Category: District News
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All district events canceled March 12
Due to the impending snowstorm, all district events are canceled – Saturday, March 12.
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COVID-19 guidance and flowcharts (as of March 1)
Dear North Colonie Families, As you are aware, the health and safety guidance from the state and local health departments as it relates to COVID-19 protocols continues to change and evolve. While the latest state guidance (3-1-2022) removed the mandated mask requirement in school buildings and on the school bus, the following North Colonie health…
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Eighth-grader Cora Barron named February 2022 North Colonie Kids Care Recipient
Cora Barron, an eighth-grade Shaker Middle School student, was recognized on Monday, Feb. 28 at the Board of Education meeting as the February 2022 North Colonie Kids Care recipient. Cora was nominated by Ms. Caroline Purdy, her literature and writing teacher. “Cora has shown remarkable leadership traits this year. She has advocated for herself and…
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SAT Exam scheduled for March 12 is postponed to March 26
The SAT Exam slated for Sat., March 12 at Shaker High School has been postponed due to the impending storm. The exam WILL BE HELD on Sat., March 26 at Shaker High School. More details will be forthcoming. Other future exam dates: Sat., May 7, 2022 Sat., June 4, 2022 Sat., Aug. 27, 2022 For…
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Letter from Superintendent Corr on NYS Grade 3-8 Testing
Dear Families, In a few weeks, the New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics Tests will be administered to students. The ELA exam will be given on two consecutive school days, March 29 and 30, and the math exam will be given on two consecutive school days, April 26 and 27.…
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Latham Ridge students collect thousands of items for North Colonie Backpack Program
Latham Ridge 5th graders collected nearly 2,500 items for the district’s Backpack Program as part of a celebration of their 1,000th day in elementary school!
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SHS Art and English students win national awards
Shaker High School Art and English students are being recognized by the National Scholastics Art Awards and National Scholastic Writing Contest.
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Board of Education budget committee meeting March 7
March 7, 2022, 7 p.m., Budget Committee Meeting, Shaker Middle School YouTube Link: Watch the livestream here.
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North Colonie Newsletter: March 4
From the Office of Superintendent D. Joseph Corr Dear North Colonie Families: WNYT Newschannel 13 visited the Innovation Spaces at Shaker Middle School this week. Feature: North Colonie Innovates Every school day these spaces buzz with activity and energy. Several (similar yet slightly different stories) are available to watch on WNYT’s website. We are so incredibly…
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Statewide mask requirement in schools to be lifted Wednesday, March 2
A message from Superintendent Corr Dear North Colonie Families, Today (Sunday, February 27, 2022), Governor Kathy Hochul announced in a press conference that effective Wednesday, March 2, 2022, masks will no longer be mandated in schools or on school buses in all counties within New York State. Governor Hochul clarified that recommendations regarding mask wearing in…
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