Third graders in Mrs. Lettus’ and Mrs. White’s class at Shaker Road Elementary shared their “expert” books with friends and families at the Expert Book Author Celebration. For this assignment, each student picked a topic that they were an “expert” in and created a nonfiction book about it. The students quickly got to the task …
The South Colonie Central School District hosted the industry-leading renewable energy design and construction student competition this year. This year’s regional event KidWind took place at Sand Creek Middle School on Saturday, March 18. “We were so excited to be able to offer this opportunity once again,” said South Colonie STEM teacher and On-Site Energy …
South Colonie Board of Education President Brian Casey presented the President’s Spotlight Award to South Colonie athletes during the rescheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 21. “The Board of Education and I would like to recognize these students and their coaches for their outstanding athletic accomplishments this season,” said Board of Education President Brian Casey. …
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Women’s History Month is a national celebration of the achievements of accomplished and courageous women in history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the US during the month of March since 1987. In honor of this year’s theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, we …
The first draft of the proposed 2023-24 South Colonie Central School District budget was presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 21. South Colonie’s focus during the planning process has been to sustain programming at the current level and add programs that prioritize equitable academic needs and access to services for students. Other …
Sand Creek Cast & Crew Drama Club to present Lion King, Jr as Spring Musical. The show is set to be held in April. Show times April 26 Grandparents’ Night, 5:30 p.m. April 27 show 7 p.m. April 28 show 7 p.m. April 29 show 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets All tickets are $6.00 New …
Women’s History Month is a national celebration of the achievements of accomplished and courageous women in history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the US during the month of March since 1987. In honor of this year’s theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, we …
Two Colonie Central High School students’ artwork was selected for the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Exhibition. More than 500 works were submitted by 28 different school districts with a little more than 100 works selected. The exhibit showcases a variety of talented student work in all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, film, digital …
A nontraditional pathway. Dropping out of college, working for NASA, starting a company with Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal, and more— this Colonie Alum and class of ‘98 graduate Reg Harnish recently spent the afternoon with Mr. Casey’s technology 101 students sharing about his unique pathway to success. “I’ve known Mr. Harnish since we were adolescents,” …
May marks the beginning of mental health awareness month. In light of the ongoing work to best support South Colonie students and families, the district’s mental health team is coming together to host its first wellness fair. The inaugural event will take place on Thursday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the CCHS …
