Category: District News
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Unique Opportunity: Latin Students See Ancient Statues in Color
Shaker High School Latin students recently visited The MET to experience the “Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color” exhibit. According to SHS teacher Edythe Malara, Shaker’s Latin program includes three levels of Latin over five sections. There are currently over 100 students enrolled in the program, which give students the opportunity to enrich their study of…
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Shaker High School Student’s Winning Design Unveiled on Route 9 Billboard
Tenth-grade health classes at Shaker High School recently embarked on a project with Lamar Advertising. The partnership, which was organized by SHS Health Teacher Jennifer Moran, allowed students to create public service announcements for their community and the winning billboard was unveiled on Wed., Dec. 14. Lamar Advertising donated the billboard space and many hours…
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Empowerment: SHS Girls Learn, Envision Themselves as Elected Leaders
Twenty-two Shaker High School (SHS) students earlier this week participated in a kick off meeting for the Capital District Regional Cohort of 1st Amendment-1st Vote Inc. (1st A-1st V), a non-partisan seminar and conference opportunity for high school teens who identify as girls to imagine themselves engaged in the political process as leaders and candidates…
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Raising Awareness and Funds: Special Olympics Recognizes SHS Student
It was more than about money and scholarships. The recognition of Shaker High School student Mira Ginsburg shed further light on the positive difference individuals can make for their fellow students on the athletic field and in the school halls. With signs, smiles, and applause, SHS Unified Sports and Club athletes celebrated with Mira when…
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Message for Supt. Corr
Last evening we became aware of a concerning post on social media. We contacted Colonie police. Investigators pursued all leads and determined that the post was created under a false name, found no direct ties to the school district, and determined that it lacked credibility. However, in an abundance of caution, additional police officers will…
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North Colonie News: Dec. 2
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR South Korean Delegation Visits SHS Earlier this week, the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) hosted a delegation from South Korea and brought the group to meet with Shaker High School’s (SHS) Foreign Policy for Seniors class. ICCR connects the Capital Region to the world through…
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Forts Ferry Incident Update from Supt. Corr
Dear North Colonie Community, I am writing to follow-up on the racist incident that occurred at Forts Ferry Elementary. First, I’d like to thank those who have reached out to offer their thoughts and words of support. Second, I want to share that the Colonie Police Department has completed its investigation – resulting in the…
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Congrats Bella Miller: November NC Kids Care Honoree!
Our November NC Kids Care recipient, Bella Miller, was recognized by the Board of Education during its Nov. 21 meeting. And it was for a “Dino-rific” reason. The SHS senior spent a lot of time this past summer with Mrs. Eick’s self-contained class in the extended school year program held at Shaker Middle School. But one day…
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Our Counselors: Working to Maximize Students’ Potential
Several of our K-12 School Counselors had the opportunity to attend the annual New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) Conference Nov. 17-19. “This was an excellent opportunity for them to connect with fellow school counselors in the state,” said Tricia Doyle, Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, “and further develop the skills that allow them…