News Archive
May 2023
- 26: A Memorial Day Message from Superintendent Skeals
- 25: 71st Annual 5th Grade Track Meet Crosses Finish in Success
- 25: Engineering Capstone Team Takes Second at National Event
- 23: SMS Science Bowl Team’s Hard Work Pays Off at Nationals
- 23: Participation Opportunity: MADD Run/Walk Fundraiser Race
- 23: SHS Third Quarter Honor Roll
- 23: Third Quarter Honor Roll
- 23: Congrats Troy Serao! May NC Kids Care
- 19: Registration Underway: Free Sports Physicals June 6
- 19: Our May NC Kids Care Honoree: BOE will recognize May 22
- 18: Two SHS Teams Top 10 at Junior Achievement Competition
- 16: North Colonie CSD Voters Approve 2023-24 Budget
- 16: NYS Champ! SHS Senior Thomas Mysliwiec
- 12: SHS Senior Capstone Team Qualifies as Thomas Edison National Pitch Finalists
- 12: SHS Students Standout on German National Exam
- 12: Budget Vote This Tuesday, May 16
- 11: Blue Creek’s Eileen Satterlee ‘Woman of Distinction’
- 11: Boght Hills’ 5th Annual International Food Festival
- 8: North Colonie ranked No. 1 among area districts
- 5: Six Shaker athletes sign letters of intent
- 4: Residents to vote on proposed school budget on May 16
- 2: Physical Education Leadership Awards
- 1: Two SHS Drawing Art Students Place in the Olympics of the Visual Arts
April 2023
- 28: Support Our Lunch Heroes: Enjoy School Lunch May 5
- 28: A Letter of Heartfelt Thanks: Shaker Robotics Students
- 28: 2023-24 Budget Public Hearing May 3
- 28: NCCSD’s two newest National Board Certified Educators
- 28: Shaker Cheer Team Celebrated by Town of Colonie Officials
- 25: North Colonie Pulls Out “All the Stops” on Bus Driver Appreciation Day
- 24: Principal Thiell Named Principal of the Year
- 21: April NC Kids Care Honorees Are True Visionaries
- 21: SHS Students Clean up the Shaker Garden Ahead Of Earth Day
- 20: Stuff the CDTA Bus for United Way’s ‘518 Day’
- 16: April 5 Budget Meeting and BOE Adoption
- 16: Budget Committee April 3 Meeting: Enrollment Update; New Program & Staffing Requests
- 13: Attention Preschool/UPK Families: Parent Workshop April 27
- 11: Registrations Due Soon: Lifeguard Review & CPR for the Professional Rescuer Courses
- 6: Shaker Robotics Headed to the World Championships!
- 6: Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
- 6: NCCSD Students Juried Regional Art on Display at Albany Center Gallery
- 6: Save the Date: Next Special Education PTA meeting April 18
- 6: Steered Straight: Parent Academy for North Colonie CSD Families April 24
- 4: NYSPHSAA Student Leadership Conference: SHS Represented
- 3: Science Research Students Make a Showing
March 2023
- 31: Our Thanks to Local Law Enforcement: Partnering and coordinating to keep false school threat disruptions minimized
- 31: Congrats! SHS Winter Scholar Athlete Teams
- 31: Facility Work Happening at Goodrich Over Spring Break
- 29: National Illustrator James Ransome Captivates LR Students
- 28: BOE Approves 2023-24 School Year Calendar
- 28: NC Kids Care Whitney Belvedere: Raising Awareness at the Highest Levels
- 27: UPDATE: Budget Meeting Schedule Change Announced
- 24: Budget Committee March 22 Meeting: Information Technology
- 24: “Open World” Visits Shaker High School
- 24: Nominations Sought: Alumni Hall of Fame 2023 Inductees
- 24: Our NC Kids Care Honoree: BOE will recognize March 27
- 23: Budget Committee Meeting Summary: March 20
- 22: Shaker Middle School: Quarter 2 Honor Rolls
- 20: Timely Reminder: Schedule Student Physicals Now for 23-24 School Year; Due in September
- 17: Congrats! NYSSMA Award Recipients Announced
- 17: Record Five SHS Students Qualify for American Invitational Math Exam
- 17: Updated: Topics for Upcoming Budget Committee Meetings
- 17: Global Citizens: SHS Model UN Club “Delivers” at GCMUN Conference
- 17: SHS & SMS Families: Invite to Register for Online Safety Session in SCCSD
- 17: Give Our Maintenance and Custodial Crews a Round of Applause!
- 17: JV History Bowl Teams Headed to Nationals
- 15: Congratulations ZaQuan Irby: SHS PE Teacher to Receive State Coach of Year Honor
- 14: NCCSD Closed – Tuesday, March 14: No remote learning; all district closure.
- 13: Postponed: March 13 Budget Meeting Rescheduled for March 22
- 9: Forts Ferry Serves Up Breakfast; Hosts Officials Who Laud Importance of Feeding Students
- 9: Introduction to 23-24 Budget Provided at First in Series of Meetings to Discuss Funding
- 8: SHS Students Guests of Honor at New York State Governor’s Women’s History Month Event
- 8: “Immersion Experience:” World Language Studies Put to Use in Costa Rica & Germany
- 7: Panorama Family Survey: Your Insights Are Appreciated
- 6: Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
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- 3: Budget Committee Meetings Kickoff March 6
- 3: Reminder: 8th Grade Transition Night is March 9
- 3: Let’s Dig In! National School Breakfast Week: March 6-10
February 2023
- 28: Feb. 28 is Rare Disease Day
- 28: February NC Kids Care Honorees: “Positive Energy and Passionate”
- 28: Tuesday, Feb. 28: Two-Hour Delay; No AM BOCES
- 27: Important Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
- 24: 2022-2023 SHS SECOND QUARTER HONOR ROLL
- 22: NYS Mesonet Welcomes FF Students for ETEC Tour
- 16: “Chain Reaction of Kindness” Topples Over at Latham Ridge
- 16: A Community Conversation: One Pill Can Kill – Event Recording and Resources
- 15: Immersive Play: Equity and Cultural Sustainability
- 14: Congratulations To Our Six National Merit Finalists!
- 13: Attention Grade 7-12 Families: Spring Sports Registration is Underway!
- 10: MathCounts: SMS Team Headed to State Finals
- 7: Honoring & Supporting Our Counselors’ Work
- 6: A Message from Supt. Kathleen Skeals
- 3: Shaker History Bowl Teams Win Regional Titles
- 1: Kathleen Skeals Sworn in as Superintendent
January 2023
- 31: A Final Message from D. Joseph Corr
- 31: Black History Month: A Message from Supt. Joe Corr
- 31: Joe Corr: National PTA Lifetime Achievement Award
- 31: Town of Colonie Celebrates one of its “Titans” – Jan. 31 is D. Joseph Corr Day
- 30: North Colonie: The Superintendency Transition 2023
- 26: “Champion of Student Success” Receives Tributes at Retirement Reception
- 25: NYS Writers Institute to Host SHS Grad & NY Times Bestselling Author Raven Leilani
- 25: After-school Programs Cancelled – Wed., 1/25
- 25: Kindergarten Registration for 2023-24 now Open
- 25: Khaliel Felder: “A symbol for all of us of the power of the work we do as educators.”
- 23: UPDATE/Final Decision Monday, Jan. 23: Schools are closed
- 19: No After-School Activities – Thurs., 1/19
- 17: Updated/Rescheduled: Supt. Corr’s Retirement Reception Now Tues., Jan. 24
- 17: NC Welcomes Its New Assistant Superintendent
- 16: A Message from Superintendent Corr: Dr. Martin Luther King
- 6: SHS Students ‘Part of History’: Attend Governor’s Inauguration
December 2022
- 20: All 12 Fall Sports Teams Earn Scholar Athlete Awards
- 20: Scott Thompson Returns Home to Loudonville and Elementary Education
- 20: Congratulations, Jackson Couture! December NC Kids Care Honoree
- 16: UPDATE: North Colonie CSD is Closed
- 15: SHS First Quarter Honor Roll
- 15: Unique Opportunity: Latin Students See Ancient Statues in Color
- 14: Shaker High School Student’s Winning Design Unveiled on Route 9 Billboard
- 9: Empowerment: SHS Girls Learn, Envision Themselves as Elected Leaders
- 9: Shaker Middle School First Quarter Honor Roll
- 6: Raising Awareness and Funds: Special Olympics Recognizes SHS Student
- 6: Congrats to Kelsey McCormack – Sets NYS Weightlifting Record!
