News

December 2022

• 2: Always doing Moore; Meet the Pack featuring Samantha Moore
• 1: Board of Education meeting set for Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

November 2022

• 29: Saddlewood Stuffs the Bus with Toys for Tots
• 28: South Colonie kicks off Toys for Tots ‘Stuff the Bus’ Campaign; Holds Toy Raid at Veeder Elementary
• 22: Colonie High School Musicians Attend Area-All State Music Festival
• 22: Veeder school community collects 1062 items for Regional Food Bank
• 22: CCHS PTSA hosts annual craft fair
• 22: Sharing a personal story through the creation of Wampum Belts
• 21: CCHS students prepare for midterm assessments on careers; Welcome guest speakers to class
• 17: Meet the Pack: Rachel Clement
• 17: South Colonie Schools joins Albany County Bus Safety Program; New stop arm camera technology goes live today
• 16: South Colonie shares Next Generation Exit Survey Results
• 16: South Colonie to host winter concert series
• 15: South Colonie celebrates five Colonie athletes during fall signing day event
• 14: Providing ingredients for success; Coccadots give CCHS students skills and cupcakes
• 14: Inclement weather: School closings and delays
• 10: Sand Creek Goes Red, White, and Jeans to Support Veterans
• 10: Alumni News: Colonie graduate finds success at college
• 9: Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Perry
• 8: Sand Creek Cast & Crew presents Dear Edwina JR.
• 4: Two CCHS seniors accepted into Area All State Mixed Chorus; Musical performances scheduled throughout the holiday season
• 2: Meet the Pack: Lisha Kill’s Kathy Bianchi
• 2: Shaker Road kicks off 12th annual BROvember movement in the fight to end prostate cancer
• 1: South Colonie announces dates for long-standing “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots Campaign

October 2022

• 31: CCHS students’ work showcased at virtual NYSATA exhibit
• 27: South Colonie Board of Education Meeting set for Tuesday, Nov. 1
• 24: CCHS Line ‘n Cue students receive visit from special guest
• 21: 50 inducted into the CCHS National Honor Society
• 20: Colonie Community Connection students gain muscles and skills at Warriors on Wheels
• 19: Musicians of Ma’alwyck Perform for High School Music Students
• 18: South Colonie voters approve two propositions; $112.5 million Next Generation Capital Project and additional $7.5 million EPC
• 18: Sorting and packing: CCHS program builds skills for life
• 17: South Colonie Schools celebrates National School Bus Safety Week; New stop arm camera technology set to issue warnings beginning today
• 14: School Board Recognition Week set for week of Oct. 17
• 14: Colonie Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes class of 2022 at fall induction ceremony
• 13: Robilotti joins new task force to support school and public safety
• 12: South Colonie introduces Meet the Pack series; Requests nominations from school community
• 7: Shaker Road case study highlights South Colonie’s ability to effectively adapt during COVID-19
• 6: South Colonie’s Stacey Sebert presented at The Long-Term Ecological Research All Scientists meeting
• 5: Board of Education members Gizzi and Cogan honored for NYSSBA achievements

September 2022

• 30: Lisha Kill 7th graders ‘launch’ new skills
• 30: Alumni News: Colonie’s Brian O’Keefe to be Called Up by Seattle Mariners
• 30: CCHS Senior named Semifinalist in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program
• 30: Students gain confidence and on the job experience with South Colonie Food Service Department
• 23: South Colonie Elementary Schools come together to celebrate International Day of Peace
• 23: Colonie High School seniors named Commended Student in the 2023 National Merit® Scholarship Program
• 23: CCHS Senior’s Musical Accomplishments Include All-State, Tanglewood, Proctors
• 19: South Colonie releases VISION 2025 plan
• 16: South Colonie wraps up second week of school; Releases welcome back video
• 13: South Colonie names Haertel to lead the district’s DEI work
• 2: Northeastern New York Golf Association names CCHS student 2022 Girls 13-15 Player of The Year
• 2: South Colonie welcomes back staff for the 2022-23 school year

August 2022

• 31: South Colonie Board of Education approves scope of Next Generation Colonie Capital Project; Residents set to vote on proposal Oct. 18
• 29: South Colonie set to install stop arm cameras prioritizing safer roadways for students
• 26: Summer construction continues at South Colonie; Work concludes last phase of capital 2020 project
• 25: South Colonie announces Fall Continuing Education Program; Brochure to hit mailboxes this week
• 25: CCHS student participates in innovative theatre Broadway Camp
• 24: South Colonie schedules and teacher assignments
• 22: South Colonie launches new online system for facility rentals
• 19: South Colonie celebrates summer graduates
• 19: South Colonie Bus Schedules set to be released on Monday, Aug. 22
• 11: CCHS welcomes Judge as new associate principal for the 2022-23 school year
• 11: CCHS student selected for Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Scholarship to Germany
• 9: Sand Creek’s Sebert On-Board Educator with Rutgers University’s scientific research project
• 9: Summer 2022 Regents Transportation Schedule
• 9: South Colonie welcomes nearly 50 new instructional staff during summer orientation
• 3: Shaker Road 2022-23 School Supply Lists
• 3: Willman named Director of Special Education at South Colonie
• 2: Sand Creek’s Sebert participates in a field excursion with Terra Education
• 1: Capital Region BOCES will hold proposition vote to sell two buildings on August 9

July 2022

• 26: Forest Park students have fun during ESY Program
• 22: CCHS launches ‘SMART’ program for incoming freshman; Students culminate orientation session with civic action event at Schuyler Flatts Cultural Park
• 19: Veeder Supply List 2022-23 School year
• 19: Perry recognized as ‘Superintendent to Watch’ at NSPRA 2022 Conference in Chicago
• 13: USDA discontinues free school meals for all; Application for free or reduced-price meals now available for the 2022-23 school year
• 13: Board of Education elects President and Vice President for one-year term
• 12: Saddlewood Supply List 2022-23 School year
• 12: Sand Creek Supply Lists 2022-23 School Year
• 12: Lisha Kill’s newest mural was finished in June, and it’s a beauty!
• 12: Lisha Kill’s Seventh Graders Recognized in End-of-Year Awards Ceremony
• 11: Students wrap up week-long journey of science experiments at Camp Invention®
• 1: A message from Principal Tresansky: Locker Orientation and School Supplies

June 2022

• 29: Roessleville School Supply Lists 2022-23 School Year
• 28: South Colonie shares 2022 budget exit survey responses
• 28: South Colonie celebrates Class of 2022
• 22: UPK Fall 2022 Parent Information
• 22: Sand Creek students collect nearly 12,000 books for new library in Guyana
• 22: Three inducted to the Colonie Central High School Hall of Fame
• 17: Sand Creek Social Studies teacher brings hands-on archaeology experience to students
• 17: Sand Creek students culminate the school year with Beach Party
• 17: Colonie iCare students raise $5,000 in support of Suicide prevention programming
• 15: Sand Creek students experience historic Civil War battlefields through new classroom technologies
• 15: South Colonie students honored during Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical awards program
• 14: VIDEO: Next Generation Colonie
• 13: 6/13/2022: Altercation during morning exam dismissal at CCHS
• 10: The South Colonie Board of Education will hold a board meeting on Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the District Office
• 8: Colonie Community Connection program named “Champions of Change” recipient by NYSSBA
• 7: South Colonie celebrates 21 Colonie athletes during signing day event
• 7: South Colonie educator joins Rutgers for 14-day research expedition “PUFINS at Sea”
• 7: CCHS names top students for the class of 2022
• 7: South Colonie celebrates senior scholarships and awards
• 1: South Colonie to partner with national foundation to build fully accessible playground at Saddlewood in 2023

