Category: District News
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Student artwork featured in virtual Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art Exhibit
The North Colonie art department is thrilled to celebrate 14 students whose artwork is displayed in an online gallery representing this year’s ESP K-8 Student Exhibit! This annual exhibition opportunity helps our region celebrate National Youth Art Month. Students’ artwork is directly inspired by one or more of the modern art master works in the…
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Trees to be removed and replaced at Forts Ferry
Dear North Colonie families, Earlier this year, it was confirmed that several of the existing Austrian pine trees along Forts Ferry Road near the tennis courts have quickly declined in health. Upon a closer look, the pine trees have been impacted by Diplodia tip blight, which is a common fungal disease of stressed conifers, and…
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Four Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases include: Shaker High School An individual associated with the 9-12 learning community at Shaker High School who was last in the building on 2/24/21; all contacts have been notified An individual associated…
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Children Coping With Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Families, The district understands the toll the pandemic has taken on our students and we want to try to help make things easier. We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting a virtual presentation with Dr. Jennifer Smitkin for all North Colonie Elementary School families. Dr. Smitkin will share strategies for…
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Mark Your Calendars For a School Day, Alumni HOF & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, It was great having our students back in the buildings after the February recess. I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break. As we head into the weekend, I have a few updates to share with you: School is in session March 19 After our district calendars were printed and…
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Young Playwright Will See Work Come to Life
A play written by Maya TerryStein, a senior at Shaker, will be produced by the Capital Repertory Theatre this summer. The play is called ‘Our New Colossus’ and uses the Statue of Liberty poem by Emma Lazarus as the lens for exploring the tensions, anxieties, and dreams of four young immigrants surveying America. “Congratulations to…
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Four Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases include: Latham Ridge An individual associated with the Latham Ridge K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 2/23; all contacts have been notified Loudonville An individual associated with the…
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Winter 2021 Athlete of the Week – KJ Gordon
Congratulations to our athlete of the week, varsity girls basketball player KJ Gordon. KJ recently scored 11 points, had 3 assists and 2 steals against Colonie. Against Bethlehem, KJ scored 17 points and had 3 steals.
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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. Loudonville An individual associated with the Loudonville K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 2/23; all contacts have been notified Please reach out to your child’s school principal with any questions.…
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Nominate SHS Finest Alumni for the Hall of Fame
Nominations are open for the 2021 Shaker High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Shaker has many outstanding alumni whose lives bring credit to the North Colonie Central School District, and the Alumni Hall of Fame provides a vehicle for the recognition of these individuals. We believe members of the Hall of Fame are role models…