- 5: Message for Supt. Corr
- 2: North Colonie News: Dec. 2
- 2: South Korean Delegation Visits SHS
November 2022
- 22: Forts Ferry Incident Update from Supt. Corr
- 22: Congrats Bella Miller: November NC Kids Care Honoree!
- 22: Our Counselors: Working to Maximize Students’ Potential
- 22: Music Honors Abound!
- 22: BOE Names Scott Thompson New Loudonville Principal
- 21: Blue Star Care Packages Delivered!
- 21: Home with Students: COVID-19 Test Kits
- 18: North Colonie News: Nov. 18, 2022
- 17: BOE Set to Name Scott Thompson New Loudonville Principal
- 16: Former Harlem Globetrotter Brings Anti-bullying Message to Forts Ferry
- 15: Faculty Recital: Oh So Sweet for Supt. Corr
- 15: 2022-2023 Two-Hour Delay and Early Dismissal Times
- 14: An Important Message from Supt. Corr
- 10: North Colonie News: Nov. 10
- 10: North Colonie Schools Show Gratitude to Service Members
- 10: A Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Corr
- 10: Nine student athletes sign national letters of intent
- 10: Student Athletes Participate in Mock Signing Ceremony
- 8: It’s a Wrap! Latham Ridge Trees Get “Life” from 5th-Grade Artists
- 7: Support Our Troops: Care Package Drive EXTENDED through Nov. 10!
- 7: Nov. 16 Seminar: Helping Children with Anxiety, Worries, Panic & COVID-Related Fears
- 4: North Colonie News: Nov. 4
- 4: Message from Superintendent Corr
- 1: Livestreaming Tonight: Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting @ 7 p.m.
October 2022
- 31: North Colonie Partners with United Way to Raise Funds for School Community
- 30: Message from Superintendent Corr, 10/30
- 28: North Colonie News: Oct. 28
- 27: Halloween Safety Tips
- 27: Educating Students: ‘All Means All’ in North Colonie
- 26: North Colonie Welcomes Conductor and Composer Duo
- 25: School Board Recognition Week
- 25: Kids Care: Smiles, Tears, and a Standing Ovation
- 25: Hoops, Horns Up … Interacting with Art!
- 21: North Colonie News: Oct. 21
- 20: An Important Message from Superintendent Corr
- 20: National Merit Scholarship Program Names 2023 Commended Students
- 17: Meeting Demand: Morning Intramurals Max Out
- 17: Our Teachers are Lifelong Learners
- 17: Help Us Find Candidates: Instructional Aide Walk-In Interviews this Wednesday!
- 14: North Colonie News: Oct. 14
- 14: Go Big Blue! SHS Students Celebrate at Pep Rally
- 14: School Spirit Abounds at 4th & 5th Grade XC Race
- 14: Educational Aides Walk-in Interviews – Oct. 19
- 12: North Colonie CSD 2022-23 Concert Calendars
- 12: Disney/Marvel Characters Visit SHS for Spirit Day 2
- 11: ‘Tiring’ Easily at SHS Spirit Week!
- 7: ParentSquare Update
- 7: North Colonie News: Oct. 7
- 7: SMS Student Author Melds Love of Art and Fantasy
- 6: North Colonie CSD Ranked #1 School District in Albany Area
- 4: SHS Pep Band Honored to Perform at Leatherstocking Sendoff
- 4: Reminder! 15-Minute Early Dismissal – Friday, Oct. 7
- 3: Shaker Recognized by ‘Niche’ as #1 High School in the Albany Area
September 2022
- 30: North Colonie News: Sept. 30
- 30: Forts Ferry Elementary Supports Ride for Missing Children
- 30: ParentSquare: New Communications Tool for Parents Coming Oct. 6
- 28: New Winter Athletic Opportunities for SMS & SHS Students
- 23: North Colonie News: Sept. 23
- 23: North Colonie to Launch New Parent Communications Platform
- 23: North Colonie CSD Launches BARR Model to Support Each & Every Student
- 23: SHS Students Selected for NYSSMA All-State Festival
- 23: Shaker Athletics to Host College Athletics Panel Oct. 17
- 22: SMS 2022-23 Yearbook on Sale
- 20: September NC Kids Care: Benson Jovel-Truong
- 20: Congrats to our six National Merit Semifinalists!
- 16: North Colonie News: Sept. 16
- 14: Shaker Football: Get Your tix for the Sept. 16 Game
- 14: Forts Ferry Picture Day – Sept. 20
- 13: The New School Year is in Full Swing
- 9: North Colonie News: Sept. 9
- 9: Welcome Message from Superintendent Corr
- 9: COVID-19 Guidance for the 2022-23 School Year
- 8: SHS School Picture Days
- 7: North Colonie News: Sept. 7
- 7: School Meals: Important Updates for 2022-23
- 6: ‘Grateful’: Supt. Corr’s Strong and Optimistic Opening Address to Teachers
- 2: A Message from Superintendent Corr
- 1: Drop off and Pick up at SMS for 2022-23
August 2022
- 30: Dr. Casey Parker Takes Over Helm of Forts Ferry Elementary
- 29: Reminder Elementary Families: Placement Letters post 3 p.m. today
- 23: Shaker Garden: Growing Produce and Partnerships
- 23: Congratulations Graduates! Hard work pays off; diplomas awarded to our summer graduates
- 23: Board of Education Appoints Kathleen Skeals as Superintendent of Schools
- 19: North Colonie News: August 19
- 19: Board of Education Announcement
- 18: NC Students Compete at Karate World Championships
- 18: Campus Parent Portal: Review & Update Your Info
- 17: Educational Aides Needed: Walk-In Interviews Friday
- 15: 2022-23 SHS Supply List
- 10: Reminder: Register for Fall Sports!
- 5: Six inducted to the Shaker Athletic Hall of Fame for 2022
- 5: Welcome to Blue Creek: A Video Overview by Principal Annette Trapini
- 3: NC students take summer learning on the road
July 2022
- 29: North Colonie News: July 29, 2022
- 29: North Colonie’s Summer Camps Keep Students Engaged and Connected
- 25: Drive-A-Bus Event Thursday: Join our driving team!
- 22: SHS Artist Anabelle Vasquez Honored in D.C.
