Second graders at Forts Ferry Elementary took part in a hands-on learning experience when the Charlie Cart, a fully equipped mobile kitchen, visited the school. As part of a Farm to School learning opportunity, students explored nutrition, food safety, and where food comes from by making homemade ginger ale using fresh ginger from Forts Ferry Farm. The experience helped students compare homemade and store-bought beverages, while building real-world cooking skills in the classroom. Everyone agreed the experience was worthwhile and fun was certainly had by all!
Reminder: North Colonie CSD will be in session for a half day on Thursday, Jan 8. Shaker High School will dismiss at 11:30 a.m., Shaker Middle School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., and all elementary schools will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. There will be no after school or evening activities.
Kindergarten registration is now open! We are eager to meet our new kindergarten students for the 2026-27 school year! Online registration is now open at www.northcolonie.org/kindergartenregistration.
For any questions or if your student will not be attending kindergarten next year, please contact Student Registration at student.registration@nccsk12.org to let us know so that we can update our records. You may enroll your child through online registration or make an appointment to enroll your child by emailing student.registration@nccsk12.org.
Have you heard the news? There's are some new heros in town - our school bus drivers! And you're welcome to join them! Learn more on our website at www.northcolonie.org/BUS
It's the Season of Giving, and your donations could provide meals during this winter or clothing throughout the school year! North Colonie Central School District is once again teaming up with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region for our “Season of Giving” campaign. Your support allows us to give back to our own students and families in need in our district. We appreciate your support and are grateful for any and all donations!
Donate here today: https://ignite.stratuslive.com/uwgcr/get-involved/fundraise/25NCCSDgiving
Donate here today: https://ignite.stratuslive.com/uwgcr/get-involved/fundraise/25NCCSDgiving
Congratulations to Boght Hills fifth grader James Nagle, who is being recognized as the December North Colonie Kids Care recipient. James was nominated by Ms. Cristi Davis, Ms. Carrie Trimarci, Ms. Heather Garcia and Ms. Dawn Scott, for what he does on a daily basis at school. Not only does James show kindness to his peers, but he encourages classmates both academically and socially. He helps other students feel included during recess by inviting them into games they might not have joined without his encouragement.
His teachers say James acts as a role model of empathy, often checking in on his peers who are upset or hesitant. He also served as a Bus Buddy for the first few months of school, helping kindergartners get on the bus and teaching them how to ride it safely. James truly a wonderful representative of what it means to be a leader. Thank you, James, for your kindness toward others and for always going the extra mile to make sure your classmates feel included and welcome.
His teachers say James acts as a role model of empathy, often checking in on his peers who are upset or hesitant. He also served as a Bus Buddy for the first few months of school, helping kindergartners get on the bus and teaching them how to ride it safely. James truly a wonderful representative of what it means to be a leader. Thank you, James, for your kindness toward others and for always going the extra mile to make sure your classmates feel included and welcome.
If you see Mrs. Jeanne Meddleton, please wish her a very happy retirement! It is Mrs. Meddleton's last day after 19 years in the North Colonie Central School District. Mrs. Meddleton is a legend at Latham Ridge, where she has spent the last 14 years of her career in the main office. Thank you for your dedication to the students and families in North Colonie. You will be missed!
Shaker High School recently offered the North Colonie community a chance to learn all about the “Holidays Around the World!” The event took place on Friday, Dec. 12 and offered a chance for SHS students to share their cultural holidays. Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in making this event a success!
Forts Ferry stepped into the spotlight as Monday marked the halfway point in the Bison’s naming journey! Students learned about the voting process during two assemblies before casting their ballots in classrooms. Excitement filled the building, and first graders were so inspired they even wrote a poem for the Bison. With plenty of votes to count, the journey continues at Boght Hills in January for their election day!
The North Colonie community is invited to attend the first “Holidays Around the World” event on Friday, Dec. 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Shaker High School. The event, hosted by the Cooking & Culture Club, celebrates celebrate diversity and culture by allowing SHS students a chance to share their cultural holidays. Read more about the event here: https://www.northcolonie.org/article/2578704
Happy Giving Tuesday! The North Colonie @unitedwaygcr Season of Giving campaign continues as we look to provide a happy holiday season for all of our families in need. If you would like to contribute, use the QR code on your screen or by visiting https://ignite.stratuslive.com/uwgcr/get-involved/fundraise/25NCCSDgiving.
100% of the proceeds go directly back to North Colonie to assist our families. Thank you for your support! #givingtuesday
100% of the proceeds go directly back to North Colonie to assist our families. Thank you for your support! #givingtuesday
The North Colonie Central School District is closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, due to inclement weather. Only snow removal employees are to report.
Look at the Boght Hills Food Pantry! With the help of the Community Food Drive a couple of weeks ago, the pantry is stocked and ready to serve our students and families in need through the Backpack Program. Thank you to everyone who donated food and personal hygiene items to help fill all of our eight school pantries! If you would still like to help our students, you can use the QR code for the United Way Season of Giving campaign which directly benefits our district families.
Forts Ferry students got a sweet taste of autumn on Thursday, Nov. 20. Food & Nutrition Services visited for this month’s taste test, where students sampled homemade apple crisp and voted if they Loved It, Liked It, or just Tried It. The winning dish was served across the district the next day!
Happy Thankful Thursday and Happy Thanksgiving. Each Thursday in November, we have been sharing our gratitude for the people who have helped make North Colonie CSD the community it is today.
