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  • North Colonie Partners with United Way to Raise Funds for School Community

    Did you know that over one in five students at North Colonie live in poverty? There are also many more living just above the poverty line. All of these students have struggles with food insecurity. North Colonie CSD is pleased to announce their continued partnership with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and…


  • Winter 2021 Athlete of the Week – Logan Blind

    Congratulations to our athlete of the week, Shaker senior Logan Blind. Logan is a member of the varsity bowling team who recently had a season high 705 series and a high game of 267. Logan led the team to a win over CBA and moved the team’s record to 6-2. That’s the highest series and…


  • Gr. 4-6 COVID surveillance testing update

    Dear North Colonie Community,  As you know, we began surveillance testing 10% of our district population on Wednesday, Jan. 20 to see what the extent of COVID-19 is in our school buildings. This testing is not mandated by the state, and we do not believe there is a huge spread of COVID-19 in our buildings,…


  • Six individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Monday, Jan. 25, the North Colonie Central School District has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases by building include: Boght Hills An individual associated with the Boght Hills K-3 community who was last in the building on Thursday, Jan. 21; all contacts have been…


  • COVID testing update, PAC meeting on Jan. 28, no Regents exams & weekly boost

    Dear North Colonie Families, I hope all is well with you and your families. We were so glad to welcome all of our students back into the buildings this week. As we close out another week, I have some updates for your review: COVID-19 Surveillance Testing Update This past Wednesday, Jan. 20, we began surveillance…


  • Five individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19

    Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Monday, Jan. 19, the North Colonie Central School District has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases by building include: Shaker High School An individual associated with Shaker High School; school contacts have been notified Three individuals associated with Shaker High School; no school contacts …


  • Names of North Colonie: Meet SJHS Custodial Lead Neil St. Louis

    Throughout the year, the Names of North Colonie series will highlight those who help our students reach their full potential. It is a chance for the North Colonie community to get to know our teachers, administrators, and staff members on a more personal level. Neil St. Louis is in his 15th school year as a…


  • Class of 1986 student-athlete and SHS Athletic Hall of Fame member Ron Chen passes away

    We regret to inform the North Colonie community of the passing of Ron Chen, Class of 1986. During his time at Shaker High School, Chen was a very talented and gifted student-athlete, having participated in soccer, football and track & field. He is also a member of the Shaker High School Athletic Hall of Fame.…


  • Department of Health update & four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Colonie

    Dear North Colonie Families, In conjunction with COVID-19 positivity rates experienced locally, effective immediately, the Albany County Department of Health advises K-12 school districts to exclude siblings of symptomatic students from attending in-person classes pending COVID-19 test results of the symptomatic student. This does not mean that the whole family who may be asymptomatic needs…


  • A holiday message from Superintendent Corr

    Please view a short video message from Supt. Corr Dear North Colonie Families, As we come to a close on 2020, I want to take this opportunity to thank you once again for your support throughout this difficult year. We have been challenged and we have overcome many obstacles, and through it all we have…