May 2022

• 27: Sand Creek Middle School recognizes mental health awareness in May
• 26: Lisha Kill honors the significance of Memorial Day
• 26: 2022 Summer School Program (Grades 7-12)
• 24: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month – A Q&A with South Colonie Social Studies teacher Mr. Ng
• 23: 2022 Driver’s Education Program – Registration Details
• 23: Raiderfest continues to deliver creative, memorable event for school community
• 19: UPK Lottery Update
• 18: South Colonie in 5 drops Mental Health Episode in honor of Mental Health Awareness month
• 17: South Colonie voters approve $113 million school spending plan and propositions; elect two board members
• 16: Lisha Kill students selected as winners of NYAPT poster contest
• 11: South Colonie in 5 drops third episode; Episode to feature instructional highlights 
• 10: Students from Sebert’s Marine Science class participate in field excursion to Mexico
• 10: South Colonie educator named NEH summer scholar
• 10: Budget newsletter set to hit resident mailboxes this week
• 10: STEAM Ahead; Addressing the importance of STEAM at the elementary level
• 6: South Colonie recognizes school lunch heroes
• 6: Longstanding Lisha Kill teacher honored with prestigious Jefferson Award
• 6: CCHS SMART Freshman Orientation
• 6: Four candidates vie for two board seats
• 4: CCHS celebrates National College Decision Day
• 4: CCHS receives Best High School recognition by U.S. News & World report
• 4: CCHS Line ‘N Cue earns five nominations for High School Musical Theater Awards
• 3: Sand Creek Cast & Crew Drama Club presents Seussical Jr.
• 2: Budget vote absentee ballot applications available

April 2022

• 29: CCHS students recognized for scouting achievements
• 27: iCARE set to host Raiderfest on May 21; Proceeds to benefit American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• 27: South Colonie’s music education program receives national recognition
• 26: COVID-19 testing clinic concludes; COVID-19 take-home kits still available
• 26: Colonie high school tech department set to host 20th annual car show on May 26
• 26: End of year schedules update
• 26: South Colonie launches new podcast South Colonie in 5; First episode to share details about the South Colonie property proposition on the ballot in May
• 25: Land proposition update; Enhancing facilities for the next generation of Colonie
• 13: Saddlewood Elementary raises $2,400.25 for Ukrainian humanitarian effort
• 13: Colonie Central student is a ‘cut’ above the rest; will compete at state competition
• 13: Lisha Kill MathCounts Club reaches Gold Level status by MATHCOUNTS Foundation
• 13: CCHS students’ work showcased at virtual media arts festival
• 13: Board adopts $113 million spending plan; Budget hearing set for May 10
• 8: Changing direction: Proving that it’s never too late to chase down a dream
• 4: South Colonie to hold Community Budget Forum on Tuesday, April 5
• 4: iCare annual chili cook-off raises nearly $1800; Monies used to combat mental health and support American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

March 2022

• 30: Three CCHS students selected to display art at the High School Regional Art Exhibition
• 29: Two Sand Creek teams set to compete at KidWind national championship
• 25: CCHS graduate continuing a path of giving back to South Colonie
• 21: Stewart Shop’s supports South Colonie backpack program for students in need
• 16: District leaders present first draft of proposed 2022-23 budget; Development process continues
• 9: South Colonie celebrates school social workers during National School Social Work Week
• 9: Planned virtual learning day set for Friday, April 1
• 7: Lisha Kill seventh graders participate in Presidents Day Challenge
• 7: Sand Creek to host informational night for incoming fifth-grade parents/guardians
• 7: Lisha Kill to host orientation for incoming fifth grade students and families
• 7: Shaker Road welcomes new principal (for-a-day!)
• 7: CCHS student seeking to raise awareness for Eagle Scout project

February 2022

• 27: Statewide mask mandate to be lifted on Wednesday, March 2
• 26: 2/26 Notification: Updated COVID-19 Testing Clinic hours 
• 23: Alumni Series Rolls On: A career pathway forged at South Colonie
• 23: Career & Technical Education and its effect on today’s students
• 17: South Colonie welcomes Rosenzweig as Community Engagement & Safety Coordinator
• 16: South Colonie 2022-2023 budget planning continues; First draft budget to be presented at March 15 board meeting
• 16: Lisha Kill students perform ‘Into the Woods’
• 16: South Colonie COVID-19 testing clinic to be closed during mid-winter break
• 15: 2/15 Update from Superintendent Perry; Sand Creek to resume in-person instruction Wednesday, Feb. 16
• 14: 2/14 Update from Superintendent Perry
• 9: Pushing the reset button; Lisha Kill prioritizes wellness for students through team-building activities
• 9: South Colonie powers through to hold Capital Region Kidwind Challenge
• 7: South Colonie celebrates National School Counseling Week Feb 7-11
• 4: Colonie Athletics announces two new head coaches for spring sports season
• 3: District Update: School closure scheduled for Friday, February 4
• 1: Governor unveils 2023 executive budget; South Colonie begins budget planning for the 2022-23 school year

January 2022

• 31: South Colonie appoints On-site Energy Manager for district
• 31: South Colonie Board of Education now accepting nominations for the Colonie Central High School Hall of Fame Class of 2022
• 27: State of the District Community Presentation now available to view
• 24: CCHS 2022-23 Curriculum Guide is now available
• 21: Veeder fourth grade students learn important lesson about longhouses
• 21: South Colonie receives funds in support of new school playgrounds
• 19: South Colonie 2022-2023 Attendance Calendar
• 18: South Colonie launches Colonie Community Connection; Hosts ribbon cutting ceremony for innovative learning work program
• 11: CCHS alumnus chases her dreams on the stage
• 5: FAQs: Rapid, at-home COVID-Tests
• 5: Registration for NYSSMA Piano Solos now open
• 4: South Colonie Athletic Hall of Fame Committee now accepting nominations for the Class of 2022

December 2021

• 23: South Colonie announces Spring 2022 Continuing Education Classes; Brochure set to hit mailboxes early January
• 16: Perry named 2021 ‘Superintendent to Watch’ by national organization
• 14: VIDEO: CCHS spreads kindness reminder for all through Kind Human initiative
• 10: CCHS senior receives DAR Good Citizen Award
• 8: CCHS senior performs at All-State Music Festival
• 3: Building artistic development and positive outreach in the Capital Region: Meet Corey John Snide
• 3: South Colonie now offering online ticket sales for athletics; 50% capacity set for games/matches  

November 2021

• 19: SC employee donates tree to Empire State Plaza for holiday season
• 12: South Colonie teacher receives prestigious Baecher Teacher Leadership Award for work in English learner education
• 3: Shaker Road kicks off 11th annual BROvember movement in the fight to end prostate cancer

October 2021

• 29: Calendar Alert: Reminder— Upcoming Parent Conference Days; Superintendent Conference Day; and Thanksgiving Recess
• 29: SC Alumni Series Continues: Meet Class of 2001 graduate Kim Corbitt
• 22: iCare holds multiple assemblies focused on mental health and suicide prevention
• 13: South Colonie continues to support DEI work in schools, Releases first edition equity report card
• 13: Lisha Kill teacher brings teaching to life through monarch butterfly unit
• 12: Colonie Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes class of 2020 and 2021 at fall induction ceremony
• 4: VIDEO: Favorite school experiences; South Colonie is Back

September 2021

• 29: Lisha Kill celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
• 28: VIDEO: South Colonie is Back Fall 2021
• 21: Colonie Central High School highlights ‘Raider Scholars’ during celebratory breakfast
• 17: Board of Education meeting set for Tuesday, September 21 at 7 p.m.
• 7: South Colonie to host football field naming ceremony in honor of beloved coach and teacher 
• 3: Board of Education meeting set for Tuesday, September 7 at 7 p.m.

