Category: District News
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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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North Colonie CSD closed Fri., Feb. 25
The North Colonie Central School District will be closed Friday, Feb. 25 due to inclement weather. The COVID-19 Testing Clinic will also be closed. The clinic will be open Saturday, Feb. 26.
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Southgate Elementary School celebrates Friendship Week
Southgate Elementary School culminated its Friendship Week Celebration. The school community created bags and collected personal care items to donate to clients at the Schenectady Inner City Mission. ENL Teacher Jennifer Samaniuk tells us about Friendship Week at Southgate.
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PAC Meeting Feb. 17 will showcase innovation
North Colonie’s Parents’ Advisory Committee will meet on Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. The topic is the district’s innovation spaces. Watch the livestream here.
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North Colonie CSD distributing rapid COVID-19 tests to students prior to mid-winter recess
North Colonie is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of our students and staff. With the upcoming February break, it is important for families to have the tools necessary to have their children return safely to school. The district has received multiple shipments of rapid COVID tests from the county. Tomorrow (Wednesday, Feb. 16) we…
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The Weekly Boost Feb. 11: your North Colonie newsletter
Dear North Colonie Families: February is Black History Month. During this month, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an important part of our nation’s history. Please read more of my message…
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Black History Month: a message from Superintendent Corr
February is Black History Month. During this month, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs and adversities that are an important part of our nation’s history. Please read more of my message about Black History Month…
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Shaker artists have worked featured in 3 Dimensions Exhibit
Congratulations to our Shaker High School students who had their sculptures selected to be shown at the 3 Dimensions Exhibit at the annual HS Juried Art competition! 19 high schools across the region participated this year, submitting 221 pieces of artwork. 79 total sculptures were selected, including 13 from Shaker High School students! To view…
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Shaker graduate, teacher recognized by American Council of Teachers of Russian
Congratulations to Shaker Class of 2021 graduate Kendall Schilling and SHS teacher Anna Shkaf for being recognized by the American Council of Teachers of Russian (ACTR)! The two, and Shaker High School as a whole, were recognized in a special edition of the ACTR letter. Kendall was recognized as an ACTR Russian Scholar Laureate for…