Seven student musicians from Colonie High School attended the prestigious Area All-State Music Festival on November 17 and 18. This year’s music festival was held at the beautiful historic Proctor’s Theater in downtown Schenectady. Hosted by NYSSMA, the music festival featured nearly 400 talented students from a 50-mile radius. The Colonie High School students were …
Dear South Colonie Families, We hope this message finds you well. We are excited to share with you the latest updates on our ongoing efforts to foster a more inclusive and equitable environment at South Colonie. The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee has been actively working towards creating positive change in our schools, and …
In late November, the South Colonie Central School District kicked off its 2023 partnership with the Capital Region Toys for Tots program hosting multiple toy drives at district locations to support children in need this holiday season. As part of their collective efforts, Forest Park Elementary School students hosted the kick-off event on Monday, Nov. …
On Friday, Nov. 17 Lisha Kill Middle School held its annual turkey trot race. Celebrating its ninth consecutive year, the turkey trot marks a cherished tradition that energizes students and encourages outdoor activity during the festive holiday season. The school organizes distinct races for fifth and sixth graders, seventh and eighth graders, and adults, …
In a display of community spirit, Forest Park Elementary School has not only met but surpassed its ambitious goal of collecting 300+ toys for the South Colonie Toys for Tots program. The school, known for its tight-knit community, rallied together to make a significant impact on to support the district’s long standing partnership of providing …
This past weekend, Colonie Central High School held its 39th annual craft fair. Every year we are eager as a community to participate in this event. We are excited to hear insights about this coveted event from PTSA organizer, Kathleen Murphy Plowman. This article adopts a Q&A format to showcase the impacts, goals and …
Beginning, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, all students at South Colonie Central School District will enjoy the benefit of receiving free complete breakfast and lunch meals at school. This development, made possible through the expansion of the federal Community Eligibility Provision, aims to ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals without any cost to …
On Tuesday, Nov. 14 the South Colonie Board of Education decided to adjust the start times of both board meetings. Effective immediately, all meeting start times will be shifted back by thirty minutes. “This modification is targeted to align with the scheduling requirements of our Board members,” said Dr. David Perry, Superintendent of Schools. “We …
Synopsis: Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir is a golden ticket to adventure. The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to …
South Colonie Central School District held a signing day event on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at Colonie Central High School. Students and families gathered to celebrate senior athletes as they signed their National Letter of Intent or commitment letter to play sports at the Division 1 and Division 2 collegiate levels. “We are proud to highlight …
