**Staff Spotlight: Kimberly Jeram**
For 30 years, Kimberly Jeram has been a steady, compassionate presence at North Colonie, helping students discover that success is possible with the right support, patience, and encouragement. This June, she retired from the district and is looking ahead to new adventures, including a European trip planned for 2027 and plenty of future travel opportunities. Still, after three decades at North Colonie, she reflects most fondly on the people and relationships built along the way.
“I loved being here for 30 years,” she said. “It’s been a great place to work, and I’ve met some of the best people in my life. I wouldn’t trade it for anything.”
Read more about Mrs. Jeram on our website: https://www.northcolonie.org/staffspotlight
SHS student Sahana Rao has had a busy start to her summer! The rising senior has been working in a lab at Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences, conducting HIV research with Lead Researcher and Associate Professor of Microbiology Dr. Vir Singh. Working in the lab alongside her high school peers, college students, and professors, Sahana and her group are focused on studying a molecule capable of keeping HIV dormant, even after treatment stops. Learn more on our website: https://www.northcolonie.org/article/3025025
Congratulations to the SHS students who made fourth quarter high honor, honor and merit roll! Read the full list here: https://www.northcolonie.org/article/3022108
This Friday, July 10, the North Colonie Annual Summer Garden Market will open! In addition to plenty of fresh vegetables from the district garden, pantry items will also be available for pickup. The market will run every Friday from July 10 through August 14, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Be sure to stop by Shaker Middle School to check out all that our gardens have to offer, each week will feature different items. As always, items are free of charge; however, if you would like to contribute, all donations will go directly back into the district gardens. We hope to see you there!
Check out the 2026 Graduation Newsletter through the link in our bio! See the full photo album, social media coverage and find out how you can get the special edition 75th Anniversary calendar with over 300 pictures of North Colonie from the last 75 years.
We have celebrated and congratulated many of our seniors, but now it’s time to recognize those who have supported them behind the scenes.
Thank you to the parents, teachers, faculty, and administrators who have guided these students, supported countless students before them, and will continue to make a difference for so many more in the years ahead.
For many of our students, their North Colonie experience included something truly special: having both a family member and a faculty member wrapped into one. More than a dozen students had the opportunity to share this milestone with someone who played both roles in their journey, serving as the person who handed them their diplomas onstage.
Congratulations to the Class of 2026, and congratulations to everyone who helped them reach this moment!
Our Summer Garden Market is making its return this summer! Every Friday, from July 10-August 14 from 10am to 12pm, stop by Shaker Middle School to check out the freshest produce from our district gardens! Every week will feature some different items. As always, items are free of charge. Any donations made will go directly back into the district gardens. We hope to see you on July 10!
When school lets out, grocery bills go up for families who relied on free school meals. Resources in our community, like summer meals, Summer EBT, SNAP, and WIC, can help families put food on the table. Visit hungersolutionsny.org/find-food-help to learn more.
Shaker High School just welcomed around 500 new freshmen! On Thursday, June 25, Shaker Middle School eighth graders, along with their families, friends, and teachers, filled the Shaker High H-Gym to celebrate as these students graduated and took the next step in their journey. They have all worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone and we are excited to see what they do next. Congratulations Shaker High Class of 2030, see you in the fall!
It was a night filled with fun, games, photos, food, and a special visit from Bryson the Bison at Forts Ferry Elementary's fifth grade Bison Block Party on Tuesday, June 23! Fifth graders had the chance to celebrate, hang out, and make memories with their fellow Lions one of the last times before becoming Bison at Shaker Middle School. After their moving-up ceremony that morning, the Lions came together that evening for a well deserved celebration of their next big adventure! Congratulations Lions!
Shaker's sectional, regional and state champions for the spring season were recognized by Town Supervisor Peter Crummey on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. Crummey presented official proclamations to girls flag football, boys and girls lacrosse, and sectional and state champ in the 400m, Lily Griffin. Family and friends packed the house for the celebration at the Crossings which was a great way to end the spring season! Congratulations to all!
This month, Loudonville fifth grader Harper Brown is being recognized as the June North Colonie Kids Care recipient. Harper was nominated by Loudonville Principal, Mr. Scott Thompson, for her participation in the annual Food Bank “Neighborhood Food and Fund Drive.”
Harper took the initiative to organize her own neighborhood collection effort. She communicated the Food Bank’s most-needed items, rallied her close-knit neighborhood and personally collected donations of non-perishable items from more than 40 families. To learn more about Harper's recognition, visit https://www.northcolonie.org/page/north-colonie-kids-care.
