Superintendent of Schools Jonathan Buhner and Board of Education President Ed Sim recognized three South Colonie school board members on Oct. 22 for earning New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) achievement awards recently. Neil Johanning and James “Tim” Ryan both earned a NYSSBA Lifetime Achievement Award for achieving 500 lifetime points. Board Vice President Rose Gigliello earned a …
The South Colonie Central School District is seeking community input via an online survey as it begins its search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent Jonathan Buhner has announced plans to retire in March 2020. A series of eight focus groups with district staff, teacher, administrator, Board of Education, parent and community groups were also …
The South Colonie Board of Education presented a President’s Spotlight Award Oct. 22 to bus driver Michael Link and routing specialist Brian Sim, commending them for their exceptional handling of a medical emergency on the school bus in early October. Mr. Sim did an outstanding job remaining calm and effectively communicating with Mr. Link and …
The South Colonie Central School District asks that you join us in celebrating National School Bus Safety Week Oct. 21-25. Held during the third full week of October each year, National School Bus Safety Week is designed to promote school bus safety across the country. Tips For Keeping Our Children Safe at the Bus Stop …
October 21, 2019 Dear South Colonie parents, On local news broadcasts this morning, there was a report of an increased security presence at both Albany and Troy city schools. While there were no specific details given, the broadcast stated that this was in response to threats circulated on social media. At approximately 8:00 a.m., we became aware …
Yee-ha! Veeder Elementary School held its second annual Boosterthon Fun Run, aka the Dr. Hoot’s Scoot, on Oct. 11 with a Wild, West theme. This was another amazing event and showed the true spirit of the Veeder school community. From our local sponsors: Backyard Fence, Ellis Medicine, Hoffman’s Car Wash, The Jeffrey Keith Team, Martel’s …
Construction is underway on a new high tunnel greenhouse at Colonie Central High School. The project, being overseen by school staff and erected by volunteers, is designed to bring together South Colonie students and staff as they learn about gardening, food sourcing, and botany and provide the Colonie community access to fresh vegetables. CCHS Greenhouse …
The Forest Park Falcons would like to thank all of the friends and families who sponsored our students for our Fun Run this fall. The event was a huge success! Forest Park Fun Run Photo Gallery The school received more than $22,000 in pledges, and $16,166 of those funds will go back to our school …
Colonie Central High School student Edith Koo has been named a Commended Student in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of Commendation from the School and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented these scholastically talented senior. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their …
The Colonie Fire Company talked with students at Forest Park Elementary School about fire safety during Morning Program as part of October Fire Prevention Month. Firefighters reviewed: Calling 911 Having an evacuation plan Stop, drop, and roll Never hiding from a firefighter during an emergency Firefighter Visit Photo Gallery
