Category: Boght Hills
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School Board Recognition Week
School Board Recognition Week is celebrated by districts across the state every year. But at the Oct. 24 meeting, Superintendent Joe Corr took the opportunity to individually recognize each of North Colonies’ Board of Education members for their dedication while presenting each with a certificate. This year’s certificate was designed by SHS senior Lily Buresh. …
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Kids Care: Smiles, Tears, and a Standing Ovation
North Colonie Kids Care: Smiles, tears, and a standing ovation. Board of Education President Linda Harrison is completely accurate when she says the recognition of the North Colonie Kids Care students is the best part of every Board meeting. And October was no exception when Latham Ridge 5th graders, Avery Lyons and Violet Williams were…
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North Colonie News: Oct. 21
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR Our Teachers are Lifelong Learners Did you know that before the school year starts and throughout the year, our teachers “return to the classroom” as students themselves? Supporting our teachers in their pursuit to grow and improve their teaching and instruction methods is a priority. Read more…
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Meeting Demand: Morning Intramurals Max Out
Research may show high school-aged students need to sleep later, but apparently Shake High School Bisons like to buck data points. Badminton birdies and basketballs dominate the scene in Shaker Gym H weekday mornings before classes start. Since the start of the 2022-23 school year, SHS has opened its gym doors at 6:45 a.m. for…
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Our Teachers are Lifelong Learners
Did you know that before the school year starts and throughout the year, our teachers “return to the classroom” as students themselves? Supporting our teachers in their pursuit to grow and improve their teaching and instruction methods is a priority. Under the direction of Naté Turner-Hassell, the NC Office of Professional Learning, Leadership, and Development…
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Help Us Find Candidates: Instructional Aide Walk-In Interviews this Wednesday!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a school? Or drive a school bus? Have family, friends, or neighbors who would be great candidates to work in our district? Help us spread the word! Educational Aides & School Bus Driver Walk-in Interviews Wednesday, Oct. 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 91 Fiddlers Lane,…
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North Colonie News: Oct. 14
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR A Week of School Spirit SHS celebrated Spirit Week with designated Spirit Days including “Anything But a Backpack Day” and Marvel/Disney Day. Hundreds of student attended today’s Pep Rally — featuring numerous athletic teams, the pep band, select choir, and more. Tonight the Varsity Football team takes…
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School Spirit Abounds at 4th & 5th Grade XC Race
Hundreds of North Colonie CSD parents and community spectators took to the fields at the Colonie Town Park earlier this week to cheer on the 4th and 5th graders in their annual XC Race. Students from Blue Creek, Boght Hills, Forts Ferry, Latham Ridge, Loudonville, and Southgate elementary schools participated in a one-mile run. School…
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Educational Aides Walk-in Interviews – Oct. 19
Educational Aides Walk-in Interviews Wednesday, October 19, 2022 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a school? Have family, friends, or neighbors who would be great candidates to work in our schools? Here’s your chance to apply in person for a career supporting…
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ParentSquare Update
The North Colonie Central School District has launched ParentSquare – a simple and unified school-to-home communication platform – to reach and engage every parent. All important notifications, such as school closings and delays, news and upcoming events, will be sent to parents through this platform. Please be on the lookout for an invitation to join ParentSquare. Joining is…