CCHS Line ‘N Cue earns five nominations for High School Musical Theater Awards

“Shrek the Musical” earned five nominations for the High School Musical Theater Awards at Proctors including Best Musical in its tier, Best Technical Execution, Best Set Construction, and Best Choreography.  Junior Josie Diodato also received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Gingy and The Sugar Plum Fairy. Proctors created and produced HSMTA; …

COVID-19 testing clinic concludes; COVID-19 take-home kits still available

This information was emailed to South Colonie Families on Tuesday, April 26 at 4:15 p.m. Dear South Colonie Parents/Guardians, South Colonie’s COVID-19 testing clinic held at Colonie Central High School will be discontinued beginning tomorrow, Wednesday April 27.  Please note that COVID-19 take-home kits will continue to be available by contacting the health office or …

Colonie high school tech department set to host 20th annual car show on May 26

  The Colonie Central High School (CCHS)Technology Department will host its 20th Annual Car Show at Colonie Central High School on May 26, 4-7 p.m.  There is a $5 entry fee for vehicles (spectators are always free) and judging is by entrant’s choice only. “We are really looking forward to the show this year,” said …

End of year schedules update

This information was emailed to South Colonie families on Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 a.m.  Dear South Colonie families, As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we wanted to share an update regarding end-of-year attendance schedules.  Should you have any questions about the schedules below, please contact your child(ren)’s building principal.   …

South Colonie launches new podcast South Colonie in 5; First episode to share details about the South Colonie property proposition on the ballot in May

South Colonie in 5. Everything you need to know about a specific topic in just five minutes!  This week the district launched its first episode where we interview South Colonie’s Assistant Superintendent for Management Services and Strategic Planning Jacqlene McAllister. McAllister shares details with listeners about the alternate property that is on the ballot in May. …

Land proposition update; Enhancing facilities for the next generation of Colonie

  In addition to voting on the $113 million dollar spending plan, South Colonie residents will also be asked to vote on May 17 on a $1,900,000 real property proposition. This proposition is to purchase an alternative property to the $2,050,000 land approved for purchase by district residents in May 2021.  Assessing the needs for …

Saddlewood Elementary raises $2,400.25 for Ukrainian humanitarian effort

Earlier this month, students, faculty and staff at Saddlewood Elementary worked to raise funds for humanitarian efforts centering on supporting families and individuals displaced by the recent crisis in Ukraine. As part of that building-wide effort, students – – with support from faculty and staff – – worked to raise $2,400.25, in addition to highlighting …

Board adopts $113 million spending plan; Budget hearing set for May 10

Following an extensive review of program priorities and evaluation of feedback from the school community, the South Colonie Board of Education adopted a proposed budget on April 12 totaling $113,458,885. The budget calls for a 5.04% spending increase over the current school year and an increase in the district tax levy of 2.42% — this …

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