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  • BH Fire Report, Mental Health Presentation, Graduation & Weekly Boost

    Dear North Colonie families, We have an update to share with you about the fire at Boght Hills last month. Investigators have determined it was an electrical malfunction that caused the fire to break out at the stage section of the auditorium/cafeteria. Debris samples were collected from that area and analyzed. The K-9 search following…


  • Science Olympiad Team Earns Several Medals

    The Shaker High School Science Olympiad placed in 12 of the 15 categories in areas that range across all scientific disciplines at this year’s virtual Capital Region Competition. Science Olympiad Advisor Samuel Ziebel said, “I am incredibly proud of our students’ perseverance, and can’t wait to be able to meet and compete in person next…


  • One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. The case includes: Forts Ferry An individual associated with the Forts Ferry 4-6 learning community at Shaker Junior High School who was last in the building on Friday, April 30; no school contacts. Please…


  • Public Hearing on School Budget, Meet the BOE Candidates, And Absentee Ballot Applications

    This Wednesday, May 5, at 7:00 p.m, North Colonie Central School District will conduct a public hearing on the proposed $124,977,067 budget for the 2021-22 school year. We encourage all voters to attend and ask questions concerning the budget by using this link to access the live stream of the public hearing. If you have…


  • Shaker Club Helps Canine Companions Perform Physical Tasks for Those in Need

    This week, Shaker’s World of Difference Club is making a difference for those who need assistance dogs. The Club is donating more than 30 tug straps they made for Canine Companions’ service dogs. Canine Companions for Independence, Inc. is an organization that trains and provides assistance dogs at no cost to children, adults and veterans…


  • June Calendar Changes, Upcoming Public Hearing, BOE Candidates & Weekly Boost

    Dear North Colonie families, As we are nearing the last couple of months of the school year, there are changes to the June calendar to tell you about, largely due to the New York State Regents Exams. With the reduced number of exams being given and the combined 7-12 building, the end of the school…


  • One Individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Friday, April 30, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community.  Shaker High School An individual associated with Shaker High School who was last in the building on 4/27; no contact tracing was required.  Please reach out to your child’s school principal…


  • One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Thursday, April 29, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community.  Loudonville An individual associated with the Loudonville K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 4/26; contacts have been notified.  Please reach out to your child’s school principal with…


  • Listen to a Play Written By SHS Student Tonight

    A script that Shaker’s Anavi Parikh submitted to theREP’s Young Playwright Contest will be read to the public tonight at 7:00. The piece is called “Shilpa and Sameer” and it was selected as one of the top 10 plays out of nearly 100 entries. The work by the 10 semifinalists are included in theREP’s April…


  • Shaker Team Places 4th Nationally out of 105 Academic WorldQuest Teams

    Shaker Academic WorldQuest teams had their global trivia knowledge put to the test. Students from the Shaker History Research and Competition Club participated in the 19th annual Carlos and Malú Alvarez National Academic WorldQuest. The competition was hosted by the World Affairs Council, which included more than 400 students on 105 teams. A special congratulations…