Category: SJHS
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SHS Pep Band Honored to Perform at Leatherstocking Sendoff
Our SHS Pep Band had the tremendous honor and privilege of performing as the official band for the Leatherstocking Honor Flight ceremony at the Albany International Airport on Oct. 1. Veterans from all five branches of the military who served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan, and more were recognized for their service to our country.…
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Reminder! 15-Minute Early Dismissal – Friday, Oct. 7
Hello Families. Just a quick reminder that schools will dismiss 15-minutes early on Friday, Oct. 7. Why you ask? So we can practice our “Go Home Plan.” Commissioner of Education regulations require school districts to conduct annual drills to exercise their School Emergency Management Plan. Thank you, as always for your support.
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Shaker Recognized by ‘Niche’ as #1 High School in the Albany Area
Shaker High School was recently named the #1 High School in the Albany Area by Niche. According to the site, “Shaker High School is a top rated, public school located in LATHAM, NY. It has 2,011 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 99% of…
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ParentSquare: New Communications Tool for Parents Coming Oct. 6
On Thursday, Oct. 6, the North Colonie Central School District will launch ParentSquare – a simple and unified school-to-home communication platform – to reach and engage every parent. All important notifications, such as school closings and delays, news and upcoming events, will be sent to parents through this platform. All parents/guardians will be invited to…
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New Winter Athletic Opportunities for SMS & SHS Students
New for Winter 2022-23 Girls and Boys Alpine Skiing Girls and Boys Nordic Skiing Girls Wrestling Girls Bowling Athletics is also offering: Open Bowling Sessions for Interested SMS Students Alpine Skiing Shaker High School Students Beginning this winter sports season the Shaker Athletic Department is now offering the sports of Alpine Skiing and Nordic Skiing…
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North Colonie to Launch New Parent Communications Platform
We are excited to announce that North Colonie Central School District will be adopting a new form of school-to-home communication next month called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to be a “one-stop shop” to help keep you informed and strengthen your connection with the district, and will replace SchoolMessenger. You should expect to…
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North Colonie CSD Launches BARR Model to Support Each & Every Student
On the opening superintendent conference days for the 2022-23 school year, our teachers participated in two days of training with consultants from the BARR organization. What is BARR? BARR, which stands for Building Assets, Reducing Risks, is an evidence-based model that provides our schools with a strength-based comprehensive approach to meeting the academic, social, and…
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Shaker Athletics to Host College Athletics Panel Oct. 17
Thinking about playing sports in college but not sure how to find the right school for you? This event is open to North Colonie students in grades 7-12 and parents, with a primary focus on student-athletes currently enrolled in grades 8-11. A moderator will ask specific questions to panel members related to their area of…
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SMS 2022-23 Yearbook on Sale
The 2022-23 Shaker Middle School Yearbook is available for sale! This year’s yearbook is a Signature Series Hardcover bound and will be delivered to student homerooms in mid June. The book is on sale for $30 until Saturday, Oct. 8. The book price then rises to $40. The deadline to purchase your yearbook is May…
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September NC Kids Care: Benson Jovel-Truong
The Board of Education recognized the first 2022-23 school year Kids Care recipient during its Sept. 19 meeting. NC Kids Care is a long-standing recognition program intended to highlight once-a-month a student from any grade across K-12 who has gone “above-and-beyond.” In this instance, SHS senior Benson Jovel-Truong’s dedication and weeks of preparation to perform…