Students of Mr. Hanley’s fifth period Automotive Technology class at Colonie Central High School were treated on Feb. 7 to a demonstration of a windshield being replaced utilizing the latest technology by Safelite Autoglass. Thanks to Quality Manager for the Albany Market, Bryan Ciavola and glass technician Paul Questell, (a former U.S. Army instructor) for …
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The Colonie Raiders hosted an all-day rumble on Saturday, Feb. 8, with cheerleading squads from around the Capital District participating. The Colonie Central High School varsity team hosted the event that started off with junior, youth and recreation exhibitions. Colonie High did not compete but put on an exhibition to close out the day. High …
The Lisha Kill Middle School Drama Club will be presenting The Little Mermaid Jr. this weekend! Show times are Friday, February 8th at 7 p.m., Saturday, February 9th at 7 p.m., and Sunday, February 10th at 2 p.m. Tickets are $7 each (children under 5 years old are free). Tickets can be purchased at the …
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The students in Mrs. Bell’s and Mrs. McGuiness’ fifth grade classes at Lisha Kill Middle School collected hundreds of character Band Aids to be donated to the Melodies Center at Albany Medical Hospital for children undergoing cancer treatments. These kids get poked and prodded several times a day, and the Band Aids with their favorite …
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Many thanks to DeNooyer Chevrolet for selecting Saddlewood Elementary School to receive a day of programming from Puppets in Education on January 31. Students learned about being good friends, bullying prevention and the importance of cultural differences. DeNooyer also donated an entire team of puppets to the school. It was a wonderful opportunity for the …
Master Teacher Stacey Sebert’s 8th grade students have been studying tsunami’s at Sand Creek Middle School. They have been working with Rutgers University in researching the causes and locations of tsunamis as well as ways to prepare in case a tsunami were to occur. View of Photo Gallery of This Project View a Video on …
Last year, Project Fibonacci partnered with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and various not-for-profit groups to host an engineering contest for students. Nina and Cami Tran, students at Colonie Central High School, submitted the winning proposal to partner with Rome Memorial Hospital for the purpose of developing a product for use by patients being treated …
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Veeder Elementary School students and parents gathered for a wonderful opportunity to read, get cozy and have a sweet treat afterwards.
Roessleville Elementary School held a Second Step assembly on January 25 to teach the students about empathy. Teachers had students demonstrate their understanding of empathy by working through real life scenarios. Following the assembly, students who were nominated by their teachers for practicing one of the three school bees, (Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe), …
Event organizers Coach Pam Hoerup and Coach Karen Bonitatibus led a group of Colonie coaches joined by University at Albany Coach Kate Rowen and U-Albany athletes at the National Girls and Women in Sports Day held at Colonie Central High School MUG on Saturday, Jan. 26. Colonie coaches Heather Dibiase, Al Anaya, Pam Hoerup, Marissa Shibbley, Lexi …
