On Friday, Dec 9 Colonie Central High School students participating in Ms. Stone’s Business Law class received a visit from special guest Assemblymember Phil Steck. Steck joined students in the high school’s College and Career Planning Center. Throughout the semester, students participating in Business Law have been gaining an introductory view and understanding of the …
A Colonie Central High School student is asking the school community for support this holiday season in collecting hygiene products to benefit a local non-profit. Donations of these items will be collected now until Wednesday, Dec. 21. Individuals interested in supporting this cause, can bring items to CCHS College and Career Planning Center. The Career …
On Monday, December 5 the Colonie Central High School Chamber Singers and String Orchestra performed for Holiday School Music at the Plaza Series. The ensembles performed various styles of music including holiday songs. The students were thrilled to see so many people in attendance for the lunchtime performance, including the CCHS Life skills class, District …
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On Friday, December 2 Lisha Kill staff members wore ugly sweaters to raise money for ovarian cancer research. Students will now vote for their favorite ugly sweater. From December 8 to 21, each ugly sweater participant will have a ballot box located outside the main office. To vote for their favorite students can donate any …
Quick thinking, on-the-job experience, and kind hearts describe Forest Park staff members who took immediate action to help a student during an apparent medical emergency. Forest Park teacher Ms. Sitterly, physical education teacher Coach Massaconi, and her colleague, Coach Martin, all jumped into action and provided a child with the support needed after the student …
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From building secretary at Forest Park to seamlessly transitioning into a new role at the district office, Samantha Moore has continuously gone above and beyond to support the South Colonie school community. Moore has been working at South Colonie since 2009 and is no stranger to taking on responsibilities that fall beyond her job description. …
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The Saddlewood Elementary School community joined the South Colonie Central School District to Stuff the Bus with Toys for Tots to ensure children in the community receive gifts during the holiday season. Toys For Tots, sponsored by the Marines Corps since 1947, annually provides some 237,000 Capital District children with toys for the holidays. U.S. Marine …
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Earlier today, the South Colonie Central School District kicked off its continued partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Village of Colonie for the 2022 “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots Campaign. For the 16th consecutive year, the district will host numerous toy collection events to ensure children in the community receive gifts …
Over 350 students, grades 9-12, from 40 area school districts participated in the festival. Students were chosen based on high scores from last year’s NYSSMA solo adjudications. All the students performed a Level 5 or Level 6 solo last spring and earned scores in the high 90’s or 100. Area All-State Chorus Performing with the …
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As we enter the holiday season, the Veeder school community has continued with its longstanding tradition of supporting the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. For two weeks leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday, Veeder families donated items and the students helped collect and tally items. The culminating activity was a fun afternoon where …
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