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News Archive
January 2021
- 15: Five individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 15: COVID-19 Surveillance Testing, Meal Pick-Up Change & Weekly Boost
- 15: Names of North Colonie: Meet SJHS Custodial Lead Neil St. Louis
- 14: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 13: Three individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 12: Seven individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 11: 12 individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 11: Grades K-6 transition to remote learning until Tuesday, Jan. 19
- 11: Class of 1986 student-athlete and SHS Athletic Hall of Fame member Ron Chen passes away
- 10: Grades 7 and 8 transition to remote learning until Tuesday, Jan. 19
- 8: COVID testing update, gr. 9-12 remote until Jan. 19 & weekly boosts
- 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
- 6: Gr. 9-12 remote until Jan. 19; Seven in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 5: Four individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 4: Confirmed COVID cases by building from the holiday break
- 3: All North Colonie schools to reopen on Monday, Jan. 4
December 2020
- 23: A holiday message from Superintendent Corr
- 23: Three individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 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: COVID consent form, health attestation, Bison Bonanza & Weekly Boost – A message from the superintendent
- 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
- 16: Three individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 16: Consent form for student COVID testing – A message from the superintendent
- 15: Three individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 14: Eight individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 14: All students in grades K-12 to remain fully remote until Monday, Jan. 4
- 14: Widespread Google outage UPDATE- Monday, Dec. 14
- 11: Five individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 11: Meals During Remote Learning & Weekly Boosts – A message from the superintendent
- 11: SJHS Teacher Mike Moffre and family give back through “HeartsGiving”
- 10: Six individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 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
- 10: First quarter failure letter and survey from Principal Murphy (translated into multiple languages)
- 9: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 9: Meals available to students during remote learning period
- 8: K-12 to stay on remote learning through Dec. 17; students in self-contained special education program to resume on Dec. 10
- 7: Six individuals in North Colonie community test positive for COVID-19
- 7: K-12 students to move to remote learning for Tuesday, Dec. 8
- 6: Three individuals test positive for COVID-19; BH grade 6 to transition to remote learning through Dec. 16
- 4: Gr. 7-12 to return to in-person learning on Dec. 9, United Way Fund Drive & Weekly Boost
- 4: Individual in Boght Hills school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 4: High school food services team places first in national Dole® recipe contest
- 3: Three individuals test positive for COVID-19
- 3: Former North Colonie Assistant Superintendent Dr. Peter McManus passes away at age 88
- 3: Second Semester Return-to-School Survey
- 2: Member of high school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 2: North Colonie partners with United Way to raise funds for school community
November 2020
- 30: 15 individuals test positive for COVID-19; Grades 7-12 to stay remote through Tuesday, Dec. 8
- 30: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 11
- 27: Grades 7-12 switch to remote for two days on Monday, Nov. 30 & Tuesday, Dec. 1
- 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: Instructional Changes, Snow Days & Delays, COVID Testing & Holiday Travel – A message from the superintendent
- 20: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 10
- 20: Holiday Travel Guidance
- 20: K-12 In-Person and Remote Learning Schedules
- 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
- 19: Shaker High School student in the SOUTH COHORT tests positive for COVID-19
- 18: Member of Blue Creek school community tests positive for COVID-19
- 18: Forts Ferry Turkey Shoot 2020
- 17: Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
- 16: High School Rotation Schedule – December
- 13: Individual associated with SHS remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19
- 13: Thanksgiving Break, Holiday Giving & Weekly Boosts – A message from the superintendent
- 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
- 6: COVID Updates, Free Meals, January Regents & Weekly Boosts – A message from the superintendent
- 5: District seeking bus drivers
- 4: Individual associated with remote learning tests positive for COVID-19
- 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: Three individuals in the North Colonie school community test positive for COVID-19
- 26: High School Rotation Schedule – November
