***The Board of Education meeting for Monday, February 24, 2025 has been moved from Southgate Elementary to District Office at 91 Fiddlers Lane in Latham. The meeting still begins at 6:30pm.***

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  • Board of Education Livestream Link

    Tonight’s (Mon., January 24, 2022) Board of Education meeting will be held virtually. Click here to watch the livestream. 

  • COVID-19 Update from Superintendent Corr

    Dear North Colonie Families, The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) on January 14, 2022 released Updated Isolation and Quarantine Guidance. This guidance clarified COVID-19 quarantine and isolation procedures and provided Frequently Asked Questions for Schools related to contact tracing. The North Colonie Central School District will begin using these new protocols, aligned to…

  • School delayed two-hours, Jan. 10

    North Colonie Central School District is having a two-hour delay (Mon., January 10).

  • Update from Superintendent Corr regarding COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Families, Good evening. I hope that you had a nice weekend and that you fared well during today’s inclement weather. I wanted to share a brief message with you regarding COVID-19 guidance. We’re aware that New York state and Albany County recently updated guidance related to COVID-19 isolation and quarantine.  We anticipate…

  • Colonie Town Library showcases SHS & SMS student artwork

    The North Colonie Central School District’s Department of Art & Design invites members of the community to view select artwork by Shaker High School and Shaker Middle School students  during the month of January at the Colonie Town Library. The Student Art Show features a range of fine art and digital artwork.  Click here for…

  • Next COVID-19 rapid test kit distribution for North Colonie students Wed., Jan. 5

    Important Note about Rapid Test Kits The North Colonie Central School District has received approximately 90 percent of our allotment of kits from New York state. The district’s allotment is based on our 2021 enrollment. If you previously picked up a test kit for your student, DO NOT attempt to pick up another kit or…

  • FAQs: rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests

    My child has just tested positive on a rapid, at-home COVID-19 test.  What should I do next? Please take a picture of the positive test results and a picture of the test box Notify your school nurse of the positive result Report the positive results of an at-home COVID-19 test to the Albany County Department…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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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