Since the start of the 2021-22 school year, Sand Creek Middle School has initiated a series called ‘Mental Health Mondays’—kicking off each week and providing coping strategies for students to support positive mental health at school. The series led by Sand Creek social workers resulted in a culminating month-long recognition activity to bring awareness to …
On Thursday, May 26, members of the school administration, accompanied by Board of Education President Ms. Gigliello, along with distinguished guests and the Lisha Kill student body, participated in an assembly honoring the importance of Memorial Day. Led by Principal Tresansky, the event addressed the contributions of those who have served and lost their lives …
Each year, South Colonie offers a Summer School program than runs in July and August, and most times offers Driver’s Education (virtual) for qualified students. To find out additional information on this year’s program, click here.
Cody Ng, a seventh grade Social Studies teacher at Sand Creek Middle School, has made a wonderful impact not only on Sand Creek’s students, but also plans to make a larger impact on its AAPI community (Asian American and Pacific Islander). Using his own experiences growing up, he is dedicated to increasing the diversity of …
For those interested in registering for the 2022 Driver’s Education Program, click here for details. Please note that this year’s program will be held virtually with instructor Mr. Van der Wouden. In addition, sign up for the 2022 course is from Monday, May 23 to Monday, June 20. The course fee for this year’s program …
For the past seven years, the Raiderfest celebration has long brought attention to important initiatives within our community. This unique community-based event not only engages our community with special causes, it also provides fun-filled opportunities to connect, while strengthening the importance of being a Colonie Raider. This year was no different. Assisted with a summer-like …
All students who were registered as of 5/19/22 have been guaranteed placement in the UPK program for the 2022-23 school year. No lottery is required at this time. Informational letters will be mailed out to prospective students this week and we will post a parent presentation/frequently asked questions video on the district website in the …
On May 17, South Colonie Central School District voters approved the district’s $113 million spending plan, bus, and property propositions approving a 13.16 acre real property purchase in the Town of Colonie. Additionally, voters elected two board of education members. The budget proposition passed by 77.2% with 1418 yes votes and 418 no votes. “We …
Recently, a group of six Lisha Kill Middle School students were selected as winners of this year’s New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) School Bus Safety Poster Contest. NYAPT is dedicated to the support, development and representation of the professionals responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of our school children. This year’s poster …
South Colonie in 5. Everything you need to know about a specific topic in just five minutes (depending on the speaker)! This week the district dropped episode 3 where we spend a little more than five minutes talking with Deputy Superintendent Timothy Backus about the instructional highlights that are outlined in the 2022-23 spending plan. 🔉Check …
