Category: SJHS
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North Colonie Pulls Out “All the Stops” on Bus Driver Appreciation Day
The North Colonie Central School District pulled out all the stops to honor their dedicated team of bus drivers and aides on Bus Driver Appreciation Day. To celebrate, the district’s transportation department organized a special celebration to recognize the hard work and commitment of their team, which plays a critical role in safely transporting students…
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April NC Kids Care Honorees Are True Visionaries
Every month the North Colonie CSD Board of Education recognizes a student – or in this instance, a group of eight Shaker High School juniors – who go “above and beyond” to make a difference. The BOE members and those in attendance gave these students a standing ovation for their combined effort to raise over…
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Stuff the CDTA Bus for United Way’s ‘518 Day’
North Colonie is proud to be participating with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region for “518 Day” which is their day of service to support those in need throughout the area. With this – we will be participating in their “STUFF THE CDTA BUS” campaign to solicit donations for their “Community Baby Shower…
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Shaker Robotics Headed to the World Championships!
Shaker Robotics competed at the NY Tech Valley Regional (NYTVR) and is now headed to the FRC World Championships, a culminating, international event for youth robotics competition. After qualifying as a finalist, the team received a wildcard berth, clearing the way for them to compete at the FRC World Championships in Houston, Texas. The Shaker…
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Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
Dear Families, As we prepare to go on April break, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your partnership in education. These first two months in my role as superintendent have been an opportunity for me to learn more about the North Colonie community from a new and different vantage point.…
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Steered Straight: Parent Academy for North Colonie CSD Families April 24
North Colonie CSD’s Counseling and Mental Health Services departments will host a parent event at Shaker High School on Monday, April 24 from 6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Michael DeLeon is the founder of Steered Straight and a national leader in the areas of prevention and recovery, addiction advocacy, and criminal justice reform. The current substance…
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Science Research Students Make a Showing
Shaker middle and high school science research students walked away from the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair March 18 with a lengthy list of awards and honors. “The GCRSEF (RPI) Science Fair is one of the Capital Region’s most prestigious science competitions that affords local students a platform to showcase their diverse research…
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BOE Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar
The Board of Education approved the 2023-24 School Year Calendar during its March 27 meeting. 2023-24 Printable Version July 4 – Independence Day Observed August 16-17 ** Regents Testing Sept. 4 – Labor Day Sept. 5 & 6 – K-12 Superintendent’s Conference Days, no school for students Sept. 7 – First Day of Classes, Grades…
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NC Kids Care Whitney Belvedere: Raising Awareness at the Highest Levels
Shaker Middle School student Whitney Belvedere is raising awareness about epilepsy at the highest levels. Not many 8th graders take on presenting and answering tough questions from members of Congress, but Whitney is on a mission to bring about change in funding and the attitudes about epilepsy. She was recognized March 27 by the North…
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UPDATE: Budget Meeting Schedule Change Announced
The schedule (dates and locations) for the remaining 2023-24 Budget Meetings has been changed. The meeting and the topics originally scheduled for this Wednesday, March 29 have been postponed and are moving to the Monday, April 3 date. An additional date, Wednesday, April 5 has been added. Here is the complete, remaining schedule: Monday, April…