Category: District News
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Summer Food Service: Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
Do your students know they can get free, nutritious meals all summer long? In addition to the breakfast and lunch programs that run during the school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture also supports a Summer Food Service Program at community sites, including public schools, throughout the summer. Summer meals are available to all children up to…
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Introducing … the SHS 2023 Honor Graduates!
Shaker High School Administrators have released the names of those students who will graduate on June 24, 2023 as Honor Graduates. In alphabetical order, they are: Caitlyn Asher will attend D’Youville University in the fall as a Physician Assistant BS/MS major. Saurav Bavdekar will attend Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall as an Aerospace…
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For Thursday, June 8: Air Quality Impact Update
In light of the Air Quality Alert for Albany County now extending into Thursday, June 8, we will continue to hold recess and PE indoors tomorrow. We are continuing to monitor and consult with officials to ensure appropriate precautionary measures are being taken.
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Congrats! Inaugural Seal of Civic Readiness Earned by Nine Students
Nine students shared their capstone experience in Shaker High School’s new Civic Engagement and Leadership class during the first Seal of Civic Readiness Civic Engagement and Leadership Symposium. North Colonie CSD is among the first New York state school districts to begin offering the Seal of Civic Readiness special diploma recognition. Civic readiness is the…
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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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Friday Night Lights: Powderpuff Football Returns June 9; SHS Class Fundraiser
Student Council is excited to announce that Shaker High School will bring back Powderpuff Football after nearly 10 years. The game will take place Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Arthur Walker Stadium. The game will be senior girls vs. junior girls, and both teams have close to 25 girls ready to compete. The…
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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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Weekend Entertainment: “The True Stories of The So-Called Big Bad Wolves!
Come one, come all to the Shaker Middle School Auditorium this weekend to see the spring production of “The True Stories of The So-Called Big Bad Wolves!” Tickets will be sold at the door and are only $10.00 per person! Saturday June 3: Doors open 6:00 p.m. – show starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday June…
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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…