Month: December 2022

  • Raising Awareness and Funds: Special Olympics Recognizes SHS Student

    It was more than about money and scholarships. The recognition of Shaker High School student Mira Ginsburg shed further light on the positive difference individuals can make for their fellow students on the athletic field and in the school halls. With signs, smiles, and applause, SHS Unified Sports and Club athletes celebrated with Mira when…


  • Congrats to Kelsey McCormack – Sets NYS Weightlifting Record!

    Fort Ferry’s own Kelsey McCormack set a New York State record for the Olympic Snatch during her competition at the 2022 North American Open Weightlifting Finals in Atlanta, Georgia. And as importantly, she has set an example for our students on how to persevere. The four-day event ran from December 1-4, 2022. McCormack competed in…


  • Message for Supt. Corr

    Last evening we became aware of a concerning post on social media. We contacted Colonie police. Investigators pursued all leads and determined that the post was created under a false name, found no direct ties to the school district, and determined that it lacked credibility. However, in an abundance of caution, additional police officers will…


  • North Colonie News: Dec. 2

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR South Korean Delegation Visits SHS Earlier this week, the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) hosted a delegation from South Korea and brought the group to meet with Shaker High School’s (SHS) Foreign Policy for Seniors class. ICCR connects the Capital Region to the world through…


  • South Korean Delegation Visits SHS

    Earlier this week, the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) hosted a delegation from South Korea and brought the group to meet with Shaker High School’s (SHS) Foreign Policy for Seniors class. ICCR connects the Capital Region to the world through citizen diplomacy by hosting programs with foreign visitors and events that help establish…