'Goodbye, Honey!' District Office Receptionist Jane Sullivan
Retires After 30-Year Career
Posted on july 29, 2010
If you’ve ever been greeted with a “hello sweetie” or sent on your way with a “goodbye honey” there’s no doubt you’ve dialed into or stopped by the South Colonie District Office. That’s where for the past 30 years you’d meet the smiling face of receptionist Jane Sullivan. But on July 29th, it was “so long dearie” as Jane traded in her long career for a life of retirement. full story
State Education Department/Board of Regents Raise Bar For Student Achievement; Some Test Scores Decline As Expected
Posted on july 28, 2010
Scores released yesterday on this year’s New York State 3-8 English and math exams showed a sharp decline in proficiency from recent years statewide — not because student performance decreased but because the state has significantly changed its standards of proficiency. full story
CCHS Science Teacher One of 19 Educators Worldwide Selected For Princeton University Summer Institute
Posted on july 20, 2010
Jason Goldberg, a science teacher at Colonie Central High School, was one of only 19 teachers worldwide selected to attend a special institute at Princeton University this summer. full story
Summer School Offers Imaginary Trip 'Abroad' for South Colonie Special Education Students
Posted on july 20, 2010
It’s summertime abroad for South Colonie Special Education students. Not literally, of course, but creatively, a group of middle and high school students studying in this year’s six-week Special Ed summer program are using their imaginations and artistic skills to simulate a trip to Europe. full story
CCHS Grad Places in Top 100 of International Physics Photo Competition
Posted on july 20, 2010
Colonie Central High School graduate, Sarah Hoffman, had her photo selected among its Top 100 in the 2010 American Association of Physic Teachers (AAPT) High School Physics Photo Contest. full story
Fall Continuing Education Course Book Now Available
Posted on july 12, 2010
The Fall, 2010, South Colonie Continuing Education course book is now available for download by clicking here (pdf). Residents can expect to receive a printed course book in the mail this summer. Registration (pdf) is ongoing. In addition to our regular offerings, check out the variety of one-night courses as well as the special one-day bus trips to Salem, New York and Boston. Correction: In the printed course book, the Beginning Cake Decorating class is incorrectly listed on Wednesday. The class will be held on Thursday night.
Congratulations
and Good Luck to the Colonie Central High School Class of 2010!
Posted on june 26, 2010
Colonie Central High School held commencement exercises on Friday night, June 25, for the Class of 2010. For the graduation program, click here (pdf) and for the 2010 awards program, click here (pdf). Photo Gallery
Summer School Class Information
South Colonie Schools is offering summer school classes for students in grade 7-12, Monday through Friday, July 7 to August 16, and an abbreviated summer school schedule for grades 5-6, Monday through Thursday, July 6 to July 29 and Monday through Friday, August 2-6. Registration was held in June. Special Education classes are held July 6 to August 13 at Forest Park Elementary School. For a summer school brochure, click here (pdf).
State Ed Considering Eliminating Some State Testing Due to Budget Crisis
Posted on june 23, 2010
The New York State Education Department is considering eliminating some state testing next school year due to the state's looming fiscal problems and lack of a state budget. The State Board of Regents voted on June 22 to approve two sets of strategies to achieve cost reductions in the state assessment program. Part of that strategy includes eliminating the January, 2011, Regents exams, fifth and eighth grade Social Studies assessments as well as a variety of state exams in Foreign Language, math and science. full story
District Web Site Captures NSPRA National Award of Merit
Posted on june 15, 2010
The South Colonie Central School District web site, redesigned and launched on March 1, has won a National Award of Merit in the 2010 Publications and Electronic Media Contest. The contest, opened to all public and private school districts in the United States, is sponsored by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). The district web site was recognized in the Internet/Intranet School Web Sites category. There were more than 800 entries in this year's contest. For more on the new web site, click here. For a list of all contest winners, click here (pdf).
Sand Creek Students to Appear on 'Nick News' Teen Bullying Program
Posted on june 2, 2010
With bullying among young people making national headlines today, the Nick News program is visiting Sand Creek Middle School in June to see what measures are being taken in South Colonie to help students deal with the problem. full story
1998 Graduate First to be Inducted Into New Military Wing of Hall of Fame
Posted on june 1, 2010
Staff Sgt. Amy Seyboth Tirador, Class of 1998, is the first inductee into the new Military Wing of the Colonie Central High School Hall of Fame. Seyboth Tirador was honored during the high school’s annual Memorial Day observance in May. full story
CCHS Orchestra and Bands Earn Rave Reviews at 'Park' Competitions
Posted on may 26, 2010
Two Colonie Central High School orchestra groups earned "Superior" ratings while performing at the Music in the Parks competition in Hershey, Pennsylvania full story and three Colonie High bands performed at the Music in the Parks Festival in Massachusetts with excellent results. full story
High School Honors Top Students at Annual Awards Night Ceremony
Posted on may 25, 2010
Colonie Central High School held its annual Awards Night in May. To download the 2010 Awards Booklet, click here (pdf).
CCHS Spring Scholar Athletes
Posted on may 25, 2010
Six Colonie Central High School spring varsity interscholastic athletic teams earned Scholar Athlete Team Awards for achieving a team Grade Point Average of 90% or higher. Teams honored were Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Boys Tennis, Girls and Boys Track and Field and Girls Lacrosse.
Mr. Jonathan Buhner
Superintendent
(518) 869-3576
102 Loralee Drive
Albany, New York 12205
