Shaker Road pilots “KinderConnection” forging strong bonds among incoming kindergartners and families

A heartwarming initiative paves the way for a smooth transition to school Shaker Road Elementary School announced a new program this summer to foster a sense of unity and belonging among incoming kindergartners and their families. The “KinderConnection” program has rapidly been gaining traction among Shaker Road students and families offering a space for students …

Empowering new educators: Cultivating leadership at South Colonie

During the week of August 7, the South Colonie School District led 56 new instructional staff members through an orientation program designed to foster thought-provoking discussions, encourage reflections and align these educators with the district’s core values. With a dedicated focus on introducing these new faces to the South Colonie school community, the initiatives spanned …

South Colonie names new DEI coordinator for 2023-24 school year

South Colonie School District announced in June a new DEI coordinator for the 2023-24 school year.  April, ENL (English as a New Language) teacher at Sand Creek Middle School will support the district in this new role for the 2023-24 school year.  “April brings a wealth of experience, passion and expertise to this crucial role,” …

South Colonie Board of Education to appoint new Forest Park Elementary Principal

On  Aug 8., South Colonie Board of Education will officially appoint William Luke as the new building principal at Forest Park Elementary. With an impressive educational background and extensive experience, Luke is set to lead the school beginning mid-August. Luke’s career in education includes most recently serving as the assistant principal at Acadia Middle School …

Colonie Senior Isabella Franchi Named to Capital District Sports Women of the Year 2023 Class

Isabella Franchi, a Colonie Central High School senior, has been named as one of the 10 scholastic award recipients for 2023 by the esteemed Capital District Sports Women of the Year (CDSWOY) organization. The organization honors the best and brightest female student athletes from high schools and colleges in the Capital Region This well-deserved recognition …

South Colonie shares rebranding questionnaire feedback; Outlines next steps

This message was emailed to all South Colonie families on Tuesday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m.  Dear South Colonie School Community, We hope this message finds you well and enjoying the summer break. We wanted to provide you with an update on the progress of our rebranding efforts following the recent adoption of regulations by …

Shaker Road Supply List 2023-24 School Year

Please see the supply lists below by grade level for the 2023-24 school year. Supply list by grade Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade

Enhancing Sustainability: EV Charging Stations Coming to South Colonie Schools

In a significant stride towards sustainability and promoting green transportation, South Colonie Central School District recently announced the installation of Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations at each of its school buildings. Thank s to the generous grant received from Assemblyman Steck’s office last year, in addition to funding from the New York State Energy Research …

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