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 …
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 …
Eighth grade students at Lisha Kill Middle School participated in a day full of interactions with career professionals. This Career Day consisted of nine experienced individuals, from various fields of work who explained their roles and responsibilities to the students through class presentations. Eighth grade students were asked to “dress to impress, ” said Lisha …
This month, Lisha Kill Middle School has teamed up with their school community to promote literacy among students while simultaneously supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR). Read for RMHC-CR is a reading-based community service program that gives participants the opportunity to use their individual skills and interests to support children and …
Women’s History Month is a national celebration of the achievements of accomplished and courageous women in history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the US during the month of March since 1987. In honor of this year’s theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, we …
This week Lisha Kill PTA announced they were sending eight lucky students to see the popular Broadway show Hamilton at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. The students will see the sung-and-rapped musical on March 16. The students were selected by their social studies teachers in grades 7 and 8, based on the criteria of both excellence …
In mid October, the South Colonie Central School District announced a new series titled “Meet the Pack” aimed at highlighting South Colonie staff members that go above and beyond for the school community. Eric Obermayer is a shining example of an outstanding South Colonie teacher and community member. Born and raised in South Colonie, he …
Jacqueline McAlmont, a support staff member at Lisha Kill who has been with the district for 20 years, is helping change lives while celebrating black culture. In 2019, she began raising money and gathering supplies for Hopetown Primary School in Guyana. McAlmont saw the school’s need for supplies while visiting. The effort started small. At …
Epilepsy is a chronic noncommunicable disease of the brain that affects people of all ages. It impacts more than 50 million worldwide making it one of the most common neurological conditions around the world. This week, Lisha Kill Middle School welcomed Rachel Yattaw from the Epilepsy Foundation to share an epilepsy and seizure education presentation. …
Acts of kindness big and small are what the holiday season is all about. This year one South Colonie student took this sentiment to heart. Samantha Palombo, a 6th-grade student at Lisha Kill Middle School brought smiles to many residents at the Heritage Home for Women over the school holiday break. Located in Schenectady, Heritage …