- 23: Boght Hills to temporarily transition to remote learning for two weeks
- 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
- 21: Two individuals in North Colonie school community test positive for COVID-19 (Oct. 21)
- 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: Important attendance information for grades 9-12 students (remote and in-person)
- 14: Important attendance information for grades 7 & 8 students (remote and in-person)
- 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
- 13: Individual associated with remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19
- 9: A letter from the superintendent – awaiting updated protocols, meal pick up next week and school calendar change
- 8: District PAC meeting postponed to Thursday, Oct. 15
- 8: 2020-21 SJHS club and activity information
- 8: Fall 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 3
- 8: Remote learners will not be penalized due to power outage
- 7: SHS students named commended students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program
- 7: Fall 2020 Athlete of the Week, Week 2
- 5: A letter from the Superintendent – Updated guidance from NYS Dept. of Health
- 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: Elementary half-day/parent-teacher conference update
- 30: Fall 2020 Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 28: K-12 Transportation Update
- 25: Friday Update from Supt. Corr – Jr. High schedule change, athletics, COVID protocols
- 25: Elementary student in remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19
- 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
- 14: North Colonie Health Screener for students and staff
- 11: Fall athletics registration now open for varsity and JV levels
- 9: A welcome back letter from Superintendent Corr
- 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
- 24: 2020-21 Boght Hills School Supply Lists
- 21: 2020-21 Latham Ridge School Supply Lists
- 19: 2020-21 Forts Ferry School Supply Lists
- 19: Reopening Our Schools – Updates & Information
- 14: NCCS reopening survey: Responses needed by Monday, Aug. 24
- 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
- 29: 2020-21 SHS Supply List
- 24: Shaker High School announces three inductees to Alumni Hall of Fame
- 24: District provides updates on reopening plan options
- 20: District presents overview of reopening plan options
- 19: SAFETY PLAN FOR REOPENING – Summer 2020
- 13: District awaits reopening guidance – A message from the superintendent
- 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
- 3: Grading guidance through the end of the year
- 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
- 22: An update from the superintendent – May 22
- 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
- 15: Spring 2020 refunds for Continuing Education
- 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: Update from the superintendent – Thursday, April 16
- 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
- 13: Update from the superintendent – Monday, April 13
- 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
- 31: An update from the superintendent – Tuesday, March 31
- 30: Update from the superintendent – Monday, March 30
- 27: An update on instruction – March 27
- 27: Update from the superintendent – Friday, 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: An update on the Coronavirus from the Superintendent’s Office (Friday, March 6)
- 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
- 7: 2019-20 Budget Meeting #1 Recap
- 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: Shaker Jr. High School September Newsletter
- 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
- 17: Blue Creek September Newsletter
- 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
- 8: 2018-2019 School Year Emergency Response Plan
- 4: 2018 Teen Summer Symposium on Human Rights
- 1: Girls Take Charge club host local women leaders
- 1: SHS graduation information
- 1: June Newsletter
May 2018
- 31: Red Nose Day
- 31: Capital project construction begins, project is four percent under budget
- 31: June Newsletter
- 31: June 2018 Final Exam Schedules
- 30: Summer Survival Raffle
- 24: Spring Athlete of the Week, Team Edition
- 23: Guidance for parents on Netflix series “13 Reasons Why”
- 21: SHS student finishes in the top ten of National Shakespeare Competition
- 21: Graffiti incident outside Shaker High School
- 21: May Newsletter
- 18: Eighth grade End-Of-Year programs set
- 18: Spring Athlete of the Week, Week 4
- 17: Loudonville Linguists use English to save polar bears
- 16: 2018 Honor Graduates
- 16: Transportation Dept. achieves 100 percent NYSDOT inspection rate
- 15: Voters approve 2018-19 budget and establishment of capital reserve fund
- 15: Vaping education for parents
- 15: P-TECH program to be offered to 8th grade students
- 15: End of the school year schedule, grades K-6
- 15: May Newsletter
- 11: Spring 2018 Annual Elementary Track Meet
- 11: SHS teacher receives Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award
- 10: Shaker student artwork to be on display in Washington D.C.
