The Bison is wishing everyone a great Spring Break! Don’t forget we are one month away from the Bison getting a name, and celebrating the 75th anniversary together!
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You're Invited to Shaker Unified National Banner School Celebration on Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m. in the H-Gym at SHS. This celebration is to recognize our recent recognition as a National Unified Banner School. We would love to have the North Colonie community there to celebrate this milestone!
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Families and students gathered at the Empire State Plaza K-8 Abstract Expressionism Art Show reception on Thursday, March 12 to celebrate the creativity of young artists from across the region. Students proudly shared their work while exploring inspiring pieces from the Rockefeller collection on the concourse. Local children’s book author and illustrator Liz Zunon delivered an engaging keynote, encouraging students to keep creating and expressing themselves through art. Congratulations to all the students who shared their work!
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From pencils and paper in 2006 to a classroom full of curious minds in 2025, learning has always been at the heart of our schools. We’re proud to look back at the students who filled our classrooms years ago and just as proud of the learners continuing that tradition today!
Have photos from the last 75 years? Send them to us at communications@nccsk12.org. We’d love to see them! #NC75 #ThrowbackThursday
17 days ago, North Colonie Communications
Nominations for the Shaker High School Alumni Hall of Fame 2026 Induction are now open! Do you know a Shaker alum making a difference or doing outstanding work in their career field? Nominate that person! All nominations are due by Wednesday, April 15. You can find a link to the nomination form in our bio. #alumnihalloffame
25 days ago, North Colonie Communications
Have you supported your school today? Help your school knock out the competition this March! When you support your school, you’re also helping North Colonie students and families in need. Donate today and share your school spirit, submit your videos and photos through the link in our bio!
25 days ago, North Colonie Communications
Read Across America! More than 200 Shaker High School students went around the district to visit students in all six of our elementary schools for National Read Across America Day on Monday, March 2. To celebrate the day, high school students from the SHS Writing Center, Literature in Education classes and National English Honor Society did read alouds and facilitated other activities with more than 1,500 elementary students. Stations included bookmark creation, poster contribution, story in motion and question and answer panels. Thank you to our SHS and elementary libraries for collaborating to ensure that Read Across America Day was a success here in North Colonie!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
This week we honor Septima Poinsette Clark, an educator and civil rights leader who used education as a powerful tool for change. Through the Citizenship Schools she developed, Clark helped African Americans gain literacy skills needed to register to vote and participate fully in democracy. Her work connected education to empowerment and earned her recognition as the Grandmother of the Civil Rights Movement.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Tuesday, Feb. 24, North Colonie hosted an event titled “Paving Your Path in Education.” This event was designed for individuals interested in exploring a career in education. The evening consisted of networking, a panel discussion with district leaders, and one-on-one screening sessions. It was an informative experience for both current and future educators.
As we head into March, this event marks the first of many recruitment efforts. Jewelie Koutelis, our Recruitment and Retention Specialist, will be traveling from Plattsburgh to Niagara Falls in search of top teaching talent across New York State, along with some of our administrators. Part of their journey will consist of attending two Teacher Recruitment Days (TRD), during which they will meet with college students from a total of 18 colleges in NYS.
If you were unable to attend, but are interested in joining the North Colonie team, please visit northcolonie.org/recruitment to learn more.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
February is American Heart Month! Join us on Wednesday, February 25 and go red to raise awareness! North Colonie students, staff, and community, wear red and show your support for heart health! ❤️
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
North Colonie Central School District is proud to celebrate Public Schools Week 2026. This week we honor the educators, staff, students, and families who are the very foundation of our schools. We recognize the dedication, passion, and collaboration that support our students every day, from exceptional teaching and strong leadership to family engagement and community partnerships. Join us in celebrating the people, practices, and pride that make public schools strong.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
North Colonie CSD will operate on a two-hour delay today, Feb. 23. There will be no AM BOCES.
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This week we recognize W. E. B. Du Bois, a sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist whose scholarship and leadership helped shape the fight for equality. As a co-founder of the Niagara Movement and the NAACP, and the first African American to earn a PhD from Harvard University, Du Bois championed full political, economic, and social rights for Black Americans. His work as editor of The Crisis and his lasting influence on civil rights thought continue to resonate today.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Charlie and Johnny teamed up for Friday's Forts Ferry Staff Appreciation Breakfast! Farm to School Facilitator Mrs. Amber Cost and second grade teacher Mrs. Guba used a griddle on the Charlie Cart to cook johnnycakes for this morning's festivities. There was jam and honey to add to the small cornmeal flatbreads. In addition, North Colonie Food Services provided a yogurt parfait bar, muffins and coffee. What a great event for the last school day before February break!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
This week we honor Mary McLeod Bethune, an educator, civil rights leader, and founder of what became Bethune-Cookman University. As the founder of the National Council of Negro Women, she championed racial and gender equality and expanded opportunities for Black Americans through education and public service. Her legacy as a trusted advisor to U.S. presidents and a lifelong advocate for inclusion continues to inspire progress today.
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Forts Ferry Principal Dr. Casey Parker liked it! And a surprising number of students said they loved it! February's Harvest of the Month was roasted Brussels sprouts with NY maple syrup and balsamic and the Lions had the chance to sample the dish during lunch on Wednesday, February 11. The Brussels sprouts certainly weren't for everyone, but we had a good number of students come back up for seconds! "I can't believe how much I like these!" exclaimed one student.
Two representatives from the New York State Education Department's Office of Child Nutrition were on hand to check out our Harvest of the Month. Thank you to North Colonie Food Services for another successful tasting!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
On Monday afternoon, dozens of district students and families gathered to celebrate the artwork in the Superintendent’s Art Gallery. Superintendent Kathleen Skeals welcomed some of our young, aspiring student artists from Southgate, Latham Ridge and Forts Ferry, whose work was selected by their art teachers for display. The featured pieces have been showcased since the start of 2026 and will remain in the gallery through the end February. Congratulations to our talented student artists!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
On Thursday, Feb. 5, Mrs. Parks’ Innovation Lab students enjoyed a tasty change of pace with help from the Charlie Cart, a fully equipped mobile kitchen that rolled into school for a Farm to School learning experience. Students tackled hands on tasks like crushing dried parsley with a mortar and pestle, zesting lemons, chopping broccoli and cauliflower, peeling Brussels sprouts, and making breadcrumbs, all while learning knife safety, nutrition, and where food comes from. After discovering that these veggies are all part of the Brassica oleracea family, students watched their dish roast in the Charlie Cart’s convection oven, and, best of all, got to taste their delicious creation!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
This Black History Month marks 100 years of Black history and this year’s theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations. As part of our Black History Month celebration, we will highlight influential Black leaders whose impact spans from the past to the present every week. This week we are honoring the legacy of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Negro History Week in 1926 and the Father of Black History. His work led to the official recognition of Black History Month in 1976 by President Gerald Ford, and continues to ensure that the contributions, struggles, and achievements of Black Americans are included in our shared history.
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
