New Alumni Hall of Fame to induct four SHS graduates

A best-selling novelist, a U.S. Army colonel, a college professor and a member of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors will be the first four Shaker High School graduates inducted into the school's new Alumni Hall of Fame. The Alumni Hall of Fame was created this school year to commemorate Shaker High School's 50th anniversary, which was celebrated in November. The first four of inductees will be honored at Shaker High School's graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 27, and their pictures, names and biographies will be permanently displayed at the high school. » MORE

North Colonie ranked #1 school district in Capital Region

For the sixth time in nine years, The Business Review of Albany has ranked North Colonie as the Capital Region’s top performing school district. The Business Review uses report card data from the New York State Education Department to produce an annual rank of the region's 85 school districts. North Colonie has ranked among the top three districts each year since 2001 and was ranked as the top district three years in a row, from 2004 to 2006. The most recent rankings were published in The Business Review's June 19-25 edition. » MORE

Confirmed case of H1N1 at Latham Ridge

If we all practice good hygiene, health officials believe we can limit the spread of flu in our schools at this time. » MORE

Latham Ridge students collect food & supplies for families in the Dominican Republic

Latham Ridge Service Club students collected more than 200 pounds of clothes, food and other supplies that will soon be shipped to families in need in the Dominican Republic. » MORE