Author: Heidi.Weber

  • Shaker High School Student’s Winning Design Unveiled on Route 9 Billboard

    Tenth-grade health classes at Shaker High School recently embarked on a project with Lamar Advertising. The partnership, which was organized by SHS Health Teacher Jennifer Moran, allowed students to create public service announcements for their community and the winning billboard was unveiled on Wed., Dec. 14. Lamar Advertising donated the billboard space and many hours…


  • Empowerment: SHS Girls Learn, Envision Themselves as Elected Leaders

    Twenty-two Shaker High School (SHS) students earlier this week participated in a kick off meeting for the Capital District Regional Cohort of 1st Amendment-1st Vote Inc. (1st A-1st V), a non-partisan seminar and conference opportunity for high school teens who identify as girls to imagine themselves engaged in the political process as leaders and candidates…


  • Shaker Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll

    Shaker Middle School Honor Roll NOTE: If you think that your student made Honor Roll, but don’t see their name listed, it may be because your student is on our opt-out list. Please contact your child’s school with questions. 6th Grade 6th Grade High Honor Roll   Taqih Aayan, Youssef Abdelmeged, Ahmed Adam, Rayhan Ahmad,…


  • 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…


  • Forts Ferry Incident Update from Supt. Corr

    Dear North Colonie Community, I am writing to follow-up on the racist incident that occurred at Forts Ferry Elementary. First, I’d like to thank those who have reached out to offer their thoughts and words of support.  Second, I want to share that the Colonie Police Department has completed its investigation – resulting in the…


  • BOE Set to Name Scott Thompson New Loudonville Principal

    The North Colonie Board of Education is set to name Scott Thompson as the new principal of Loudonville Elementary during its Nov. 21 meeting. Selected from a strong field of candidates, the news of his expected appointment was shared with the Loudonville staff earlier today. Principal Abbey North announced her resignation earlier this fall. Mr.…


  • Former Harlem Globetrotter Brings Anti-bullying Message to Forts Ferry

    Tay “Firefly” Fisher of the World Famous Harlem Globetrotters visited Forts Ferry Elementary on November 15 to share his Anti-Bullying message with students.  He played for Siena College from 2004-2008. After graduation, he spent a decade with the Harlem Globetrotters, where he was known for his Curly Neal style dribbling and four-point range ability. He…


  • North Colonie News: Nov. 10

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR A Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Corr Veterans Day is a time to come together and recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country.  This day in November stands not only as a permanent reminder of the service of our veterans, past, present, and…


  • North Colonie Schools Show Gratitude to Service Members

    Here are some examples of how our students and schools recognized our vets: Latham Ridge Elementary fifth graders held a celebration and invited veterans from the community to brunch. The school has a variety of veterans from five different branches of the military, including two North Colonie employees, and several students’ family members.  During the…