Hatsgiving is here! Started by North Colonie alum Jeremy Wernick more than ten years ago, Hatsgiving collects new winter hats for pediatric cancer patients across the country. To participate, drop off your new winter hats in the bin in the front vestibule or main office of your child's school building. Thank you for your support and Happy Hatsgiving!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
It’s National School Psychology Week! School psychologists play a vital role in supporting students’ well-being, helping them overcome challenges, and reach their full potential. Join us in celebrating and thanking our dedicated school psychologists for their many contributions to our students and schools. #ThankYou #SchoolPsychologyWeek
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Opening night is here! Shaker Middle School will present "Dinner at Eight, Dead by None" today, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2. Both shows are at 3:30 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $10. Donations of a cereal box or a cash donation to the SMS Food Pantry will be collected, with anyone who donates being entered into a raffle to win a prize basket. Enjoy the show!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
North Colonie is celebrating 75 years this school year and we have exciting events planned! We’ll be naming our Bison and hosting a special spring celebration where the winning name will be revealed! Would you like to be part of the festivities? We are looking for NCCSD teachers, staff, parents, Shaker High School students and community members to sign up for our 75th Anniversary Planning Committee. Complete the form through the link in our bio.
#nametheshakerbison #NC75
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
A group of Shaker Middle School sixth graders are being recognized as the October North Colonie Kids Care recipients. Mikaila Russell, Olivia Gardner, Madison Fowler, Gia Valenti, Caroline Hunt, Evelyn Tumbusch, Hadley Coughlin, Everly Gregory and Madison Reichert all helped create a rain barrel system for the Blue Creek school garden, which also earned them their Bronze Award, the highest honor for Junior Girl Scouts. Click the link in our bio for the complete story.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
On Wednesdays we wear pink! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and North Colonie is going pink! We want to encourage all students, teachers and staff members to wear pink on Wednesday, October 29th to show support for the cause!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
BINGO! SMS celebrated Banned Books Week with a school-wide bingo game. Over 400 students and staff participated and each winner was given the chance to choose from a prize box of books. The first winner was Elisa (pictured), with an additional 141 winners following soon after. The event was an immense success and a great start to the school year!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Tickets for the Shaker Middle School fall play, "Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine," are on sale now! Tickets are $10 and will be on sale today, Saturday, Oct. 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the SMS lobby. The show will take place on Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Shaker High School freshman Sharvesh Srinivasan is being honored for some of the work he did as an eighth grader last school year! Sharvesh was named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2025 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC). Additionally, his science fair project titled, “Reaction Time of Nickel-Titanium Artificial 'Muscles' from 0.5 Amperes to 5.0 Amperes,” won first place in the Junior Division at the Greater Capital Region Science and Engineering Fair in March and earned him an invitation to the STANYS State Science Congress. Congratulations Sharvesh! Go to the link in our bio for the full story.
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
October is National Principals Month! We’re celebrating and thanking our eight incredible principals for their leadership, dedication, and the countless ways they support our students, staff, and the entire district every day. We appreciate all that you do!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
It’s time! The Bison is finally getting a name and we need your help to make history! For 75 years our Bison mascot has gone without a name, and now you get to be part of this milestone moment. Submit your name nomination using this link or by scanning the QR code in the video.
Nominations are open from Thursday, Oct. 23 through Tuesday, Nov. 18. Once submissions close, the Bison will pick out the top five names.All North Colonie students will then have the chance to cast their votes for the final decision.
Which name will rise to the top? The choice is yours, North Colonie!
#nametheshakerbison #nccsd75
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Tuesday night, district students and families visited Central Office to view their artwork in the Superintendent's Art Gallery. Superintendent Kathleen Skeals was on hand to greet the artists in grades K-12 who had art chosen for the gallery which has been up since the beginning of the school year. The pieces were selected from last school year and will remain on display through the end of October. Congratulations to all!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
The Shaker Middle School fall play is here! On Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2 at 3:30 p.m., SMS will host "Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine," a one act murder mystery that will leave audiences howling with laughter.
Tickets are $10 and will be go on sale this Saturday, Oct. 25 from 12 to 3 p.m. in the SMS lobby. Tickets will also be sold in the SMS cafeteria the week of Oct. 27 after school from 3-3:30 p.m.
"Dinner at Eight, Dead by Nine" is also collaborating with the SMS Food Pantry for donations. On the night of the show, the audience is encouraged to bring a cereal box or cash donation to the SMS Food Pantry program. Anyone who donates will be entered into a raffle to win a prize basket. We hope to see you at the show!
about 1 month ago, North Colonie Communications
Reminder: No school on Monday, Oct. 20 for K-12 Superintendent’s Conference Day and in Observance of Diwali.
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
It’s National School Lunch Week! Over the last 75 years, our Food and Nutrition Services team has been nourishing generations of students. Thank you for all that you do!
Have any other photos from the last 75 years? Send them to us at
communications@nccsk12.org. We love to see them! #NC75 #throwbackthursday
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Spot the Bison! The Bison’s been busy brewing something big! Keep an eye out on our socials… soon, you’ll have a chance to help decide what we’ll be calling our Bison!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Get ready to “Taste the World” during National School Lunch Week, October 13–17, 2025. Join us in celebrating global flavors and nutritious meals served right in our school cafeterias.
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
This week we celebrate Board of Education Recognition Week! Thank you to our dedicated board members, Linda Harrison (President), Matthew Cannon (Vice President), Nicholas Comproski, Michelle Dischiavo, Ayesha Geter, Samuel Johnson, Mary Nardolillo, and Melissa Veino, for their leadership, commitment, and continued support of our students, staff, and community.
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Shaker Middle School eighth grade student Livia Lu was invited to perform at the Colonie Town Board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 2. Livia played the piano at the meeting as a part of a new initiative, introduced by Colonie Town Supervisor Peter Crummey, to showcase outstanding student musicians. Livia was the first student this year to be recognized. Great job representing SMS and the district, Livia!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
Hooked on learning and fishing! Just last year, five students asked Shaker Middle School Principal Mr. Chamberlain if they could start a fishing club. One year later, that idea has grown into a group of nearly 80 students, many of whom had never even held a fishing pole before. The club enjoys catch and release trips each season, and on Wednesday afternoon, they cast their lines at the Town Hall pond. This marks the final trip of the fall, but they’re already reeling in excitement for spring!
about 2 months ago, North Colonie Communications
