Category: SHS
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A Message from Superintendent Corr: Dr. Martin Luther King
Dear North Colonie Families, Today we celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King. Dr. King’s life was the embodiment of service in the eternal quest for justice. His commitment was unwavering and endured through threats, incarceration, violence, and ultimately his death. Dr. King’s life is a daily calling to us all that…
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SHS Students ‘Part of History’: Attend Governor’s Inauguration
It all started a mere few weeks ago as an opportunity called First Amendment-First Vote (1st A-1st V), which aims to help young women realize that they can someday run for political office. A group of Shaker High School girls and teachers gathered for a kick-off event of the unique, interactive “outside-the-classroom” enrichment program. It…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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SHS First Quarter Honor Roll
NOTE: If you think that your student made Honor Roll, but don’t see their name listed, it may be because your student is on our opt-out list. Please contact your child’s school with questions. High Honor Roll – Grade 9 Charles Adelstein, Vedhant Agni, Rubina Ahmad, Yunus Ali, Akshaya Annam, Nathaniel Antifaiff, Marissa Belle Banson, Surya Bommasani,…
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Unique Opportunity: Latin Students See Ancient Statues in Color
Shaker High School Latin students recently visited The MET to experience the “Chroma: Ancient Sculpture in Color” exhibit. According to SHS teacher Edythe Malara, Shaker’s Latin program includes three levels of Latin over five sections. There are currently over 100 students enrolled in the program, which give students the opportunity to enrich their study of…
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Shaker High School Student’s Winning Design Unveiled on Route 9 Billboard
Tenth-grade health classes at Shaker High School recently embarked on a project with Lamar Advertising. The partnership, which was organized by SHS Health Teacher Jennifer Moran, allowed students to create public service announcements for their community and the winning billboard was unveiled on Wed., Dec. 14. Lamar Advertising donated the billboard space and many hours…
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Empowerment: SHS Girls Learn, Envision Themselves as Elected Leaders
Twenty-two Shaker High School (SHS) students earlier this week participated in a kick off meeting for the Capital District Regional Cohort of 1st Amendment-1st Vote Inc. (1st A-1st V), a non-partisan seminar and conference opportunity for high school teens who identify as girls to imagine themselves engaged in the political process as leaders and candidates…
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Raising Awareness and Funds: Special Olympics Recognizes SHS Student
It was more than about money and scholarships. The recognition of Shaker High School student Mira Ginsburg shed further light on the positive difference individuals can make for their fellow students on the athletic field and in the school halls. With signs, smiles, and applause, SHS Unified Sports and Club athletes celebrated with Mira when…