The South Colonie transportation department members joined together for the fifth consecutive year to support families in need. On Saturday, Dec. 17 several members of the transportation team came together to deliver meals to local families. “Throughout the month of December our staff donates and collects food,” said Transportation Director Peter Tunny. “It is the …
A little over a year ago Forest Park teacher Kathleen Tunny came across a viral social media post about an 84-year-old woman named Betty Pettit known as “Mrs. Betty” who was currently battling Alzheimer’s and dementia. This topic hits close to Tunny as she recently lost a loved one to the same illness. “It was …
With new technology being created daily, online communication is becoming an increasingly common and important means for everyone—including students—to build and maintain connections. Lisha Kill Middle School recently partnered with the Town of Colonie Police Department to hold grade-level assemblies to provide students with information on how to engage and participate in responsible ways for …
Sand Creek students and staff have taken part in their now-annual Helping Hands food collection drive during the months of November and December. Each homeroom was asked to collect over 20 different food items to be included in holiday care packages that will be given to Sand Creek families in need during the holidays. Thank …
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Shaunna Pastuszak is an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Sand Creek Middle School. She has been with the district for 20 years. Pastuszak was nominated twice for a Meet the Pack spotlight. Once by a thankful parent and another by a fellow staff member. Besides being an all-star teacher, Pastuszak is a huge advocate in …
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On Friday, Dec. 9 our Forest Park Falcons took Festive Friday to another level! Students and staff each made a donation of $1.00 in support of the Children at Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center and in return they got to wear their favorite festive shirts, sweaters, hats, and other attire. …
Students participating in Colonie Central High School Graphics I class with Mr. Defazzio recently spent some time learning about artist Charley Harper. Known for his whimsical serigraph and giclée prints—Harper’s unmistakable designs were unique, capturing a minimalist approach. “The class spent time talking about stylization of the form and the careful symmetry and how, despite …
On Friday, Dec. 9 current Assemblymember and Senator-elect Jake Ashby visited the South Colonie Central School District Office. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perry, Board President Brian Casey, and Board Member Mike Keane joined other district leadership for the opportunity to engage in dialogue regarding current legislative priorities for South Colonie. Priorities discussed included state …
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On Dec. 1, 43 Lisha Kill Middle School students competed in the 2022-23 Student Spelling Bee. In order to qualify for the spelling bee, all students from Lisha Kill Middle School completed a pretest spelling test. Any student who had 13 or more words correct on the test was invited to participate. Out of the …
In late November, the South Colonie Central School District kicked off its 2022 partnership with the Capital Region Toys for Tots program hosting multiple toy drives at district locations to support children in need this holiday season. As part of their collective efforts, Colonie Central High School iCare students hosted a special holiday lights event …
