It's Election Day at Southgate! Allie the Alligator teamed up with the Bison for an assembly this morning to discuss voting on the Bison's name. Throughout the day, students in grades K-5 cast their votes, choosing their favorite from the six options. After today, there is only one school left... Shaker High!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Shaker Speech and Debate takes home another win! On Saturday, January 24, the Shaker Speech and Debate Team finished first place overall in the Shenendehowa Invitational at Shenendehowa High School. This was the team's second first place finish this year. The following competitors won in various speech and debate events:
-1st Place Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate – Victoria Chung
-1st Place Intermediate Lincoln Douglas Debate – Gianna Zhang
-First Place Intermediate Lincoln Douglas Debate – Sima Amiri
-First Place Intermediate Public Forum Debate – Simran Nichani / Niharika Lumb
-Third Place Intermediate Public Forum Debate – Chloe Li / Sharvi Gawad
-Third Place Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking – Charita Devarampati
-First Place Original Oratory Speech – Pragna Obiddi
Prior to this success, the team had another first place win on January 17, when Aven Kilmer and Gianna Zhang competed in the Mt. Markham Invitational. Aven finished first place in both Extemporaneous Speaking and Oral Interpretation, while Gianna finished first place in Intermediate Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Great job to our Speech and Debate students on these wonderful accomplishments!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
The North Colonie Central School District is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. Only snow removal employees are to report. There will be no afterschool or evening activities.
Tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting previously scheduled to take place at Blue Creek, will be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 27. The location will be moved to the District Office at the Goodrich building (91 Fiddlers Lane) due to a previously scheduled event taking place at Blue Creek. The start time for the Board meeting will remain 6:30 p.m.
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
A total of 18 SHS student artists were recently recognized at Hartwick College as part of the Principles: 8th Annual Regional High School Art Show, presented by the Hartwick College Art and Art History Department in the Foreman Gallery. The regional exhibition features artwork from 10 area high schools and includes 109 works created by 126 students in a wide range of media. Read more on our website at
www.northcolonie.org/article/2652828. Great job to our SHS artists!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Student artwork decorated the halls of the art wing for the SMS Student Art Reception on Thursday evening. Dozens of pieces from our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students were featured as part of the show, highlighting projects from the first half of the school year. Thank you to Ms. Lancaster, Ms. Stanley, Ms. So and Mr. Haacker for their work with our art students and for helping to put this reception together along with Art Supervisor Ms. Manzella!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Tonight’s the night! Shaker's Got Talent takes over the Auditorium at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $5 per person and available at the door, with all proceeds going to One Tree Planted. Come early for the bake sale, grab a seat, and get ready for an unforgettable night filled with talent, energy, and surprises!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Spring 2026 Continuing Education registration is officially OPEN! Classes begin Monday, February 23 and offer opportunities to learn new skills, explore hobbies, and grow personally and professionally. There’s truly something for everyone! In-person registration will be available on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 3–5 p.m. (snow date Feb. 12) at the Central Office, 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham, NY. Please note that in-person or phone registrations must be paid by check. Kick-off spring with learning and register today!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
There were plenty of new things on the lunch menu this week at Shaker Middle School! The school was selected by the New York State Department of Education to be the site for "Chef Take-Over Day." The participating chef and the team worked alongside North Colonie Food Service employees to create a scratch cooked, Farm to School focused meal. The menu for the day included cheese and spinach lasagna, with a bolognese option for the meat lovers and a kale caesar salad. All dishes were created with items sourced from across New York State. After enjoying their lunch, students were invited to vote on the items they tried and give feedback on the menu. It was a delicious day all around!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
"The time is always ripe to do right.”
Reminder: No School Monday, Jan. 19 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Reminder: No School Monday, Jan. 19 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. #mlk2026 #MLK #MLKDay
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Proud to look back at the field hockey athletes who have given their all over the years, and proud of the team doing the same today!
Have any other photos from the last 75 years? Send them to us at communications@nccsk12.org. We love to see them! #NC75 #throwbackthursday
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Congratulations to Shaker High School freshman Victoria (Vickie) Chung on her performance of Bach's at Carnegie Hall! Chung performed at Carnegie Hall in December as a part of the New York "Golden Classical Music Awards." Chung, a violin player, was given first prize for her excellent work. Great job, Vickie!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Second graders at Forts Ferry Elementary took part in a hands-on learning experience when the Charlie Cart, a fully equipped mobile kitchen, visited the school. As part of a Farm to School learning opportunity, students explored nutrition, food safety, and where food comes from by making homemade ginger ale using fresh ginger from Forts Ferry Farm. The experience helped students compare homemade and store-bought beverages, while building real-world cooking skills in the classroom. Everyone agreed the experience was worthwhile and fun was certainly had by all!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Five schools down, three to go! Friday was Election Day for Boght Hills! It was the fifth elementary school visit for the Bison who loved interacting with all of the students in grades K-5. First, students took part in an assembly where they learned about the history of the district and the Bison. Then, they had a chance to cast their votes. Thanks for having us, Boght Hills! See you soon, Southgate!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Looking back at the generations of Shaker Basketball athletes who have given their all on the court, and the team continuing that today!
Have any other photos from the last 75 years? Send them to us at communications@nccsk12.org. We love to see them! #NC75
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Shaker High School senior Rui Zheng recently had the once-in-a-lifetime experience of attending Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) while still in high school. In his junior year, Zheng applied and was accepted to the MIT Introduction to Technology, Engineering, and Science (MITES) Semester. The program serves as a six-month STEM experience, preparing students for college and allowing them to work with and meet like-minded peers. Zheng was one of approximately 300 students admitted to the MITES program, which is open to students nationwide. Read more about this accomplishment on our website:
https://www.northcolonie.org/article/26213414 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Kindergarten registration is now open! We are eager to meet our new kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year! Online registration is now open at www.northcolonie.org/kindergartenregistration.
For any questions or if your student will not be attending kindergarten next year, please contact Student Registration at student.registration@nccsk12.org to let us know so that we can update our records. You may enroll your child through online registration or make an appointment to enroll your child by emailing student.registration@nccsk12.org.
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Have you heard the news? There's are some new heros in town - our school bus drivers! And you're welcome to join them! Learn more on our website at
www.northcolonie.org/BUS4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Earlier this month, our Russian program conducted their annual food drive for the Regional Food Bank. The Russian classes held a friendly competition against each other, collecting non-perishable items to see which class could collect the highest weight per capita. Together the group collected over 1,280 pounds of food for the Regional Food Bank, with the senior class taking home the prize this year. Great job to all involved and thank you for showing us what it means to be a Bison!
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
The halls were filled with music and cheer at Blue Creek Elementary! On the last day before winter break, Mrs. Sanderl, Mr. Turcio, and our talented fifth graders welcomed students with live music in the lobby during arrival. It was a joyful way to kick off the holiday recess!
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
