Congratulations to Shaker High School juniors Sam Syeda and Simran Nichani who have been named the North Colonie Kids Care recipients for January! Sam and Simran were nominated for their work to start a Science Olympiad at Shaker Middle School.
Both members of Science Olympiad at the high school, they recognized a need at the middle school level and took it upon themselves to find a faculty advisor, a space to meet and got the club started. Mr. Steadham, a science teacher at SMS, says Sam and Simran are kind and that they want everyone who comes out for Science Olympiad to feel welcome and like they have a role to play on the team... so much so that they even put together a second team to allow more students to participate. This is a wonderful example of students not only advocating for increased opportunities for other students, but also putting in the work to make it all happen. Congratulations Sam and Simran, and thank you for being kids who care here in North Colonie!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
The North Colonie Central School District is closed tomorrow, Monday, January 26, due to inclement weather. Only snow removal employees are to report. There will be no afterschool or evening activities.
Tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting previously scheduled to take place at Blue Creek, will be rescheduled for Tuesday, January 27. The location will be moved to the District Office at the Goodrich building (91 Fiddlers Lane) due to a previously scheduled event taking place at Blue Creek. The start time for the Board meeting will remain 6:30 p.m.
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Student artwork decorated the halls of the art wing for the SMS Student Art Reception on Thursday evening. Dozens of pieces from our 6th, 7th and 8th grade students were featured as part of the show, highlighting projects from the first half of the school year. Thank you to Ms. Lancaster, Ms. Stanley, Ms. So and Mr. Haacker for their work with our art students and for helping to put this reception together along with Art Supervisor Ms. Manzella!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Spring 2026 Continuing Education registration is officially OPEN! Classes begin Monday, February 23 and offer opportunities to learn new skills, explore hobbies, and grow personally and professionally. There’s truly something for everyone! In-person registration will be available on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 3–5 p.m. (snow date Feb. 12) at the Central Office, 91 Fiddlers Lane, Latham, NY. Please note that in-person or phone registrations must be paid by check. Kick-off spring with learning and register today!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
There were plenty of new things on the lunch menu this week at Shaker Middle School! The school was selected by the New York State Department of Education to be the site for "Chef Take-Over Day." The participating chef and the team worked alongside North Colonie Food Service employees to create a scratch cooked, Farm to School focused meal. The menu for the day included cheese and spinach lasagna, with a bolognese option for the meat lovers and a kale caesar salad. All dishes were created with items sourced from across New York State. After enjoying their lunch, students were invited to vote on the items they tried and give feedback on the menu. It was a delicious day all around!
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
***NOTE: As of Thursday, Jan. 22, the advisory has been lifted.** The Town of Colonie is under a boil water advisory until further notice due to a water main break. The district is aware and we are taking steps to ensure the safety of our students and staff in all of our school buildings on Tuesday, January 20th. Our Facilities team is bringing bottled water in for students and staff to use in all of our school buildings. Additionally, our staff will make all drinking fountains and bottle refill stations unavailable for use. The North Colonie Food Services team is prepared to adjust all cooking to meet health and safety requirements during the boil water advisory. We will pass along any updates from the Town of Colonie as we receive them. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
"The time is always ripe to do right.”
Reminder: No School Monday, Jan. 19 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Reminder: No School Monday, Jan. 19 in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. #mlk2026 #MLK #MLKDay
3 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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.
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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.
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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/BUS4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Earlier this month, our Russian program conducted their annual food drive for the Regional Food Bank. The Russian classes held a friendly competition against each other, collecting non-perishable items to see which class could collect the highest weight per capita. Together the group collected over 1,280 pounds of food for the Regional Food Bank, with the senior class taking home the prize this year. Great job to all involved and thank you for showing us what it means to be a Bison!
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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/25NCCSDgiving4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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.
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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!
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Shoppers at Colonie Center were recently treated to songs of the season, thanks to the Shaker Middle School 8th grade band, chorus, and orchestra. Students performed at the mall on Friday, Dec. 12, entertaining hundreds of holiday shoppers and parents. Great job to our Shaker musicians! And a special thank you to the North Colonie maintenance team for their help in moving chorus rises, music stands, and tubas for the group!
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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!
4 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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/25787045 months ago, North Colonie Communications
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
5 months ago, North Colonie Communications
The North Colonie Central School District is closed today, Tuesday, Dec. 2, due to inclement weather. Only snow removal employees are to report.
5 months ago, North Colonie Communications
