Seventh grade students participating in Mathew Prince’s technology class kicked off their school year with an introduction to STEM through an innovative lesson on rockets. The students worked with a partner to assemble their rockets — allowing the students to practice communication skills with peers while creating a positive classroom experience. “After they assembled, they …
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Colonie Baseball alumni Brian O’Keefe is expected to be called up by the Seattle Mariners today, becoming the first former Raider to play in the MLB. O’Keefe has spent the past 2 seasons with their AAA affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers, and has a .253 BA, .330 OBP, .779 OPS with 13 HR this year. O’Keefe …
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On Wednesday, Sept. 14, Evanston, IL based National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists competing nationally for nearly $28 million in scholarships that will be awarded next spring. Colonie Central High School student Terence Coughlin is among them earning a Semifinalist title in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program. To …
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Learning the necessary skills to be successful in today’s environment is essential for our students as they navigate through their educational experience. New this year, some of our students are taking their life skills on the road through a new partnership with South Colonie Food Service Department. Keri Martinez and Jennifer Satin, co-teachers of …
Our elementary schools took part in celebrating World Peace Day on Wednesday, Sept. 21 by attending a read-aloud of the book Can We Say Peace! Students in the district’s five elementary schools participated in individual assemblies geared towards opening a dialogue about what peace means. “It is important to teach students what it means to …
Colonie Central High School students Hailey Lotz and Lucas Bomba have been named a Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented to Lotz and Bomba. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are …
Only three weeks into the school year, CCHS Senior Hailey Lotz has already accrued a number of musical accomplishments that are worthy of “note.” Hailey has been accepted to the 2022 NYSSMA All-State Music Festival in December in Rochester, NY. A clarinetist, Hailey performed a Level 6 NYSSMA adjudication last spring and was awarded a …
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The South Colonie Board of Education released the district’s “VISION 2025” today, outlining a collaborative strategic plan that continues with the district’s four areas of focus: Academics, Wellness, Character and Community. “Vision 2025 is a collaborative framework that will bring our district forward,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Perry. “We began this planning process …
At the start of the 2022-23 school year, South Colonie announced the appointment of Mr. James Haertel to lead the district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) work. In addition to his role as a member of the Music Department, Haertel will continue to work alongside the South Colonie DEI Committee to enhance the overall school …
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