Dear Lisha Kill Middle School Families, We hope you are doing well and are staying safe and healthy! As part of preparing for your child’s upcoming school year, we are planning several summer Locker Orientation days to support your child and ensure a successful transition to their next grade level in the fall. Please take …
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This information was emailed to families of students in grades 5-8 on Wednesday, May 19 at 11 a.m. Dear South Colonie families, As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we wanted to share an update regarding end of year attendance schedules. Students in grades 5-8 will have full attendance days on …
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Recently, Lisha Kill Middle School student Nguyet-Vien Le received notification from the New York Water Environment Association (NYWEA) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) that she was one of 14 finalists to win the “Protect Our Watershed” poster contest. This year, participating students from 16 schools across New York state submitted art …
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On April 13, the South Colonie Board of Education announced the appointment of Lindsay Tresansky as the next Principal for Lisha Kill Middle School, effective July 1. Tresansky will continue her career with the district after serving as associate principal at Colonie Central High School for the past five years. In her role, she supported …
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The South Colonie Central School District’s work around diversity and inclusion moves forward on multiple fronts with the expansion of committee work and the continued commitment to enhancing the overall school environment, addressing diversity, inclusion, and equity across the district. “While South Colonie created its Diversity and Inclusion Committee back in 2018 in order to …
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Meet Liz As a little girl, I was lucky enough to have a mom as a teacher. I watched her build relationships with her students and their families. She was and still is an amazing role model. As a 6th grade teacher, she was always engaging students in exciting ways. I fondly remember helping to …
Starting Monday, March 30, South Colonie Central School District, is kicking-off a virtual spirit week for all students. Students, staff, and parents are encouraged to take photos each day that fit with the daily theme and email them to District Communication Specialist Kara Granato or Direct Message them to the District’s Facebook page. The virtual …
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Congratulations to FIRST Lego League team 33924 on their performance in the Hudson Valley Regional FLL tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8 at Dutchess Community College. The Lisha Kill middle school student robotics team, led by Mrs. Hynes, competed in a robotics game and gave presentations on robotics design, project research, and core values for this …
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On Friday, Jan. 31, students, faculty and staff at both Forest Park and Saddlewood Elementary schools participated in a school-wide program to kick off this year’s ‘Kids Heart Challenge’ in support of the American Heart Association. The South Colonie Central School District has participated in this program for years raising $368,914 in total support for …
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June 1st was the date of the first Marine Corps Toys for Tots 5K Run-Walk at the Saratoga State Park. Forty-five runners and walkers participated, many donning backpacks stuffed with toys. Lisha Kill teacher Connie Smith (right) was the overall winner. Though Christmas 2019 is more than six months away, the 5K race helped kick …
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