- 9: Functional Fitness Program part of proposed budget
- 7: 2018-19 proposed budget built on three pillars: Safety & security, mental health & 21st century learning
- 7: Four candidates seeking two seats on Board of Education
- 4: SHS student named 2017-18 Outstanding Business Student
- 4: Spring Athlete of the Week, Week 3
- 4: 2018 National German Exam results
- 3: Proposed budget includes establishment of capital reserve fund
- 2: Class of 2018 Senior Events Schedule
- 2: May Newsletter
- 2: May Calendar
- 1: First graders support classmate; show that they are “Ali Strong”
- 1: Date change: Incoming 7th grade student/parent orientation program
April 2018
- 30: SHS third quarter High Honor, Honor & Merit Rolls
- 30: SJHS third quarter High Honor, Honor & Merit Rolls
- 27: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 26: Budget Forum & Board of Education Meet the Candidates Night, May 2
- 26: New Shaker Bison logo
- 26: New Boght Hills Elementary principal appointed
- 23: North Colonie named Best Community for Music Education
- 20: 2018 Capital Region Media Arts Festival winners
- 20: BC third graders get a visit from detective
- 20: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 20: SJHS student finishes ninth place in NYS Geography Bee
- 19: 2018-19 Budget Presentations
- 18: 2018-19 School Calendar
- 18: NYS Math Assessments
- 16: North Colonie Board of Education adopts proposed 2018-19 school budget
- 16: Tenure awarded to 9 faculty members
- 13: SJHS students participate in 2018 RPI Science Fair
- 12: April Refrigerator Page
- 6: Approved state budget increases education funding, adds reporting requirement for schools
- 6: Seuss-a-Palooza at Southgate
- 6: BH hosts third annual Watercolor Club
- 6: All-District Concert Recording Available
- 3: Boght Hills Elem. Principal to be honored as Principal of the Year at awards event
March 2018
- 26: Latest demographic study supports significant enrollment growth projections in North Colonie Schools
- 26: Sixth graders “knitters” make hats & scarves for those in need
- 23: World of Difference students become Upstander Ambassadors
- 22: 2018 Incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation
- 19: SHS students selected for 2018 Regional Art Exhibit
- 9: A letter from Supt. Corr regarding Mar. 14
- 9: Seven SHS students named National Merit Scholars
- 1: Loudonville Lion Dash sponsorships needed
- 1: March Newsletter
February 2018
- 27: North Colonie embraces diversity; offers training to staff and administrators
- 26: Forts Ferry sixth graders give back; enrich younger students’ education
- 22: Second quarter high honor, honor, & merit rolls
- 22: Second quarter high honor, honor, & merit rolls
- 16: “The Big Chill” was a big hit for FF second graders
- 16: SG students “Go the Extra Mile” for PS I Love You Day
- 15: A letter from Supt. Corr
- 12: District to host emotional wellness information event for parents
- 12: Interim Principal announced for Forts Ferry
- 9: SHS senior wins Black History Month Creative Expression Contest
- 9: 2018 Forts Ferry Learning Fair
- 8: Winter Athletes of the Week, Week 5
- 6: Student Artwork Featured in Art in 3 Dimensions Regional Juried HS Exhibit
- 5: The Flu: A Guide for Parents
- 2: North Colonie sixth graders participate in Capital District Future City Competition
- 2: 1:1 Chromebook initiative launched at SJHS
- 2: Shaker High School earns a top state designation
- 2: ‘Complimittens’ are created at Southgate
January 2018
- 31: February refrigerator page
- 25: SJHS to host 2nd annual “Stock the Pantry” food drive
- 25: Winter Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 24: Kay Olan, a Mohawk educator and storyteller, visits Southgate
- 24: Tenure awarded to 10 faculty members
- 18: Boght Hills fourth graders bring the “I Got U” campaign to their school
- 18: Governor unveils executive budget, school aid proposals
- 10: Principal Greiner to retire in July
- 9: SHS senior ‘e-NABLEs’ local community members in need of prosthetics
- 9: January Regents and mid-term exam schedule
- 5: Winter Athlete of the Week, Team Edition
- 5: January refrigerator page
- 3: First Quarter high, honor, and merit rolls
December 2017
- 27: Executive order does not allow for prepayment of 2018 school property taxes
- 22: SHS senior signs letter of intent
- 22: Day of Service at Southgate
- 15: Winter Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 15: Four SHS seniors establish “Operation Overload;” bring holiday cheer to troops
- 14: Shaker Robotics brings STEM inspiration to the Girls World Expo
- 13: Shaker to celebrate alumni and MLB pitchers Tommy Kahnle & Jeff Hoffman
