Category: District News
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Rest, Reflect, School Programs, Vaccinations & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie families, With a long weekend ahead, we deserve some time to rest, relax, and reflect. It has been a long stretch where we have had to adjust our lives to the demands of a global pandemic. We were isolated from family and friends and craving for normalcy, human contact, and the feeling…
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Herbie Hancock Shares Insight About Life and Music
What would you ask jazz legend Herbie Hancock if you had the chance? Students in teacher Brian Austin’s Advanced Music Technology class were lucky enough to hear their questions answered by the 14-time GRAMMY award winner for an hour and a half. Hancock is family friends with sophomore Ava Roth, a student in Mr. Austin’s…
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Celebrating The Best in High School Theatre
“I’m very excited to be representing Shaker and North Colonie at the Jimmy Awards! I am very thankful for the opportunities that Shaker has given me for theatre and performing and I cannot wait to perform at the Jimmy’s,” exclaimed Scout Santoro. The Jimmy Awards, presented by The Broadway League Foundation, is a national ceremony…
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North Colonie mourns loss of Shaker H.S. student
Earlier this morning, we learned of the sudden death of one of our 10th grade students on Monday, May 24. Our thoughts are with Destiny Greene’s family and friends during this difficult time. A number of support meetings and counseling services are being held for students and staff throughout the day today, to help process…
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Free College Credit, Team Asset & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, We’ve had many challenges throughout the year, but with a strong community such as ours, we have managed to pull each other through. There is a lot to be proud of. We are not out of the woods yet with this pandemic, but hope is on the horizon and we have…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Friday, May 21, 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 5/18; contacts have been notified. Please reach out to your child’s school principal with…
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The Exceptional Drive of Yadi Goes Further Than Behind the Wheel
Yadiris (Yadi) Rodriguez, a beloved driver for North Colonie School district for five years, has shown great care in providing safe transportation for our students. Since emigrating to the United States 10 years ago, her ambition and kindness has really taken her places. That is why it is no surprise that she is the recipient…
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Earn College Credit This Summer Absolutely Free
Attention rising juniors and seniors, enrollment is open for Hudson Valley’s College in the High School Program this summer. They are providing a special program this summer where all costs are covered, which includes books and materials. The courses are taught online by qualified Hudson Valley faculty members, and college credits are transferable. Classes will…
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SHS Athletes Who Signed to Play in College in 2021-22
Ghassan Chehade Ghassan navigated a very challenging recruiting process and committed to Coach Greg Gattuso and the University of Albany Great Danes football program. Ghassan was named a first-team Times Union All-Star as a defensive end. He has been a relentless worker and he has seen the results. Jack Thayer Jack will be playing…
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SHS junior Avi Bagchi selected for the prestigious STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) summer internship with NASA
SHS junior Avi Bagchi has been selected for the prestigious STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) summer internship to be held at The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research. Students will work with scientists and engineers to conduct authentic research from data received from NASA’s Earth observing satellites as well…