August 2021

• 31: School meals are FREE for the 2021-22 school year
• 25: South Colonie plans for fall; releases 2021-22 COVID-19 protocols 
• 23: Colonie Fall Athletics Update
• 18: Staff Orientation: Helping teachers become leaders in the school community
• 6: Thinking outside the box for today’s students

July 2021

• 30: South Colonie 2.0 reopening task force continues planning; District still waiting updated guidance from state DOH
• 23: Lisha Kill Supply Lists 2021-22 School Year
• 23: Olympic competition with a South Colonie twist
• 23: CCHS graduate moving forward with a plan
• 21: South Colonie Transportation Director earns highest honor from New York Association for Pupil Transportation
• 19: South Colonie Busing 2021-22 School Year
• 7: South Colonie Board of Education elects President and Vice President
• 1: CCHS student named Rensselaer Medal winner; Award recognizes promising students who excel in math and science
• 1: Board of Education reorganizational and regular meeting set for Tuesday, July 6 at 6 p.m.

June 2021

• 25: South Colonie celebrates Class of 2021
• 25: ‘Moving up’: Sand Creek holds celebration for eighth grade students heading to high school (VIDEO)
• 25: Saddlewood Elementary hosts fourth grade fun day
• 24: Final thoughts with CCHS Senior Jenna Deeg
• 22: Veeder Kindergarten Bus Orientation Set for Tuesday, Sept. 7
• 22: Sand Creek to offer library summer hours for students
• 22: Delivering musical instruction during the 2020-21 school year
• 17: Lisha Kill students receive ‘high grades’ for NYAPT School Bus Safety poster contest
• 17: CCHS student named ‘Outstanding Student of the Year’ at CTE graduation
• 16: Second Grade Virtual Academy students participate in fun lip dub
• 10: CCHS to offer virtual version of High School Driver Education program
• 10: Transition Information for Fourth Grade Families
• 10: Locker Orientation Information – Letter to Families
• 10: CCHS senior headed to compete for Cornell Big Red
• 8: CCHS announces top five students from Class of 2021
• 2: CCHS senior making waves to The College of St. Rose
• 1: BOCES bringing career excitement to CCHS student

May 2021

• 27: Alumni Series: CCHS graduate making gains in chemical engineering
• 26: CCHS Spring Symphonic Orchestra Concert
• 25: Colonie Relays takes on new name: Harry Koch Relays
• 24: South Colonie names Assistant Superintendent for Management Services and Strategic Planning
• 24: Sand Creek PTA announces winners of STEM + Families Event
• 21: District Update – Face Covering & Social Distancing
• 20: Political strategist, venture capitalist and being an entrepreneur: Meet Class of 2001 Alumnus Antonio Dixon
• 19: UPK Lottery Update
• 19: End of year schedule for students grades 5-8
• 19: Colonie Central High School honors 11 athletes at signing day event
• 18: South Colonie voters approve $108 million school spending plan; elect two board members
• 18: Colonie Central High School sets date and venue for Class of 2021 graduation
• 14: Alumni Series: Meet Class of 1992 graduate Greg Aidala
• 14: Colonie Athletics Update – Spectators
• 12: CCHS senior earns DAR Good Citizen Award
• 11: End of year schedule for students grades UPK-4
• 11: Sand Creek Middle School PTA to host STEM+ Families Science Festival Event May 15-23
• 11: Art/Special Education Internship program: How it’s helping our students
• 10: VIDEO: Community is at the heart of South Colonie
• 7: An Important Message from Dr. Perry to our School Community
• 5: District mourns death of CCHS Sophomore
• 3: Teacher Appreciation Week at South Colonie

April 2021

• 30: CCHS student recognized by Yale University as community engagement leader
• 30: Virtual Learning with CCHS senior Macie Brannigan  
• 29: South Colonie 2.0 reopening task force begins planning for the 2021-22 school year; Welcomes new members to the committee
• 27: CCHS hosts inaugural Careers in the Humanities Forum
• 23: Alumni Series: CCHS graduate making his mark at GE
• 22: Four candidates vie for two board seats; Learn more about the candidates on Monday, April 26 at 7 p.m.
• 20: 4/20: A message from Superintendent Perry to South Colonie Families
• 20: A statement from Superintendent Perry regarding a recent student death
• 19: CCHS Intern joins South Colonie Communications Department
• 19: South Colonie shares community feedback on budget priorities for the 2021-22 school year
• 16: HVAC/R students heat up their future at career fair
• 16: Lisha Kill student wins NYWEA/NYSDEC poster contest
• 15: South Colonie Board of Education meeting set for Wednesday, April 21 at 7 p.m.
• 14: Roemer named Supervisor of Physical Education, Athletics, and Intramurals for South Colonie Schools
• 14: Tresansky named Lisha Kill Middle School Principal
• 14: Vaccination clinic for South Colonie students ages 16 and up set for Saturday, April 17
• 8: CCHS student looking to go deep on latest CTE project
• 1: Colonie Athletics Spring Sports Registration – Begins March 29

March 2021

• 26: PIZZA MADNESS arrives at CCHS!!
• 26: 20 Years Later: South Colonie Champions Remembered
• 25: Teacher Feature with Mrs. Ryan – Bringing art to life at South Colonie
• 19: District leaders present first draft of proposed 2021-22 budget; Projects revenue shortfall
• 19: South Colonie to adopt recommendations for music performing groups
• 10: CCHS students compete virtually in Regional Science Bowl
• 2: Veeder Kindergarten classes celebrate100 days of school
• 2: iCare annual chili cook-off raises over $1K; Proceeds to combat mental health and support a local sheriffs family

February 2021

• 26: South Colonie alumnus playing a part in NASA’s Perseverance Rover
• 26: PAES Lab: Co-facilitators making a difference
• 24: 2020-21 Lead testing results
• 19: Kindness Cart delivering more than refreshments for Sand Creek Middle School
• 18: Colonie Athletics available on YouTube and Facebook
• 16: SC Alumni Series: Class of 2003 graduate bringing the news into homes
• 12: South Colonie Board of Education approves plan for wrestling; Season set to begin Saturday
• 10: South Colonie Board of Education to hold special meeting on Friday, Feb. 12; BOE set to vote on wrestling
• 9: South Colonie District Office and Saddlewood Elementary precautionary lockout lifted
• 2: SC Alumni Series Rolls On: Meet Gabby Fisher

January 2021

• 29: South Colonie continues COVID testing for staff; Announces new procedures for COVID notifications 
• 29: Longtime elementary educator bids farewell
• 21: South Colonie begins COVID testing for staff; Reports zero positive results at the high school
• 15: South Colonie Alumni Series – Meet the Lansing brothers
• 15: SOCCOM project delivering gains for the planet
• 15: PAES Lab: What it’s doing for the CCHS community
• 14: Virtual Planning Days Clarification
• 12: CCHS Interactive Electives website now live; Live meets for students and parents scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 14
• 7: January 7 update: A message from Superintendent Perry
• 6: 2021-22 CCHS Academic Curriculum Guide now available

December 2020

• 23: South Colonie Teacher Feature: Sarah Pendergast
• 21: South Colonie elementary students recognized for achievements in Math and ELA  
• 18: South Colonie Alumni Series – Meet Nicole Finn
• 11: 12/11 Notification of positive COVID-19 cases at South Colonie
• 10: 12/10 Notification of positive COVID-19 cases at South Colonie
• 9: Saddlewood Elementary teacher named winner in Staples US Retail ‘Thank A Teacher’ program
• 8: South Colonie CSD kicks off Alumni Series
• 2: South Colonie 2021-22 Budget Development Calendar
• 2: South Colonie parent creates ripple effect of giving 

November 2020

• 30: South Colonie middle school students recognized for achievements in Math and ELA
• 27: Saddlewood Elementary students collect items for regional food bank
• 24: South Colonie to launch alumni news series
• 24: Virtual Academy pilots new instructional schedule between Thanksgiving and holiday recess
• 19: Virtual Teacher Spotlight: Theodosia Legato
• 18: South Colonie announces new cultural proficiency initiative
• 17: Virtual FAFSA workshop set for Tuesday, Dec. 8
• 16: Technology request form for virtual learning day on Wednesday, Dec. 9
• 10: Veterans Day: A view from Colonie Central High School
• 9: 11/9: Virtual Academy Update: A message from our Virtual Academy principals
• 4: Virtual Teacher Spotlight: Katherine Detrick
• 4: ENL program delivering important skills at South Colonie