- 22: Capital Region BOCES will hold proposition vote to sell two buildings on August 9
- 20: Summer Meals Information: Free to ages 18 and under
- 18: 2021-2022 Shaker Middle School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
- 18: 2021-2022 Shaker High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll
- 11: Message to Families: Start of School Date Change
- 1: Message from Superintendent D. Joseph Corr
June 2022
- 24: North Colonie News: June 24
- 24: COVID-19 Notification, June 21-24
- 24: SHS teacher Christine Butry awarded NEH Grant
- 24: A message from Superintendent Corr to the Class of 2022
- 24: Two named 2021-22 Outstanding Business Education Students
- 24: Class of 2022 Honor Graduates
- 23: Livestream link for 2022 Graduation
- 20: SHS honors 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees
- 17: COVID-19 Notification, June 13-17
- 16: North Colonie News: June 17
- 16: North Colonie CSD to offer Universal Pre-K for 2022-23
- 14: Shaker High School Alumni Hall of Fame event to be livestreamed June 14
- 10: North Colonie News: June 10
- 10: COVID-19 Notification: June 6-10
- 9: Blue Creek fifth-grader named as May’s Kids Care recipient
- 6: BC fifth grader creates artwork in support of Pride Month
- 3: COVID-19 Notification: May 30 – June 3
- 3: North Colonie News: June 6
- 3: Registration is open for the 2022 Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights
- 3: SHS students participate in Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge
May 2022
- 27: North Colonie News: May 27
- 27: Regents Exams & End of Year Info – REVISED May 26
- 27: Uvalde Tragedy
- 27: Memorial Day message from Superintendent Corr
- 26: NC Athletic Department offering free sports physicals June 8
- 26: Informational football meeting for grades 6-8 slated for June 2
- 26: Summer Engagement Camps: registration now open
- 25: Letter to the NC Community: Uvalde
- 20: COVID-19 Notification: May 16-20
- 20: North Colonie News: May 20
- 20: Message regarding tragedy in Buffalo
- 20: Mackenzie Hunter & Olivia LaBarge named April Kids Care recipients
- 19: Regents Exam & End of the Year Schedule
- 17: North Colonie voters vote “YES” on the 2022-23 budget
- 16: Three students participating in the WUKF Karate World Championships this July
- 16: 2021-2022 Shaker High School 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
- 16: 70th Annual Elementary Track Meet
- 16: COVID-19 Notification, May 9-13
- 6: COVID-19 Notification – May 2-6
- 6: North Colonie News: May 6
- 6: Junior Regan Doherty awarded the National German Exam Study Trip Award
- 3: Budget Forum and Meet the Candidates – May 4
- 2: 2022-23 Budget Newsletter
April 2022
- 29: COVID-19 Notification, April 14-29
- 29: North Colonie News: April 29
- 29: Spring SMS concerts
- 20: Shaker High School awarded 2022 NHSSCA Program of Excellence
- 19: North Colonie awarded Best Communities for Music Education from The NAMM Foundation
- 19: NYSSMA Major Organization Festival
- 14: COVID-19 Notification, April 11-14
- 13: Transportation schedules/modifications for 2022-23
- 13: Shaker High School yearbooks on sale now
- 11: Parents’ Advisory Committee Meeting: April 13
- 8: COVID-19 Notification, April 4-8
- 8: Shaker Boys Basketball program to run clinic during spring recess
- 8: North Colonie News: April 8
- 6: Shaker High Spring Dance this Saturday
- 6: North Colonie to hold Drive-A-Bus event April 13
- 1: A Message from Superintendent Corr, April 1
- 1: COVID-19 Notification, March 28 – April 1, 2022
- 1: North Colonie News: April 1
- 1: Students celebrate humanity through languages
- 1: SHS Gold Card Committee to hold ‘Paint and Snack’ fundraiser
- 1: SHS Seniors Place First in 20th Annual Academic WorldQuest Competition
- 1: Haroon Syed named March 2022 North Colonie Kids Care recipient
March 2022
- 31: A Message from Superintendent Corr, March 30
- 25: COVID-19 Notification – March 21-25
- 25: NC administrators Innovation Spaces presentation at the NYSCOSS Winter Conference
- 25: Shaker Middle School celebrates Cultural Attire Day
- 24: North Colonie News: March 25
- 23: North Colonie Central School District’s Innovation Spaces allow students to find passion, purpose, and possibility
- 22: Shaker High School engineering classes garner great results at Model Bridge Contest
- 18: A Message from Superintendent Corr
- 18: North Colonie News: March 18
- 17: Superintendent Conference Day March 18
- 16: Danielle Bornt named to prestigious Master Teacher Program
- 14: Board of Education Budget Committee Meeting March 14
- 11: North Colonie News: March 11
- 11: All district events canceled March 12
- 11: COVID-19 guidance and flowcharts (as of March 1)
- 11: Eighth-grader Cora Barron named February 2022 North Colonie Kids Care Recipient
- 11: SAT Exam scheduled for March 12 is postponed to March 26
- 10: Letter from Superintendent Corr on NYS Grade 3-8 Testing
- 8: Latham Ridge students collect thousands of items for North Colonie Backpack Program
- 8: SHS Art and English students win national awards
- 7: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Eleven – Leonni Griffin
- 7: Board of Education budget committee meeting March 7
- 4: North Colonie Newsletter: March 4
- 4: SHS 2021-22 Q2 Honor Roll
February 2022
- 27: Statewide mask requirement in schools to be lifted Wednesday, March 2
- 25: SMS 2021-22 Q2 Honor Roll
- 24: North Colonie CSD closed Fri., Feb. 25
- 18: Southgate Elementary School celebrates Friendship Week
- 17: PAC Meeting Feb. 17 will showcase innovation
- 15: North Colonie CSD distributing rapid COVID-19 tests to students prior to mid-winter recess
- 15: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Ten – Caroline Stark
- 11: The Weekly Boost Feb. 11: your North Colonie newsletter
- 11: Black History Month: a message from Superintendent Corr
- 10: Shaker artists have worked featured in 3 Dimensions Exhibit
- 10: Shaker graduate, teacher recognized by American Council of Teachers of Russian
- 10: SHS senior named one of nation’s top scholars in Regeneron Talent Search 2022
- 10: Feb. 10 Board of Education long range planning committee livestream link
- 7: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Nine – Cailan Drake
- 7: Feb. 7 Board of Education meeting to be livestreamed
- 4: NC COVID-19 Testing Clinic closed Feb. 5 & 6
- 4: Weekly Boost Feb. 4 – a message to families from Superintendent Corr
- 4: CTE students create acoustic panels for new sensory gym
- 3: North Colonie: Closed Friday, Feb. 4
- 3: Jazzaret postponed to Feb. 10
- 3: No after-school or evening activities Thursday, Feb. 3
- 1: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Eight – Dom Corey
- 1: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Seven – Kaleigh Higgins
January 2022
- 31: Board of Education Committee meeting Jan. 31 – livestream link
- 28: Second grader LiLianna Corey recognized for helping students with disabilities
- 28: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Six – Ryan Stein
- 25: Update Jan. 25: Mask rule to remain in effect while court proceedings continue
- 25: NYS Mask Mandate as of January 24, 2022
- 24: Board of Education Livestream Link
- 22: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Five – CJ Haver
- 21: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Four – Hanna Fraley
- 20: COVID-19 Update from Superintendent Corr
- 12: Senior Ayaan Bargeer named top 300 Scholar in Regeneron Science Talent Search
- 11: COVID-19 Return to School Protocols for Students
- 10: School delayed two-hours, Jan. 10
- 9: Update from Superintendent Corr regarding COVID-19
- 7: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Three – Brady Schilling
- 7: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week Two – Michael Santore
- 7: Winter 2022 Athlete of the Week One – Kaelah Carter
- 7: Colonie Town Library showcases SHS & SMS student artwork
- 4: Next COVID-19 rapid test kit distribution for North Colonie students Wed., Jan. 5
- 3: FAQs: rapid, at-home COVID-19 tests
- 2: COVID-19: Return to school & distribution of rapid at-home test kits
December 2021
- 31: Update: Rapid tests for school districts and plans to return to in-person instruction
- 31: Albany County DOH asks residents to report positive COVID-19 home test kit results
- 28: Shaker Middle School student Ameer Salamah recognized for being kind to others
- 22: District plans to return in person after Winter Recess / Precautionary measures
- 22: A holiday message from Superintendent Corr
- 21: North Colonie to change COVID-19 contract tracing communication to families
- 21: COVID-19 Testing Clinic – Hours of Operation During the Holidays
- 17: SMS, SHS Winter Concert Recordings now available
- 17: SHS 2021-22 Q1 Honor Roll
- 16: A message to NC families regarding Dec. 17 TikTok Trend
- 15: Author and Shaker alum speaks with students about her writing journey
- 15: Southgate art teacher named regional teacher of the year
- 13: COVID Updates – Test results, vaccination status
- 10: District news and updates from Superintendent Corr
- 9: SHS senior Vivian Nartey named recipient of the 2021 NYS DAR District III scholarship
- 9: Shaker Middle School Honor Rolls
- 9: Meet Our Administrators: High School Principal Jim Wager
- 9: Bus Delays AM – Thurs., Dec. 9
- 8: 2021-22 Inclement Weather Plans
- 8: North Colonie Students Take 1st Prize at State-Wide History Competition
- 3: Shaker High School Student Recognized for Helping ENL Students
November 2021
- 30: North Colonie Art Teachers Exhibit Work at Russell Sage College’s Opalka Gallery
- 30: North Colonie CSD Expanding its COVID-19 Testing Clinic to 7 Days a Week
- 29: North Colonie PTA Council Partnering with The United Way of the Capital Region for Annual Fund Drive
- 24: North Colonie’s COVID-19 Testing Clinic to Reopen Nov. 29
- 23: COVID-19: NCCSD to Adopt Test out of Quarantine (Updated 11/29)
- 16: North Colonie CSD Collecting Hats for Children Battling Cancer
- 12: SMS Daily Announcements
- 10: Shaker World of Difference Club Honors Veterans
- 9: Fifth Grade Winter Concerts Update
- 5: Parents’ Advisory Council Nov. 3 – Livestream Link & Presentation
- 4: North Colonie CSD to Offer Universal Pre-K in Partnership with St. Ambrose & St. Pius X
- 4: North Colonie CSD Now Offering Free Diagnostic COVID Testing for Symptomatic Students & Staff
- 2: SMS Picture Retakes Postponed to 11/15
- 1: Football Sectional Semi-Final Fri., 11/5
October 2021
- 28: Second Grader Declan Baquerizo Brought Smiles to Shaker Place Seniors During Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic
- 26: Quarter and Marking Period Dates for SMS
- 25: North Colonie CSD to Offer COVID-19 Diagnostic Testing
- 25: NY Giants Names Greg Sheeler Coach of the Week
- 15: District News – Our Nurses, Covid Testing, Winter Sports, Upcoming Dates
- 15: Elementary Innovation Labs now Open
- 14: SMS Virtual Open House
- 14: Order Your SMS 2021-22 Yearbook
- 14: An Important Message from Food Service Regarding Nationwide Food Shortages
- 13: Now Hiring Bus Drivers – Oct. 14
- 5: Elementary Learning Enrichment Program: 4th & 5th Grades
- 4: SHS Rotation Schedules Oct. – Dec. 2021
- 4: Athlete of the Week Eight – Kieran Cummins
- 4: Fall 2021 Athlete of the Week Nine – Sofia Marra
- 4: Recyclable Materials Needed for Elementary School Innovation Lab
September 2021
- 29: Fall 2021 Athlete of the Week Seven – Ani Gregori Asadourian
- 29: Fall 2021 Week Five and Six Athlete of the Week – Alyssa Caiano & Annika Robin
- 29: Fall 2021 Week Four Athlete of the Week – Olivia Lovly
- 29: Fall 2021 Week Three Athlete of the Week – Jake Iacobaccio
- 29: Fall 2021 Week Two Athlete of the Week – Karleigh Mirabile
- 29: Fall 2021 Week One Athlete of the Week – Sam Bevevino
- 23: COVID-19 Quarantine Protocols
- 23: Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting Thurs., 9/23 at 7 p.m.
