Lisha Kill seventh-grade student Mallania Holloway has been volunteering at a Capital Region organization to help local families facing food insecurities. This organization A GAPE is affiliated with the community service department of the Capital Region City Seventh Day Adventist Church. Holloway spends her time after school handing out food packages to those in need. …
The High School Musical Theater Awards (HSMTA) are back for a fifth year, celebrating top talents in high school musical theater. This year Colonie Central High School Line ‘N Cue’s rendition of the “Addams Family” earned nominations for Best Musical and Best Set Construction. CCHS senior John Malagrida received a nomination for Best Actor for …
Kindergarten Orientation May 11th from 5:00-6:00 You & your child are invited to join us for a tour of Saddlewood, meet the Kindergarten teachers, and see your classrooms! Families will be split up into 2 groups alphabetically. One group will tour, while the other group meets the teachers, & then we will switch! We hope …
Students on the Veeder Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team recently competed in the New York state finals competition, placing eighth against other elementary schools across the state. This final competition was conducted at the New York state fairgrounds in Syracuse mid-April. Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that teaches students how …
Aimee Brunelle, athletic trainer at Colonie Central High School works to keep student-athletes safe, specializing in the assessment, management, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Outside of her work at Colonie, Brunelle also serves as the governmental affairs co-chair for the New York State Athletics Trainers’ Association (NYSATA) advocating for legislation to support fellow athletic …
For the tenth time, the South Colonie Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to …
The South Colonie Colonie Central School District is pleased to share that the Board recently approved the 2023-24 budget which includes expanded UPK programming including two full-day classrooms at Forest Park and Veeder Elementary schools. Pending voter approval on May 16, this will be in addition to the current half day programs located at Roessleville …
Four students from Colonie Central were selected to have their art displayed at the 2023 Capital Region Media Arts Festival. The annual event is hosted by The Capital Area Art Supervisors and Region 6 New York State Art Teachers Association to showcase the best of the photography, graphic design, computer art, film, and animation within …
After being in the high school environment for almost four years, Colonie Central High School seniors have learned what keeps them on track, makes them successful and are excited about what is on the horizon after graduation. Bottom line: these students have advice to give to younger students and want to share about their future …
The Veeder Elementary School hosted their Art Festival to celebrate the creativity that the students have displayed throughout the school year. Staff and parents joined Veeder Elementary Art Teacher Betsy Ryan to transform the hallways of the school into an art gallery. The team hung up over 1200 pieces of art that they students had …
