Month: November 2024
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SHS Art Teachers Present in Front of World-Renowned Artist at NYSATA Conference
Last weekend, Shaker High School Art Teachers Carrie Lue and Genevieve Chornyak showcased their creativity and passion at the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA) conference in Binghamton! Representing North Colonie, the duo presented on how the artwork of contemporary artists has inspired their lesson development for advanced art and AP level students. Using…
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SHS Hosts “Canstruction” Fundraiser
Ready, set, can-struct! Shaker High School held a “Canstruction” fundraiser and competition on Wednesday, Nov. 20. The rules were simple – use the tools and materials you have at your disposal and don’t puncture or damage the cans. Students and staff collected canned good donations and let their creativity shine, using the cans to construct…
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Latham Ridge Holds Veterans Day Event
Fifth-graders at Latham Ridge Elementary School spent the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 6 honoring veterans from the North Colonie community. The event began with an introduction of the veterans in attendance, which consisted of several family members of Latham Ridge students. Students started the introductions talking about the veteran they nominated to attend and how…
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Shaker Speech and Debate Team Places Among Teams from Across the State
The Shaker High School Speech and Debate team competed at their first competition of the year against multiple teams from around the state on Saturday, Nov. 2. Members of the team competed in various speech categories and in Lincoln-Douglas debates. The team finished 2nd place overall, with multiple students placing in their categories. Additionally students…
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Southgate Opens Adaptive Playground
Our adaptive playground is here! The Southgate Elementary School community celebrated the opening of its new adaptive playground on Friday, Nov. 1. The playground allows for North Colonie to be a more inclusive community for students with physical and developmental disabilities, and was dedicated in memory of Coach Peter Mravlja. The day began with an…