- 8: Forts Ferry Third-Grader lends a friendly hand to English Language Learners
- 6: December refrigerator page
- 4: WMHT to air documentary directed and produced by Shaker graduate
- 4: December Newsletter
- 1: SJHS First Quarter High Honor, Honor & Merit Rolls
November 2017
- 29: Students create Thanksgiving placemats for troops overseas
- 29: Southgate’s Author Day features Phil Bildner
- 29: November newsletter
- 17: Shaker High School student establishes “Haven’s Closet” for students in need
- 13: Faculty art on display at NYSUT
- 13: North Colonie holds its 16th annual Veterans Day Celebration
- 8: George Moglia
- 8: Southgate Buddies create Thanksgiving cards for Equinox
- 3: Elementary schools aid in Puerto Rico relief efforts
- 2: North Colonie to host 16th annual Veterans Day Celebration
- 2: SJHS Backpack Program needs food/monetary donations
- 1: November Newsletter
October 2017
- 26: Albany County Executive recognizes two Shaker students for saving a girl’s life
- 26: SJHS Science teacher selected as NYS Master Teacher
- 23: North Colonie School Psychologist earns top honor in field
- 20: Boght Hills fourth graders show just how much ‘Kindness Rocks’
- 20: Southgate’s Fall Fun Day
- 20: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 6
- 20: Fall Athletes of the Week, Team Edition
- 17: National Merit Scholarship Program Commended Students 2018
- 17: Refrigerator page
- 13: Loudonville celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
- 6: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 2: North Colonie’s Director of Facilities passes after battle with cancer
September 2017
- 29: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 28: Southgate students celebrate International Peace Day
- 28: Emergency pesticide application notice
- 25: North Colonie welcomes new Assistant Superintendent for Business
- 25: North Colonie Kids Care Recipient sets an example of service
- 15: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 12: 2017-18 tax levy established
- 8: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 7: SJHS Teacher named Teacher of the Year
August 2017
- 24: Supt. Corr welcomes back K & Elementary students
- 24: Supt. Corr welcomes back SJHS students
- 23: Parent Summer Information
- 21: New Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics hits the ground running
- 21: SJHS Open School Day
- 8: 2017-18 Boght Hills Supply Lists
July 2017
- 27: 2017-18 Southgate Supply List
- 24: Camp Invention brings 2017 Inventors Hall of Fame inductee to SHS
- 18: SHS new student orientation set for Aug. 31
- 14: Fourth Quarter High Honor/Honor/Merit Rolls
- 12: New title for veteran district leader
- 11: Shaker High School Class of 2017 Honor Graduates
- 5: 2017-18 Latham Ridge Supply Lists
June 2017
- 27: Board of Education approves Smart Schools Phase II Plan
- 27: Congratulations Class of 2017
- 26: North Colonie Kids Care recipient shares enthusiasm for STEM
- 22: SHS seniors give Engineering Capstone Final Presentations
- 22: 2017-18 Recommended Summer Reading List
- 20: Search on for business official
- 14: Blue Creek students engineer solutions to challenges posed in fairy tales
- 12: Public Hearing for Smart Schools Bond Act Funding Plan
- 6: 2017-2018 School Year Emergency Response Plan
- 6: SHS graduation information
- 2: North Colonie 5th Graders dance to the rhythm for SPAC’s Classical Kids program
- 1: SJHS tennis courts to close for maintenance
May 2017
- 31: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 5
- 31: SHS June Exam Schedule
- 26: Section 2 softball finals postponed to May 27
- 25: Third graders embrace folklore for Folktale Festival
- 25: Meningitis vaccination/physical reminder
- 25: Four high school seniors chosen as North Colonie Kids Care recipients for May
- 25: May Students of the Month
- 18: SHS Muslim Student Association hosted weekend of charity in April
- 18: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 18: SHS students participate in 2017 Junior Achievement Job Shadow
- 17: May Newsletter
- 16: North Colonie voters approve the 2017-18 budget and capital project, re-elect D’Orazio to board of education
- 11: SJHS students received top scores on National French Exam
- 11: BH Kindergartener wins first place the 2017 Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month Poster Contest
- 11: SHS student named 2016-17 Outstanding Business Student of the Year
- 11: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 11: Eight Student Athletes Participated in Mock Signing Ceremony
- 11: SHS FIRST Robotics is hosting its Spring Fundraiser until Thursday, May 25.
