Author: samantha.bloem
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VIDEO: Forts Ferry Call Out – November 2020
Please take some time to watch the Forts Ferry Call Out Video for November.
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Six new cases of COVID-19 in North Colonie school community
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed six new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. It is important for families to know that none of these cases are connected in any way to each other or to any previous cases. The cases include the following: An individual associated with…
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Names of North Colonie: Meet Loudonville First Grade Teacher Bianca Stinney
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. Bianca Stinney is in her first year as a first grade…
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Statement on today’s Shaker/Shen varsity girls soccer championship game
This morning, the North Colonie Central School District became aware of a presumed positive COVID case associated with the Shaker High School girls varsity soccer team. The team was scheduled to play in a highly anticipated game against Shenendehowa this morning at 11 a.m. for the Suburban Council Championship. Out of an abundance of caution,…
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Individual in 4-6 intermediate program at SJHS tests positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District confirmed today, Friday, Nov. 20, that an individual associated with the Southgate 4-6 intermediate school program in the junior high school building has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last in school on Tuesday, Nov. 17. We have been in contact with the Albany…
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Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 10
Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Athletes of the Week for Week 10! This week, we honor freshman Leonni Griffin and sophomore Kaleigh Higgins of the girls varsity cross country team! Leonni and Kaleigh have been the first and second place finishers for Shaker in every race this season. They recently finished first and second overall…
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Senior Mikayla Brunell kick starts events to help seniors navigate the college search process
The college search process can often be a stressful time for many, and even more so now during a pandemic. In the early fall, Shaker High School senior Mikayla Brunell recognized the need to keep seniors engaged and informed, so she teamed up with Siena College to host events for Shaker seniors to help them…
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Member of Blue Creek school community tests positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District confirmed today, Wednesday, Nov. 18, that an individual in the Blue Creek school community has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in school on Thursday, Nov. 12. We have been in contact with the Albany County Health Department and identified the individual’s close…
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Forts Ferry Turkey Shoot 2020
Like most things this school year, changes have been made to the Forts Ferry Turkey Shoot, which will take place during the month of November. We have considered the guidelines in place to keep everyone safe and healthy and have redesigned this special activity so that students can still participate. The details of the Forts…
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Shaker Key Club raises almost $800 for annual Equinox dinners through virtual 5k
In October, Shaker Key Club hosted “Around the Block for Equinox,” a virtual 5k fundraising event. Since 1977, Shaker Key Club members have loyally volunteered at Equinox’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner meal preparation event, where they’ve helped pack thousands of meals and write cards for local families/residents in need. Through the virtual 5k, donors and participants…