Category: SJHS

Several of our K-12 School Counselors had the opportunity to attend the annual New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) Conference Nov. 17-19. “This was an excellent opportunity for them to connect with fellow school counselors in the state,” said Tricia Doyle, Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, “and further develop the skills that allow them…

The North Colonie Board of Education named Scott Thompson as the new principal of Loudonville Elementary during its Nov. 21 meeting. Mr. Thompson is known for his strong work ethic and passion for educating all students. He will not only be returning to his roots as an elementary educator, but to Loudonville where he was…

COVID-19 Test Kits Just two quick reminders: That we are distributing this week a COVID-19 test kit to each student to bring home for the Thanksgiving recess. Check those backpacks! The tests are good for six months past the expiration date on the kits. If you need to check your kits, simply Google the label.…

FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR Important Dates November 23-25 – Thanksgiving Recess COVID-19 Test Kits Prior to the Thanksgiving Recess, we will distribute a COVID-19 test kit to each student to bring home. The tests are good for six months past the expiration date on the kits. If you need to check…

North Colonie CSD’s annual faculty recital was one neither the packed audience nor the participants will soon forget. Many will smile as they recall seeing retiring Supt. Joe Corr go on stage to sing “Sweet Caroline,” for the grand finale Tuesday evening, Nov. 15 at Shaker Middle School. A longtime Boston Red Sox’s fan, Supt.…

2-Hour Delay If there is a two-hour delay, the first instructional period begins: Shaker High School – 9:34 am Shaker Middle School – 10:07 am All Elementary Schools – 11:20 am For Shaker High School students who attend Votech classes, the following will apply in the event of a 2-hour delay: In the event of…

Dear North Colonie Families: There is an ongoing struggle nationally to adequately staff public school buses with trained commercially-licensed school bus drivers. Our transportation department was very proactive last school year, as well as during the summer to recruit drivers to cover our district’s 54 routes that transport 6,023 of our students each and every…

FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR A Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Corr Veterans Day is a time to come together and recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country.  This day in November stands not only as a permanent reminder of the service of our veterans, past, present, and…