October 2020

• 30: South Colonie Teacher Feature: Liz Bell
• 15: South Colonie Teacher Feature: Michelle Blair
• 7: South Colonie Teacher Feature: Lexi Cuomo

September 2020

• 21: UPK program delivers promise for tomorrow’s students
• 16: Return to play procedures for Colonie High School Athletics
• 11: Colonie Athletics Fall Season Update
• 10: Veeder Elementary – Welcome Back Video
• 1: Update from South Colonie Medical Director Dr. Silverman

August 2020

• 26: In-person Universal Pre-K program planned for fall; Feedback requested from families
• 21: South Colonie administrators address parent questions during interactive reopening sessions

June 2020

• 30: Colonie Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame committee names class of 2020
• 17: South Colonie voters approve $107 million school spending plan; elect Casey for another term
• 11: Colonie names top grads for 2020
• 11: South Colonie summer library hours announced
• 9: Suburban Council Excellence in Leadership award recipients announced
• 8: Colonie High School Awards Night Video 2020
• 5: Lisha Kill staff members plant crops at Patroon Land Farm
• 5: Mr. Cannistraci pays tribute to orchestra seniors
• 4: ENL program expands offerings at Forest Park Elementary
• 3: CCHS iCare students raise $5,000 in support of Northern Rivers

May 2020

• 28: Capital project work continues
• 28: South Colonie Transportation Department pays tribute to the class of 2020
• 28: NYS AHPERD Capital Zone recognizes physical education student leadership among South Colonie students
• 27: CCHS student athletes sign to play with colleges
• 21: A message from Principal Tedisco
• 21: Participation requested in statewide ThoughtExchange on the reopening of schools
• 19: Board adopts $107 million spending plan
• 15: Veeder PTA celebrates teacher appreciation week
• 13: Riding to the next stop: Veeder celebrates fourth grade class
• 12: Life skill staff visit students for special plant delivery
• 11: Veeder shows the love for “Homeschool Heroes”
• 11: Cuomo names Conklin for New York’s Reimagine Education Advisory Council
• 7: BOE survey in favor of naming Varsity Football Field in memory of Michael Ambrosio
• 4: South Colonie Board of Education appoints Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Safe Schools
• 1: South Colonie recognizes school lunch heroes

April 2020

• 30: CCHS receives Best High School recognition by U.S. News & World report
• 29: Saddlewood Elementary achieves highest standard under ESSA; All other South Colonie schools receive “Good Standing” status
• 28: South Colonie celebrates Earth Day
• 27: CCHS students recognized for their work at the Capital Region Media Festival
• 23: April 23 update: A message of hope from Superintendent Perry
• 21: April 21, Saddlewood Snapshot
• 21: Shaker Road invites families to celebrate Earth Day
• 17: Sand Creek’s Sebert selected to conduct field research in Alaska
• 16: April 16 update: South Colonie to remain closed through May 15; College Board cancels May and June SATs
• 15: CollegeBoard offering webinar to prepare for AP exams
• 15: District presents second draft of proposed 2020-21 budget; plan outlines staff reductions and other cost-saving measures in order to close gap in funding
• 14: April 14 update: Special Education guidance for teachers
• 14: District demonstrates fiscal responsibility among allocation of personnel costs
• 9: Shaker Road Shaker Road art brings smiles to Albany Med
• 9: Spring Continuing Education Classes canceled due to COVID-19
• 8: South Colonie community donates over 5,000 hygiene products

March 2020

• 30: Saddlewood holds a parade for families during school closure
• 30: Roessleville holds a parade for families during school closure
• 30: Shaker Road holds parade for families during closure
• 28: South Colonie kicks-off virtual spirit week for students
• 26: Former student gives COVID-19 presentation to CCHS students
• 25: District presents first draft of proposed 2020-21 budget
• 9: South Colonie Employee Spotlight Tim Wright
• 6: Sand Creek teachers now published authors in The Journal of Marine Education

February 2020

• 28: Information for parents regarding Coronavirus
• 24: South Colonie serves up something special for National School Breakfast Week
• 11: Information for parents regarding Coronavirus
• 10: Lisha Kill SoCoRobo competes in regional tournament
• 7: South Colonie kicks-off Kids Heart Challenge

January 2020

• 31: Stewart’s Shops donates to South Colonie Backpack Program
• 31: Forest Park students recognized for problem solving
• 29: Shaker Road celebrates Chinese and Vietnamese New Year
• 29: Governor unveils executive budget; South Colonie foundation aid increase proposed at 1.4 percent
• 28: Lisha Kill Drama Club to perform Seussical, Jr.
• 23: Sand Creek STEM teacher selected to facilitate STrEaM training in UAE
• 21: South Colonie to participate in Sustainability of Schools Forum on Thursday, Jan. 30
• 21: iCare annual chili cook-off raises over $2,000 to combat mental health
• 17: Roessleville third grade students receive special “Mindfulness” lesson
• 17: South Colonie Board of Education selects new Superintendent of Schools
• 14: Athletics Department to host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Feb. 1
• 14: January 2020 Regents Exam/Local Exam Schedule
• 14: Athletic Hall of Fame Committee now accepting nominations for the Class of 2020
• 8: South Colonie 2020-21 Attendance Calendar

December 2019

• 28: Colonie Lady Raiders Basketball Action
• 23: Lisha Kill Lip Dub to Support Teacher Fighting Cancer
• 22: Roessleville Celebrates Reading Holiday
• 22: Roessleville 2nd Graders Make Gingerbread Houses
• 20: Forest Park Students Awarded For Kindness and PE Achievement
• 20: iCARE Winter Clothing Drive For Northern Rivers Nets 150 Items
• 20: Shaker Road BROvember Raises Nearly $1,400 to Fight Prostate Cancer
• 20: Sand Creek Celebrates Way to Go Wednesday
• 20: Boys Basketball and Cheerleading Action
• 20: Saddlewood First Graders Celebrate the Holidays
• 19: Sand Creek Book Party
• 17: Benefit ‘Metal’ Concert Honoring CCHS Alumni Raises Nearly $8,000 For Music Program
• 17: Shaker Road Earn Mobil STEM Grant
• 16: Forest Park Celebrates Festive Friday
• 16: Forest Park Students Make Kindness Chain
• 16: Saddlewood Decorates Candy Houses For the Holidays
• 15: Middle School Robotics Teams Compete at RPI, Lisha Kill Advances to Championship Round
• 14: CCHS Boys Wrestling Action
• 13: CCHS Senior Earns DAR Award
• 13: CCHS Artwork on Display at Colonie Town Library
• 11: Lisha Kill Stuffs the Bus With Toys For Tots
• 10: South Colonie Athletic Training Program Honored
• 9: Saddlewood Literacy Night and Festival of Wreaths
• 7: Sand Creek Sells Hot Chocolate For Make-A-Wish
• 6: Sand Creek Cast & Crew Presents Gone With The Breeze
• 5: Sand Creek Kicks Off Stuff the Bus Holiday Campaign
• 4: Saddlewood Second Grade Thankful Feast
• 4: Support iCARE Clothing Drive All December
• 4: CCHS Line ‘n Cue Stages Peter and the Starcatcher

November 2019

• 27: PTSA November Craft Fair Features CCHS Student Groups
• 26: Sand Creek Teachers Present at STANYS Conference
• 26: Colonie Town Library Visits Veeder School
• 25: CCHS Life Skills Program Celebrates Thanksgiving
• 25: Sand Creek Student Video Conferences on Lichens and Polar Regions
• 25: Veeder First Grade Digraph Exercise
• 22: Village of Colonie Teaches Forest Park About Recycling
• 22: Forest Park Students Are Thankful
• 21: 50th Day of School For Veeder Kindergartners
• 20: Sand Creek 7th Graders Perform Community Service
• 19: Veeder Collects For Holiday Food Drive
• 15: Lisha Kill Hosts Late Night Laser Event
• 13: Roessleville Students Experience Yoga
• 12: Sand Creek Educator Honored For Excellence in Science Teaching
• 12: Sand Creek Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Dec. 4
• 12: Lisha Kill Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Dec. 11
• 12: Shaker Road Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Postponed
• 12: Saddlewood Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Now Dec. 10
• 12: Roessleville Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Dec. 5
• 12: Veeder Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Dec. 9
• 12: Forest Park Stuff the Bus With Toys For Tots Day Dec. 6
• 7: Great First Season For Schenectady-Colonie Swim/Dive Team
• 1: Forest Park Celebrates Halloween
• 1: Shaker Road Halloween Parade

