Category: SHS
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North Colonie CSD Farm-to-School Program Awarded State Funding
North Colonie Central School District is pleased to announce that we are one of just 16 Farm-to-School programs being awarded funding by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. The project grant in the amount of $99,346 will help increase the access to New York State farm products in school meals, support local…
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North Colonie Ranked #1 School District in Albany Area
We’re #1 and we’re proud of it! The website Niche.com recently released its Best Schools and Districts rankings and North Colonie and Shaker High School are both at the top of the list! Niche ranked North Colonie Central School District the #1 School District in the Albany Area with an overall grade of A. The…
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Shaker High School Announces 16 Commended Students
In addition to our four National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, Shaker High School has 16 Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. Each of these talented seniors received a letter of commendation from Principal Marcus Puccioni in honor of the recognition. This group is among 34,000 Commended Students throughout the country who placed in…
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Trio of Siblings Honored as September Kids Care Recipients
It’s not a miracle, it’s hard work! The Latham Ridge garden and outdoor learning space look immaculate and it’s partially thanks to our September Kids Care recipients… the Miracles! At the Board of Education meeting on September 23, 2024, Sahana, Ruby, and Max Miracle were honored for their dedication to Latham Ridge Elementary School. The…
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New Spectator Protocols at Home Varsity Football Games
In our continued efforts to provide a safe and secure environment for all to enjoy our home Varsity Football games, we are implementing the following updates to our procedures. Please review these changes carefully: Per North Colonie Central School District Policy (5312.1-R, 5312.22-R) – Sale or Distribution of Dangerous Drugs, Drug Paraphernalia, or Alcoholic Beverages…
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National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
And then there were four! Congratulations to Catherine Cheng, John Park, Shubham Patel, and Faiz Shaikh who are all National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. The Shaker seniors are among more than 16,000 students across the country who scored in the top one percent on the PSAT exam and will have the opportunity to continue in the…
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National Assembly of Serbia Visits Shaker High School
Shaker High School students from Andrew Krakat’s Civic Engagement and Leadership class and Andrea Stupp’s Foreign Policy class had the unique opportunity to attend a panel discussion with Parliament members from the National Assembly of Serbia. The discussion was part of a program with the Congressional Office for International Leadership, which brings diplomats to Washington…
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Welcome Back From Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families, Welcome back! It’s hard to believe that a new school year is upon us once again. I hope you’ve all had the opportunity to relax and enjoy quality time with your family and friends this summer. As we prepare for the first day of school, I hope that the break has…
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10 New Members Inducted into Shaker Athletic Hall of Fame
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, ten new members were inducted into the Shaker Athletic Hall of Fame. The inductees were celebrated at an induction ceremony at Wolferts Roost Country Club which was attended by family and friends. Congratulations to the 10 inductees whose biographies are below. Brandon Barlow – Class of 2016 (Football & Basketball)…
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Meet Shaker High School’s New LaFollette Hall Principal
Please join us in welcoming new Shaker High School LaFollette Hall Principal Nikki Newidomy to North Colonie.