We are thrilled to announce that Sand Creek Middle School’s “The 2 Dominators” team, comprised of talented 7th graders Yubraj Yadav and Abel Renjith, has emerged as National Champions at the prestigious 2023 National KidWind Competition! Facing competition from schools across the nation, Yadav and Renjith showcased their exceptional knowledge, skills and dedication in the …
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 …
Veeder Elementary’s talented third-grade students showcased their engineering talents today, as they designed and tested their very own race cars! Armed with materials and their creative minds, these budding inventors crafted cars capable of carrying an egg while racing down a ramp and braving a collision with a cement block. It was a race against …
On May 16, South Colonie Central School District voters approved the district’s $122 million spending plan and bus purchase proposition. Additionally, voters elected two board of education members. The budget proposition passed by 77.7% with 1124 yes votes and 322 no votes. “We want to thank all South Colonie residents who took time out of …
The South Colonie Central School District will be asking residents to vote Tuesday, May 16 on a $122 million dollar spending plan that preserves all current programs and services and provides key enhancements for students. Here are the top five things you need to know about the 2023-24 spending plan. 1. Updated Times and Polling …
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Dear South Colonie School Community, It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our high school seniors, Michael Kleinke. On Thursday afternoon, Michael was involved in a serious car accident that tragically claimed his life. Our entire South Colonie School community is devastated by this unimaginable …
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This fall, the South Colonie Central School District began the 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 Ms. Antoinette Corigliano! Ms. Corigliano is a math teacher at Lisha Kill Middle School who has been with …
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Forest Park welcomed Matthew McElligott, children’s book author and illustrator, for a visit. McElligott shared his expertise in writing, illustrating, and how ideas get turned into books with the students. Students had the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at how their favorite books came to be. After McElligott presented to the school, about a …
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The South Colonie Central School District will be asking residents to vote Tuesday, May 16 on a $122 million dollar spending plan that preserves all current programs and services and provides key enhancements for students. In the latest episode of #AroundSouthColonie, CCHS senior and district communications intern Amanda Nusbaum sits down with South Colonie Assistant …
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 …
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