Colonie Central High School iCARE students celebrated mental health awareness month in May by welcoming South Colonie students and families to the high school on Saturday, May 20, for their annual Raiderfest celebration. The event raised over $6,000 in support of Safe Harbour and Charlie’s playground build at Saddlewood Elementary. The community event featured a …
We are thrilled to announce that Kaidra Cody, an eighth-grade student from Lisha Kill Middle School, has been selected as a winner in the 26th Annual Black History Creative Expressions Contest. The contest, open to students in grades 3-12 across the Capital District, called for original entries that celebrated the impact of Black individuals, groups, …
Congratulations to the following seniors on their scholarships and awards! College Scholarships View the complete list here. 1999 Colonie Girl’s XC State Championship Team Scholarship Olivia Armenia Albany City Lodge #540 Knights of Pythias Achievement Award Amber Elk Paul C. Aldi Music Scholarships Band – Ashley Pechulis; Chorus – Ethan Graham; Orchestra – Lucas Bomba …
The Library and English departments at Colonie Central High School teamed up to host “Bookstock” before they send students off to complete their summer reading. High school students were welcomed into the library to peruse all the books available to them. Over the course of three days, more than 550 students came to Bookstock, and …
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is an exciting time to reflect on the past year and to imagine how the next year will go. A new school year can mean new teachers, new subjects, new buildings and sometimes even a new school district. Students set to graduate with the Colonie …
South Colonie hosted a ceremonial ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 20, to highlight the installation of five new playgrounds at its elementary schools. The playground equipment was made possible through generous donations from several school PTA groups and a grant from Assemblymember Phil Steck (D-Colonie). During the ceremonial ribbon cutting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. David …
South Colonie Central School District’s long standing Transportation Director Peter Tunny was recently honored with the President’s Award by the New York Association for Pupil Transportation (NYAPT). This well-deserved recognition serves as a testament to Pete’s unwavering dedication, hard work and commitment to excellence in the field of transportation “With his deep understanding of the …
The Universal Pre-K Lottery is a fair and transparent system designed to ensure equal access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education for all children. View lottery numbers here. Please note that the numbers are read left to right. The first 36 numbers listed in yellow have first right of refusal for the UPK full-day program. Please notify …
In this next episode of the Senior Spotlight Mini Podcast Series we feature senior Naomi Kayemba being interviewed by CCHS senior and district communications intern Amanda Nusbaum. This podcast series introduces a handful of senior students to find out more about their life at CCHS. From their favorite teacher, to the best lunch item on …
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 …
