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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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This fall, the South Colonie Central School District began a new series, “Meet the Pack” aimed at highlighting South Colonie staff members that go above and beyond for the school community. Meet Lisha Kill Middle School Teacher Jessica Lafex! Inside and outside of the classroom, Jessica Lafex shows immense commitment to her family and the …
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Students at Colonie Central High School gave presentations to a panel of staff and community members in English and another world language. The participating students have been working on these presentations since the beginning of the school year in hopes of earning the New York Seal of Biliteracy from the panel of evaluators. Over the …
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Colonie Central High School senior Amber Elk was one of 105 recipients across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious Horatio Alger National Scholarship. This scholarship provides aid to high school students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity. The Horatio Alger association has been providing scholarships for more than 75 years. …
