Category: SJHS
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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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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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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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Drop off and Pick up at SMS for 2022-23
Drop off When dropping off, we request that you do so at the high school. When you enter the high school entrance, move into, and stay in, the designated drop-off lane. Follow the drop-off traffic through and exit the high school onto 155. Children should be dropped off only in a marked walk area. Pick…
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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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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…
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Board of Education Announcement
August 19, 2022 Dear North Colonie Community: The Board of Education of the North Colonie Central School District is pleased to announce that on Monday, August 22, 2022, Deputy Superintendent Kathleen Skeals will be appointed as the District’s Superintendent of Schools effective February 1, 2023. She will succeed D. Joseph Corr who has announced his…
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NC Students Compete at Karate World Championships
Congratulations to North Colonie students who earlier this summer competed at the competed at the 10th World Union of Karate (WUKF) Karate World Championships in Florida. Morgan McGlynn, a 2022 SHS graduate; Daniel McGlynn, grade 11; and middle school students Madelyn McGlynn and Lucas Zhang represented the AAU-USA team. WUKF is one of the largest…