- 11: Third quarter high honor/honor/merit rolls
- 11: May Calendar
- 10: Residents to vote on two separate proposals May 16: school budget, capital project
- 9: Board of Education election
- 9: 65th Annual Elementary Track Meet
- 3: School budget vote is Tuesday, May 16 at Goodrich Building
- 2: Shaker High School student receives 2017 Albany County Executive Volunteer Award
- 2: May 1 Community Q&A Presentation
- 2: Meet the Candidates Night is Wednesday, May 3
April 2017
- 28: Love of reading inspires sixth-graders to organize Book Buddies program
- 28: Community Q&A meeting is Monday, May 1
- 27: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 27: April Students of the Month
- 27: Shaker Youth Football Clinic to be held Sunday, May 21
- 27: May Newsletter
- 26: Smart Schools Investment Plan Feedback Requested
- 22: Statement regarding Disability Rights New York’s report
- 21: SHS classrooms set to re-open Monday
- 13: All Sports Booster Club Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Nominations
- 13: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 13: April newsletter
- 12: Shaker High School art students recognized at 2017 Capital Region Media Arts Festival
- 10: Second semester programming
- 6: North Colonie Board of Education adopts proposed 2017-18 school budget
- 6: North Colonie named a Best Community for Music Education
- 5: Update on classroom closures
- 4: Grade 7 course descriptions
- 4: Discovery results in temporary closure of two classrooms
- 4: Expanded academic opportunities at Shaker Junior High School
March 2017
- 31: April Newsletter
- 30: North Colonie Board of Education adopts resolution for $106 million capital project
- 28: Southgate first-grader helps to make birthdays happier for other children
- 24: March 20 community conversation summary/report
- 23: Director of Health, Phys. Ed. & Athletics, Ed Dopp, retires after 33 years in the district
- 22: SJHS Students Earn Awards at RPI
- 20: Shaker High School FIRST robotics team wins regional title
- 16: North Colonie 6th grade students perform with Philadelphia Orchestra Cellist
- 16: RPI Engineering Ambassadors visit Shaker Junior High
- 13: March 14 & 15 community conversations moved to March 20
- 13: Refrigerator page
- 13: March newsletter
- 7: Shaker Junior High rated a top 10 middle school in area
- 7: SHS student artwork selected for 18th Annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition
- 6: Grade 8 course descriptions
- 6: Parent Portal accounts
- 6: March newsletter
- 6: SHS March Newsletter
- 5: Second quarter high honor/honor/merit rolls
- 4: March Newsletter
- 3: Police presence at SHS
- 2: Supt. Corr and Asst. Supt. Furlong present preliminary budget overview
- 2: Police presence at SHS Thursday morning
- 1: SJHS Geography Bee winner to compete at state level
- 1: Three Shaker High School teachers named NYS Master Teachers by Governor Cuomo
February 2017
- 28: Board of Education approves Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption
- 23: Second Quarter High Honor, Honor, & Merit Rolls
- 22: February Students of the Month
- 22: March 14 & 15 Community Conversations
- 22: Students collect stuffed animals for children in need of a special friend
- 15: “Stock the Pantry” food drive creates reserve to last the rest of the school year
- 15: SHS, SJHS, and Blue Creek lockout lifted
- 10: Jan. 30 Community Conversation summary/report
- 10: Capital Project Exit Survey
- 6: District seeks input for new Director of Physical Education and Health/Athletics
- 2: 8th Grade Parent Night
- 2: February news
- 2: February calendar of events
- 1: Forts Ferry Learning Fair
January 2017
- 31: Governor outlines school aid proposal and educational initiatives in Executive Budget Proposal
- 27: North Colonie Friends of Music presents the 15th annual Jazzaret!
