VIDEO: Next Generation Colonie

The South Colonie Central School District has a desire to update its current educational spaces to make them more modern and appropriate for its students while building upon the infrastructure that supports a safe and healthy learning environment for all. Learn more about the plans for the next generation of Colonie and what it means …

6/13/2022: Altercation during morning exam dismissal at CCHS

This information was emailed to Colonie Central High School Families on Monday, June 13 at 2:30 p.m. On Monday, June 13 at approximately 10:25 a.m. there was an altercation involving two students and one staff member at Colonie Central High School. Colonie Police and EMS were called to the scene. After initial medical evaluation no …

South Colonie educator joins Rutgers for 14-day research expedition “PUFINS at Sea”

Stacey Sebert, Capital Region MT Emeritus, has been selected by Rutgers University for a 14-day research expedition for secondary science educators, “PUFINS at Sea” which seeks to reconstruct temperature changes over the last  10,000 years. Stacey will join Rutgers University scientists aboard their research vessel (R/V) Atlantis where she will have the opportunity to learn …

South Colonie celebrates senior scholarships and awards

Congratulations to the following seniors on their scholarships and awards! College Scholarships View the complete list here.  Above the Rim Scholarship Seth Green Adrianna Truesell Memorial Scholarship Selma Osei Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias Achievement Award Selma Osei Annual Scholars’ Recognition Program Timothy Knowles – Kristin Mesick;  Alexia O’Keefe;- Jason Goldberg;  Grace Reilly …

South Colonie to partner with national foundation to build fully accessible playground at Saddlewood in 2023

Playground to be developed in honor of former Saddlewood Elementary student Charlie Fernandez who lost her battle with cancer in 2021; Playground to feature areas for children with visual impairments The South Colonie Central School District announced today plans for the construction of an additional playground on the Saddlewood Elementary campus. The project, called Charlie’s …

UPK Lottery Update

All students who were registered as of 5/19/22 have been guaranteed placement in the UPK program for the 2022-23 school year.  No lottery is required at this time. Informational letters will be mailed out to prospective students this week and we will post a parent presentation/frequently asked questions video on the district website in the …

South Colonie voters approve $113 million school spending plan and propositions; elect two board members

 On May 17, South Colonie Central School District voters approved the district’s $113 million spending plan, bus, and property propositions approving a 13.16 acre real property purchase in the Town of Colonie.  Additionally, voters elected two board of education members.  The budget proposition passed by 77.2% with 1418 yes votes and 418 no votes. “We …

South Colonie in 5 drops third episode; Episode to feature instructional highlights 

South Colonie in 5. Everything you need to know about a specific topic in just five minutes (depending on the speaker)!  This week the district dropped episode 3 where we spend a little more than five minutes talking with Deputy Superintendent Timothy Backus about the instructional highlights that are outlined in the 2022-23 spending plan. 🔉Check …

Students from Sebert’s Marine Science class participate in field excursion to Mexico

Some students from Stacey Sebert’s Marine Science class went on a field excursion in Mexico staying several nights in tents on Corralito Bay on the Isla Espiritu Santo island. “For me it was one of the best experiences of my life, not many high school students get to say they get to experience this.” said CCHS student …

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