Author: kristen.canova

  • Marcus Puccioni to be Appointed Shaker High School Principal

    It is with great enthusiasm that Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Skeals recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of Marcus Puccioni to the position of Shaker High School Principal. Mr. Puccioni is currently principal of Boght Hills Elementary. The Board of Education is scheduled to act on this recommendation at the June 12, 2023…


  • Friday Night Lights: Powderpuff Football Returns June 9; SHS Class Fundraiser

    Student Council is excited to announce that Shaker High School will bring back Powderpuff Football after nearly 10 years. The game will take place Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Arthur Walker Stadium.   The game will be senior girls vs. junior girls, and both teams have close to 25 girls ready to compete. The…


  • These SMS Students Thought “Inside The Box”

    A contingent of students represented SMS well on May 10 when they and their advisors helped box healthy snacks to be shipped to communities from Plattsburgh to Newburg. Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Club students Ummamah Ziaullah, Ruth Gashaw, Sarah Gashaw, Ameila Michaels, Morgan Lindsey, Nawsin Hossain, Melody Li, Jillian Carrothers, and Maliya Shastany) assisted…


  • Seeking Families Eligible for Universal Pre-K: Apply by 4 p.m. June 7

    The North Colonie Central School District is again offering Universal Pre-K (UPK) as part of funding from the New York state adopted budget. UPK is a free program that will be open to North Colonie families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2023. Please note that students who are age-eligible…


  • Weekend Entertainment: “The True Stories of The So-Called Big Bad Wolves!

    Come one, come all to the Shaker Middle School Auditorium this weekend to see the spring production of “The True Stories of The So-Called Big Bad Wolves!”  Tickets will be sold at the door and are only $10.00 per person!  Saturday June 3: Doors open 6:00 p.m.  – show starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday June…


  • April 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes

    Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file. Members Absent: President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Proclamation: North Colonie Kids Care: Reports: Principal’s Report from Aaron Thiell (Latham Ridge Elementary School) Recognitions: Each month the Board recognizes those students whose contributions or achievements are outstanding, employees…


  • April 5, 2023 – Budget Meeting Minutes

    Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file. Members Absent: Nicholas Comproski President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:02 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Nardolillo offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve entering into an open session of the Budget Committee, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. Yes: 7No: 0Absent: 2…


  • March 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes

    Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file. Members Absent: N/A President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Presentations: North Colonie Kids Care Recipient for March: Whitney Belvedere, 8th Grader at Shaker Middle School Reports: Marcus Puccioni Recognitions: Each month the Board recognizes those students whose contributions…


  • March 6, 2023 – Special Meeting Minutes

    Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file Members Absent: President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:00 pm The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the MOA with the NCTA for sick leave donations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. Yes: 8No: 0Absent: 1 Motion…


  • February 27, 2023 Meeting Minutes

    Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file Members Absent: President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:15 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. North Colonie Kids Care: The February recipients are Zohal Maryam and Shreya Sharath, who are both in Grade 8 at Shaker Middle School. Southgate Elementary School Lighting Issues & Proposal…