- 7: Shaker Varsity Home Football Game Covid-19 Protocols
July 2021
- 22: UPDATE: Please Read to Access Infinite Campus
- 22: 2022-23 Forts Ferry School Supply Lists
- 19: Important Notice About Infinite Campus Portal
- 15: PAC Meeting To Discuss School Reopening
- 8: Bus and School Schedule 2021-2022
- 1: Hundreds Fully Vaccinated at Our School Clinics
- 1: Free Meals Through August
June 2021
- 30: 2022-23 Boght Hills School Supply Lists
- 25: New SHS Principal, Graduation, Appreciation & Weekly Boost
- 24: How to Watch Saturday’s Graduation Online
- 24: Kindness Heroes of the 518
- 24: James Wager to be appointed Shaker High School Principal
- 22: National Contenders in the History Bowl
- 17: Summer Enrichment, Innovation Spaces & Weekly Boost
- 17: Shaker Freshman Wins JA Titan CEO Challenge
- 16: SHS art students complete rigorous program
- 11: Juneteenth, Bus Driver of the Year, Siena Celebration & Weekly Boost
- 11: Seven Coding Problems + Four SHS Programmers = Top Three
- 11: 2021 School Bus Driver of the Year
- 11: Shaker Finalists in Worldwide Environmental Challenge With a Top Prize of $10,000
- 10: PAC Meeting on Federal Grant Funding and the Transportation Schedule
- 7: Shaker High School announces four inductees to Alumni Hall of Fame
- 7: Spring 2021 Week Two Athlete of the Week – Leonni Griffin
- 4: End of Year Celebrations, Community Forum & Weekly Boost
- 4: Vigil to Honor the Life of Destiny Greene, Sunday June 6
- 3: Southgate Student Wins Free College for Getting the COVID-19 Vaccine — How You Can Too
- 3: SHS announces third quarter merit, honor and high honor roll students
- 2: Spring 2021 Week Two Athlete of the Week – Talyn Chernosky
- 1: Paying Respects To Destiny Greene
May 2021
- 28: Rest, Reflect, School Programs, Vaccinations & Weekly Boost
- 28: Herbie Hancock Shares Insight About Life and Music
- 28: Celebrating The Best in High School Theatre
- 25: North Colonie mourns loss of Shaker H.S. student
- 21: Free College Credit, Team Asset & Weekly Boost
- 21: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 21: The Exceptional Drive of Yadi Goes Further Than Behind the Wheel
- 21: Earn College Credit This Summer Absolutely Free
- 21: SHS Athletes Who Signed to Play in College in 2021-22
- 19: SHS junior Avi Bagchi selected for the prestigious STEM Enhancement in Earth and Space Science (SEES) summer internship with NASA
- 19: Student artwork selected as the winner of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition
- 19: SHS senior Anna Ryu named recipient of the 2021 NYS DAR District III scholarship award
- 18: North Colonie Central School District budget approved by voters
- 14: 12+Vaccines, Motivating Movement, K-12 Student Artwork at Town Library & Weekly Boost
- 14: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 14: Artwork Created in Every North Colonie School is Selected for BOCES Art Show
- 13: Public Art Exhibit – The Work of District Students on Display
- 13: Don’t Suffer in Silence – Join Us Tonight To Talk About Suicide
- 12: Spring 2021 Week One Athlete of the Week – Lauren McCulloch
- 10: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 7: BH Fire Report, Mental Health Presentation, Graduation & Weekly Boost
- 6: Science Olympiad Team Earns Several Medals
- 5: One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 3: Public Hearing on School Budget, Meet the BOE Candidates, And Absentee Ballot Applications
- 3: Shaker Club Helps Canine Companions Perform Physical Tasks for Those in Need
April 2021
- 30: June Calendar Changes, Upcoming Public Hearing, BOE Candidates & Weekly Boost
- 30: One Individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 29: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 29: Listen to a Play Written By SHS Student Tonight
- 29: Shaker Team Places 4th Nationally out of 105 Academic WorldQuest Teams
- 29: Four Candidates Vying for Two Seats on the Board of Education
- 28: One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 26: Three Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
- 26: Fall 2 2021 Athletes of the Week – Sai Thimirisetty and Alex Robin
- 23: Best School District, Tutoring help, Vaccine Clinic/PSA & Weekly Boost
- 22: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 20: A Message from Superintendent Corr
- 20: Vaccination clinic at Shaker High School for North and South Colonie students ages 16+ set for Saturday, April 24
- 19: SHS Students Honored at Regional Media Arts Festival
- 19: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for 16+ at TU Center on April 22
- 19: Fall 2 2021 Athletes of the Week – Petyon Strand and Layla Shipley
- 16: Vaccine Clinic for North Colonie Students 16+ and Their Families
- 16: School Budget, Vaccine Clinic, ELA Tests & Weekly Boost
- 16: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 16: Update on SHS Emergency Dismissal
- 16: Shaker High School Emergency Dismissal
- 15: Eighth Grader Creates Intricate 3D Structures
- 14: SHS students featured in SPAC Festival of Young Artists
- 14: Vaccination clinic for North Colonie students ages 16 and up set for Saturday, April 17
- 13: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 12: Seven Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
- 12: The High Impact of Service Learning
- 9: Police Investigate Predators Extorting Teens on Social Media
- 7: Boght Hills K-3 plans to reopen Monday, April 12
- 7: Transportation Department achieves 100% passing rate from NYSDOT
- 5: Fall 2 2021 Athlete of the Week – Ben Casler
- 5: HIGH SCHOOL ROTATION SCHEDULE – MAY
- 1: Spring Recess Reminders, Planning for BH Students, & Weekly Boost
- 1: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 1: Science and Research Students Take Top Prizes
- 1: New Details on Boght Hills Fire and Next Steps
- 1: Fire is out at Boght Hills
- 1: BH K-3 building closed due to fire today, Thursday, April 1
March 2021
- 31: SHS student artwork selected for Juried Regional HS Exhibit
- 31: Shaker First Robotics Team 2791 partners with mentors to build “Bot-tini”
- 31: SJHS students take top prize at Capital Region New York State History Day Competition
- 31: SHS announces second quarter merit, honor and high honor rolls
- 29: Global Pandemic Through a Virtual Student’s Lens
- 29: Fall 2 2021 Athlete of the Week – John Graney
- 25: SJHS German Students Cultural Exchange
- 24: Board of Education adopts 2021-22 school calendar
- 22: Two Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
- 22: Fall 2 2021 Athlete of the Week – Sophia Marra
- 22: HIGH SCHOOL ROTATION SCHEDULE – APRIL
- 22: FUTURE CITY: SJHS Students Take Second at the Regional Competition
- 22: 2021 Yearbooks and Class Keepsakes
- 19: Football, Music, Breaking Through Stress & Your Weekly Boost
- 17: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 17: Shaker’s Academic WorldQuest teams qualify for nationals
- 15: Limited Edition Masks from the Speech and Debate Team
- 12: PAC recap, Send Us Budget Questions, Living on the Moon & Weekly Boost
- 11: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 10: One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 10: Obituary for Peter Mravlja, North Colonie CSD teacher and coach
- 10: Student artwork featured in virtual NYSATA art exhibit
- 10: SHS students compete in the New York State Capital District Regional High School Science Bowl
- 10: Two SJHS students qualify for MATHCOUNTS state competition
- 7: On Hand Coping Support for The Loss of Southgate Teacher, Peter Mravlja
- 6: With Great Sorrow We Inform You of the Passing of Coach Peter Mravlja
- 5: Making Progress Against the Pandemic, Building a Culture of Support & Weekly Boost
