Statewide mask mandate to be lifted on Wednesday, March 2

Dear South Colonie Community, This afternoon, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the statewide mask requirement in schools will be lifted on Wednesday, March 2. This means that starting Wednesday, students, faculty, school staff and visitors will no longer be required to wear face coverings or masks in any of our school buildings or on school …

2/26 Notification: Updated COVID-19 Testing Clinic hours 

Dear South Colonie families, The South Colonie COVID-19 Testing Clinic will continue to operate after the mid-winter break, but with a new schedule. The COVID-19 Testing Clinic will now be open Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please note that South Colonie parents/guardians can continue to obtain an at-home test kit during …

Alumni Series Rolls On: A career pathway forged at South Colonie

As a student, Leah (Ziamandanis) Murphy took advantage of her experiences in the classroom, while enjoying the benefits of extracurricular opportunities outside of it. During her time in the district, she was class president for three years and competed for the district athletically. But, it was at South Colonie where she found the early stages …

Career & Technical Education and its effect on today’s students

The month of February is Career & Technical Education (CTE) month! Throughout the month, district’s throughout the region will highlight the important benefits of how these programs enable today’s students to prepare for tomorrow’s workforce. What is Career and Technical Education? Based on a strong partnership with Capital Region BOCES, South Colonie students are able …

South Colonie welcomes Rosenzweig as Community Engagement & Safety Coordinator

The South Colonie Central School District announced earlier this month the appointment of Henry Rosenzweig as the Community Engagement & Safety Coordinator for the district.  Rosenzweig is a ’94 Colonie Central High School graduate with a longstanding demonstrated commitment to the local community having worked with New York State Office of Children and Family Services …

South Colonie 2022-2023 budget planning continues; First draft budget to be presented at March 15 board meeting

As we approach mid February, South Colonie district leadership continues work to develop a budget proposal for the 2022-23 school year, which district residents will vote on in May. Many factors influence the development of a school budget, including the tax levy limit, or “tax cap”.  Recently, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli announced that the allowable …

Lisha Kill students perform ‘Into the Woods’

Check out a sneak peak of the behind-the-scenes photos and preparation of Lisha Kill Middle School Drama Club production of ‘Into the Woods.’ The Spotlight News covered the action and you can view it here. The play ran from Friday, Feb. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 13.  

South Colonie COVID-19 testing clinic to be closed during mid-winter break

Dear South Colonie families, The South Colonie COVID-19 Testing Clinic will be closed during mid-winter break (Feb 21-Feb 25).  Clinic will resume normal hours on Monday, Feb. 28. South Colonie parents/guardians are encouraged to obtain an at-home test kit between now and Friday at the curb of the MUG Lobby at Colonie Central High School …

2/15 Update from Superintendent Perry; Sand Creek to resume in-person instruction Wednesday, Feb. 16

Dear South Colonie Parents/Guardians, As we prepare to bring students back to campus tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 16, we wanted to share some information with our larger school community about the measures being put in place to support staff and students at this time. Staff training and support Today, Sand Creek Middle School staff members began …

2/14 Update from Superintendent Perry

Dear South Colonie School Community, Earlier today, a South Colonie Central School District employee was taken into custody by the Colonie Police Department.   Patrick Morgan, a Sand Creek Middle School teacher, has been arrested. Effective today, Mr. Morgan was placed on administrative leave and is not working on school grounds. It is important to note …

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