Author: julia.lilkendey
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Southgate Student Wins Free College for Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine — How You Can Too
A sixth grade North Colonie student who got the COVID-19 vaccination, entered the state contest to get a full-ride scholarship, and won! Adam Judson will receive free tuition, room and board, books and supplies to any New York State public college or university for four years. After getting the vaccination, his parents entered him into…
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SHS announces third quarter merit, honor and high honor roll students
High Honor Roll – Grade 9 Leila Adelstein, Toshin Ahnaf, Ella Akley, Arshaq Alamgir, Emilia Ashley, Sana Bargeer, Lucas Bell, Benjamin Belliss, Addison Borst, Hannah Bouchard, Andrew Calderon, Cara Calicchia, Andrea Camara, Mark Cannistraci, Connor Carey, Ava Catalfamo, Juliette Ceas, Schuyler Chlopecki, Liam Chudzinski, Walaa Dawood, Dylan DeBiccari, Jennifer DeSantis, John DiMarino, Jackson Doolittle, Cailan…
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Paying Respects To Destiny Greene
The following information is for Destiny Greene’s services. The visitation and services will be Wednesday, June 2 at the Elijah Missionary Church, 74 Second Avenue, Albany. Visitation will be from 9:00-10:00 a.m. and the service will be at 10:30 a.m. All attendees must wear masks and hand sanitizer will be available. The church capacity is…
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Rest, Reflect, School Programs, Vaccinations & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie families, With a long weekend ahead, we deserve some time to rest, relax, and reflect. It has been a long stretch where we have had to adjust our lives to the demands of a global pandemic. We were isolated from family and friends and craving for normalcy, human contact, and the feeling…
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Herbie Hancock Shares Insight About Life and Music
What would you ask jazz legend Herbie Hancock if you had the chance? Students in teacher Brian Austin’s Advanced Music Technology class were lucky enough to hear their questions answered by the 14-time GRAMMY award winner for an hour and a half. Hancock is family friends with sophomore Ava Roth, a student in Mr. Austin’s…
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Celebrating The Best in High School Theatre
“I’m very excited to be representing Shaker and North Colonie at the Jimmy Awards! I am very thankful for the opportunities that Shaker has given me for theatre and performing and I cannot wait to perform at the Jimmy’s,” exclaimed Scout Santoro. The Jimmy Awards, presented by The Broadway League Foundation, is a national ceremony…
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Free College Credit, Team Asset & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, We’ve had many challenges throughout the year, but with a strong community such as ours, we have managed to pull each other through. There is a lot to be proud of. We are not out of the woods yet with this pandemic, but hope is on the horizon and we have…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Friday, May 21, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Loudonville An individual associated with the Loudonville K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 5/18; contacts have been notified. Please reach out to your child’s school principal with…
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The Exceptional Drive of Yadi Goes Further Than Behind the Wheel
Yadiris (Yadi) Rodriguez, a beloved driver for North Colonie School district for five years, has shown great care in providing safe transportation for our students. Since emigrating to the United States 10 years ago, her ambition and kindness has really taken her places. That is why it is no surprise that she is the recipient…
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Earn College Credit This Summer Absolutely Free
Attention rising juniors and seniors, enrollment is open for Hudson Valley’s College in the High School Program this summer. They are providing a special program this summer where all costs are covered, which includes books and materials. The courses are taught online by qualified Hudson Valley faculty members, and college credits are transferable. Classes will…