Students Honored For Showing Kindness

Forest Park Elementary School students were honored for showing Kindness in December as part of the school’s Character Education initiative. Students from Mrs. Winter’s class even helped Mrs. Blair hang up the school’s Kindness Chain.

Students Honored For Showing Thankfulness

Forest Park Elementary School students were honored for showing Thankfulness in November as part of the school’s Character Education initiative.

Unstoppable Yoga Training for Youth

South Colonie teachers and staff received training on the “Unstoppable Yoga for Youth” program. The program aims to help at-risk kids develop self-care tools to help overcome adversity and live happier, healthier lives. The program was sponsored by the Baptiste Foundation and the facilitator was Melissa Leach, certified Baptiste instructor and facilitator. Unstoppable Yoga News …

CCHS 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off Winners

Colonie Central High School and iCARE sponsored the 4th annual Chili Cook-Off Friday at the Colonie Rec Center. The results are in … Chili Cook-Off Video News Story

Lisha Kill DARE Graduation

Lisha Kill Middle School students participate in DARE graduation ceremonies today with Officer Ruecker and Principal Wetzel. Lisha Kill DARE Graduation Photo Gallery

CCHS Students Learn About Apprenticeship Opportunities

The Colonie Central High School Counseling Center welcomed Tim Coleman, a representative for the UA Local Union 699 Sprinkler Fitters (http://www.sprinklerfitters669.org/) on Wednesday. Mr. Coleman visited Wood Technology, DDP and Auto Tech classes to discuss apprenticeship options for high school graduates. Students were able to learn about the profession, watch a video, and hear about …

Governor Unveils Executive Budget; South Colonie Aid Increase Proposed at 0.5 Percent

New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo in January presented an executive state budget proposal that includes a $769 million increase in overall funding for school operations in the 2018-19 school year. Under the governor’s proposal, total school aid for 2018-19 would be $26.4 billion, which represents a statewide increase of 3 percent. For South Colonie, …

Celebrating Aliya Wright’s 1,000th Point

Congratulations to Colonie Central High School Lady Raider Aliyah Wright for scoring her 1,000 point as a member of the girls’ basketball team. Photos by Robert Goo at www.goosphotos.com Wright 1,000th Point Photo Gallery

Forest Park Third Grader Named 2018 Winning Kid for Epilepsy

Forest Park Elementary School would like to congratulate Whitney Belvedere for being named the 2018 Winning Kid for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northeast NY.  Whitney is an 8-year-old Forest Park third grader who was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was 6. Prior to her diagnosis, Whitney’s family noticed she would lose track of a conversation …

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