Category: Forts Ferry
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Important Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families, As you are likely aware, the Capital Region is under a Winter Storm Warning, with snow and poor driving conditions forecasted to begin Monday evening and continue into Tuesday. As we shared in a message to families earlier this winter, we have already used two snow days and are at the…
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NYS Mesonet Welcomes FF Students for ETEC Tour
The University at Albany welcomed around 60 third graders from Forts Ferry Elementary in the North Colonie School District last Thursday to tour the ETEC research and development complex and learn about how weather data is collected and measured. The two-hour tour, hosted by New York State Mesonet program manager June Wang, started at the Science on a Sphere…
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Honoring & Supporting Our Counselors’ Work
Unlike ever before has student mental health and wellness been at the forefront of public education. And North Colonie Central School District is showing students, families, and staff they are taking that need seriously. At the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, a Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services position was added. “The mental…
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A Message from Supt. Kathleen Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families, As you know, last Tuesday Mr. Corr retired from his life‘s work as an educator. He spent the last 12 years of his career as the superintendent of this district, but that was only one small part of his 50 years in education. Mr. Corr truly believed in the power of…
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Kathleen Skeals Sworn in as Superintendent
Board of Education President Linda Harrison today swore in Kathleen Skeals as the sixth superintendent of the North Colonie Central School District. Several current and past board members, along with district administrators, gathered together to mark the formal start of her superintendency. Skeals shared her thoughts about her new role and why education has been…
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A Final Message from D. Joseph Corr
Dear North Colonie Community, Today was my last day as Superintendent of the North Colonie Central School District, and I wanted to take a moment to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving as your school superintendent for the past 12 years and for 41 years as a teacher and administrator. Since September…
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Black History Month: A Message from Supt. Joe Corr
February is Black History Month. During this month, the United States honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month celebrates the rich cultural heritage, triumphs, and adversities that are an important part of our nation’s history. In 1926, the idea for the month was created by…
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Joe Corr: National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award
Among the accolades and honors given to retiring Superintendent Joe Corr during the last several months, weeks, and days, there was at least one that came as a very unexpected surprise. And for many in the audience at the Board of Education meeting on Jan. 24, it was equally surprising because it is so rare…
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Town of Colonie Celebrates one of its “Titans” – Jan. 31 is D. Joseph Corr Day
After 50 years in education and several months of well-wishes and send offs by colleagues, community members, former students, and many more – Jan. 31 marks D. Joseph Corr’s last day as North Colonie’s superintendent. It also marks D. Joseph Corr Day in the Town of Colonie. Yes, that’s right. Not only is Mr. Corr…
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North Colonie: The Superintendency Transition 2023
On January 31, 2023, an era ends and a transition begins in the North Colonie Central School District. Superintendent D. Joseph Corr retires after 50 years in education. His longtime deputy is stepping into the role. Incoming Superintendent Kathleen Skeals is a long-standing leader the schools community. Hear what they say about this change in…