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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…

  • 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 …

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • ‘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…

  • 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,…

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • Shaker Garden: Growing Produce and Partnerships

    When chemistry and food science teacher Amber Cost looks at an individual piece of produce from the Shaker Garden she sees far more than nutrition for students, family, and the community. She sees the ever expanding partnerships that are resulting in the bounty of crops. Along with environmental science teacher James Rodewald, Cost started the…

  • Congratulations Graduates! Hard work pays off; diplomas awarded to our summer graduates

    Donning caps and gowns, and with family and friends watching with excitement, four additional Shaker High School Class of 2022 graduates received their diplomas Aug. 23 during a ceremony held in the Shaker High School Auditorium. Summer school principal Stephen Doak, Shaker High School Principal Jim Wager, and Superintendent Joseph Corr all recognized the graduates…

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