October 2019

• 31: iCARE Students Share Halloween Tricks and Treats at Saddlewood
• 31: Saddlewood Holds Halloween Parade
• 31: Veeder Holds Halloween Parade
• 31: Sand Creek Cast & Crew Presents Gone With The Breeze Nov. 21-23
• 29: iCARE First 5K Raises Nearly $1,000 For Northern Rivers
• 29: Roessleville 4th Grader Finds Purse, Turns It Into Police
• 28: Forest Park Fights Breast Cancer by Wearing Pink
• 28: Forest Park Students Honored in October For Showing Respect
• 28: Sand Creek Way to Go Wednesday Awards for October
• 25: Veeder Wild West Boosterthon Celebration YEE-HAW!
• 25: Please Help Keep Us Safe This Halloween Season
• 23: CCHS Girls Volleyball Team Beats Shaker High on Pink out the Gym Night
• 23: South Colonie Ranked No. 17 Among 83 Area School Districts
• 23: School Board Members Honored For NYSSBA Achievement
• 23: Last Day to Take Superintendent Search Input Survey Oct. 24
• 23: Transportation Personnel Honored by School Board For Handling School Bus Medical Emergency
• 22: South Colonie Transportation Department Working to Keep Our Children Safe
• 21: Superintendent’s Letter Regarding Increased Security at Albany and Troy Schools
• 17: Veeder Boosterthon Fun Run a Huge Success
• 16: CCHS Greenhouse Construction Project Underway
• 16: Forest Park Fun Run Huge Success
• 15: CCHS Senior Named 2019 Commended Student
• 15: Colonie Fire Company Visits Forest Park
• 15: Students Participate in Annual ENL Library Night
• 11: Roessleville Fun Run a Success
• 11: Sand Creek Students Join Belize Zoom Conference
• 11: Five Inducted Into CCHS Athletics Hall of Fame Inaugural Class
• 9: Stanford Heights Firefighters Visit Veeder
• 1: District Seeks Community Input for New Superintendent Search
• 1: Forest Park Students Show Responsibility

September 2019

• 30: Veeder First Grade Math Games
• 25: Auto Services Class Reconditions Mower and File Cabinets For Reuse
• 25: Board of Education Honors Tenure Recipients
• 21: Sand Creek Escape Room Challenge
• 21: Veeder Celebrates World Peace Day
• 19: Information About UPK Openings This School Year
• 19: Macy Buff Shaker Road Principal for the Day
• 17: Lisha Kill Pair Capture Awards at Bus Safety Poster Competition
• 17: 2019 CCHS Raiders Scholars Breakfast
• 16: CCHS Football Action
• 12: CCHS Boys Volleyball Action
• 12: New Swim Team Finds Success
• 11: Gone With The Breeze Audition Music
• 7: Sand Creek Teacher Participates in Yellowstone Ecology Project
• 6: South Colonie Back to School Photo Gallery

August 2019

• 25: New Veeder Third Graders Visit Town Library This Summer
• 21: Board of Education Sets 2019-20 School Tax Rates
• 20: Brunelle Earns National Athletic Trainer Service Award
• 20: Sand Creek’s Sebert Participates in Summer SWARM Project
• 19: Sand Creek Social Worker Attends Summer Space Academy
• 16: Forest Park Summer School Experience
• 15: South Colonie Ranked 13th in List of Best Capital Region School District for 2020
• 13: Welcome Back Letter From Sand Creek Administration
• 7: Superintendent Buhner Announces His Retirement for March 2020

July 2019

• 26: Middle School Teachers Attend Fuse Program
• 18: Drama Club 2019-20 Show Lineup
• 10: Teachers Sebert/Brown Attend UMass Science Workshop
• 1: Five Named To CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

June 2019

• 28: Congratulations CCHS Class of 2019
• 25: Forest Park Kindergarten Family Fun Fest
• 25: CCHS Summer Reading Information
• 25: Roessleville Holds Kindergarten Celebration
• 25: New Law Eliminates Religious Exemption From Immunizations For School 
• 21: Class of 2019 Members Return to Roessleville
• 21: Roessleville Students Earn Attendance and Athletic Awards
• 21: Times Union Names Hermance Track & Field Male Athlete of the Year
• 21: Shaker Road Lip Dub Wallflowers and Weeds
• 21: Sand Creek Students Research National Parks
• 21: Colonie Police Rule Online Threat By Student Non-Credible
• 20: Lisha Kill Students Capture Poster Contest Bus Safety Awards
• 20: Forest Park Field Day
• 20: CCHS iCARE Presents $12,000 to Equinox
• 20: Forest Park June Awards
• 18: CCHS to Add Girls Varsity Swimming to Athletics Next Fall
• 18: 2019 K-8 Summer Reading Information
• 18: Sand Creek Students Use Telemetry to Find Tortoises
• 18: Lisha Kill Field Day Raises $600 to Fight Pediatric Cancer
• 14: Sand Creek 6th Graders Complete Reading Challenge
• 14: Sand Creek Final Way to go Wednesday Students of School Year
• 13: Torch Run Passes Through Roessleville Elementary School
• 13: CCHS Grad Young Signs Professional Softball Contract with ASBA
• 13: Sand Creek Teacher Brown Participates in 2019 National STEM Scholar Program
• 11: South Colonie Ranked in Top Quarter of Area School Districts
• 11: Veeder Field Day Photo Gallery
• 11: Forest Park Kindergarten Ladybug Lessons
• 11: AP Chemistry Students Attend HVCC NMR Workshop
• 10: 27th Annual ENL Picnic and Awards Ceremony
• 7: CCHS Students Honored By BOCES CTE
• 6: Students Honored For Optimism and PE Leadership Awards
• 5: Board of Education Honors Students For Special Achievement
• 5: Garnet Raiders Win Class AA Softball Title
• 4: Roessleville Students Are Respectful, Responsible and Kind
• 4: Lisha Kill Teacher Wins First Toys For Tots 5K Run-Walk
• 4: Tech Department Car Show Winners
• 4: Sand Creek Grade 8 Slide Show Information/Orders
• 1: Pakatar Sand Creek Student Athlete of the Week

May 2019

• 30: Mayor Leak/Judge Ryba 2019 CCHS Hall of Famers
• 30: Wygant is Shaker Road Principal for the Day
• 29: CCHS Holds Student Awards Night
• 29: CCHS Spring Teams Scholar Athletes
• 25: Boardman Earns Student Volunteer Award
• 24: Roessleville UPK Lemonade Stand Raises Money to Fight Childhood Cancer
• 23: UPK Lottery Results
• 23: Sand Creek Winnders National KidWind Champs
• 23: Forest Park 3rd Grade Egg Car Technology Challenge
• 23: CCHS 17th Annual Car Show Tonight
• 21: Residents Approve District Budget, Two Propositions and Elect Three to School Board
• 21: Lisha Kill High Honor Roll Breakfasts
• 21: Sand Creek Read-a-thon for Albany Med
• 21: Bombard Sand Creek Student Athlete of the Week
• 20: Look Back at Raiderfest 2019
• 20: District Budget/Propositions/School Board Vote Today, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• 18: Coach Ambrosio Named Kind Human of the Year
• 17: Student ‘Popcorn’ Vaping Design Wins CCHS Billboard Contest
• 17: Roessleville Running Club Works Out Indoors
• 17: Sand Creek Broadcast Club Visits Local Radio Station
• 16: Sand Creek 8th Grade Trip to NYC
• 15: Eastman Named Sand Creek Athlete of the Week
• 12: Two CCHS Actors Participate in HS Musical Theatre Awards
• 10: Sand Creek 7th Grade Community Service Day
• 10: South Colonie Students Capture PE Student Leadership Awards
• 9: Sand Creek Ironman Winners
• 9: Two South Colonie Educators Honored by Channel 13
• 8: Sand Creek 8th Graders Earn PE Leadership Awards
• 7: Veeder Rain Forest Project
• 6: Colonie Relays Photo Gallery
• 5: South Colonie Modified Track Meet
• 5: Sand Creek 6th Graders Study Medieval Times
• 4: Forest Park Students Honesty Awards
• 3: National Physical Education and Sports Week
• 1: Veeder Third Graders Learn About Antarctica
• 1: SCFOTA Sponsors Mini Acting Workshop
• 1: Forest Park Trip to Indian Ladders Farm

