Category: District News
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Shaker World of Difference Club Honors Veterans
The World of Difference club at Shaker High School put together a short video to honor our Veterans. The cards featured in the video are being delivered to the VA Hospital. Thank you to our Veterans who have and continue to serve. Watch the World of Difference Video Honoring our Veterans.
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Parents’ Advisory Council Nov. 3 – Livestream Link & Presentation
A Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting was held Wed., November 3, 2021. Topics: COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework PAC – Nov. 3, 2021 Slide Presentation
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North Colonie CSD to Offer Universal Pre-K in Partnership with St. Ambrose & St. Pius X
For the first time in its history, the North Colonie Central School District is offering Universal Pre-K (UPK) as part of funding from the New York state adopted budget. After the district learned that the state committed money toward a UPK program, it sought a community partner and subsequently developed an agreement with St. Ambrose…
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Football Sectional Semi-Final Fri., 11/5
Shaker Football will be host Shenendehowa this Friday (Nov. 5) in a Sectional Semi-Final contest. Tickets MUST be purchased digitally through the Go Fan application (see link below). This is a Section 2 contest. Ticket pricing is set at $6 plus fees by Section 2 (not the North Colonie School District). Buy Tickets Here! You…
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Second Grader Declan Baquerizo Brought Smiles to Shaker Place Seniors During Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
Declan Baquerizo, a second-grader from Blue Creek Elementary, was honored at the Board of Education Meeting on Monday, Oct. 25 as the North Colonie Kids Care recipient for October 2021. Declan was nominated for the award by Ellen Lowndes, the school psychologist at Blue Creek. Throughout the school closure during the 2019-2020 school year, she…
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North Colonie CSD to Offer COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
UPDATE: North Colonie CSD’s COVID-19 Testing Site Open The North Colonie Central School District is providing free diagnostic COVID testing for symptomatic students and staff. As we are heading into cold and flu season, it is likely that your child(ren) will present with one or more COVID-like symptoms in the future (i.e. cough, runny nose,…
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NY Giants Names Greg Sheeler Coach of the Week
The New York Giants and Gatorade have selected Mr. Greg Sheeler of Shaker High School (Latham, N.Y.) as the Lou Rettino High School Coach of the Week for Week 7 of the 2021 season. The Shaker Bison are now 6-0 this season after a hard-fought 14-12 victory over Guilderland (4-2) this past Friday (Oct. 15).…
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District News – Our Nurses, Covid Testing, Winter Sports, Upcoming Dates
A Message to North Colonie Families from Superintendent Corr: It’s hard to believe that we are already halfway through the first quarter of the school year. I hope you are all doing well and that your students have settled into their daily routines. I wanted to provide you with some important updates: Courtesy, Kindness, and…
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An Important Message from Food Service Regarding Nationwide Food Shortages
Due to ongoing nationwide food shortages, North Colonie Central Schools is experiencing last minute unavailability of some items. Menus are subject to change, so please bear with us as we navigate. We continue to look forward to serving all students free breakfast and lunch during this school year. We appreciate your continued patience and support!
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Now Hiring Bus Drivers – Oct. 14
Ever wondered what it would be like to drive a school bus? Thurs., 10/14 from 10 a.m. – noon at the North Colonie Central School District Transportation Office — you can get behind the wheel and give it a go! NC has immediate openings, on the spot interviews, paid training, flexible schedules, and more.