South Colonie students featured at the 33rd Annual Legislative Exhibit; Student’s art recognized by the NYS Art Teachers Association

We are proud to share that 10 of our students were selected to have their art work shown at the 33rd Annual Legislative Exhibit, presented by the New York State Art Teachers Association. Congratulations to our students Madison Kowalski-Hughes (grade 6), Cydney Demare (grade 6), Ahmed Umair (grade 6), Leila Hall (grade 7), Shaylyn Cook …

All Business: South Colonie drops final podcast in mini women’s history month — Highlights Anjelieeque Martinez

Women’s History Month is a national celebration of the achievements of accomplished and courageous women in history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the US during the month of March since 1987.  In honor of this year’s theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, we …

Shaker Road third graders hold Expert Book Author Celebration; Students present book projects

Third graders in Mrs. Lettus’ and Mrs. White’s class at Shaker Road Elementary shared their “expert” books with friends and families at the Expert Book Author Celebration. For this assignment, each student picked a topic that they were an “expert” in and created a nonfiction book about it. The students quickly got to the task …

Reading for the house; Lisha Kill welcomes guest readers to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region

This month, Lisha Kill Middle School has teamed up with their school community to promote literacy among students while simultaneously supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR). Read for RMHC-CR is a reading-based community service program that gives participants the opportunity to use their individual skills and interests to support children and …

Creating brilliant readers; Meet the Pack featuring Christine Fox and Annie DiBernardo

Christine Fox and Annie DiBernardo are literacy specialists at Forest Park Elementary who work with students to strengthen their literacy skills. Between the two of them they support around 80 students, honing their reading comprehension skills.  Fox and DiBernardo work with students in grades K-4 in a small group setting. Their main objective is to …

South Colonie holds NY Capital Region KidWind competition; Two teams invited to nationals

The South Colonie Central School District hosted the industry-leading renewable energy design and construction student competition this year. This year’s regional event KidWind took place at Sand Creek Middle School on Saturday, March 18. “We were so excited to be able to offer this opportunity once again,” said South Colonie STEM teacher and On-Site Energy …

President’s Spotlight Award: Winter State Championships

South Colonie Board of Education President Brian Casey presented the President’s Spotlight Award to South Colonie athletes during the rescheduled Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 21.  “The Board of Education and I would like to recognize these students and their coaches for their outstanding athletic accomplishments this season,” said Board of Education President Brian Casey. …

South Colonie drops second episode in Women’s History Month Podcast series; Highlights Lisha Kill’s Linda Kennedy

Women’s History Month is a national celebration of the achievements of accomplished and courageous women in history, culture and society and has been observed annually in the US during the month of March since 1987.  In honor of this year’s theme “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories,” chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, we …

District leaders present first draft of proposed 2023-24 budget; Announce new polling locations for May 16 vote

The first draft of the proposed 2023-24 South Colonie Central School District budget was presented to the Board of Education on Tuesday, March 21. South Colonie’s focus during the planning process has been to sustain programming at the current level and add programs that prioritize equitable academic needs and access to services for students.  Other …

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