Harper took the initiative to organize her own neighborhood collection effort. She communicated the Food Bank’s most-needed items, rallied her close-knit neighborhood and personally collected donations of non-perishable items from more than 40 families. To learn more about Harper's recognition, visit https://www.northcolonie.org/page/north-colonie-kids-care.
You shared your first day photos with us - now share the last day photos! Photos can be shared with us through Facebook & Instagram (North Colonie Central School District), email (communications@nccsk12.org), or in our social media comments. Download a PDF of the Last Day of School signs: https://aptg.co/MSd_TN
(Please note that by submitting your photos, you allow the North Colonie CSD to use and display them online. When submitting photos on social media, please be sure to avoid using any identifiers like names and house numbers.)
(Please note that by submitting your photos, you allow the North Colonie CSD to use and display them online. When submitting photos on social media, please be sure to avoid using any identifiers like names and house numbers.)
The final elementary walk through happened this morning, June 23, at Southgate Elementary! The Gators welcomed back the Bison for one last send off before graduation. Seniors walked the halls one more time, reconnecting with old teachers, friends, and the memories made in the classrooms where they grew up. Of course, no Southgate celebration is complete without Allie the Alligator! Allie led the way and reminded our soon to be Shaker graduates: once a Gator, always a Gator! Congratulations, Class of 2026! Only three more days until graduation!
The Board of Education gathered for its final meeting of the school year on Monday, June 22 at Central Office, closing out another year of learning, growth, and community partnership across North Colonie. As the district heads into summer recess, the meeting also marked a time to recognize and celebrate the service of outgoing members.
We extend our deepest gratitude to Mrs. Mary Nardolillo, who is retiring after 21 years of dedicated service on the North Colonie Board of Education. Throughout her tenure, she has served as Vice President and President of the Board and has chaired the Budget, Audit, Community Board Relations, and Employee Relations Committees. Her long standing leadership and commitment have left a lasting impact on the district and community. Thank you, Mrs. Nardolillo!
We also recognize Shaker High School senior Sam Dunsker, who concludes his role as the inaugural Student Board of Education member. Sam has been a thoughtful and engaged student voice, contributing to district initiatives, including the 75th Anniversary planning. He will attend the University of Washington this fall to study engineering. Congratulations and thank you, Sam!
Finally, we are excited to have our junior Student Board member Shreya Rozario, step into the senior student role next school year. We look forward to the perspective and leadership she will bring!
Let them be! That was the message from Mrs. Kristin Levitus when it comes to honeybees. The beekeeper and district parent presented to first graders at Forts Ferry with the help of her daughter, who is a student there. Mrs. Levitus explained how bee colonies work, how they survive, what threatens them and also the different kinds of honey they produce depending upon the season. She even sent all of the students home with a little sample of honey from her company, Moonlight Dancer Honeybees! Thank you Mrs. Levitus!
It's finally here - welcome to the last week of school! Fifth graders from Loudonville and Boght Hills started off the final week of elementary school with a group photo. Best of luck to the Class of 2033! We can't wait to see what this week and the future holds for you and the rest of our North Colonie community.
A little rain didn't stop these seniors from enjoying their alma mater, Boght Hills Elementary! Monday, June 22, around 50 students from the Boght Hills class of 2021 returned for a final walk through before walking the stage at Shaker High's graduation this Friday, June 26. Students saw old teachers and mentors and were celebrated by the current Colts. Students lined the halls cheering on the seniors with handmade signs and high fives. Afterwards, seniors were given the chance to take pictures and mingle by the playground. Congratulations Class of 2026, see you on Friday!
Class of 2026 Game Design and Implementation graduate Bolaji Owodunni is the recipient of the 2026 SkillsUSA Scholarship! Bolaji graduates from the BOCES Albany CTE Campus on June 11 and will attend the University at Albany in pursuit of a degree in game design. He served as the SkillsUSA Community Service Liaison this school year and participated fully in running meetings, supporting community service projects and provided guidance to the leadership team. Read more about this accomplishment on our website: https://www.northcolonie.org/article/3002567
Were you, a family member, or friend featured in our 2025-26 district calendar? Would you like an extra copy? Come to our Central Office at 91 Fiddlers Lane in Latham, NY to pick up a calendar, while supplies last!
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Questions? Email communications@nccsk12.org.
The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday. Questions? Email communications@nccsk12.org.
