Author: Heidi.Weber

  • North Colonie News: Sept. 30

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR COMING NEXT WEEK: ParentSquare On Thursday, Oct. 6, the North Colonie Central School District will launch ParentSquare – a simple and unified school-to-home communication platform – to reach and engage every parent. All important notifications, such as school closings and delays, news and upcoming events, will be…


  • Forts Ferry Elementary Supports Ride for Missing Children

    More than 100 bicyclists pedaled into the front loop of Forts Ferry Elementary school late last week as part of the Albany Ride for Missing Children. The event has a long-standing history of raising awareness of missing and exploited children, educating families on critical child safety issues, and raising money to help protect children. Forts…


  • ParentSquare: New Communications Tool for Parents Coming Oct. 6

    On Thursday, Oct. 6, the North Colonie Central School District will launch ParentSquare – a simple and unified school-to-home communication platform – to reach and engage every parent. All important notifications, such as school closings and delays, news and upcoming events, will be sent to parents through this platform. All parents/guardians will be invited to…


  • New Winter Athletic Opportunities for SMS & SHS Students

    New for Winter 2022-23 Girls and Boys Alpine Skiing Girls and Boys Nordic Skiing Girls Wrestling Girls Bowling Athletics is also offering: Open Bowling Sessions for Interested SMS Students Alpine Skiing Shaker High School Students Beginning this winter sports season the Shaker Athletic Department is now offering the sports of Alpine Skiing and Nordic Skiing…


  • North Colonie News: Sept. 23

    FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR COMING SOON: NEW PARENT COMMUNICATIONS PLATFORM We are excited to announce that North Colonie Central School District will be adopting a new form of school-to-home communication next month called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to be a “one-stop shop” to help keep you informed and…


  • North Colonie to Launch New Parent Communications Platform

    We are excited to announce that North Colonie Central School District will be adopting a new form of school-to-home communication next month called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to be a “one-stop shop” to help keep you informed and strengthen your connection with the district, and will replace SchoolMessenger. You should expect to…


  • North Colonie CSD Launches BARR Model to Support Each & Every Student

    On the opening superintendent conference days for the 2022-23 school year, our teachers participated in two days of training with consultants from the BARR organization. What is BARR? BARR, which stands for Building Assets, Reducing Risks, is an evidence-based model that provides our schools with a strength-based comprehensive approach to meeting the academic, social, and…


  • SHS Students Selected for NYSSMA All-State Festival

    Shaker High School is honored to have 11 students chosen as a performer or alternate in the 2022 New York State Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Festival to be held in early December. The All-State experience begins with a music educator, his or her student, and an accompanist spending countless hours preparing a NYSSMA Level VI…


  • Shaker Athletics to Host College Athletics Panel Oct. 17

    Thinking about playing sports in college but not sure how to find the right school for you? This event is open to North Colonie students in grades 7-12 and parents, with a primary focus on student-athletes currently enrolled in grades 8-11. A moderator will ask specific questions to panel members related to their area of…


  • SMS 2022-23 Yearbook on Sale

    The 2022-23 Shaker Middle School Yearbook is available for sale! This year’s yearbook is a Signature Series Hardcover bound and will be delivered to student homerooms in mid June. The book is on sale for $30 until Saturday, Oct. 8.  The book price then rises to $40. The deadline to purchase your yearbook is May…