Staff Orientation: Helping teachers become leaders in the school community

During the week of August 9,  the South Colonie School District led 26 new instructional staff through a model program aimed at developing meaningful discussion and reflection, while reviewing the district’s expectations as they pertain to its Vision, Mission, and Goal Achievement Statements.  The series of development initiatives, specifically designed to introduce new staff to …

South Colonie Transportation Director earns highest honor from New York Association for Pupil Transportation

Earlier this month, South Colonie Central School District Transportation Director Peter Tunny was recognized during a ceremony held by the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT) as their 38th Art Schock Award recipient.  This award is the highest honor given by NYAPT and recognizes a transportation supervisor who has been an effective leader within …

South Colonie Board of Education elects President and Vice President

On July 6 during the re-organizational meeting, the South Colonie Board of Education elected Rose Gigliello as President and Brian Casey as Vice President for the 2021-22 school year. These positions carry a one-year term. More information on the South Colonie Board of Education can be found here.

Board of Education reorganizational and regular meeting set for Tuesday, July 6 at 6 p.m.

The South Colonie Board of Education will hold a reorganizational and regular board meeting on Tuesday, June 29  at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held in person. Link to view The meeting can also be viewed on the South Colonie YouTube Channel beginning at 6 p.m. Agenda Re-Organizational meeting agenda  Regular board agenda

BOCES bringing career excitement to CCHS student

Throughout the school year, we have shared stories of CCHS students gaining experience through the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School. Currently, CCHS junior Lashawn Ogilvie is making progress in her pursuit to become a cosmetologist. She is currently one of more than 100 students in the two-year cosmetology program gaining the skills and …

Alumni Series: CCHS graduate making gains in chemical engineering

Meet Dr. Sheila Goodman. She is a 2011 graduate of Colonie Central High School and is currently pursuing career opportunities in sustainable polymer research in Seattle, Washington. After graduating from South Colonie, Ms. Goodman attended the Rochester Institute of Technology to pursue a chemical engineering degree. Afterward, she left the east coast and headed to the northwest to obtain …

South Colonie names Assistant Superintendent for Management Services and Strategic Planning

On Tuesday, May 18, the South Colonie Board of Education announced the appointment of Jacqlene  McAllister as the next Assistant Superintendent for Management Services and Strategic Planning effective July 12. With over ten years of experience in finance, operations, and communications, McAllister will step into her new role with the district after serving as the …

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