Category: SHS
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School Board Recognition Week
School Board Recognition Week is celebrated by districts across the state every year. But at the Oct. 24 meeting, Superintendent Joe Corr took the opportunity to individually recognize each of North Colonies’ Board of Education members for their dedication while presenting each with a certificate. This year’s certificate was designed by SHS senior Lily Buresh. …
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Kids Care: Smiles, Tears, and a Standing Ovation
North Colonie Kids Care: Smiles, tears, and a standing ovation. Board of Education President Linda Harrison is completely accurate when she says the recognition of the North Colonie Kids Care students is the best part of every Board meeting. And October was no exception when Latham Ridge 5th graders, Avery Lyons and Violet Williams were…
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Hoops, Horns Up … Interacting with Art!
Thanks to the initiative of two Shaker High School teachers and support from our transportation team, a group of students had a terrific weekend field trip experience! Teachers Carrie Lue and Elizabeth Schanz took students to an outdoor sculpture park in Ghent. Art Omi is situated on 120 acres in the Hudson Valley and presents…
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North Colonie News: Oct. 21
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR Our Teachers are Lifelong Learners Did you know that before the school year starts and throughout the year, our teachers “return to the classroom” as students themselves? Supporting our teachers in their pursuit to grow and improve their teaching and instruction methods is a priority. Read more…
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An Important Message from Superintendent Corr
Dear North Colonie Families: This evening it was brought to my attention that there are rumors circulating on social media about an individual threatening violent attacks at Shaker High School. We have been in contact with the Colonie Police Department, and they have thoroughly investigated this matter. I’d like to thank the school community for…
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National Merit Scholarship Program Names 2023 Commended Students
Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program were recognized and celebrated by the Board of Education during its Oct. 24 meeting. More than 30,000 students from across the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top five percent of 1.5 million students who entered the 2023…
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Meeting Demand: Morning Intramurals Max Out
Research may show high school-aged students need to sleep later, but apparently Shake High School Bisons like to buck data points. Badminton birdies and basketballs dominate the scene in Shaker Gym H weekday mornings before classes start. Since the start of the 2022-23 school year, SHS has opened its gym doors at 6:45 a.m. for…
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Our Teachers are Lifelong Learners
Did you know that before the school year starts and throughout the year, our teachers “return to the classroom” as students themselves? Supporting our teachers in their pursuit to grow and improve their teaching and instruction methods is a priority. Under the direction of Naté Turner-Hassell, the NC Office of Professional Learning, Leadership, and Development…
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Help Us Find Candidates: Instructional Aide Walk-In Interviews this Wednesday!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in a school? Or drive a school bus? Have family, friends, or neighbors who would be great candidates to work in our district? Help us spread the word! Educational Aides & School Bus Driver Walk-in Interviews Wednesday, Oct. 19 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 91 Fiddlers Lane,…
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North Colonie News: Oct. 14
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR A Week of School Spirit SHS celebrated Spirit Week with designated Spirit Days including “Anything But a Backpack Day” and Marvel/Disney Day. Hundreds of student attended today’s Pep Rally — featuring numerous athletic teams, the pep band, select choir, and more. Tonight the Varsity Football team takes…
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