes. Results were announced at the North Colonie Central Office shortly after the polls closed at 9 p.m. The results show 72.55 percent of voters supported the budget. The $146.9 million budget has…
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Budget Vote This Tuesday, May 16
North Colonie CSD residents will vote on the district’s proposed $146.9 million budget on Tuesday, May 16, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the District Office, 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham. The proposed spending plan for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year represents a $12.1 million (or 8.98%) increase. The projected tax levy increase is 2.80%,…
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Blue Creek’s Eileen Satterlee ‘Woman of Distinction’
Blue Creek’s Eileen Satterlee was honored as a woman of distinction in a proclamation ceremony led by New York state Assemblyman Phil Steck last week. The school counselor was celebrated before friends and family at the 2023 Women of Distinction Awards ceremony at the William K Sanford Library on Monday evening, May 8. “It is…