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News Archive
November 2021
- 24: North Colonie’s COVID-19 Testing Clinic to Reopen Nov. 29
- 23: COVID-19: NCCSD to Adopt Test out of Quarantine
- 16: School Physicals for Mandated Grade Levels Due
- 16: North Colonie CSD Collecting Hats for Children Battling Cancer
- 16: North Colonie Partners with United Way to Raise Funds for School Community
- 16: Albany DOH Vaccine Clinic – Wed., 11/17 at Blue Creek Elementary School
- 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
- 26: Next Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting Wed., Nov. 3
- 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
August 2021
July 2021
- 22: UPDATE: Please Read to Access Infinite Campus
- 22: 2021-22 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: 2021-22 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: 2021-22 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
- 29: 2020-21 SHS Supply List
- 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
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
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
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: 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: 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