April 2019

• 29: CCHS Spring Travelers Return From France
• 26: CCHS Art Club Visits MASS MoCA
• 19: Forest Park STEM Challenge
• 19: Shaker Road Technology Challenge
• 19: Veeder Kindergartners Clean Up for Earth Day
• 18: Middle School Students Video Conference With Antarctica Research Vessel
• 18: Sand Creek KidWind Teams Win Again
• 18: District Art Show Underway at Colonie Library Through May 30
• 17: Sand Creek Teacher Presents at National Science Education Conference
• 17: Roessleville Kindergarten Earth Day Cleanup
• 16: Sand Creek Rocket Research
• 13: Raider Boys Lacrosse, Tennis and Lady Raider Softball Action
• 12: Third Grade Parent Surprise Reader in Roessleville Class
• 12: Veeder First Graders Share Book Reviews With Kindergartners
• 12: Sand Creek Teams Capture 2019 KidWind Honors
• 12: Sand Creek to Stage Willy Wonka April 11-13
• 11: CCHS Artist Work Honored in Albany
• 11: Roessleville Kindergartners Engage in Writer’s Workshop
• 10: CCHS Student Artwork Captures Awards at Niskayuna Show
• 10: Veeder Third Grade Student Author Celebration
• 5: Forest Park Perseverance and Athletic Awards For March
• 4: Approved State Budget Gives South Colonie Slight Increase in Foundation Aid, Enacts Permanent Property Tax Levy Limit
• 4: Saddlewood Collects More Than 1,000 Items For Food Bank
• 3: Sand Creek Students Chat With Zion National Park Ranger
• 3: Raider Baseball and JV Softball Action
• 1: Sand Creek’s Willy Wonka Performed at Elementary Schools

March 2019

• 29: Veeder Kindergarten Kitchen Science
• 27: Sand Creek Broadcast Club Gets Voice Acting Lesson
• 26: Lisha Kill’s Winter Series Raffle Runs
• 26: Veeder Kindergartners Build Shelters Using STEM Skills
• 26: Veeder First Graders Learn About Science of Light
• 22: Forest Park School Spirit Day
• 19: Sand Creek Teachers Present at Polar ICE Summit
• 19: Forest Park Presents Heart Challenge Awards
• 19: Sand Creek Students Learn About Colonie Library Reading App
• 14: Nominations Sought by May 1 For First Colonie Athletics Hall of Fame Class
• 14: The Great Energy Debate at Sand Creek
• 10: Forest Park March Madness Crazy Hat/Hair Day
• 10: Greater Capital Region STEAM Expo Registration Information
• 7: Roessleville Third Graders Welcome Guest Reader
• 7: Golden City Lebrons Win Lisha Kill 3-on-3 Tournament
• 7: CCHS to Stage Legally Blonde March 21-23
• 5: CCHS & Lisha Kill Students Compete at GE Regional Science Bowl
• 5: Roessleville February PAW Awards
• 5: Forest Park One Book, One District Kickoff
• 5: Veeder & Lisha Kill Are Odyssey of the Mind Winners
• 1: Forest Park Social Thinking Awards
• 1: Dogs Visit Shaker Road as Part of Iditarod Studies
• 1: Sand Creek Honors February ‘Way to go Wednesday” Award Winners
• 1: Rep. Tonko Visits Sand Creek Bringing Library Books
• 1: Roessleville UPK Honors Dr. Seuss

February 2019

• 28: CCHS Students Collect Prom Dresses For a Good Cause
• 26: Veeder Students Celebrate 100th Day of School
• 26: CCHS Artists on Display at Proctor’s Theater
• 19: Little Mermaid Cast Visits Saddlewood & Veeder Schools
• 18: Saddlewood Shares Messages of Love and Hope With Ronald McDonald House
• 18: Shaker Road 2nd Graders Learn About Antarctica
• 15: Sand Creek Students Video Conference With Antarctica Scientists
• 15: It’s a Tie at Annual Sand Creek Souper Bowl
• 15: Roessleville Wacky Hair Day
• 12: Lisha Kill Penguin Project Teaches Good Citizenship
• 12: Lisha Kill Drama Club Presents Little Mermaid Jr.
• 12: Forest Park 4th Graders Present National Disaster Posters
• 12: Veeder PTA Sponsors Kids’ Movie Night
• 11: Shaker Road ENL Celebrates Chinese & Vietnamese New Year
• 11: Auto Tech Students Get Lesson in Windshield Replacement
• 11: Colonie Raiders Cheerleading Rumble
• 6: Lisha Kill Drama Club to Stage The Little Mermaid, Jr. Feb. 8-10
• 6: Fifth Graders Donate Band Aids to Help Kids With Cancer
• 4: Saddlewood Hosts Puppets in Education
• 1: Sand Creek 8th Graders Study Tsunamis

January 2019

• 31: Students Win Engineering Contest to Develop Lymphedema Shoe
• 29: Veeder Students Enjoy Cozy Reading Time
• 29: Roessleville Students Show Empathy
• 28: National Girls and Women in Sports Day
• 28: CCHS Grad Teaches Lisha Kill 5th Graders About Africa
• 25: Roessleville Holds Successful Math Night
• 25: Fourth Grade Orchestra Performs Winter Concert
• 25: Forest Park January Awards
• 24: Lisha Kill 5th Graders Video Chat With Antarctica Scientists
• 23: Veeder Third Grade Chromebook Presentation
• 23: 5th Annual iCARE Chili Cook-Off Raises $3,000 For Equinox
• 23: Governor Unveils Executive Budget; District Foundation Aid Increase Proposed at 0.25 Percent
• 18: iCARE Chili Cook-Off Serves Up More Than Just a Warm Meal
• 18: Veeder Kindergarten Winter Fun
• 17: Roessleville Holds Math Olympiad
• 16: Roessleville Morning Yoga
• 16: Third Graders Engage in STEM Experiments With Sand Creek Teacher
• 16: CCHS CEIP Student Works in Elementary Education at Roessleville
• 14: Roessleville Second Graders Experience ‘Matter, Matter, Everywhere’
• 14: Forest Park Student ‘Snowflaked’ at Morning Program
• 14: Kindergartners Participate in Hour of Code
• 14: Roessleville Students Reading for Ronald McDonald House
• 14: First Graders Learn About Non Fiction Books
• 14: Kindergarten Kodable at Roessleville
• 12: Lisha Kill Holds 5th Grade DARE Graduation
• 8: CCHS Boys & Girls Bowling Action
• 7: Girls Bowling Team Captures Sawyer Tournament
• 5: iCARE Chili Cook-Off Jan. 18
• 3: New CCHS Athletic Hall of Fame Seeking Members For Selection Committee
• 1: Vaping 101: What Every Parent Should Know Forum Jan. 9 at CCHS

