Mental health matters; Meet the Pack featuring Shaunna Pastuszak

Shaunna Pastuszak is an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Sand Creek Middle School. She has been with the district for 20 years. Pastuszak was nominated twice for a Meet the Pack spotlight. Once by a thankful parent and another by a fellow staff member.  Besides being an all-star teacher, Pastuszak is a huge advocate in …

CCHS students study famous mid-century commercial artist; Create personalized ornaments with similar style 

Students participating in Colonie Central High School Graphics I class with Mr. Defazzio recently spent some time learning about artist Charley Harper. Known for his whimsical serigraph and giclée prints—Harper’s unmistakable designs were unique, capturing a minimalist approach. “The class spent time talking about stylization of the form and the careful symmetry and how, despite …

Always doing Moore; Meet the Pack featuring Samantha Moore

From building secretary at Forest Park to seamlessly transitioning into a new role at the district office, Samantha Moore has continuously gone above and beyond to support the South Colonie school community.  Moore has been working at South Colonie since 2009 and is no stranger to taking on responsibilities that fall beyond her job description. …

Meet the Pack: Rachel Clement

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.  Rachel Clement has only been teaching at South Colonie for a year and a half but she is already making waves. Clement …

Providing ingredients for success; Coccadots give CCHS students skills and cupcakes

What can be more fun than learning sweet skills from a cake shop? The song “Jump” by Van Halen plays loudly in the backroom of the local bakery Coccadotts Cake Shop and every Wednesday morning you can find CCHS student Cori Ebel dancing to the beats of his favorite song. Immediately following he puts on …

Two CCHS seniors accepted into Area All State Mixed Chorus; Musical performances scheduled throughout the holiday season

Two Colonie Central High School seniors Josie Diodato and Amber Elk have recently been accepted into Area All State Mixed Chorus. The New York State School Music Association, popularly known as NYSSMA, divides the state into 15 Zones, or areas, and they all host an Area All State festival in the fall.  “Area All State …

Shaker Road kicks off 12th annual BROvember movement in the fight to end prostate cancer

For the 12th consecutive year, the brave men at Shaker Road Elementary join efforts with Principal Dollard in a no-shave November to bring awareness to men’s health issues and to support the fight to end prostate cancer. “Annually, the day after Halloween is celebrated with a clean shave and then the razor gets put away …

South Colonie announces dates for long-standing “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots Campaign

South Colonie Central School District announced today its continued partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Village of Colonie for the 2022 “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots Campaign. For the 16th consecutive year, the district will host numerous toy collection drives to ensure children in the community receive gifts during the holiday …

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