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  • North Colonie Schools Show Gratitude to Service Members

    Here are some examples of how our students and schools recognized our vets: Latham Ridge Elementary fifth graders held a celebration and invited veterans from the community to brunch. The school has a variety of veterans from five different branches of the military, including two North Colonie employees, and several students’ family members.  During the…


  • It’s a Wrap! Latham Ridge Trees Get “Life” from 5th-Grade Artists

    The two young saplings out front of Latham Ridge Elementary may need to be replaced, but they are certainly spending their remaining days in colorful style! “Back in September, it became obvious that the two saplings flanking our main entrance were not healthy and would likely need some attention,” said Martha Hacklin, LR art teacher.…


  • Support Our Troops: Care Package Drive EXTENDED through Nov. 10!

    Shaker High and Middle Schools are sponsoring a Care Package Donation Drive! The Care Package Donation Drive is extended through the morning of Nov. 10. “The community response has been wonderful and in recognition of everyone’s desire to contribute we are extending our collection through the end of the morning on Thursday, Nov. 10 before…


  • Nov. 16 Seminar: Helping Children with Anxiety, Worries, Panic & COVID-Related Fears

    Seminar for Elementary Parents: Helping Children with Anxiety, Worries, Panic & COVID-Related Fears Parents: Learn how to see things differently and bring groundbreaking solutions home with you! Licensed Psychologist Dr. Randy Cale will introduce an evolving “Focus-Forward” Approach that parents can bring home and put into daily practice. The lessons cover how to help kids…


  • North Colonie News: Nov. 4

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR What’s in the Nov. 4 Edition: An Update from Superintendent Corr NC Kicks off United Way Campaign Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting Weekly Boost – NC Soccer Teams Headed to States Haikus All Around – SHS Students Represent at Poetry Festival Tenure Appointments Important Dates Events Supporting our…


  • Message from Superintendent Corr

    Dear North Colonie Community: I am writing to follow-up on the racist incident that occurred at Forts Ferry Elementary last weekend. North Colonie CSD continues to work closely with the Colonie Police Department on the ongoing investigation.  In the spirit of justice, as we move forward we continue to acknowledge the impact of the pain…


  • Livestreaming Tonight: Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting @ 7 p.m.

    The Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) meeting is tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed: https://youtu.be/ndZsMd75acw The topic is community safety and well-being. We will be joined by: Casey Bardin, North Colonie CSD’s Director of Pupil Services; Tricia Doyle, North Colonie’s CSD’s K-12 Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services; and…


  • North Colonie Partners with United Way to Raise Funds for School Community

    Did you know that over one in five students at North Colonie live in poverty? There are also many more living just above the poverty line. All of these students have struggles with food insecurity. North Colonie CSD is pleased to announce their continued partnership with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and…


  • Message from Superintendent Corr, 10/30

    Dear North Colonie Community Members, It profoundly saddens me to have to inform you that one of our elementary schools, Forts Ferry, was vandalized over the weekend with racist graffiti.  Windows were broken, racial slurs were written, and deplorable images were drawn on the exterior of the building. Our maintenance staff has removed the graffiti…


  • North Colonie News: Oct. 28

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting Nov. 1 – Community Safety & Well-being A Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The topic is community safety and well-being. We will be joined by Casey Bardin, North Colonie’s Director of Pupil Services Casey…