Category: District News
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Update: Rapid tests for school districts and plans to return to in-person instruction
As you may have heard in the media, Governor Hochul has indicated COVID-19 tests will be sent to all school districts for distribution following the winter break. At this point, we have not received these tests. Additionally, health and safety guidance from both the state and our local county health department continues to evolve. As…
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Albany County DOH asks residents to report positive COVID-19 home test kit results
The North Colonie Central School District is sharing the following information on behalf of the Albany County Department of Health. If anyone in your family has tested positive, Albany County is requesting that you use the link below to report the case. Note: This is for Albany County residents only. ACDOH Link for COVID-19 Positive…
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Shaker Middle School student Ameer Salamah recognized for being kind to others
Ameer Salamah (Miro), a 6th grade Shaker Middle School student, was recognized on Mon., Dec. 20 at the Board of Education meeting as the December 2021 North Colonie Kids Care recipient. He was nominated for the award by health teacher Mr. Keith Bateman for his willingness to help fellow students. “Not only have I seen…
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District plans to return in person after Winter Recess / Precautionary measures
We are planning to return to fully in person learning on Monday, Jan. 3. Throughout the holiday break, we will be monitoring cases and quarantines. Out of an abundance of caution, we ask that you please have your child(ren) bring their Chromebooks, chargers, and schoolwork home in case we have a need to announce a…
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North Colonie to change COVID-19 contract tracing communication to families
In order to streamline our COVID-19 contact tracing efforts, we are making some changes to the way we communicate with families when their child(ren) have had a direct exposure to COVID-19. As you may know, our principals and nursing staff have been calling and emailing families of students who have had a direct COVID-19 exposure…
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SMS, SHS Winter Concert Recordings now available
The North Colonie Music Department enjoyed welcoming families back for in-person middle and high school concerts this winter. Due to COVID-19 protocols and seating restrictions in the Shaker HS auditorium, attendance was limited. For some of our 6th grade students, it was the first time they participated in a concert! The Music Department is recording…
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SHS 2021-22 Q1 Honor Roll
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 Grade 9 High Honor Roll Shriyan Ahuja, Sarah Al Shaarawi, Kathryn Alber, Akil Keerthan Anbukannan, Tanish Arique, Saad Ashar, Yashaswin Bellamkonda, Eva Berglund, Hannah Berkun, Zayd Bhatti, Divyasri Bollu, Kathleen Buffaline, Jack Bunaes, Sarah Byun, Alyssa Caiano, Clare Cunningham, Maia DeLaCruz, Rhea Frangieh, Aidan…
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A message to NC families regarding Dec. 17 TikTok Trend
Dear North Colonie Families, The North Colonie Central School District has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17. The post appears to…
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Author and Shaker alum speaks with students about her writing journey
Author and Shaker alum Elizabeth Lee, who writes under the author pseudonym E. L. Shen, spoke with students about her writing journey and reflected on her experiences in North Colonie during a visit last month. Ms. Lee visited both Shaker Middle School and Shaker High School to speak with students. At Shaker Middle School, Ms.…