Category: District News
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National Merit Scholarship Program Names 2023 Commended Students
Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program were recognized and celebrated by the Board of Education during its Oct. 24 meeting. More than 30,000 students from across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of 1.5 million students who entered the 2023…
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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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Go Big Blue! SHS Students Celebrate at Pep Rally
Hundred of SHS students attended Friday’s Pep Rally as part of Spirit Week and Homecoming festivities. The event included participation from numerous athletic teams as well as the pep band and select choir. Thanks to all involved in organizing this wonderful event!
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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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Disney/Marvel Characters Visit SHS for Spirit Day 2
SHS Spirit Day 2 – Marvel/Disney Day Is that Peter Parker? Nope. A SHS student used their “Spidey Sense” to dress as up for Day 2 of Spirit Week at SHS. View our slideshow below. [metaslider id=”26737″]
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‘Tiring’ Easily at SHS Spirit Week!
Shaker High School students rolled into Spirit Week Tuesday morning, kicking off with “Anything But a Backpack” Day. You’re invited to write your own captions! What to watch for the rest of the week? Wednesday: Disney/Marvel Day Thursday: Class Color Day Friday: Blue and White Day Enjoy Bisons!