Commencement Ceremony - Saturday, June 27

The Shaker High School Commencement Ceremony will be held Saturday, June 27 at

10 a.m. at the University at Albany SEFCU Arena. There are no reserved seats. Please call Dr. Rose in Taft Hall Office if handicapped seating is needed--785-5511 ext. 3411.

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

Summer school information

Summer school registration will be held Monday, June 29 and Tuesday, June 30, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the high school. Classes will begin Thursday, July 2 and end Wednesday, August 12. To qualify for summer school, a student who has lost credit during the school year must have attended that course for at least 60 percent of the classes. If your child must attend summer school, please plan vacations to avoid missing class time. Students who miss more than the equivalent of three days of a class will not receive credit for the course.
Regents examinations will be administered on August 12, 13 and 14. The last day to register for walk-in Regents examinations is Monday, July 13 at 1 p.m. Local examinations will be held Monday, Aug. 10 and Tuesday, Aug. 11.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Arnone at (518) 785-5511 ext. 3313.

North Colonie ranked #1 school district in Capital Region

For the fourth time in seven 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 2003 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

Information about final exams and 2009 graduation ceremony

Find out information about the last day of classes, final exams, pre-prom assemblies, gradation rehearsal and more. » MORE

Save money on college textbooks

The average student can expect to pay thousands of dollars for books over the course of his or her college career. The New York State Office of the State Comptroller has developed tips for students and parents on how to save money when purchasing textbooks. Click on the links below for more information:

Comptroller's report on textbook pricing disparities

Tips on how to save money on college textbooks

Shaker senior to attend U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Shaker High School senior Riley Schmidt has been accepted into the U.S. Military Academy at West Point as a member of the class of 2013.

Applicants to West Point are evaluated on academic performance, leadership potential, physical aptitude and medical qualification. Each candidate must also obtain a nomination from a member of Congress or from the Department of the Army. By law, West Point graduates are commissioned as officers to active duty and serve in the U.S. Army for a minimum of five years.

Shaker student featured on
WNYT's "13 Kids Who Care"

Shaker High School junior Nicholas Marozzi was recently featured on News Channel 13's "13 Kids Who Care" segment for his work with the school's Best Buddy program. Watch the full story on Channel 13's Web site.

Seniors honored for academics, community service and more

Shaker High School recently honored its seniors for outstanding achievement in academics, art, music, sportsmanship, service to the community and numerous other categories at the annual Senior Awards Ceremony last month. » MORE

Shaker High Art Department honors student achievement

More than 40 Shaker High School students were honored recently by the school's Art Department. Students in a range of art classes were recognized for high achievement, special initiative and motivation on assignments in and out of the classroom, and overall strong character in the classroom. » MORE

C-SPAN Civics Bus visits Shaker

It's not every day that a high school student wins a national award for producing a video documentary, so it's a special occasion when it happens three years in a row, which is the case with Shaker High School sophomore Alexander Macina. » MORE

2009 summer reading list

Reading contributes significantly to a student's academic growth and lifelong reading pleasure, and therefore North Colonie students are required to complete summer reading assignments. » MORE

Students receive phys. ed. Leadership Awards

Congratulations to the district's 52 students who were honored with Physical Education Dept. Leadership Awards, which recognize students for demonstrating positive character traits. » MORE