After being in the high school environment for almost four years, Colonie Central High School seniors have learned what keeps them on track, makes them successful and are excited about what is on the horizon after graduation. Bottom line: these students have advice to give to younger students and want to share about their future …
Students at Colonie Central High School gave presentations to a panel of staff and community members in English and another world language. The participating students have been working on these presentations since the beginning of the school year in hopes of earning the New York Seal of Biliteracy from the panel of evaluators. Over the …
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Colonie Central High School senior Amber Elk was one of 105 recipients across the U.S. selected to receive the prestigious Horatio Alger National Scholarship. This scholarship provides aid to high school students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity. The Horatio Alger association has been providing scholarships for more than 75 years. …
Social studies teachers Lexi Rucinski and Erin Lasky took two teams of high school students to their first Academic World Quest competition. The Academic World Quest is a team game testing high school students’ knowledge of international affairs. In the game, four-person teams compete by answering multiple choice and fill in the blank questions divided into …
South Colonie Board of Education President Brian Casey presented the President’s Spotlight Award to South Colonie athletes during the rescheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 21. “The Board of Education and I would like to recognize these students and their coaches for their outstanding athletic accomplishments this season,” said Board of Education President Brian Casey. …
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Two Colonie Central High School students’ artwork was selected for the 24th Annual High School Regional Juried Exhibition. More than 500 works were submitted by 28 different school districts with a little more than 100 works selected. The exhibit showcases a variety of talented student work in all mediums, including painting, drawing, photography, film, digital …
A nontraditional pathway. Dropping out of college, working for NASA, starting a company with Elon Musk’s brother Kimbal, and more— this Colonie Alum and class of ‘98 graduate Reg Harnish recently spent the afternoon with Mr. Casey’s technology 101 students sharing about his unique pathway to success. “I’ve known Mr. Harnish since we were adolescents,” …
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. The program emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This weekend, seven Veeder Elementary students attended the first round competition, the Region 7 tournament at Shenendehowa Central School District …
For more than 30 years, March has been officially designated by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME) for the observance of Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®), the time of year when music education becomes a focus of schools across the nation. The purpose of MIOSM is to raise awareness of the importance of music …
Each One Teach One (EOTO) is a one-semester class for juniors and seniors interested in exploring the field of education. Students first learn the essential elements of teaching, planning and preparation. Then, they head to elementary buildings to introduce our younger students to World Languages and cultures. Junior Olivia Tsyn has thoroughly enjoyed her time …
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