December 2018

• 31: CCHS Boys Basketball vs Watervliet
• 31: Lady Raiders Basketball vs Williamsville South
• 26: Shaker Road Helps Veterans and Humane Society
• 22: 5th Graders Take The Elf on the Shelf Zip-Line Challenge
• 22: South Colonie Bus Drivers Help Families in Need
• 22: Forest Park Celebrates Holiday Week
• 21: Saddlewood Elementary PTA Literacy Night
• 21: Lisha Kill Holiday Photos/Cheers For Charlie Lip Dub Video
• 21: Forest Park Students Honored For Showing Kindness
• 21: Sand Creek Way to go Wednesday December Awards
• 20: iCARE Delivers Community Donations to Equinox
• 20: Veeder Kindergartners Spread Secret Kindness
• 19: CCHS Students Earn President’s Spotlight Award for Community Service
• 17: Forest Park Students Visit Santa Claus
• 17: Forest Park Celebrates Festive Friday
• 17: Lisha Kill Robotics Team Captures First Place
• 17: Saddlewood Candy House Making Party
• 15: iCARE Spreads Pay it Forward Friday Kindness
• 15: Shaker Road Students Work with STEM and Literature
• 14: 7th Grade Periodic Table Escape Room Challenge
• 14: Veeder Shines at Regional Food Bank
• 14: CCHS Senior Earns DAR Good Citizen Award
• 13: CCHS Students Learn About School of Business From Alum
• 10: Saddlewood Supports Bears for Boston Holiday Initiative
• 10: Forest Park Stuffs the Bus with Toys for Tots
• 10: CCHS Interns Create Unique Library Reading Space
• 10: CCHS Actors Make Blankets For HATAS
• 10: Forest Park Students Are Thankful
• 10: Shaker Road ENL Students Practice Storytelling with Puppet Partners
• 10: Sand Creek Captures 1st Place at First Lego Robotics
• 10: Forest Park Participating in Hour of Code Activities
• 9: Colonie Wrestling Action
• 7: Lisha Kill Stuffs the Bus With Toys For Tots
• 7: Veeder First Graders Group For STEM Experience
• 7: Veeder Holds Second Annual Literacy Night
• 7: CCHS Boys Varsity Basketball Action vs Bethlehem
• 7: CCHS Juniors Participate in College & Career Planning Workshop
• 6: 6th Graders Stuff the Bus With Most Toys
• 5: CCHS Lady Raiders JV Basketball Action
• 5: CCHS Boys JV Basketball Action
• 4: Shaker Road Stuffs the Bus with Toys for Tots
• 4: Lisha Kill 8th Grader Classical Musician of the Month
• 4: CCHS Students Explore Careers in Personal Genetics
• 2: Veeder Kicks Off December Random Acts of Kindness Campaign

November 2018

• 30: Veeder Stuffs the Bus With Toys For Tots
• 30: Sand Creek Way to go Wednesday November Awards
• 28: Lisha Kill Student Honored By Albany County
• 28: CCHS Students Explore Health Careers
• 27: 2019-2020 Budget Development Calendar and Meeting Schedule
• 23: Lady Raiders Varsity Basketball Action
• 20: Shaker Road Holds Read My T-Shirt Day
• 20: Please Support iCARE Equinox Gift Drive
• 20: Veeder First Graders Problem Solve Together
• 20: CCHS to Stage ‘A Christmas Carol’ Dec. 7-8
• 19: iCARE Featured in NYSSBA Video
• 16: Colonie-Shaker Hockey Action
• 15: Veeder Collects For Holiday Food Drive
• 15: Sand Creek Actors to Stage Little Luncheonette of Terror
• 15: School Closing, Delay and Early Dismissal Procedures
• 15: Information About UPK Openings This School Year
• 15: Please Support the Shaker Road Brovember Campaign
• 10: Veeder Honors Veterans
• 9: iCARE Video to Cheer Up Charlie
• 8: Forest Park Super Reader Literacy Night
• 8: Colonie PD Conducts Bus Safety Drills with Transportation Staff
• 8: Sand Creek Teachers Attend State Science Convention
• 8: Student Council Donates Supplies to Things of My Very Own
• 5: Shaker Road Halloween Celebration
• 5: South Colonie Hosts PEAK Music Festival
• 1: Veeder Halloween Celebration

October 2018

• 31: Roessleville Halloween Parade
• 31: Saddlewood Halloween Parade
• 31: Forest Park Halloween Parade
• 26: Forest Park Students Show Respect
• 26: Master Teachers Featured in Times Union
• 26: Please Help Keep Us Safe This Halloween Season
• 25: South Colonie Powers Up 5,198 Solar Panels
• 22: South Colonie Celebrates National School Bus Safety Week
• 15: South Colonie Ranked No. 15 Among 83 Area School Districts
• 15: ENL Library Night
• 12: Stanford Heights Fire Department Visits Veeder
• 12: Important Changes For All Students Attending Home Football Games
• 11: Sand Creek Fall Fun Run Winners
• 11: Power of Pink Game Raises Nearly $1,100 to Fight Breast Cancer
• 10: Veeder Third Grade Scientists
• 5: Fuller Road Fire Department Teaches Fire Safety
• 4: CCHS Launches New College and Career Planning Center

September 2018

• 28: Forest Park Students Are Responsible
• 27: CCHS Girls Varsity Tennis Match
• 27: CCHS Boys & Girls Cross Country Action
• 27: Brianna Ordonez: Joyful Leader at Shaker Road
• 26: Veeder Celebrates Johnny Appleseed Day
• 26: Four Honored at Tenure Reception
• 25: 2018 Raider Scholars Recognized
• 22: Lisha Kill Holds Fall Fun Run
• 19: Sand Creek Escape Room Success
• 17: Special Ed Summer School Adventures
• 14: Shaker Road Kindergartner Detectives
• 12: Colonie Raiders Boys Volleyball Action
• 11: Fall CCHS Varsity Football Action
• 10: Open House Sept. 13, Student Leads Cleanup
• 10: Buy a Stone For CCHS Pathway to Heroes
• 10: Little Luncheonette of Terror Information & Audition Music
• 8: South Colonie Back to School Photo Gallery
• 7: 2018 Fall Boys Soccer Action
• 4: Veeder Third Graders Meet at Town Library

August 2018

• 29: Sand Creek Science Teachers Participate in Summer Safari Workshop
• 29: Lisha Kill Honored as Champions of Change
• 29: Veeder Summer Pen Pals Come Together
• 24: Board of Education Sets 2018-19 School Tax Rates, Tax Levy Increase Slightly Lower Than Projected
• 22: Blot Appointed to Board of Education
• 14: Freshman Orientation Information For Sept. 5
• 8: Job Openings For Food Service Helpers
• 8: Sand Creek 2018-19 Drama Club Productions

July 2018

• 27: Sebert Attends Project Atmosphere
• 24: Sign up for South Colonie Galaxy Sports Schedules
• 19: Brown Selected 2018 STEM Teacher Ambassador
• 15: Sebert Attends EARTH Workshop
• 13: District Thanks Motto for 13 Years of Service, Seeks Temporary Board Member

