
Tiny hands, big imaginations! The William K. Sanford Town Library hosted the North Colonie Art Exhibit Reception on Tuesday, April 29. Students in grades K-5 from all six of our elementary schools were in attendance, showing off their work to friends and family. The display was filled with color and creativity, as every piece told a story — great job to our elementary artists!

It was out of this world! Boght Hills first graders had a special visitor from the Museum of Innovation and Science in Schenectady today. They learned why it's light during the day and dark at night. Last week, an educator from MiSci came in to teach third graders about the phases of the moon and how and why they occur. What a cool way for our students to learn about space!

Thursday night was the annual NCCSD Physical Education Leadership Awards! PE Faculty members selected representatives from grades 5-12 who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and effort in PE classes. 48 students in total were honored in front of family and friends in the Shaker Middle School auditorium. Congratulations to all! For a full list of student winners, click on the link in our bio.

It's Transportation Staff Appreciation Day! All of our transportation staff members were celebrated Monday with a breakfast with Superintendent Kathleen Skeals. Today, there was a luncheon held at the bus garage for all bus drivers, bus aides, mechanics and other transportation staff members. Thank you for everything you do for the students and staff in our district!

Applications to request a mail-in ballot for the upcoming school budget vote are now open! The deadline to request a mail-in ballot online is May 12 at 4 p.m. Any requests after that time must be made in person at the NCCSD Central Office at 91 Fiddlers Lane. Ballots must be received by the district clerk by 5 p.m. on the day of the election (May 20, 2025).


A couple times a month, Ms. Tracey Fitzpatrick's fifth graders at Boght Hills participate in community building circles. This past spring, Ms. Fitzpatrick was selected to take part in Restorative Justice Education training focused on conflict resolution and restorative practices. Ms. Fitzpatrick and her students look forward to "Circle Time," joined by their mascot "Sock," as each student has a voice and is heard by everyone in the circle. Topics range from getting to know you responses, to discussions that foster relationships, connections, and healing.




Winter Break will run from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21. See you again Monday, Feb. 24.


North Colonie Central School District is closed today (Thursday, February 6, 2025) due to inclement weather.
