As we look to celebrate and thank our Veterans for their service on Friday, Nov. 11, please see the following message from Superintendent of Schools Dr. Perry. Dear South Colonie School Community, As we approach Veterans Day, I would ask each of you to take time to remember the sacrifices of the men and women …
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Two Colonie Central High School seniors Josie Diodato and Amber Elk have recently been accepted into Area All State Mixed Chorus. The New York State School Music Association, popularly known as NYSSMA, divides the state into 15 Zones, or areas, and they all host an Area All State festival in the fall. “Area All State …
In mid October, the South Colonie Central School District announced a new series titled “Meet the Pack” aimed at highlighting South Colonie staff members that go above and beyond for the school community. “The idea behind the series is to enable building leaders, peers, and community members the opportunity to recognize the work of South …
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For the 12th consecutive year, the brave men at Shaker Road Elementary join efforts with Principal Dollard in a no-shave November to bring awareness to men’s health issues and to support the fight to end prostate cancer. “Annually, the day after Halloween is celebrated with a clean shave and then the razor gets put away …
South Colonie Central School District announced today 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 drives to ensure children in the community receive gifts during the holiday …
The New York State Art Teacher Association (NYSATA) sponsored New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Exhibit is an annual art exhibit that brings attention to students’ work among members of local school boards. Since 2020, the show has pivoted to an online platform creating a virtual exhibit representing NYSATA’s 10 regions. This year, South …
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On Tuesday, Oct. 18, Line ‘n Cue, the high school drama club, hosted an audition workshop led by Cathryn Wake (Salamone) a Broadway actress and Colonie grad. Wake is a proud member of the CCHS Class of ‘08 and is currently performing in Dracula A comedy of Terrors at Capital Repertory Theatre in Downtown Albany. …
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50 Colonie Central High School students were inducted into the 2022-23 National Honor Society. The NHS Induction ceremony was held on Thursday, Oct. 20. National Honor Society is a nationally recognized organization whose members are made up of high school students from all over the United States. Students are accepted into NHS by having the …
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Colonie Community Connection (CCC), a program for South Colonie students that launched in the 2021-22 school year, is a job skills program that aims to connect Colonie students with community and business partners to give students a unique experience both in the classroom and in the business world. Part of the learning experience is providing …
On Friday, October 14, Colonie High School music students were treated to a special performance of the Musicians of Ma’alwyck. This performance was co-sponsored by the South Colonie Friends of Music. The Musicians of Ma’alwyck is a chamber ensemble in residence at the Schuyler Mansion New York State Historic Site and Schenectady County Community College. Founded in …
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