It's National School Counseling Week! Thank you for your their tireless commitment to our North Colonie students! Be sure to take a moment this week to show your appreciation for all the amazing work your school counselors do.
#nationalschoolcounselingweek
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Running Club is back at Latham Ridge! The club, which started last year, takes place every Friday, with grades K-2 and 3-5 alternating which Friday they run. Since starting up again at the beginning of the school year, on the K-2 Fridays, members of the club from grades 3-5 help out at the event, handing out popsicle sticks for tracking laps and helping students count up their sticks at the end. Great teamwork, Latham Ridge!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Leave your troubles outside! The Shaker High LaFollette Cafeteria was transformed into a 1920s-style jazz club on Friday night, Jan. 30, for the North Colonie Friends of Music annual Jazzart showcase and fundraiser. More than 30 Shaker Middle and High School students filled the night with vibrant jazz, while eighth-grade chorus students served as wait staff, completing the speakeasy vibe. A special shoutout to Mr. Suzuki, who is retiring after 30 years as a Shaker High School music teacher. This marked his final Jazzart, but his influence will always be an essential note in the ensemble. All proceeds from the evening support future Friends of Music events, celebrating music, students, and community.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
The doctors are in at Lansley Hospital! Students in Mrs. Lansley's kindergarten class recently stepped into the operating room, finding missing vowels to finish the letters in their patient's chart. Each kindergarten doctor was scrubbed in, ready to complete the task to help diagnose their patient. Great job to our kindergarten doctors!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Library Trivia is back at Shaker Middle School! On Tuesday, Jan. 20, nine teams gathered in the SMS Media Center for Library Trivia, hosted by SMS Music Teacher Mark Lewis. The event featured questions about popular culture (with an appearance from 6 and 7), all things library, and books that have been turned into movies and TV shows. In the end, "Houston, We Have an Answer!" walked away as the winning team, taking home the (literal) treasure chest of prizes. Great job to all our teams for participating! Thank you to Mr. Lewis for hosting, for the SMS library team for bringing back this event, and to all the teams for giving their best effort!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Congratulations to Shaker High School juniors Sam Syeda and Simran Nichani who have been named the North Colonie Kids Care recipients for January! Sam and Simran were nominated for their work to start a Science Olympiad at Shaker Middle School.
Both members of Science Olympiad at the high school, they recognized a need at the middle school level and took it upon themselves to find a faculty advisor, a space to meet and got the club started. Mr. Steadham, a science teacher at SMS, says Sam and Simran are kind and that they want everyone who comes out for Science Olympiad to feel welcome and like they have a role to play on the team... so much so that they even put together a second team to allow more students to participate. This is a wonderful example of students not only advocating for increased opportunities for other students, but also putting in the work to make it all happen. Congratulations Sam and Simran, and thank you for being kids who care here in North Colonie!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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!
about 2 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!
about 2 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.
about 2 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!
about 2 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!
about 2 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!
about 2 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!
about 2 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!
about 2 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.
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Reminder: No School Monday, Jan. 19 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. #mlk2026 #MLK #MLKDay
about 2 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
about 2 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!
2 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!
2 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!
2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
