Category: District News
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Loudonville Elementary Launches “Loudonville Grows” Program
Spread your wings! That’s what Loudonville Elementary School teachers and staff are hoping a new initiative at the school will help their students do. “Loudonville Grows,” is an offshoot of “Let Grow,” a larger movement to inspire increased independence in children in the hopes that they grow into capable and confident adults. Mrs. Sarah Boule…
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SHS Hosts First Ever Induction of Société Honoraire de Français
Félicitations to the first ever class of inductees of Société Honoraire de Français at Shaker High School! On Wednesday, February 12, the inaugural class of 48 students was welcomed in a ceremony in the auditorium. The group of 21 seniors and 27 juniors were celebrated for meeting the national standards for induction. Each student inducted…
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Latham Ridge 5th Graders Donate Birthday Boxes to Regional Food Bank to Celebrate 1,000th Day of School
Every year for the past five years, fifth graders at Latham Ridge have celebrated their 1,000th day of school (100th day of this school year) by participating in a community service project. The Panthers collected donations school wide to go toward supplies to create “birthday boxes” for families in need. In total, students and teachers…
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North Colonie Schools Explore Technology from NERIC Model Schools
Several classes in the North Colonie Central School District are taking technology to the next level with the help of the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC). From virtual reality headsets to an “Active Floor” educational activity mat, NERIC’s Model Schools provide educational technology to districts to incorporate into their classrooms and curriculum. Loudonville Elementary School…
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SHS Junior Receives Merit of Commendation for John Locke Institute’s Global Essay Contest
Please join us in congratulating SHS Junior Samya Madhukar! Samya was awarded the Merit of Commendation from the John Locke Institute’s Global Essay Prize’s History contest. With over 35,000 submissions, Samya was one of 6,000 finalists to make it to the final round. She received the honor of a Merit of Commendation for her essay.…
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NCCSD Alumna Dr. Kainat Akhtar Visits SMS Science Classes to Speak About Parkinson’s Research
She’s working to change the world and now she’s sharing her knowledge with students at her former school! North Colonie alumna Dr. Kainat Akhtar returned to Shaker Middle School to speak to science classes in Skylight Hall on Tuesday, February 4. Dr. Akhtar spent the entire day telling seventh graders not only about her research…
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It’s Time to Read, Blue Creek!
The reading challenge is on at Blue Creek Elementary School! Students from all grade levels recently had the chance to attend a kickoff presentation for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region reading challenge, also known as Read for RMHC-CR. The kickoff was divided into two groups, fourth and fifth grade to start,…
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Black History Month: A Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
When Black History Month was first recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, he called on people to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans from…
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Albany County Legislature Awards NCCSD Grants in Support of Anti-Bullying and Tobacco & Substance Use Prevention Education
North Colonie Central School District is grateful to be the recipient of two significant grants from the Albany County Legislature. Both were awarded to representatives from the district at a grants award ceremony on Friday, January 31 in the atrium of MVP Arena. Supervisor of Health and Physical Education Dave Stadtlander and Elementary Health Education…
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Blue Creek’s Declan Halliday Named North Colonie Kids Care Recipient for January
Congratulations to Blue Creek third grader Declan Halliday, who is our North Colonie Kids Care recipient for the month of January. Declan and his family were honored at the North Colonie Board of Education meeting on Monday, January 27. He is a well-rounded, kind-hearted and active young individual who is deeply rooted in family, community…
Recent headlines
- Loudonville Elementary Launches “Loudonville Grows” Program
- SHS Hosts First Ever Induction of Société Honoraire de Français
- Latham Ridge 5th Graders Donate Birthday Boxes to Regional Food Bank to Celebrate 1,000th Day of School
- North Colonie Schools Explore Technology from NERIC Model Schools
- SHS Junior Receives Merit of Commendation for John Locke Institute’s Global Essay Contest