- 5: The Spirit of Giving Back Adds Up
- 4: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 3: Student artwork featured in virtual Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art Exhibit
- 3: Trees to be removed and replaced at Forts Ferry
- 3: SJHS students compete in MATHCOUNTS competition
- 3: SJHS announces second quarter merit, honor and high honor rolls
- 1: Four Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
- 1: Children Coping With Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19
February 2021
- 26: Mark Your Calendars For a School Day, Alumni HOF & Weekly Boost
- 26: Young Playwright Will See Work Come to Life
- 25: Four Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
- 24: Winter 2021 Athlete of the Week – KJ Gordon
- 24: SJHS students present virtual play “Fortunes Read-Virtually Only $1”
- 23: One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
- 22: Nominate SHS Finest Alumni for the Hall of Fame
- 22: HIGH SCHOOL ROTATION SCHEDULE – MARCH
- 22: Identifying the Values of the Next SHS Principal
- 22: Shaker Speech and Debate Students Place at Shen Tournament
- 17: Shaker athletics livestream information
- 17: Blue Creek receives NYSAHPERD grant for snowshoes
- 17: SHS senior Zachary Novkov-Bloom publishes op-ed in The Times Union
- 12: February Break, High-Risk Sports & Weekly Boost
- 12: Nursing Home Residents Feel the Love
- 11: Shaker Artists Recognized with Honors
- 10: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 9: In-Person Learning Will Resume Wednesday, February 10
- 5: COVID-19 Testing for Grades 7-12 Starts Next Tuesday & Weekly Boost
- 5: One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 4: SHS junior Avi Bagchi named recipient of two Scholastic Writing Awards
- 3: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 3: Update on incident at Shaker High School this morning (Feb. 3)
- 3: Incident at Shaker High School this morning (Feb. 3)
- 1: Winter 2021 Athlete of the Week – Logan Blind
January 2021
- 28: Four SHS students accepted into the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Eastern Division All-Eastern Music Festival
- 28: Shaker Speech and Debate students place in Mt. Markham Winter Tournament
- 26: Gr. 4-6 COVID surveillance testing update
- 25: Six individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 22: COVID testing update, PAC meeting on Jan. 28, no Regents exams & weekly boost
- 21: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 21: Names of North Colonie: Meet Latham Ridge Second Grade Teacher Michele Sano
- 20: High School Rotation Schedule – February
- 19: Five individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 15: Names of North Colonie: Meet SJHS Custodial Lead Neil St. Louis
- 11: Class of 1986 student-athlete and SHS Athletic Hall of Fame member Ron Chen passes away
- 8: Department of Health update & four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Colonie
- 7: Announcing the new North Colonie CSD logo!
- 7: Eight individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
December 2020
- 23: A holiday message from Superintendent Corr
- 22: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 21: Nine individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 21: Vote on the new North Colonie district logo!
- 18: Seven individuals in the school community test positive for COVID-19
- 18: High School Rotation Schedule – January
- 18: SHS business students compete in “Cookie Challenge”
- 17: SHS announces first quarter merit, honor and high honor rolls
- 15: Three individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 14: Widespread Google outage UPDATE- Monday, Dec. 14
- 11: SJHS Teacher Mike Moffre and family give back through “HeartsGiving”
- 10: SJHS announces first quarter merit, honor and high honor rolls
- 10: Names of North Colonie: Meet Latham Ridge Sixth Grade ELA Teacher Nicole French
- 4: High school food services team places first in national Dole® recipe contest
- 3: Former North Colonie Assistant Superintendent Dr. Peter McManus passes away at age 88
- 2: Member of high school community tests positive for COVID-19
November 2020
- 30: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 11
- 25: VIDEO: Forts Ferry Call Out – November 2020
- 24: Two members of the school community test positive for COVID-19
- 23: Six new cases of COVID-19 in North Colonie school community
- 23: Names of North Colonie: Meet Loudonville First Grade Teacher Bianca Stinney
- 21: Statement on today’s Shaker/Shen varsity girls soccer championship game
- 20: Individual in 4-6 intermediate program at SJHS tests positive for COVID-19
- 20: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 10
- 20: Senior Mikayla Brunell kick starts events to help seniors navigate the college search process
- 19: Individual in 4-6 intermediate program at SJHS tests positive for COVID-19
- 18: Member of Blue Creek school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 18: Forts Ferry Turkey Shoot 2020
- 16: High School Rotation Schedule – December
- 13: Shaker Key Club raises almost $800 for annual Equinox dinners through virtual 5k
- 13: Shaker senior Alvira Tyagi holds special role during 2020 election
- 12: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 9
- 11: Veterans Day message from Superintendent Corr
- 10: Member of Forts Ferry school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 9: Survey for new district website
- 9: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 8
- 5: District seeking bus drivers
- 4: Senior Jeremy Wernick runs annual “Hatsgiving”; collecting hats for kids battling cancer
- 4: Loudonville (K-3) Fall Parent Forum Follow-up: Notes from Nov. 2 meeting
- 2: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 7
October 2020
- 30: Halloween Safety, COVID Procedures, Election Day & a Weekly Boost – A message from the superintendent
- 30: SHS senior Sienna Dunham organizes virtual Halloween costume contest
- 29: Three members of the Boght Hills school community test positive for COVID-19
- 28: Fall 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 6
- 28: A message on Halloween safety from the Colonie Police Dept.
- 26: High School Rotation Schedule – November
- 22: Individual in the North Colonie school community tests positive for COVID-19 (Oct. 22)
- 22: Fall 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 5
- 21: District statement on local arrest
- 20: Member of the 4-6 intermediate school tests positive for COVID-19
- 19: Staying vigilant during COVID – A message from the superintendent
- 16: Member of the high school community tests positive for COVID-19 (Oct. 16)
- 15: Come join the North Colonie custodial team!
- 15: Fall 2020 Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 14: Member of the high school community tests positive for COVID-19 (Oct. 14)
- 14: Shaker Key Club to host virtual 5k fundraising event for neighbors in need
- 14: Student Rights & Responsibilities handbook/pamphlet
- 8: District PAC meeting postponed to Thursday, Oct. 15
- 8: Fall 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 3
- 7: SHS students named commended students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program
- 7: Fall 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 2
- 2: Parents/Guardians: Fight the flu at home and school
- 1: Register for the Girls on the Run Program at SJHS
- 1: Secretary to the Superintendent, Marian Coffey, retires after 22 years in the district
- 1: School playgrounds open to community use with guidelines
September 2020
- 30: Fall 2020 Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 28: K-12 Transportation Update
- 25: Welcome to North Colonie, new hires!
