With sorrow, the South Colonie Central School District community is mourning the loss of a member of the transportation department. Heidi Rukwid passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 31. Heidi was a longstanding bus driver for South Colonie starting her career in 2009. Having worked with students and staff in nearly every building, Heidi will …
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The South Colonie transportation department members joined together for the fifth consecutive year to support families in need. On Saturday, Dec. 17 several members of the transportation team came together to deliver meals to local families. “Throughout the month of December our staff donates and collects food,” said Transportation Director Peter Tunny. “It is the …
A little over a year ago Forest Park teacher Kathleen Tunny came across a viral social media post about an 84-year-old woman named Betty Pettit known as “Mrs. Betty” who was currently battling Alzheimer’s and dementia. This topic hits close to Tunny as she recently lost a loved one to the same illness. “It was …
On Friday, Dec. 9 our Forest Park Falcons took Festive Friday to another level! Students and staff each made a donation of $1.00 in support of the Children at Bernard & Millie Duker Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center and in return they got to wear their favorite festive shirts, sweaters, hats, and other attire. …
On Friday, Dec. 9 current Assemblymember and Senator-elect Jake Ashby visited the South Colonie Central School District Office. Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perry, Board President Brian Casey, and Board Member Mike Keane joined other district leadership for the opportunity to engage in dialogue regarding current legislative priorities for South Colonie. Priorities discussed included state …
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On Dec. 1, 43 Lisha Kill Middle School students competed in the 2022-23 Student Spelling Bee. In order to qualify for the spelling bee, all students from Lisha Kill Middle School completed a pretest spelling test. Any student who had 13 or more words correct on the test was invited to participate. Out of the …
A Colonie Central High School student is asking the school community for support this holiday season in collecting hygiene products to benefit a local non-profit. Donations of these items will be collected now until Wednesday, Dec. 21. Individuals interested in supporting this cause, can bring items to CCHS College and Career Planning Center. The Career …
Quick thinking, on-the-job experience, and kind hearts describe Forest Park staff members who took immediate action to help a student during an apparent medical emergency. Forest Park teacher Ms. Sitterly, physical education teacher Coach Massaconi, and her colleague, Coach Martin, all jumped into action and provided a child with the support needed after the student …
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The Saddlewood Elementary School community joined the South Colonie Central School District to Stuff the Bus with Toys for Tots to ensure children in the community receive gifts during the holiday season. Toys For Tots, sponsored by the Marines Corps since 1947, annually provides some 237,000 Capital District children with toys for the holidays. U.S. Marine …
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Earlier today, the South Colonie Central School District kicked off its continued partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Village of Colonie for the 2022 “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots Campaign. For the 16th consecutive year, the district will host numerous toy collection events to ensure children in the community receive gifts …
