During the remainder of the 2021-22 school year, CCHS Senior Trent Stone will be working towards the final project to officially complete his Eagle Scout commendation. As part of that effort, Mr. Stone will be collecting used and unused glasses and hearing aids for a project aimed to raise support for the Albany and Troy …
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The South Colonie Central School District announced earlier this month the appointment of Henry Rosenzweig as the Community Engagement & Safety Coordinator for the district. Rosenzweig is a ’94 Colonie Central High School graduate with a longstanding demonstrated commitment to the local community having worked with New York State Office of Children and Family Services …
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As we approach mid February, South Colonie district leadership continues work to develop a budget proposal for the 2022-23 school year, which district residents will vote on in May. Many factors influence the development of a school budget, including the tax levy limit, or “tax cap”. Recently, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that the allowable …
Check out a sneak peak of the behind-the-scenes photos and preparation of Lisha Kill Middle School Drama Club production of ‘Into the Woods.’ The Spotlight News covered the action and you can view it here. The play ran from Friday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 13.
Dear South Colonie families, The South Colonie COVID-19 Testing Clinic will be closed during mid-winter break (Feb 21-Feb 25). Clinic will resume normal hours on Monday, Feb. 28. South Colonie parents/guardians are encouraged to obtain an at-home test kit between now and Friday at the curb of the MUG Lobby at Colonie Central High School …
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Dear South Colonie School Community, Earlier today, a South Colonie Central School District employee was taken into custody by the Colonie Police Department. Patrick Morgan, a Sand Creek Middle School teacher, has been arrested. Effective today, Mr. Morgan was placed on administrative leave and is not working on school grounds. It is important to note …
On Monday, Feb. 7 Lisha Kill Middle School fifth-grade students participated in “Reset Day”, a team building day designed for students to work on essential skills to support mental health both in-and-out of the classroom. With understanding of the rising mental health needs of students, South Colonie educators have remained committed to the wellness of …
National School Counseling Week 2022, “School Counseling: Better Together,” sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is designated from Feb. 7–11, 2022, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. This week, South Colonie …
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Dear South Colonie Families, Due to anticipated inclement weather impacting the area tomorrow, Friday, February 4, the South Colonie Central School District is planning for a traditional snow day for all students. In addition, all after-school programming, athletics and school-related events are canceled for Friday, Feb. 4. For additional information on how we determine and …
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On Jan. 18, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined the fiscal year 2023 executive budget proposal, which includes $31.3 billion in education funding and aims to fulfill the promise to fully fund Foundation Aid. The release of the Executive Budget Proposal marks the formal beginning of the annual state budget process and will be followed by negotiations …
