Category: SHS
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Congrats to our six National Merit Semifinalists!
Six Shaker High School students have joined the ranks of students named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. The names of the semifinalists were presented to the Board of Education at its Sept. 19 meeting by Superintendent Joe Corr. They are: They are among the 16,000 semifinalists nationwide. Last fall, 1.5 million juniors in…
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Shaker Football: Get Your tix for the Sept. 16 Game
Tickets are on sale for the game Friday, Sept. 16 Shaker High School vs. CBA Friday, Sept. 16 – 7 p.m. All tickets will be sold through GoFan as presale OR credit card at the ticket gate. CASH WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Save time and follow the link below to purchase ahead and show your…
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The New School Year is in Full Swing
What do you get when you take over 6,000 students, eight schools, and one superintendent setting a great example of how to actually swing into a new school? Success. “Monday was an outstanding day!” Superintendent Corr said. “It is what I love about our district. It represents an entire community … faculty, support staff, students,…
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SHS School Picture Days
SHS School Picture Days Monday – Sept. 12 Tuesday – Sept. 13 Wednesday – Sept. 14 Questions: Contact Upstate Images at 1-855-773-331 or visit https://www.upstate-images.com/order-schedule. School Picture Order Form for Shaker High School
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School Meals: Important Updates for 2022-23
Free and Reduced Meals Application; Info About new Payment Portal The need to apply for free and reduced school meals has returned. All families should have received an application in postal mail. This mailing also includes information about the district’s new system for paying for school meals. What’s Changing with School Meals: Schools had some…
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‘Grateful’: Supt. Corr’s Strong and Optimistic Opening Address to Teachers
As the 30-plus new teachers stood to be recognized during Opening Day for educators in the North Colonie CSD, Supt. D. Joseph Corr said, “I was in your spot in 1981, how about that?” A near-capacity crowd in the Shaker High School auditorium on Sept. 6 was left inspired, laughing, and shedding a tear or…
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Shaker Garden: Growing Produce and Partnerships
When chemistry and food science teacher Amber Cost looks at an individual piece of produce from the Shaker Garden she sees far more than nutrition for students, family, and the community. She sees the ever expanding partnerships that are resulting in the bounty of crops. Along with environmental science teacher James Rodewald, Cost started the…
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Congratulations Graduates! Hard work pays off; diplomas awarded to our summer graduates
Donning caps and gowns, and with family and friends watching with excitement, four additional Shaker High School Class of 2022 graduates received their diplomas Aug. 23 during a ceremony held in the Shaker High School Auditorium. Summer school principal Stephen Doak, Shaker High School Principal Jim Wager, and Superintendent Joseph Corr all recognized the graduates…
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Board of Education Appoints Kathleen Skeals as Superintendent of Schools
Internal selection comes after consulting with BOCES leadership At its Aug. 22 meeting, the North Colonie Board of Education unanimously appointed Kathleen Skeals as the District’s next Superintendent of Schools. Skeals was appointed to a three-year contract and will officially take over as Superintendent on Feb. 1, 2023. She will replace current Superintendent D. Joseph…
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North Colonie News: August 19
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR 🏫 BACK TO SCHOOL 🏫 The first day of school for all K through 12 students is Monday, September 12. SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES All of our elementary schools are shifting to the same schedule, with the elementary school day running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The…