- 18: North Colonie named “Best School District” in 2020 Times Union survey
- 18: Semifinalists announced for the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program
- 18: Thank you to the community from Supt. Corr
- 17: Former North Colonie educator Arthur Walker passes away at age 89
- 14: One individual tests positive for COVID-19
- 11: Fall athletics registration now open for varsity and JV levels
- 9: VIDEO: Welcome to Blue Creek
- 4: VIDEO: Grades 4-6 Parent Forum
- 4: Loudonville Parent Forum Presentation – Wednesday, Sept. 2
- 2: Chromebook pick up for new students grades 3-12 and make up days for grades 3-5
- 2: Chromebook pick up for Grades K-2
August 2020
- 31: VIDEO: Virtual Tour of Shaker High School
- 28: Loudonville Parent Forum Presentation – Wednesday, Aug. 26
- 25: Forts Ferry Weekly Call Out Videos
- 21: 2022-23 Latham Ridge School Supply Lists
- 19: Reopening Our Schools – Updates & Information
- 10: ESY program to remain virtual throughout the week
- 7: Updates from Gov. Cuomo; future PAC meetings; upcoming survey
- 5: Extended School Year Program closed for remainder of the week
- 4: Extended School Year Program to remain closed on Wednesday, Aug. 5; Meal pick-up continues at Shaker High School
- 4: Statement regarding fire at Shaker High School on Tuesday, Aug. 4
- 3: Extended School Year Program to remain closed on Tuesday, Aug. 4; Meal pick up to take place at Watervliet Elementary
- 2: Extended School Year program employee tests positive for COVID-19, program canceled Aug. 3; Food Services pick up to take place at Watervliet Aug. 3
July 2020
- 24: Shaker High School announces three inductees to Alumni Hall of Fame
- 10: Three SHS sophomores volunteer their time to help younger students during school closure
- 9: Shaker High School student artwork featured in online gallery
- 9: July breakfast and lunch menus for students receiving meals
June 2020
- 30: Forts Ferry FlipGrid Summer Challenge
- 29: Shaker High School Science Bowl team competes in the National Science Bowl® Finals
- 24: North Colonie offering free meals to students in need this summer
- 24: Annual Carnevale Memorial Media Arts Celebration
- 19: Thank you, summer opportunities & recognizing Juneteenth – A message from the Superintendent
- 18: VIDEO: SHS Senior Awards Ceremony – LIVE at 7 p.m. on June 18
- 18: Visions 2020: Shaker High School’s Art and Literary Magazine
- 18: Blue Creek 6th grade graduation video
- 18: Forts Ferry moving up ceremony videos (grades K-5)
- 18: Forts Ferry 6th grade graduation video
- 18: LO 6th grade graduation video
- 18: Boght Hills 6th grade graduation video
- 18: Southgate 6th grade graduation video
- 17: Shaker High School Artists’ Response to the World this Pandemic Spring Season
- 17: North Colonie Virtual Summer Project Showcase
- 16: North Colonie Voters Approve 2020-21 School Budget; Harrison & Johnson elected to Board of Education
- 15: SHS students give TED Talks
- 15: New Procedure for Working Papers – Summer 2020
- 12: SJHS hosts virtual talent show for students
- 11: ENL department launches redesigned website for families
- 11: A message from the superintendent
- 11: Latham Ridge holds Virtual STEAM Day for students
- 11: Visual art and design student work installed in Gallery Exhibition at Shaker High School
- 9: 2020 Annual SHS Art Recognition Ceremony
- 9: 2020 Shaker High School Science Research Symposium
- 8: School budget vote absentee ballot mail-in deadline extended
- 4: Important absentee ballot information
- 3: Class of 2020 Honor Graduates
- 3: Boght Hills fourth grader raises money for district food pantries
- 3: 2020-21 Budget Questions & Answers
- 2: Absentee Ballot Q&A – Annual school budget vote and board election
- 1: A message from the superintendent
May 2020
- 28: Class of 2020 Graduation update & survey results
- 27: VIDEO: Notes to our Boght Hills Friends
- 21: Video: Music and Art for Youth Month
- 21: Shaker High School graduation updates
- 21: North Colonie Board of Education adopts proposed 2020-21 school budget
- 18: Shaker HS student Maya Terry named among winners of theREP’s Young Playwright Contest
- 15: Update from the superintendent – Friday, May 15
- 14: Send well-wishes to this year’s retirees
- 13: Update from the superintendent – Wednesday, May 13
- 12: Two candidates seeking seats on the Board of Education
- 11: Annual school budget vote and Board election to be held June 9 by absentee ballot
- 8: Update from the superintendent – Friday, May 8
- 8: “Shaker Strong” apparel fundraiser for Albany Med COVID-19 Response Fund
- 7: Career Exploration Internship Program – Community help needed!
- 4: SHS Science Bowl team wins regional qualifier
- 4: “Southgate Connects” Videos
- 4: Online tutoring program for students in grades 1-4
- 3: A video message from the superintendent – May 3
- 1: Update from the superintendent – Friday, May 1
April 2020
- 30: An update from the superintendent – Thursday, April 30
- 30: Four North Colonie schools among 582 Recognition Schools statewide
- 30: Loudonville 4th grader wins local art challenge
- 30: VIDEO: Bison Breakfast Club – Making the World a Better Place
- 30: SHS art students receive awards at the annual Capital Region Media Arts Festival
- 30: NYS Department of Labor Information for Substitutes
- 27: Latham Ridge ENL teacher receives National Board Certification
- 24: Update from the superintendent – Friday, April 24
- 21: VIDEO: Shaker High School Talent Show
- 17: Shaker Middle School opening postponed until September 2021
- 16: Forts Ferry Google Classroom Codes and Teacher Office Hours
- 16: SHS art students named recipients of National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
- 14: VIDEO: Boght Hills Virtual Parade
- 9: An update from the superintendent – Thursday, April 9
- 6: An update from the superintendent – Monday, April 6
- 6: Video: Forts Ferry Rainbow Message
- 2: SHS junior Alvira Tyagi wins local Brain Bee competition
- 2: Video: Blue Creek Shows Peace
- 1: An update from the superintendent – Wednesday, April 1
March 2020
- 30: Update from the superintendent – Monday, March 30
- 27: An update on instruction – March 27
- 26: An update from the superintendent – Thursday, March 26
- 25: An update from the superintendent – Wednesday, March 25
- 24: An update from the superintendent – Tuesday, March 24
- 23: An update from the superintendent – Monday, March 23
- 22: Participate in the North Colonie virtual spirit week March 23-27
- 21: WMHT supports at-home learning with on-air and online educational programming
- 20: An update from the superintendent – Friday, March 20
- 19: An update from the superintendent – Thursday, March 19
- 18: An update from the superintendent – Wednesday, March 18
- 17: An update from the superintendent – March 17
- 16: COVID-19 Notice from Albany County Department of Health
- 16: An update from the superintendent – Monday, March 16
- 13: Coronavirus update: North Colonie Schools closed March 16-20
- 12: Superintendent’s Conference Day to take place Friday, March 13
- 12: Letter from the superintendent about the coronavirus (March 12)
- 11: Shaker High School Theatre to present “Chicago” on March 27-29
- 9: An update from the superintendent regarding the coronavirus (Monday, March 9)
- 6: 2020-21 Budget Meeting #1 Highlights
- 5: Shaker High School announces second quarter honor roll
- 5: District statement on social media threat
- 4: Board of Education petitions now available
- 4: Request forms for transportation to non-public schools now available; due by April 1
February 2020
- 28: SJHS seventh grader swims one mile and raises $945 for cystic fibrosis research
- 27: Letter from Superintendent Corr about the coronavirus
- 27: SJHS announces second quarter High Honor, Honor and Merit Rolls
- 27: Shaker High School holds 10th annual Catwalk for a Cause
- 25: ESSA complaint procedures
- 19: Save the Date! 8th Grade Information Night on Wednesday, March 4
- 13: Winter 2020 Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 12: Statement regarding incident at Shaker High School
- 10: High school Speech and Debate team ties for second at local tournament
- 7: SHS senior Kyla Mansfield creates award winning artwork for Black History Month contest
- 7: Spring 2020 sports information
- 6: Loudonville students compete in Geography Bee
- 5: SHS juniors place first and second in Shakespeare competition
- 3: Mr. Casey Bardin named new Director of Pupil Services at North Colonie
January 2020
- 31: Blue Creek fifth graders lend a helping hand to kindergarteners
- 30: Winter 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 3
- 29: Twenty awarded tenure at Jan. 27 Board of Education meeting
- 29: Fall 2020 FAQ update
- 22: Winter 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 2
- 13: Elementary students compete in Future City-Albany Regional Competition
- 10: Local author and former professional basketball player visits Blue Creek and Latham Ridge
- 10: Sixth grade students participate in Math Experience Day at Siena College
- 9: Winter 2020 Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 8: High school teacher Kurt Hassenpflug receives National Board Certification
- 6: Come make a difference in North Colonie! Become a school bus driver!
