Author: samantha.bloem

  • Local author and former professional basketball player visits Blue Creek and Latham Ridge

    Local author and former professional basketball player Willie Deane visited with students at Blue Creek and Latham Ridge on Friday, Jan. 10. Deane, a Schenectady native, read his book called “Love” and shared not only about the book but about his life and what it’s like to travel around the world as an athlete. The…


  • Sixth grade students participate in Math Experience Day at Siena College

    On Tuesday, Jan. 7, sixth grade math enrichment students from across the district participated in Math Experience Day at Siena College hosted by Computer Science Professor Jim Matthews. Students were divided into teams in order to complete a variety of challenges using both their mathematical and logical thinking skills. Congratulations to the winning team: Everett…


  • High school teacher Kurt Hassenpflug receives National Board Certification

    Congratulations to our very own Kurt Hassenpflug on recently earning his National Board Certification. Hassenpflug teaches English as a New Language (ENL) and English Language Arts (ELA) at Shaker High School. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is known as…


  • Come make a difference in North Colonie! Become a school bus driver!

    The North Colonie Central School District is looking for school bus drivers. A school bus driver makes a big difference in a student’s day – they are the first and last district employees the kids see in a school day. That’s why we seek positive-minded people who love kids, and who want to be part…