With graduation upon us, the South Colonie Communications Department would like to share the final article from our Communications Intern CCHS Senior Jenna Deeg. We wish her luck in her future endeavors. Fittingly, she has chosen to do her own Q&A as a final communication to the South Colonie school community. Signing off, but not …
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At CCHS, the music program has played a significant role in the district’s curriculum for decades. Its importance cannot be understated for students past and present. CCHS students from all walks of life have had the opportunity to pursue their musical interests and learn of music’s impact on today’s world. But, during the 2020-21 school …
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On Monday, June 14, several hundred Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School (CTE) students were honored during a pair of hybrid ceremonies on the Albany Career & Technical School Campus. As part of that ceremony, CCHS student Keleigh Regan was presented with the Outstanding Student of the Year Award 2020. In addition, she was …
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In compliance with NY State DMV, Colonie High School will be offering a virtual version of the High School Driver Education program that will allow students to receive their MV-285 Certificate of Completion. These certificates entitle the driver to a senior license and eligibility for insurance reductions under some providers. This program will include virtual …
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This was a year of firsts for many students. Whether they were advocating for themselves in the classroom or achieving their final personal/team achievements in South Colonie athletics, they were doing their best to make the most of an unusual senior year. Each and every graduate of the Class of 2021 has made strides …
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Graduation is just around the corner and we are excited to share the top students of the Class of 2021. These are honor graduates with a GPA of 97 and above. Congratulations to you all! Reem Fnu Reem Fnu is from Schenectady. She is the daughter of Iram Ayub and Muhammad Hashni. In the fall, …
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During the 2020-21 school year, many athletic, social and educational opportunities associated with a normal school were placed on ‘hiatus’ and that uncertainty was difficult for many students. That group also included student-athletes as they prepared to train without knowing if their respective sports would actually occur. For one CCHS student, that preparation came with …
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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 …
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In response to feedback collected through the Class of 2021 Survey and recommendations provided by the Colonie Central High School (CCHS) Graduation task force, the South Colonie Board of Education announced today, graduation plans for the class of 2021. The ceremony will take place at the Times Union Center on Thursday, June 24 at 1 …
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The DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest, created in 1934, is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good citizenship. Each year, the Mohawk Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) recognizes one student each from Colonie Central High School, Shaker High School, and Albany High School at the organization’s annual awards …