December 2019
- 20: Senior Aarya Kaushik named Kids Care recipient for December
- 19: Shaker High School announces first quarter merit, honor and high honor rolls
- 12: Ms. Denise Towne named new North Colonie transportation director
- 5: SJHS announces first quarter merit, honor and high honor rolls
- 4: Russian students visit Shaker and exchange cultural experiences
- 4: “Safer & Seen: How to Support our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Children” on Thursday, Jan. 9
November 2019
- 26: SHS senior Varun Mondaiyka receives Volunteer of the Year Award
- 25: SHS senior Aaliyah Hussain named SHS Good Citizen for 2019-20
- 25: SHS Speech & Debate Teams compete in first competition of the year
- 22: SHS senior Cat Mahoney completes New York City Marathon in honor of Best Buddies and friend Hank Masson
- 18: Loudonville sixth grader Vidhi Jain has article published in New Moon Girls magazine
- 18: Shaker High School students attend the 5th Annual Suburban Council Business Day
- 18: SHS Principal’s November Newsletter
- 18: Shaker High School students host French Exchange
- 15: Boght Hills November Newsletter
- 14: Five student athletes sign national letters of intent
- 12: Shaker student Jeremy Wernick collecting hats for pediatric cancer patients
- 4: Fall 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 7
October 2019
- 31: Football game attendance rules
- 31: Blue Creek Nov. 2019 newsletter
- 31: ‘Paint and Snack’ event to support Shaker High School’s Gold Card Committee
- 24: Fall 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 6
- 23: Parent program “Social Media and Phones: Navigating it All” to take place Nov. 13
- 23: FAQs regarding change in school start times
- 23: Latham Ridge fourth grader honored as October Kids Care recipient
- 21: 2019 Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 5
- 21: Save the date! Veterans Day Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 7
- 18: Shaker High School announces National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists
- 17: Shaker High School announces commended students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program
- 16: Fall 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 11: Five trees on Bison Boulevard to be taken down Oct. 14
- 7: Shaker High School students form new bonds with Costa Rican exchange students
- 7: Dr. Randy Cale to present “Teaching Kids to Listen, Have Respect & Do Their Work” on Oct. 28
- 4: Fall 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 4: RPI to host “Exploring Engineering Day” for students in grades 3-5
- 2: North Colonie Mental Health Team Presents “VAPING: What Everyone Needs to Know”
- 2: North Colonie partnering with Jason Gough for weather forecasts
- 2: Blue Creek October Newsletter 2019
September 2019
- 26: Information about health screenings and reports
- 26: District to hold early release day on Friday, Oct. 11
- 25: Elementary Parent Program on Monday, Sept. 30
- 23: Colonie Police Officer Brianna Pierce named new school resource officer
- 23: Fall 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 19: Schedules for the 2020-21 school year
- 13: Fall 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 1
August 2019
- 29: Welcome back letter from Superintendent Corr (grades 7 & 8)
- 29: Welcome back letter from Superintendent Corr (grades K-6)
- 23: Principal Kerry Flynn reflects on her time at Loudonville
- 16: Abbey North to be Loudonville Elementary principal
- 14: SHS 4th quarter honor roll
- 13: A message from Principal Marcus Puccioni
- 7: Mental health clinic available to students
- 7: Forts Ferry back to school newsletter
- 5: Incoming junior Alvira Tyagi hosts month-long collection drive to benefit refugees
- 1: District welcomes 19 new elementary teachers
July 2019
- 29: Required immunizations reminder and FAQ
- 29: 2019 Orientation Letter
- 16: SJHS Fourth Quarter High Honor, Honor and Merit Rolls
- 2: Shaker High School holds Class of 2019 Commencement Ceremony
June 2019
- 24: Southgate’s Maddie Simson welcomes new student with kindness, earns Kids Care award for June
- 21: Albany County Executive to honor Madison VanDenburg as Citizen of the Month
- 21: Letter from the Superintendent regarding religious exemptions for immunizations
- 20: FAQ about legislation removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements
- 20: June 2019 exam information
- 14: Madison VanDenburg and Moriah Formica reflect on North Colonie music careers, look forward to show this month
- 13: SHS names 2019 Honor Graduates
- 12: SHS student to intern at University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Space Research this summer
- 12: Shaker High School graduation information
- 11: Shaker Food Science students participate in their own “Chopped” challenge
- 11: 2019 Summer Meals Program Information
- 10: Two Shaker seniors graduating with perfect attendance since kindergarten
- 7: Latham Ridge students explore during annual STEAM Day
- 5: SHS to induct five members to Alumni Hall of Fame
- 4: 2019-2020 School Year Emergency Response Plan
May 2019
- 30: SHS students receive national recognition for French exam results
- 30: SHS STEM outreach club works with Blue Creek students
- 30: Shaker Latin students travel to Greece and Italy
- 28: SHS Spanish students earn recognition in National Spanish Exam
- 28: Shaker students take home big awards at New York State High School Business Model Competition
- 23: SHS students receive national recognition for Spanish exam results
- 22: School Resource Officer a vital member of Shaker community
- 22: Increasing enrollment leads to need for more teachers
- 22: Shaker High School 2018-19 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
- 21: North Colonie voters approve 2019-2020 budget
- 21: Southgate students get lesson on Ramadan from guest speaker
- 20: SHS juniors plan and fundraise to bring motivational speaker to Shaker
- 20: SHS junior Madison VanDenburg finishes 3rd on American Idol
- 17: SHS students gather books for United Way’s 518 Day
- 15: Residents to vote on school budget and Board of Education candidates May 21
- 12: Madison VanDenburg’s American Idol Hometown Hero visit: Information, Parking, Shuttles, Concert, and more
- 10: SHS’s Project Lit brings author Dashka Slater to talk diversity, crime, and discrimination
- 10: SJHS French students medal in national exam
- 10: Spring 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 8: Two SHS students honored as Outstanding Business Education Students of the Year
- 7: Sixth grade students learn about classical music, serenaded by alumni
- 3: Changes to end-of-the-year calendar
- 3: Colt News May 2019
- 3: Southgate students participate in April Buddy Activity about perseverance
- 3: SJHS 3rd Quarter 2019 Merit, Honor, and High Honor Roll
- 1: SHS May 2019 Newsletter
April 2019
- 30: Spring 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 30: Incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation Dates
- 30: Shaker Robotics reaches World Championship Semifinals
- 30: Blue Creek May 2019 Newsletter
- 29: “The Show Must Go On” for Shaker’s Madison VanDenburg on “American Idol”
- 29: SJHS student finishes 8th at New York State Geography Bee
- 24: SHS musical “Newsies” nominated for High School Musical Theatre Award
- 22: Madison VanDenburg shows “How Far She’ll Go”; advances to Top 8 on “American Idol”
- 18: North Colonie Board of Education adopts proposed 2019-20 school budget
- 18: Tenure awarded to 13 faculty members
- 16: SHS German students win dozens of awards after national exam
- 16: Spring 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 16: No “Fallin” for Madison VanDenburg; SHS junior powers into Top 10 on “American Idol”
- 15: Rep. Paul Tonko speaks with SJHS students, donates books from Library of Congress
- 9: Shaker Jazz Ensemble to open the Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival at SPAC
- 8: Budget Committee Meeting Live stream
- 8: Madison VanDenburg proves she belongs in the Top 14 on “American Idol”
- 5: District Statement on Friday morning’s bus accident
- 5: Shaker’s Core Olympiads Club Sends Andrew Huang to USA Biology Olympiad National Semifinals
- 5: Forts Ferry April 2019 Refrigerator Letter
- 4: District statement on Blue Creek custodial worker arrest
- 2: Calendar for the 2019-2020 school year approved
- 2: New SHS club to host first TedxShaker event
- 2: Madison VanDenburg makes Top 20 on “American Idol”
- 1: Spring 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 1: Southgate hosts Family Book Nights
March 2019
- 29: Colt News April 2019
- 29: SHS winter sports teams nab academic honors
- 29: SHS students win big at RPI Science Fair
- 28: North Colonie wins “Best School District 2019” in Times Union reader’s poll
- 28: Fire Alarm at SHS Thursday morning
- 27: Trips to Germany and Ecuador highlight cultural experiences for students
- 26: North Colonie selected as a Best Community for Music Education for 9th year in a row
- 26: SHS junior Madison VanDenburg powers into “American Idol” Top 40
- 26: Farhan Afzal, SHS Art Department students and teachers named March Kids Care Award winners
- 21: Letter about 3-8 testing
- 18: Foreign Language poster contest winners announced
- 18: Forts Ferry March 2019 Refrigerator Page
- 18: Academic WorldQuest teams take 2nd and 3rd at regional competition
- 15: Boght Hills 4th graders present Passive Solar Home Symposium
- 13: P-TECH program information for students
- 12: Shaker Robotics team heads to World Championships for third straight year
- 11: North Colonie Friends of Music mourns passing of longtime treasurer
- 11: Three SHS football players selected for ProspectNY Elite 50 Showcase
- 11: SHS junior Madison VanDenburg appears on “American Idol”
- 9: SJHS MATHCOUNT team places 13th at state competition
- 8: Shaker High School 2018-19 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
- 7: Shaker students pay it forward for classmate
- 6: District Statement on Student Death
- 5: Colt News March 2019
- 4: Loudonville February 2019 PTA Pages
- 4: SHS Model U.N. Club participates in New York City conference
February 2019
- 28: Two Hour Delay, Thursday February 28
- 27: New walking paths between SHS, SJHS to take effect in March
- 26: District presents “More than Sad: Parents and Schools Working Together to Prevent Suicide” on March 14
- 26: North Colonie named one of the top school districts in upstate New York
- 25: Winter 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 25: Shaker seniors collect food donations for classmates in need
- 15: SJHS 2nd Quarter Merit, Honor, and High Honor Roll
- 14: SJHS team advances to MATHCOUNT state finals
- 14: February 2019 Shaker High School Newsletter
- 13: Winter 2019 Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 13: Two Shaker students participate in regional competition for Poetry Out Loud
- 13: Two Hour Delay for Wednesday, February 13
- 11: NCCSD closing 3 hours early Tuesday, Feb. 12
- 11: Students, administrators get first hand look at new SJHS wing
- 7: Two Latham Ridge Elementary teachers earn National Board Certification
- 6: Blue Creek students combine music and art in landscape project
- 5: Winter 2019 Athlete of the Week, Week 2
- 5: Jr. High School Principal sees a bright future for North Colonie students
- 4: Forts Ferry February 2019 Refrigerator Page
January 2019
- 31: Boght Hills Colt News (February 2019)
- 31: Kindergarten registration now open for district residents
- 30: SHS after school activities cancelled January 30
- 28: Ms. Sano’s 2nd grade class uses birthdays to deliver kindness
- 28: 2019 Forts Ferry Learning Fair
- 28: Junior Parent Letter – January 2019
- 18: Two SHS teams honored after undefeated regular seasons
- 15: Shaker Football earns two All-State selections, two honorable mentions
- 14: Jazzaret comes to SHS February 1st!
