Category: District News
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Student artwork selected as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
We are pleased to share that Shaker High School student artwork was selected as the winner of this year’s 2021 Congressional Art Competition sponsored by The Congress of the United States! Each year the Shaker High School Art Department is invited to submit three pieces of student artwork for consideration in this prestigious area show.…
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SHS senior Anna Ryu named recipient of the 2021 NYS DAR District III scholarship award
Congratulations to Shaker High School senior Anna Ryu on recently being named the recipient of the 2021 NYS DAR District III scholarship! The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. It recognizes students in their senior…
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North Colonie Central School District budget approved by voters
May 18, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE On Tuesday, North Colonie Central School District voters approved the district’s proposed $124,977,067 budget for the 2021-22 school year by a margin of 1221 to 428; which is a 74% approval rate. Because the proposed tax levy increase of 1.39% or $1,223,551 meets the district’s allowable limit under the…
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12+Vaccines, Motivating Movement, K-12 Student Artwork at Town Library & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie families, Good news, the nation is moving forward in the right direction as the CDC lifts its mask mandate for those fully vaccinated. However, as New Yorkers, we need to wait for the state to give us that same directive before we can mask off. Also on Thursday, the state department of…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie community, Today, Friday, May 14, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Shaker High School An individual associated with the 9-12 learning community at Shaker High School who was last in school on May 10; no school contacts. Please reach out to your…
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Artwork Created in Every North Colonie School is Selected for BOCES Art Show
The district is sharing the spotlight with our incredible art teachers and students from elementary to high school. Some very creative work has been selected for the Capital Region BOCES 32nd Annual Student Art Show. This year’s show is virtual and it features over 200 artworks in various mediums. “Congratulations to all of our students…
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Public Art Exhibit – The Work of District Students on Display
It’s Art for Youth Month at North Colonie and we want to lift up our exceptional student artists, teachers, and school art programs. Artwork created by our K-12 students will be on display on the walls of the Colonie Town Library from May 18 to June 15. There are a total of 151 North Colonie…
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Don’t Suffer in Silence – Join Us Tonight To Talk About Suicide
In recognition of the fact that May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the fact that suicide is preventable when schools, parents, and students work together in partnership, please use this link to join us for a conversation about suicide prevention tonight, May 13 at 7pm. The presentation will cover what we know about this…
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Spring 2021 Week One Athlete of the Week – Lauren McCulloch
Congratulations to our spring 2021 week one Athlete of the Week, Lauren McCulloch from the varsity girls lacrosse team! In her first week of competition, Lauren scored five goals and two assists in her first three games. Congratulations!
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie community, Today, Monday, May 10, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Forts Ferry An individual associated with the K-3 learning community at Forts Ferry who was last in the building on 4/29/21; no school contacts Please reach out to your child’s school…