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  • 2021 Yearbooks and Class Keepsakes

    Psst, we have a sneak peek at the partial design of the new SHS yearbook cover. How the overall cover will look will be revealed when they arrive. Order now so you don’t miss out. Class jewelry and other keepsakes are also available to purchase. For questions, please contact yearbook advisors: Chloe Clark chloeclark@ncolonie.org or…

  • Shaker’s Academic WorldQuest teams qualify for nationals

    On Sunday, March 7, 12 students from the Shaker History Research and Competition Club competed on three teams of four against students from nine states in the regional Academic WorldQuest competition sponsored by the World Affairs Council of New Hampshire. Based on their performance, all three Shaker teams qualified for World Affairs Councils of America’s…

  • Limited Edition Masks from the Speech and Debate Team

    If it’s about time to switch your mask game up, consider ordering one from the Shaker Speech and Debate Society. They are selling masks for $10 to raise money for entry fees to the various tournaments they compete in. There’s a limited quantity, so order early by using this form. Cash or checks made payable…

  • SHS students compete in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl

    On Saturday, March 6, 10 students from Shaker High School competed in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl. Students studied and prepared both independently and collectively, via virtual meeting platforms, for countless hours leading up to the competition. Shaker Team 2, consisting of Minyi Chen, Pranav Jagannath, Corey Ditzel, Jalen…

  • On Hand Coping Support for The Loss of Southgate Teacher, Peter Mravlja

    Dear North Colonie Families, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our teacher and dear friend, Peter Mravlja. This will take time to process and an effort to be there for one another. The district is prepared to respond to the needs of our students, staff and families.  Coach Peter Mravlja was a veteran…

  • The Spirit of Giving Back Adds Up

    Twelve juniors from Shaker High have been using their math and social skills to relate with younger students. This has led to sharper learning and connection skills. “It seems the 6th grade students and 11th grade tutors genuinely enjoy working with each other, and I think the high school students have served as excellent role…

  • Young Playwright Will See Work Come to Life

    A play written by Maya TerryStein, a senior at Shaker, will be produced by the Capital Repertory Theatre this summer. The play is called ‘Our New Colossus’ and uses the Statue of Liberty poem by Emma Lazarus as the lens for exploring the tensions, anxieties, and dreams of four young immigrants surveying America. “Congratulations to…

  • Nominate SHS Finest Alumni for the Hall of Fame

    Nominations are open for the 2021 Shaker High School Alumni Hall of Fame. Shaker has many outstanding alumni whose lives bring credit to the North Colonie Central School District, and the Alumni Hall of Fame provides a vehicle for the recognition of these individuals. We believe members of the Hall of Fame are role models…

  • Identifying the Values of the Next SHS Principal

    Dear Members of the Shaker High School Community, As you are most likely aware, after 15 years of dedicated service, Mr. Richard Murphy will be retiring at the end of June 2021. We are all deeply appreciative of his service, and while we all wish him well, we will certainly miss him. As we have…

  • Shaker Speech and Debate Students Place at Shen Tournament

    Shaker Speech and Debate competed in the Shenendehowa Speech and Debate Tournament on Saturday, February 13. They had their best results yet with Shaker placing first or second in every event that they competed in.  Novice Lincoln Douglas 1st Place: Mariya Shareef  Intermediate Lincoln Douglas 2nd Place: Aabidah Afzal   Novice Public Forum 2nd Place:…

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