After three weeks of nominations from staff, students, alumni, families, and community members, we officially have our top six names! Thank you to everyone who participated, nominations closed at an incredible 1,000 submissions! The six finalists will now go on a ballot for elementary students, starting Monday, Nov. 24 at Blue Creek Elementary School. The Bison will then travel across the North Colonie Central School District, collecting votes from elementary schools before heading to Shaker Middle School and High School. Once voting is complete, the Bison will tally the results, and the winning name will be announced later this school year. After 75 years, our Bison is finally getting a name, thank you for making history with us!
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The hallway buzzed with energy as students, staff, and spectators watched iconic landmarks and pop-culture scenes rise from stacks of cans. Shaker Robotics wowed the crowd with a replica of R2-D2, the SLC team built an impressive model of Walker Field, and UNICEF recreated the famous house from Up, complete with balloons!
Coding Club took home the award for the most cans donated with its tissue box build. Latin Club claimed first place overall with a stunning Colosseum, German Club earned second for its towering Rapunzel tribute, and the National English Honor Society secured third with a dramatic Hamlet’s skull display. From creativity to community impact, every team delivered. Congratulations to all participants for an unforgettable Canstruction event!
Happy Thankful Thursday!
Each Thursday in November, we’re celebrating and showing our gratitude to the people who make North Colonie CSD such a special place.
This week, we’re giving a huge shoutout to our students, past and present! Your curiosity, creativity, resilience, and kindness are at the heart of our community. You inspire us every day and remind us why our work matters. Thank you for bringing energy, passion, and possibility to North Colonie.
We are proud of each and every one of you!
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From past to present, our incredible instructional staff members have shaped North Colonie into the strong, caring, and inspiring community it is today. Thank you to all of our employees from across the years for your dedication, service, and heart.
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Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Christopher Byron stopped by Shaker Middle School on Monday, Nov. 10 to visit with five Communications classes. Students listened to a presentation from Byron on his time in the Army, the places he traveled to, their schedules, and more. The group also did some boot camp exercises and tried on some Army fatigues. Thank you to Staff Sergeant Bryon for stopping by!
North Colonie CSD appreciates our Veterans and active-duty service members today and everyday. To mark the occasion, a variety of events were held throughout the district.
On Friday, Nov. 7, Forts Ferry Elementary welcomed members of Christian Brothers Academy for their second annual Veterans Day presentation. During the visit, students learned about the military and the importance of respect through an engaging demonstration by the CBA Color Guard. The event concluded with a special birthday song for Sean, a Color Guard member celebrating his birthday that day, and for a student whose birthday falls on Veterans Day. Thank you to CBA for providing our students with such a meaningful and memorable experience!
On Monday, Nov. 10, the Boght Hills Elementary School community gathered in the gym to celebrate and honor Veterans and active-duty service members. Before the event began, honored guests were welcomed with refreshments and had the opportunity to spend time with their Boght Hills students. Twenty individuals from the Colts community were recognized for their dedication and service across the Air Force, Army, Army National Guard, Navy, and Marines. Each grade paid tribute by singing the military hymns: kindergarteners performed the "Marines’ Hymn," first graders sang "The U.S. Air Force Song," second graders presented "The Army Goes Rolling Along," third graders performed "Always Ready, Always There" in honor of the Coast Guard, and fourth graders sang "Anchors Aweigh" for the Navy. The ceremony concluded with a unifying moment as the entire school, joined by the Shaker High Band, sang "America the Beautiful." After students were released back to their classes, some guests took a moment to look at Boght Hills' Wall of Heroes.
Thank you to all the Veterans and active-duty service members!
Following the reading, a writing workshop will be held for students interested in creative writing and the publishing world. Both the author talk and the workshop are open to all SHS students, but space is limited. Students are encouraged to scan the QR code and register by Friday, November 14. Copies of The Queens of New York are also available for presale, with orders due the same day.
We hope you’ll join us for this exciting opportunity to meet and learn from a Shaker graduate and accomplished author!
Read more about Congiusta and his exciting future plans on our website: https://www.northcolonie.org/article/2530016
Looking to sharpen your driving skills and save on insurance? Take a Defensive Driving Course with the Northeastern New York Safety & Health Council. This six-hour, classroom-based accident prevention program helps drivers improve their skills and knowledge on the road.
Participants who complete the course are eligible for a 10% reduction in their liability insurance for three years, and up to four points may be reduced from their driver’s license. The NENY Safety and Health Council, a member of the National Safety Council, will provide the instructor, student workbooks, and completion certificates.
The course will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is open to ages 16 and older.
To register, visit the link in our bio!
Have you seen Wicked at Proctors Theatre? If the answer is yes, then you heard Shaker Middle School Band teacher Omar Williams playing trumpet in the pit orchestra! Mr. Williams is one of the most sought-after trumpeters in the Capital Region, and as a member of the Schenectady-Amsterdam Musical Union, he got the call to play the touring production of Wicked at Proctors. Mr. Williams is doing double-duty for the two-week run - teaching by day and playing in the pit orchestra each night. If you're catching the show this weekend, listen for the trumpet player!
