Category: SJHS
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Summer Food Service: Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
Do your students know they can get free, nutritious meals all summer long? In addition to the breakfast and lunch programs that run during the school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture also supports a Summer Food Service Program at community sites, including public schools, throughout the summer. Summer meals are available to all children up to…
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For Thursday, June 8: Air Quality Impact Update
In light of the Air Quality Alert for Albany County now extending into Thursday, June 8, we will continue to hold recess and PE indoors tomorrow. We are continuing to monitor and consult with officials to ensure appropriate precautionary measures are being taken.
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District is Monitoring Air Quality; No Outdoor PE or Recess Today
As you are likely aware, the poor air quality alert remains in effect across the region through today, Wednesday, June 7. As a result, we wanted you to be aware there will be no outdoor PE or outdoor recess. We will continue to monitor throughout the day and follow advice of our district physicians.
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Marcus Puccioni to be Appointed Shaker High School Principal
It is with great enthusiasm that Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Skeals recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of Marcus Puccioni to the position of Shaker High School Principal. Mr. Puccioni is currently principal of Boght Hills Elementary. The Board of Education is scheduled to act on this recommendation at the June 12, 2023…
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These SMS Students Thought “Inside The Box”
A contingent of students represented SMS well on May 10 when they and their advisors helped box healthy snacks to be shipped to communities from Plattsburgh to Newburg. Family and Consumer Science (FACS) Club students Ummamah Ziaullah, Ruth Gashaw, Sarah Gashaw, Ameila Michaels, Morgan Lindsey, Nawsin Hossain, Melody Li, Jillian Carrothers, and Maliya Shastany) assisted…
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Seeking Families Eligible for Universal Pre-K: Apply by 4 p.m. June 7
The North Colonie Central School District is again offering Universal Pre-K (UPK) as part of funding from the New York state adopted budget. UPK is a free program that will be open to North Colonie families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2023. Please note that students who are age-eligible…
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Weekend Entertainment: “The True Stories of The So-Called Big Bad Wolves!
Come one, come all to the Shaker Middle School Auditorium this weekend to see the spring production of “The True Stories of The So-Called Big Bad Wolves!” Tickets will be sold at the door and are only $10.00 per person! Saturday June 3: Doors open 6:00 p.m. – show starts at 6:30 p.m. Sunday June…
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A Memorial Day Message from Superintendent Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families and Staff – As Memorial Day approaches, we gather together to remember, reflect, honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Over this long weekend, I hope we may all find time to pause and recognize…
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SMS Science Bowl Team’s Hard Work Pays Off at Nationals
The Shaker Middle School Science Bowl team returned from Nationals with their heads held high after placing in their division. Shaker Middle School was represented well by students Sophia Hu, Samuel Lin, William Mao, Khrishnav Parasuraman, and Michael Wu. The team placed 4th in their division during the National Competition Round Robin event and was…
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Participation Opportunity: MADD Run/Walk Fundraiser Race
Would you like to join the Girls Varsity Track & Field team in raising money for MADD? The team would love for additional participation from community from around the district. The one mile run/walk event is Wednesday, May 31, at 4 p.m. at the Shaker High School track.