Category: District News
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The New School Year is in Full Swing
What do you get when you take over 6,000 students, eight schools, and one superintendent setting a great example of how to actually swing into a new school? Success. “Monday was an outstanding day!” Superintendent Corr said. “It is what I love about our district. It represents an entire community … faculty, support staff, students,…
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North Colonie News: Sept. 9
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR BACK TO SCHOOL The first day of school for all K through 12 students is Monday, September 12. WELCOME MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT CORR Click here to read a letter from Superintendent D. Joseph Corr. IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFO SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES All of our elementary schools are…
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Welcome Message from Superintendent Corr
Dear North Colonie Families: It is my honor to welcome your children to the North Colonie Central School District for the 2022-23 school year. This year begins my 50th year in public education, and my 42nd and final year in North Colonie. For me, the first day of school is like New Year’s Day. It’s…
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COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-23 School Year
North Colonie Central School District Illness Protocol Revised: 9-8-22 North Colonie Central School District has issued guidance for parents/guardians related to illness protocols for the 2022-2023 school year. Students with Symptoms of COVID Students will be sent home from school if they exhibit one or more of the following COVID-like symptoms: Respiratory Infection Gastrointestinal Infection …
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North Colonie News: Sept. 7
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR BACK TO SCHOOL The first day of school for all K through 12 students is Monday, September 12. SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES All of our elementary schools are shifting to the same schedule, with the elementary school day running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The middle school schedule…
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School Meals: Important Updates for 2022-23
Free and Reduced Meals Application; Info About new Payment Portal The need to apply for free and reduced school meals has returned. All families should have received an application in postal mail. This mailing also includes information about the district’s new system for paying for school meals. What’s Changing with School Meals: Schools had some…
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‘Grateful’: Supt. Corr’s Strong and Optimistic Opening Address to Teachers
As the 30-plus new teachers stood to be recognized during Opening Day for educators in the North Colonie CSD, Supt. D. Joseph Corr said, “I was in your spot in 1981, how about that?” A near-capacity crowd in the Shaker High School auditorium on Sept. 6 was left inspired, laughing, and shedding a tear or…
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A Message from Superintendent Corr
The North Colonie CSD community is devastated to share that investigators located and recovered human remains that are presumed to be Shaker High School English Teacher Meghan Marohn. Meghan was a valued member of our school community and the news of her death impacts us all. The district is focused on supporting its students, teachers,…
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Dr. Casey Parker Takes Over Helm of Forts Ferry Elementary
New North Colonie Principal Dr. Casey Parker has been working throughout the summer, and is eagerly awaiting the arrival of Forts Ferry students and staff. “The staff and families of Forts Ferry have been extremely welcoming!,” Dr. Parker said. “Their positivity has only furthered my excitement for the start of school. I cannot wait to…
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Reminder Elementary Families: Placement Letters post 3 p.m. today
Just a reminder to all our families of elementary-age students: Today, Monday, August 29 at 3 p.m. placement letters will be posted to backpack in the Parent Portal.