We are immensely proud to announce that Colonie High School’s very own Jumana Ibrahim has been honored with a prestigious Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Good Citizen Award by the Mohawk Chapter. The DAR Good Citizen ceremony, held at the historic Pruyn House this week, recognized outstanding students who embody the qualities of good …
Continue reading “CCHS senior honored with DAR Good Citizen Award”
The Capital Area School Development Association released the list of recipients for their 37th Annual Capital Region Students and Teachers Who Make a Difference recognition. We are pleased to share that three student-teacher duos from the South Colonie School District were chosen for this honor. Since 1987, this award has recognized outstanding high school seniors …
After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Capital Region STEAM Exposition is making a triumphant return in 2023! On May 20, the South Colonie Central School District and Raiderfest will host the 5th STEAM Exposition at Colonie Central High School MUG. This year’s STEAM Expo is an opportunity for NYS Capital …
Continue reading “STEAM Expo set to return to Raiderfest, Saturday, May 20”
In continuation of this Senior Spotlight Mini Podcast Series CCHS senior and district communications intern Amanda Nusbaum sits down with senior Amber Elk. Continuing the series of senior students talking about their favorite teacher, to their favorite high school classes and more. Through their time at Colonie, they have learned what keeps them successful and …
Graduation is right around the corner! As our students prepare to take their next steps, the Counseling Center and the College and Career Planning Center put together a few different events to show students all the opportunities available to them. Trades, careers in the military, and higher education options were highlighted. The centers held a …
The High School Musical Theater Awards (HSMTA) are back for a fifth year, celebrating top talents in high school musical theater. This year Colonie Central High School Line ‘N Cue’s rendition of the “Addams Family” earned nominations for Best Musical and Best Set Construction. CCHS senior John Malagrida received a nomination for Best Actor for …
Students on the Veeder Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team recently competed in the New York state finals competition, placing eighth against other elementary schools across the state. This final competition was conducted at the New York state fairgrounds in Syracuse mid-April. Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that teaches students how …
Aimee Brunelle, athletic trainer at Colonie Central High School works to keep student-athletes safe, specializing in the assessment, management, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Outside of her work at Colonie, Brunelle also serves as the governmental affairs co-chair for the New York State Athletics Trainers’ Association (NYSATA) advocating for legislation to support fellow athletic …
For the tenth time, the South Colonie Central School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Now in its 24th year, the Best Communities for Music Education designation is awarded to districts that demonstrate outstanding achievement in efforts to …
Continue reading “South Colonie’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition”
Four students from Colonie Central were selected to have their art displayed at the 2023 Capital Region Media Arts Festival. The annual event is hosted by The Capital Area Art Supervisors and Region 6 New York State Art Teachers Association to showcase the best of the photography, graphic design, computer art, film, and animation within …
Continue reading “Students Art Awarded at Capital Region Media Arts Festival”
