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 …
The Veeder Elementary School hosted their Art Festival to celebrate the creativity that the students have displayed throughout the school year. Staff and parents joined Veeder Elementary Art Teacher Betsy Ryan to transform the hallways of the school into an art gallery. The team hung up over 1200 pieces of art that they students had …
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This fall, the South Colonie Central School District began a new series, “Meet the Pack” aimed at highlighting South Colonie staff members that go above and beyond for the school community. Meet Lisha Kill Middle School Teacher Jessica Lafex! Inside and outside of the classroom, Jessica Lafex shows immense commitment to her family and the …
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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. …
On April 19, the South Colonie Board of Education honored Lisha Kill Middle School Principal, Lindsay Tresansky, for receiving her doctorate degree in Education Policy and Leadership. Tresansky’s educational background includes a BA in Mathematics from the University at Albany, an MAT in Mathematics and Adolescence Education from Sage Graduate School, and a CAS and …
Following an extensive review of program priorities and evaluation of feedback from the school community, the South Colonie Board of Education adopted a proposed budget on April 19 totaling $122,194,702. The budget calls for a 7.7% spending increase over the current school year and an increase in the district tax levy of 1.99% — this …
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This information was emailed to all South Colonie families on Sunday, April 16 at 5 p.m. Dear South Colonie students and families, Welcome back. I hope that you had a nice spring break and the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. We look forward to welcoming our students back to campus tomorrow and …
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 …
Forest Park Elementary held a Food Drive in honor of Ramadan. This is an important holiday for many Forest Park families and the larger South Colonie school community. Forest Park school members worked in collaboration with the Colonie Police Department and EMS to collect food items to benefit the Islamic Center of the Capital District. …