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate our district’s 75th anniversary. For seven and a half decades, our community has stood alongside our schools, supporting our students, educators, and programs and helping shape a strong and caring district. Families, alumni, partners, volunteers, and neighbors: your support, collaboration, and commitment continue to make a lasting difference.
Thank you for believing in our mission and being an essential part of North Colonie. Wishing you a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving from our North Colonie family to yours.
#ThankfulThursday #thankyounorthcolonie #nccsd75 #throwbackthursday
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate our district’s 75th anniversary. For seven and a half decades, our community has stood alongside our schools, supporting our students, educators, and programs and helping shape a strong and caring district. Families, alumni, partners, volunteers, and neighbors: your support, collaboration, and commitment continue to make a lasting difference.
Thank you for believing in our mission and being an essential part of North Colonie. Wishing you a warm and meaningful Thanksgiving from our North Colonie family to yours.
#ThankfulThursday #thankyounorthcolonie #nccsd75 #throwbackthursday
A small group of students from Forts Ferry and Shaker Middle School is being recognized as the November North Colonie Kids Care recipients. Sixth grader Benjamin Englat, second grader Luciano Di Carlo, third grader Adeline Fitzgerald and seventh grader Gavan Murry are being honored for their heroic actions to help a neighbor in need.
While playing outside in their neighborhood, Ben, Lucci, Addy and Gavan heard a neighbor calling for help. They responded without thinking, running to her house. They attempted to help her, but realized they needed an adult and rushed to get someone to call 911. Luckily, an ambulance came to assist their neighbor who was later resting at home. Thank you Ben, Lucci, Addy and Gavan for your quick and selfless response. You are not only good neighbors, but wonderful representatives of the North Colonie Central School District. You are truly Kids Who Care!
While playing outside in their neighborhood, Ben, Lucci, Addy and Gavan heard a neighbor calling for help. They responded without thinking, running to her house. They attempted to help her, but realized they needed an adult and rushed to get someone to call 911. Luckily, an ambulance came to assist their neighbor who was later resting at home. Thank you Ben, Lucci, Addy and Gavan for your quick and selfless response. You are not only good neighbors, but wonderful representatives of the North Colonie Central School District. You are truly Kids Who Care!
For the 2025-26 school year, the district welcomed 98 new employees. To celebrate the occasion, we held our annual New Employee Recognition Celebration on Monday, Nov. 24, with new employees, their friends and family, the Board of Education, and NCCSD administration. The event, which was held prior to the Board of Education meeting at Forts Ferry, offered refreshments, raffles, photos with the Bison, and a chance to mingle and see friendly faces ahead of Thanksgiving break. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!
The Bison Is One Step Closer to a Name!
After three weeks of nominations from staff, students, alumni, families, and community members, we officially have our top six names! Thank you to everyone who participated, nominations closed at an incredible 1,000 submissions! The six finalists will now go on a ballot for elementary students, starting Monday, Nov. 24 at Blue Creek Elementary School. The Bison will then travel across the North Colonie Central School District, collecting votes from elementary schools before heading to Shaker Middle School and High School. Once voting is complete, the Bison will tally the results, and the winning name will be announced later this school year. After 75 years, our Bison is finally getting a name, thank you for making history with us!
https://youtu.be/sCUhMV6pmRE
After three weeks of nominations from staff, students, alumni, families, and community members, we officially have our top six names! Thank you to everyone who participated, nominations closed at an incredible 1,000 submissions! The six finalists will now go on a ballot for elementary students, starting Monday, Nov. 24 at Blue Creek Elementary School. The Bison will then travel across the North Colonie Central School District, collecting votes from elementary schools before heading to Shaker Middle School and High School. Once voting is complete, the Bison will tally the results, and the winning name will be announced later this school year. After 75 years, our Bison is finally getting a name, thank you for making history with us!
https://youtu.be/sCUhMV6pmRE
It's Substitute Teacher Appreciation Day! Please join us in celebrating our substitutes and thanking them for all they do!
Canstruction took over Upper J Wing on Wednesday as 17 clubs transformed thousands of donated cans into jaw-dropping sculptures for a great cause, supporting the school pantry located just steps away. This year’s event brought in more than 2,000 cans to help keep the pantry stocked for students and families who depend on its support. Teams had only a few hours to build, and judges evaluated every creation for creativity, completion, and how cleverly the cans were used.
The hallway buzzed with energy as students, staff, and spectators watched iconic landmarks and pop-culture scenes rise from stacks of cans. Shaker Robotics wowed the crowd with a replica of R2-D2, the SLC team built an impressive model of Walker Field, and UNICEF recreated the famous house from Up, complete with balloons!
Coding Club took home the award for the most cans donated with its tissue box build. Latin Club claimed first place overall with a stunning Colosseum, German Club earned second for its towering Rapunzel tribute, and the National English Honor Society secured third with a dramatic Hamlet’s skull display. From creativity to community impact, every team delivered. Congratulations to all participants for an unforgettable Canstruction event!
The hallway buzzed with energy as students, staff, and spectators watched iconic landmarks and pop-culture scenes rise from stacks of cans. Shaker Robotics wowed the crowd with a replica of R2-D2, the SLC team built an impressive model of Walker Field, and UNICEF recreated the famous house from Up, complete with balloons!
Coding Club took home the award for the most cans donated with its tissue box build. Latin Club claimed first place overall with a stunning Colosseum, German Club earned second for its towering Rapunzel tribute, and the National English Honor Society secured third with a dramatic Hamlet’s skull display. From creativity to community impact, every team delivered. Congratulations to all participants for an unforgettable Canstruction event!
