In honor of Presidents Day, Lisha Kill seventh-grade teacher Mr. Obermayer challenged his social studies students to the ultimate Presidents Day Challenge! The students were asked to say all 46 U.S. Presidents in the correct order in just one minute—or less. Three of Mr. Obermayer’s students, Vincent Forenzo, Aliyah Pearson, and Daniel Deepu met the …
The following information was emailed to fourth-grade families for students attending Forest Park, Roessleville, and Shaker Road Elementary Schools. Dear Grade 4 Families, As we begin preparing for the 2022-23 school year, we would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to the Sand Creek learning community! As part of your …
On Thursday, March 24, Lisha Kill Middle School will host an orientation program for incoming fifth-grade students and families. The event will be held at Lisha Kill from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Students will have an opportunity to meet members of our faculty and learn more about Lisha Kill. The parent/guardian session will include …
Cassandra Smith, a second-grade student in Mrs. Tyksinski’s classroom was recently awarded the opportunity to be Shaker Road’s Principal for the day! She earned this role because of her summer reading efforts winning the Summer Reading Sweepstakes. As the principal, Cassie stayed very busy during the day with relentless student recognition efforts as well as …
During the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, CCHS Senior Trent Stone will be working towards the final project to officially complete his Eagle Scout commendation. As part of that effort, Mr. Stone will be collecting used and unused glasses and hearing aids for a project aimed to raise support for the Albany and Troy …
Dear South Colonie Community, This afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement in schools will be lifted on Wednesday, March 2. This means that starting Wednesday, students, faculty, school staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear face coverings or masks in any of our school buildings or on school …
Dear South Colonie families, The South Colonie COVID-19 Testing Clinic will continue to operate after the mid-winter break, but with a new schedule. The COVID-19 Testing Clinic will now be open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please note that South Colonie parents/guardians can continue to obtain an at-home test kit during …
As a student, Leah (Ziamandanis) Murphy took advantage of her experiences in the classroom, while enjoying the benefits of extracurricular opportunities outside of it. During her time in the district, she was class president for three years and competed for the district athletically. But, it was at South Colonie where she found the early stages …
The month of February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) month! Throughout the month, district’s throughout the region will highlight the important benefits of how these programs enable today’s students to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce. What is Career and Technical Education? Based on a strong partnership with Capital Region BOCES, South Colonie students are able …
The South Colonie Central School District announced earlier this month the appointment of Henry Rosenzweig as the Community Engagement & Safety Coordinator for the district. Rosenzweig is a ’94 Colonie Central High School graduate with a longstanding demonstrated commitment to the local community having worked with New York State Office of Children and Family Services …
