Category: District News
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Transportation Department achieves 100% passing rate from NYSDOT
The North Colonie Transportation Department mechanics have achieved a 100% New York State Department of Transportation inspection rate. For the 2020-21 school year, 175 inspections were completed and each one was perfect. “The transportation department is dedicated to providing safe transportation to all students riding our buses,” said Denise Towne, Director of Transportation. “Our maintenance…
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Fall 2 2021 Athlete of the Week – Ben Casler
Congratulations to Ben Casler, our Athlete of the Week from varsity volleyball! Ben is a leader on and off the court. He plays with an energy and passion that inspires the rest of the team. Ben has been a consistent player for us throughout the first three games of the season and currently leads the…
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Spring Recess Reminders, Planning for BH Students, & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, I hope you all take some time to relax, unplug and enjoy time with your family during the upcoming spring recess. As a reminder, there is no school tomorrow through April 9. Classes resume on Monday, April 12. As we head into the break, I have some updates for you: We…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Thursday, April 1, 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 3/29; contacts have been notified. Please reach out to your child’s…
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Science and Research Students Take Top Prizes
SHS students brought home eight awards from the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair Shaker science research teacher Nathaniel Covert says that he does not assign the class a topic, but “allows the students the freedom to explore and experiment with their interests. The topics are many and varied and I am honored to…
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New Details on Boght Hills Fire and Next Steps
Dear North Colonie families, We know the news of the Boght Hills fire this morning was startling, but please be assured that we are working diligently to restore the building so that we can welcome our students back. The alarm was triggered at 6:40. There were no students including CYC children or counselors in the…
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Fire is out at Boght Hills
Please note, the fire is out at Boght Hills. Crews are currently assessing the scene. We would like to thank all the first responders for quickly responding to Boght Hills and are grateful nobody was injured. The Boght Hills K-3 building remains closed for the day. Mr. Chamberlain and Ms. MacFawn will be speaking with…
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SHS student artwork selected for Juried Regional HS Exhibit
Updated March 31, 2021 At the virtual reception on March 25, the following student work received awards: Honorable Mention, Membership to the Albany Center Gallery 15.1 Fluid Sriya Ilipilla Honorable Mention, Membership to the Albany Center Gallery 15.3 Sinking Mary Kate Sullenberger Juror’s Choice Award, $100.00 cash prize 15.4 Unstable Hyerin Park President’s Award, $50.00…
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SJHS students take top prize at Capital Region New York State History Day Competition
Congratulations to Saad Ashar, Zayd Bhatti, Pavithra Jayakumar and Gopika Sarvepalli for coming in first place in their respective categories in the Capital Region New York State History Day competition! Both teams developed their projects over the course of several months with the History Research and Competition Club (HRCC), which is open to both high…
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Global Pandemic Through a Virtual Student’s Lens
“Coronavirus is like a tsunami that hits you unaware. It is like an impenetrable wave of fury, as the clear sky fades to stormy gray, and shouts of fear fill a surprised world. It is indifferent to everyone: a head of a nation, a trained medical worker, or a seventh-grader like me.” Such profound thoughts…