- 20: Shaker High School student establishes club dedicated to supporting women’s causes
- 19: SHS Key Club raises $398 for Alzheimer’s Association
- 19: January Students of the Month
- 19: First Quarter High Honor, Honor & Merit Rolls
- 12: Immunization requirements for grades 6, 7, & 12
- 8: January newsletter
- 5: One School, One Book
- 4: Cases of Pertussis at Shaker High School
December 2016
- 23: Special education students raise funds for Adopt-a-Family
- 21: December Students of the Month
- 20: Shaker High School water quality test results
- 16: Southgate first-grader spreading smiles wherever he goes
- 15: North Colonie voters vote down $196.4 million capital project
- 14: High honor, honor, and merit rolls
- 14: November students of the month
- 14: Elementary report cards
- 14: Math Experience Day
- 12: Letter from Supt. Corr
- 8: Shaker Junior High School water quality test results
- 7: Police presence at SHS and SJHS
- 6: Dec. 15 Capital Project Vote: Quick Facts
November 2016
- 28: Goodrich and Maplewood water testing results
- 28: Update: Boght Hills water testing
- 22: Voters to decide on $196.4 million capital project Dec. 15
- 22: German Clubs join forces to celebrate traditional holiday
- 22: Builders Club annual yam drive for Equinox exceeds expectations!
- 21: Two SHS students perform with All-National Chorus; one chosen for prestigious solo
- 21: 34 SHS students perform with the NYSSMA Area All-State Music Festival
- 21: John Para, Book Illustrator, Visits Southgate School
- 17: Blue Creek student donates money to Nat’l Multiple Sclerosis Society in lieu of birthday gifts
- 17: Student Directory
- 17: Drug Abuse Assembly
- 17: Speaker shares real-life experiences with addiction
- 16: Letter from NYS Education Commissioner
- 16: Mock signing held for 12 student athletes
- 16: Southgate lead testing results
- 14: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 7
- 9: Capital Project absentee ballots & polling location
- 9: Students of the Month
- 8: Junior high students re-enact FDR Torchlight Parade
- 8: UPDATE from Colonie Police on SHS incident
- 7: SHS students participate in mock election
- 7: Update on events at Shaker High School this morning
- 7: UPDATE: Shaker High School given all-clear by police
- 7: All North Colonie schools running on a two-hour delay
- 3: North Colonie to host 15th annual Veterans Day Celebration
- 3: NCAA registration changes
- 2: Update on water testing
- 1: Tickets on sale for championship football game
October 2016
- 27: Blue Creek water testing
- 27: Circle of friends create fun, inclusive fitness event at SJHS for students with special needs
- 27: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 6
- 24: October newsletter
- 18: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 5
- 18: Loudonville water quality testing results
- 17: Dec. 15 capital project vote details
- 6: Ski Club
- 6: Capital project town hall meeting to be held Oct. 13
- 5: Shaker High School teacher arrested
- 3: “Clown” threat to Shaker High School deemed not credible
September 2016
- 29: Sixth grade student’s artwork featured in Connections Magazine
- 29: SHS welcomes 18 German exchange students
- 29: Forts Ferry & Boght Hills water quality testing results
- 28: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 28: SHS student receives national recognition for science research project
- 28: Colonie Center School Bucks program
- 20: District conducting water quality tests in schools
- 19: Shaker HS to induct four members to Athletic Hall of Fame
- 19: Fall Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 12: Birthday celebration changes
- 12: Student safety and parking
- 12: College Financial Aid Workshop
- 8: Teen Cyber Census
- 8: Teen Cyber Census Informed Consent for two online surveys
