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  • All 12 Fall Sports Teams Earn Scholar Athlete Awards

    All 12 NCCSD Fall sports teams qualified for the New York State Scholar Athlete Team Award. This award goes to teams who have 75% of their roster greater than or equal to a 90 GPA. Describing it as showing “character as well as competitiveness,” Superintendent Joe Corr shared the news during the Board of Education’s…

  • Scott Thompson Returns Home to Loudonville and Elementary Education 

    As the new principal at Loudonville Elementary School beginning Jan. 3, Scott Thompson is returning to where he grew up and where the foundation of his career started. Elementary education. Attending a recent event at the school, Mr. Thompson was pleased to see such a strong sense of community.  “During my visit I loved seeing…

  • Congratulations, Jackson Couture! December NC Kids Care Honoree

    Our December NC Kids Care recipient, Jackson Couture, was recognized by the Board of Education during its Dec. 19 meeting.  The Southgate fourth-grader was nominated by Reading Specialist Stella Callahan and Speech Pathologist Mandy Weinerman for his incredible commitment and leadership skills serving as a speech-language peer model for students with autism. NC Kids Care…

  • Congrats to Kelsey McCormack – Sets NYS Weightlifting Record!

    Fort Ferry’s own Kelsey McCormack set a New York State record for the Olympic Snatch during her competition at the 2022 North American Open Weightlifting Finals in Atlanta, Georgia. And as importantly, she has set an example for our students on how to persevere. The four-day event ran from December 1-4, 2022. McCormack competed in…

  • Message for Supt. Corr

    Last evening we became aware of a concerning post on social media. We contacted Colonie police. Investigators pursued all leads and determined that the post was created under a false name, found no direct ties to the school district, and determined that it lacked credibility. However, in an abundance of caution, additional police officers will…

  • North Colonie News: Dec. 2

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR South Korean Delegation Visits SHS Earlier this week, the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) hosted a delegation from South Korea and brought the group to meet with Shaker High School’s (SHS) Foreign Policy for Seniors class. ICCR connects the Capital Region to the world through…

  • Forts Ferry Incident Update from Supt. Corr

    Dear North Colonie Community, I am writing to follow-up on the racist incident that occurred at Forts Ferry Elementary. First, I’d like to thank those who have reached out to offer their thoughts and words of support.  Second, I want to share that the Colonie Police Department has completed its investigation – resulting in the…

  • Congrats Bella Miller: November NC Kids Care Honoree!

    Our November NC Kids Care recipient, Bella Miller, was recognized by the Board of Education  during its Nov. 21 meeting. And it was for a “Dino-rific” reason. The SHS senior spent a lot of time this past summer with Mrs. Eick’s self-contained class in the extended school year program held at Shaker Middle School. But one day…

  • Our Counselors: Working to Maximize Students’ Potential

    Several of our K-12 School Counselors had the opportunity to attend the annual New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) Conference Nov. 17-19. “This was an excellent opportunity for them to connect with fellow school counselors in the state,” said Tricia Doyle, Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, “and further develop the skills that allow them…

  • BOE Names Scott Thompson New Loudonville Principal

    The North Colonie Board of Education named Scott Thompson as the new principal of Loudonville Elementary during its Nov. 21 meeting. Mr. Thompson is known for his strong work ethic and passion for educating all students. He will not only be returning to his roots as an elementary educator, but to Loudonville where he was…

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