Category: Boght Hills
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Honoring & Supporting Our Counselors’ Work
Unlike ever before has student mental health and wellness been at the forefront of public education. And North Colonie Central School District is showing students, families, and staff they are taking that need seriously. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, a Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services position was added. “The mental…
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A Message from Supt. Kathleen Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families, As you know, last Tuesday Mr. Corr retired from his life‘s work as an educator. He spent the last 12 years of his career as the superintendent of this district, but that was only one small part of his 50 years in education. Mr. Corr truly believed in the power of…
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Kathleen Skeals Sworn in as Superintendent
Board of Education President Linda Harrison today swore in Kathleen Skeals as the sixth superintendent of the North Colonie Central School District. Several current and past board members, along with district administrators, gathered together to mark the formal start of her superintendency. Skeals shared her thoughts about her new role and why education has been…
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A Final Message from D. Joseph Corr
Dear North Colonie Community, Today was my last day as Superintendent of the North Colonie Central School District, and I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving as your school superintendent for the past 12 years and for 41 years as a teacher and administrator. Since September…
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Black History Month: A Message from Supt. Joe Corr
February is Black History Month. During this month, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that are an important part of our nation’s history. In 1926, the idea for the month was created by…
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Joe Corr: National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Among the accolades and honors given to retiring Superintendent Joe Corr during the last several months, weeks, and days, there was at least one that came as a very unexpected surprise. And for many in the audience at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 24, it was equally surprising because it is so rare…
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Town of Colonie Celebrates one of its “Titans” – Jan. 31 is D. Joseph Corr Day
After 50 years in education and several months of well-wishes and send offs by colleagues, community members, former students, and many more – Jan. 31 marks D. Joseph Corr’s last day as North Colonie’s superintendent. It also marks D. Joseph Corr Day in the Town of Colonie. Yes, that’s right. Not only is Mr. Corr…
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North Colonie: The Superintendency Transition 2023
On January 31, 2023, an era ends and a transition begins in the North Colonie Central School District. Superintendent D. Joseph Corr retires after 50 years in education. His longtime deputy is stepping into the role. Incoming Superintendent Kathleen Skeals is a long-standing leader the schools community. Hear what they say about this change in…
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After-school Programs Cancelled – Wed., 1/25
North Colonie CSD after-school programs are cancelled today (Wed., 1/25). CYC will run as scheduled.
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Khaliel Felder: “A symbol for all of us of the power of the work we do as educators.”
It was only fitting that at his last Board of Education meeting as superintendent, Mr. Joe Corr nominated the January NC Kids Care recipient. It was also only fitting that Mr. Corr gave the nomination speech about the NCCSD graduate, now district employee Khaliel Felder during the Jan. 24 meeting, bringing many in the room…