- 8: 2016-17 school year begins
- 8: Overlook Ave neighborhood parking restrictions
- 7: Latham Ridge PTA Published Books
- 7: PSAT Information Letters
- 7: Teachers, staff return to North Colonie schools for the start of new school year
August 2016
- 31: Diplomas awarded to summer graduates
- 25: Supt. Corr welcomes back students, looks ahead to December capital project vote
- 24: 2016-17 tax levy established
- 23: 2017 Yearbook Information
- 23: Back-to-school letter
- 17: Welcome back letter
- 15: Parking, drop-off and pick-up changes
- 10: New York State releases grades 3-8 test results for 2016
- 6: Immunization requirement changes
July 2016
- 28: New student orientation
- 14: Camp Invention arrives at North Colonie for the second year
- 13: Students develop orientation for English as a New Language (ENL) learners
June 2016
- 30: Summer meals
- 30: Two SHS students raise $1,500 for Syrian refugees
- 30: School design workshops
- 27: SHS Student’s Art displayed at human trafficking seminar
- 27: Two SHS students selected for the All-National Chorus
- 27: 2016 teacher/staff luncheon
- 27: North Colonie ranks #3 in annual Schools Report
- 25: Fourth quarter high honor, honor, and merit rolls
- 24: Shaker High School track, tennis court, and Blue Creek playground closures
- 21: Shaker Junior High School Teacher receives Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award
- 16: Summer reading & learning opportunities
- 16: Red Sand Project Day
- 16: Shaker teams net three awards in 2016 NYS High School Business Plan Competition
- 15: Cadre of Shaker seniors “graduate” twice this year
- 15: June Jamboree
- 9: Shaker Rock
- 8: May students of the month
- 8: Students enjoy play based on book by Southgate alum
- 7: Students participate in mock trial on Law Day
- 3: Spring athletes of the week, week 7
- 2: May newsletter
- 2: Community town hall meeting Q & A
- 2: Girls Lacrosse, Section 2, Class A champions
- 2: Meningitis immunization
May 2016
- 27: June 2016 exam information
- 27: Syrian refugees fundraiser
- 25: SHS student creates and leads human rights campaign
- 25: June 1 community town hall meeting, grade re-configuration to be discussed
- 24: Spring athletes of the week, week 6
- 24: Foreign Language International Potluck Dinner
- 20: Shaker High School track to close June 23 for construction work
- 18: Class of 2016 Honor Graduates
- 17: North Colonie 2016-17 school budget passes by 79 percent
- 17: Global History and Geography Regents Review Classes
- 17: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 5
- 16: SJHS students earn top National French Exam scores
- 16: May newsletter
- 16: 2016-17 school year course requests
- 13: 500 students view public art display at Shaker
- 13: Algebra II Common Core Regents
- 11: NY Senator Neil Breslin visits Shaker High School
- 11: Springs Athletes of the Week, Week 4
- 11: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 3
- 11: Eight student athletes participate in mock signing ceremony
- 11: Math Club cleans up for Earth Day
- 11: Cap Rep to stage play written by Shaker Junior High student
- 11: Winners of Foreign Language Month Poster Contest announced
- 10: Grade 3 students explore real-world engineering challenge
- 10: WNYT meteorologist assists students with weather predictions
- 10: Message from Shaker High School Health Office
- 9: Smart Schools Bond Act public hearing
- 6: New parking restrictions
- 5: Third quarter high honor, honor & merit rolls
- 4: SJHS eighth grader forms unique bond with special needs student
April 2016
- 28: Local Government Day
- 28: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 2
- 28: Spring Athletes of the Week, Week 1
- 28: Advertising and design students create logos for Colonie Chamber of Commerce
