Category: SHS
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Shaker High School awarded 2022 NHSSCA Program of Excellence
The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) recently announced that Shaker High School has earned the distinction Program of Excellence for the 2022-2025 period. This honor recognizes that the North Colonie High School strength & conditioning program operates at the highest level of professionalism. The district would like to congratulate Coach Irby and his program…
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NYSSMA Major Organization Festival
Five North Colonie performing groups were recognized for outstanding performance at the 2022 NYSSMA Major Organization Festival, April 11-12 at Shaker High School, and April 13 at Queensbury High School. These ensembles performed at an exceptionally high level of difficulty. Ensemble: Level: Rating: …
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Transportation schedules/modifications for 2022-23
Dear North Colonie Families, I am writing to share some important information about scheduling changes regarding transportation which will begin in fall 2022. North Colonie prides itself on offering a top-notch education that offers opportunities for all of our students. We know that as students move up in grade level, extracurricular activities such as clubs…
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Shaker High School yearbooks on sale now
There is still time to purchase your very own 2022 yearbook here. Order now so you don’t miss out. Class jewelry and other keepsakes are also available for purchase. For questions, please contact yearbook advisors Hannah Infantado hannah.infantado@nccsk12.org or Aimee Gauthier aimee.gauthier@nccsk12.org
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Shaker High Spring Dance this Saturday
On Saturday, April 9 from 7-10 p.m. the Spring Dance is coming to Shaker High. The dress code for the event is semi-formal. If you need a tie or a dress please see Mrs. Collier in room J212. Tickets are $8 per person and will be on sale outside of Taft during the week. Snacks…
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SHS Gold Card Committee to hold ‘Paint and Snack’ fundraiser
All North Colonie families are invited to attend a ‘Paint and Snack’ event on Friday, April 8 from 6-8 p.m. in Shaker High School’s Lafollette Cafe to benefit Shaker High School’s Student Government Gold Card Committee. The event is $12 per adult and $10 per child, or $20 for one adult and one child, and…
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SHS Seniors Place First in 20th Annual Academic WorldQuest Competition
Congratulations to Avi Bagchi, Minyi Chen, Harry Fazzone, and Sagar Sahu, who won first place in the 2022 World Affairs Council of New Hampshire Academic WorldQuest Regional Competition on Sunday, March 13! The four Shaker seniors competed against nine academic teams from schools throughout New Hampshire, focusing on advanced topics such as climate change, cryptocurrency…
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Haroon Syed named March 2022 North Colonie Kids Care recipient
Haroon Syed, a Shaker High School junior, was recognized on Monday, March 28 at the Board of Education meeting as the March 2022 North Colonie Kids Care recipient. Haroon was selected for his humanitarian work with refugees. After he learned about refugees coming to the Capital District, he wanted to help. He worked with his…
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Shaker High School engineering classes garner great results at Model Bridge Contest
The Shaker High School Engineering classes had their best results ever at the 2022 High School Model Bridge Contest that was held in February during as part of the Capital District 42 Annual Celebration of Engineers Week. Shaker High School led all schools with an Average Load total of 273.29 pounds held. For full results…
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Eighth-grader Cora Barron named February 2022 North Colonie Kids Care Recipient
Cora Barron, an eighth-grade Shaker Middle School student, was recognized on Monday, Feb. 28 at the Board of Education meeting as the February 2022 North Colonie Kids Care recipient. Cora was nominated by Ms. Caroline Purdy, her literature and writing teacher. “Cora has shown remarkable leadership traits this year. She has advocated for herself and…