- 11: Shaker High School Teacher earns National Board Certification
- 11: January 2019 Mid-Year Exam Schedule
- 7: Forts Ferry January 2019 Refrigerator Page
- 4: SHS, SJHS and Blue Creek Lockout Lifted
- 3: Art Students Attend Steamroller Print Event at Sage College
- 3: Southgate Holds Second Annual Day of Service
December 2018
- 21: Boght Hills Colt News (January 2019)
- 21: Blue Creek January Newsletter
- 21: Spectrum anchor Dan Bazile visits Latham Ridge 6th graders for video news project
- 20: Winter Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 17: The Middle Years – December 2018 Edition
- 14: Key Bank, American Heart Association donate CPR kits for North Colonie classes
- 10: Forts Ferry December Refrigerator Page
- 6: Boght Hills Colt News (December 2018)
- 4: Shaker High School 2018-19 1st Quarter Honor Roll
- 4: January 2019 Midterm Exams
November 2018
- 30: Shaker Junior High School First Quarter High Honor, Honor, and Merit Rolls Announced
- 29: Blue Creek December Newsletter
- 28: Support Southgate in the Colonie Center School Bucks program
- 27: New walking path for students between SHS, SJHS to open in December as construction continues
- 27: 14 SHS students honored by National Merit Scholarship Program
- 27: Track at Arthur Walker Field closed due to ongoing capital project
- 21: SHS November Newsletter
- 19: SHS Junior Christopher Garretson named November Kids Care Award winner
- 19: Boght Hills celebrates diversity with International Food Festival
- 16: Forts Ferry November Refrigerator Page
- 16: North Colonie Schools CLOSED, Friday, November 16
- 15: Evening activities cancelled, November 15
- 8: Southgate’s Author Day Features Nonfiction Author Nancy Castaldo
- 1: Boght Hills Colt News (November 2018)
- 1: Southgate Buddies Create Thanksgiving Cards for Equinox
October 2018
- 31: Blue Creek November Newsletter
- 30: North Colonie hosting a free social media safety event
- 26: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 7
- 25: District employee arrested after report of inappropriate contact with a student
- 22: Boght Hills 6th graders take kindness an extra mile
- 19: Event highlights substance abuse and students
- 18: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 6
- 17: Deputy Superintendent Kathleen Skeals selected as YWCA Resourceful Women Award winner
- 16: Hatsgiving to host Kickoff Collection at Colonie Cup Friday night
- 12: North Colonie Central Schools will hold graduation at the Times Union Center in 2019
- 12: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 5
- 9: Students Organized for Service holding blood drive on October 11
- 5: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 4
- 3: Boght Hills Colt News (October 2018)
- 3: Blue Creek October Newsletter
- 3: SHS October Newsletter
- 2: North Colonie cuts the ribbon on the new Arthur Walker Field
September 2018
- 28: Students from Germany, Costa Rica visit SHS
- 27: Annual “Go Home Plan” Drill to be held October 5
- 25: Southgate School Celebrates International Peace Day
- 24: Tilly Mensah shares a love of reading with her fellow students
- 24: Davis Chamberlain named incoming Shaker Jr. High Principal
- 24: Casey Bardin named new Assistant Director of Pupil Services
- 24: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 3
- 21: SHS senior Jenny Seo honored as Spectrum Scholar-Athlete of the Week
- 21: Forts Ferry September Refrigerator Page
- 20: North Colonie Youth Girls Basketball Tryouts in October
- 17: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 2
- 12: “Back to School” Night for Parents
- 10: SHS Boy Scout honors local veterans by repairing memorial
- 7: Boght Hills staff members celebrate the first day of school!
- 7: Fall Athlete of the Week, Week 1
- 6: Southgate School Kicks Off a New Year
- 5: District kicks off school year with opening day for staff, teachers
- 5: Important Information on Bus Safety and Schedules
August 2018
- 31: Capital Project will change walking path for students at Blue Creek, SJHS, SHS
- 29: SJHS Student Drop-Off Information for the 2018-19 school year
- 29: Important Back-to-School Notes for Students and Families
- 29: Alima Ahmed and Shantala Mehta, incoming SHS seniors, inspire a whole lot of kindness
- 27: Superintendent’s 2018-19 Summer Letter
- 27: Superintendent’s 2018-19 Summer Letter
- 24: 2018-19 School Calendar
- 22: SJHS 2018-19 Welcome Back Letter
- 10: Brian Dineen named new District Director of Teaching, Learning, and Innovation
- 8: Herbicide/Pesticide Application — August 11
- 7: 2018-19 Orientation to be held August 30th
- 3: Southgate, Loudonville ranked among Top 30 elementary schools in Upstate New York
- 2: SJHS Principal Dr. Russell Moore to retire in December
July 2018
- 31: Compassion drives SHS students to organize ‘Soap for Hope’
- 26: Summer Capital Project Work Update
- 20: 2019-20 Blue Creek School Supply Lists
- 18: New K-12 Bilingual Education and World Languages District Supervisor
- 13: SHS elects first-ever Kindness Court
- 13: SJHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll Lists Announced
- 10: SHS 4th Quarter Honor Roll Lists Announced
- 10: 2018 Summer Meals Program Information
- 10: North Colonie Schools ranked third in Albany area by Albany Business Review
- 10: School Resource Officer selected for North Colonie
- 8: Student death
June 2018
- 29: SHS Supply List
- 29: Loudonville Supply Lists
- 29: Southgate Supply Lists
- 28: Boght Hills third graders teach art lesson to kindergarten students
- 27: Sixth grade student earns top spot in NYS for The Stock Market Game
- 27: French 1R students earn top scores on National French Exam
- 26: SHS students compete at NYS High School Business Plan Competition
- 26: School Messenger emergency notification text messages
- 23: Shaker High School holds Class of 2018 Commencement Ceremony
- 22: SHS seniors show commitment to their peers through writing center
- 18: Caroline St./Blue Creek walkway during construction
- 15: 2018-19 SJHS Supply Lists & Brochures
- 15: LR promotes health and wellness with students
- 4: 2018 Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights
- 1: Girls Take Charge club host local women leaders
- 1: SHS graduation information
- 1: June Newsletter