- 27: SJHS student wins Albany County District Attorney’s WORDS campaign weekly contest
- 27: April students of the month
- 27: SHS student appears in public service announcement with NFL player
- 22: School Success Committee: water bottle collection
- 22: Family Book Night
- 19: Board of Education adopts 2016-17 proposed budget
- 14: Magnetic Game Day
- 14: April newsletter
- 13: North Colonie begins visioning process at community education summit
- 11: North Colonie named a 2016 Times Union Top Workplace
- 7: SHS student artwork featured at 17th annual High School Regional Juried Art Exhibition
- 7: SHS technology teacher named Regional Teacher of the Year
- 6: Board of Education votes yes to $105.3 million budget, proposed tax levy increase of 2.41 percent
- 6: Join Shaker Baseball in the fight against cancer
- 4: 2016-17 state budget includes $1.5 billion education funding increase, end to GEA
March 2016
- 28: SHS student passes along computer knowledge to two generations
- 28: March Students of the Month
- 28: Changes to grades 3-8 testing
- 24: Shaker Food Pantry quietly helps students in need
- 24: North Colonie Music Department receives national honor for sixth consecutive year
- 24: RPI Science Research Fair
- 24: Bravo Shaker Junior High School cast, crew of The Wiz!
- 23: Puerto Rico trip makes lasting impression on students
- 21: 2016-17 program planning
- 21: March newsletter
- 21: Community education summit invitation
- 18: 6th grade LEP students travel to NYC
- 18: Young Writer’s Program celebration
- 18: Third grade Blue Creek students skype with teacher from Brazil
- 17: Arrest for public lewdness
- 15: Colonie Police investigating child endangerment case
- 14: Southgate collects hundreds of items for families in need
- 14: SHS student artwork on display at Norman Rockwell Museum
- 10: North Colonie 6th grade students perform with Philadelphia Orchestra cellist
- 9: Ronald McDonald House read-a-thon
- 7: SHS senior Ronel Forde shatters NYS triple jump record
- 3: NYSPHSAA State Championships, winter sports
- 3: February students of the month
- 3: Budget committee meetings begin March 3
February 2016
- 29: North Colonie Board of Education considers Veterans Tax Exemption for 2017-18 school year
- 25: Upcoming fundraisers for Noah Roman
- 25: Shaker High School students to raise funds for Uganda school
- 25: Cirque du Soleil acrobat visits Shaker High School
- 24: Eight Southgate students published in state math journal
- 24: Quarter 2 honor rolls
- 22: SHS student inspired by her brother to volunteer at Saint Rose’s Friday Knights Program
- 19: Celebration of life service for Toni Lyng
- 16: Professional musicians work with Shaker Jazz Ensemble
- 14: Shaker Boys Swimming and Diving team, Section 2 champions
- 12: Grief counseling over the February break
- 11: Young Women’s Empowerment Workshop
- 11: Community outreach for Noah Roman
- 10: Winter Athletes of the Week, Week 6
- 10: Grief counseling and support
- 10: Latham Fire
- 8: Principal Greiner dons rainbow hair for PTA Walk4Funds
- 4: Winter Athletes of the Week, Week 5
- 3: Three scholar athletes sign national letters of intent to play college football
- 2: Shaker High School seniors earn awards for leadership
- 2: Work of nine SHS student artists selected for juried exhibit
- 1: NYS School Boards Association interviews Rankin’s Rockstars
January 2016
- 28: Right Moves Chess Tournament
- 28: North Colonie remembers former Director of Athletics, Robert Jackson
- 27: Former student paints mural at Forts Ferry, provides unique learning experience for students
- 27: SHS senior to play football at RPI
- 25: Shaker HS ranked second in the area for college readiness
- 21: Gov. Cuomo outlines 2016-17 school budget proposal
- 21: January students of the month