June 2018

• 30: Fall Sports Physicals Information
• 28: PTAs Host Senior Walk-Throughs For Class of 2018
• 25: Happy Retirement Mr. Stan
• 22: CCHS 2018 Commencement Exercises
• 22: CCHS Students Honored
• 22: Forest Park Honors CCHS Class of 2018
• 22: Lisha Kill 5th Graders Research Western Hemisphere Cultures
• 21: Roessleville Kindergartners Graduate
• 21: Roessleville Class of 2018 Graduate Walk-Through Celebration
• 21: Old-Fashioned Game Time at Veeder
• 20: iCARE Officers Made $11,000 Regional Food Bank Donation
• 20: School Board Honors Eagle Scout, Bus Drivers
• 19: Forest Park Field Day 2018
• 19: Forest Park June/Year-End Awards
• 19: CCHS Football Assists with K-4 Technology Challenge
• 19: Roessleville June Awards
• 18: Shaker Road Second Grades Hold Retirement Party For Ollie
• 16: Forest Park Holds First Flag Day Celebration
• 16: Veeder Holds Field Day Event
• 16: Roessleville Cheers on Torch Runners
• 12: Shaker Road 4th Grade Wins Soap Box Derby
• 9: Roessleville 4th Graders Complete Elementary School
• 8: Daniels Earns Faculty Association CTE Student of the Year Honors
• 8: Fourth Grade Running Club
• 8: K-8 Summer Reading Information
• 8: Sand Creek Read-a-thon Raises $5,705 for Children’s Hospital
• 7: Murray Earns CAPSBA Community Service Award
• 7: Sand Creek Lemonade Stand Fights Cancer
• 7: Sand Creek Science Students Zoom Chat With JOIDES Resolution
• 7: Sand Creek DARE Send Off
• 6: Wygel Named AAA Bus Driver of the Year
• 6: Board of Education Presents President’s Spotlight Awards
• 5: South Colonie Holds 26th Annual ENL Picnic and Awards Ceremony
• 5: Sand Creek’s Sebert Helps Develop New Tsunami Curriculum
• 4: CCHS Students Learn about Careers in Mathematics
• 3: Roessleville Freihofer Runners

May 2018

• 31: Murray Recognized by SAANYS and Channel 13 News
• 31: Fourth Grade Orchestra Performs Last Concert
• 30: PTA Groups Honor District Bus Drivers
• 26: Students Honored For Showing Integrity
• 25: Forest Park PE Leadership Awards
• 25: 16th Annual Car Show Photos
• 24: Sand Creek Music to Your Ears Project
• 24: 8th Graders Participate in iWitness Junior Internship
• 23: Commander Fazzone New CCHS Hall of Fame Inductee For 2018
• 22: Haar Inducted Into CTE National Technical Honor Society
• 22: Sholtes Shines in UNCG Softball Program
• 20: Remembering Raiderfest 2018, STEAM Expo Winners and Photos
• 19: District Honors First Responders at Hill of Heroes
• 18: Ella Bonder Shaker Road Principal For a Day
• 18: CCHS Celebrates Class of 2018
• 18: Veeder First Grade Math Riddles
• 18: 2018 CCHS Awards Night
• 17: UPK Lottery Results
• 17: CCHS Sophomore Wins Billboard Design Contest
• 15: Residents Pass New Budget, Approve Bus Purchase Proposition and Elect Two New School Board Members
• 15: Veeder Technology Egg Car Race Challenge Winners
• 15: Lisha Kill CAI Pi Day Challenge Winners
• 15: South Colonie Workforce Challenge Team to Walk-Run For Shanna Marra
• 11: Sand Creek Team Participates at KidWind Nationals
• 11: Forest Park Kindergarten Orientation Slideshow
• 10: Roessleville Students Honored For P.E. Leadership and Excellence
• 8: CCHS Students Honored at Congressional Art Show
• 2: CCHS Line & Cue Stages Once on This Island
• 2: CCHS iCARE Students Work With Veeder Kindergartners
• 1: Cosmetology Student Wins State Silver Medal

April 2018

• 30: April Resourcefulness and PE Awards
• 25: Sand Creek Hall of Fame Science
• 25: Sand Creek Cast & Crew Stages Cinderella
• 25: Lisha Kill Orchestra Earns Gold With Distinction Award
• 24: Two Newcomers Running Unopposed For Two Seats on Board of Education
• 24: Veeder Earth Day Show and Tell
• 24: CCHS Girls Track & Field Action
• 21: CCHS Boys Tennis Action
• 20: Veeder Cleans Up For Earth Day
• 20: CCHS to Stage Once on this Island April 26-28
• 20: CCHS Student Earns AAA Poster Award
• 20: CCHS Girls Lacrosse Action vs Columbia HS
• 11: Colonie Raiders Boys Lacrosse Action
• 10: CCHS Students Compete in National Math Competition
• 10: CCHS Senior Chosen Classical Musician of the Month
• 10: Raider Baseball and Softball Action
• 9: Sand Creek Clothing Drive for Veteran’s Miracle Center
• 9: South Colonie Launches School Safety Tip Line

March 2018

• 30: Lisha Kill Celebrates Cancer Fundraiser For Their Late Teacher
• 30: CCHS Musicians Perform at Spring Concerts
• 30: CCHS Grad/Actor Visits Sand Creek Cinderella Crew
• 30: Sand Creek Actors Give Roessleville a Cinderella Preview
• 30: CCHS String Orchestra Performs at NYSSMA Event
• 29: Forest Park Students Team on STEM Project
• 28: Lisha Kill Names Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners
• 27: New Saddlewood Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
• 26: Sweethearts and Heroes Brings Anti-Bullying Program to Sand Creek
• 26: Lisha Kill Robotics Team Has Busy Year
• 23: CCHS Junior iCARE Launches Pay It Forward Friday
• 23: District Presents Second Draft of Proposed 2018-19 Budget
• 19: Brown Presents at 2018 NSTA Conference
• 19: Middle School Students Compete and Win at KidWind Competition
• 19: Forest Park Jump Rope for Heart Recognition
• 19: Information on Changes in NYS Assessments
• 16: Sand Creek Teacher’s Turtle Rescue Mission to Mexico
• 16: Shaker Road Snow Ice Cream Science
• 15: Two South Colonie Students Medal at SkillsUSA
• 15: Forest Park 2nd Grade Animal Expo
• 15: Forest Park Hosts Author Orloff
• 15: Sweethearts and Heroes Visits CCHS
• 14: District Presents First Draft of Proposed 2018-19 Budget
• 14: Popular Children’s Author Surprises Sand Creek 5th Graders 
• 13: CCHS iCARE Helps Veeder Kindergarteners with Math
• 13: South Colonie School Administrators Part of School Safety Panel Discussion
• 13: CCHS Lady Raider State Playoff Action
• 13: Lisha Kill 3-on-3 Tournament Raises $469 for Scholarships
• 9: CCHS Senior Lineman Briggs Recognized as NFF Scholar-Athlete
• 9: Shaker Road PE Snow Sledding
• 9: Sand Creek 5th Graders Capture Innovative Design Award
• 7: CCHS Students Compete in Regional Science Bowl
• 7: Roessleville Elementary Dedicates New Library
• 6: South Colonie Schools Win at Odyssey of the Mind Regional Event
• 6: Lisha Kill Raises $900-Plus For Operation Agua
• 4: CCHS Girls Win Section 2 Hoop Title, Boys Fall Just Short
• 3: SCFOTA Sponsors Acting Mentorship at CCHS and Lisha Kill
• 1: Sand Creek Students Participate in Antarctica Video Conference
• 1: CCHS Cheer Team Captures Section 2 Championship

February 2018

• 28: Lisha Kill Students Help Veeder Prepare For Science Convention
• 26: District Launches Redesigned Website
• 23: District/Colonie Police Outline School Safety Procedures
• 23: Lisha Kill Actors Stage The Addams Family
• 20: Shaker Road ENL Celebrates Chinese New Year
• 20: Forest Park Learns About Birds of Prey
• 16: CCHS’ Cheeran Named National Merit Scholarship Finalist
• 16: Forest Park Students Honored For Showing Empathy
• 15: Forest Park Celebrates a Love of Reading
• 15: Veeder ‘100 Items For HATAS’ Campaign a Huge Success
• 15: Sand Creek Holds ‘Souper’ Bowl Contest
• 13: CCHS Youth Advisory Board Meets with NYS Representatives
• 11: CCHS Senior Night Honors
• 10: Sand Creek 5th Grade DARE Graduation
• 8: South Colonie Middle Schools Participate in Mathcounts Competition
• 2: Veeder Kindergarteners Study Friction
• 2: Veeder Third Graders Celebrate International Roots

January 2018

• 31: February Principal’s Letter and Calendar
• 29: Forest Park Awards for Acceptance/PE
• 29: Antarctica Scientist Visits Shaker Road 2nd Graders
• 29: Saddlewood 4th Grade Create Snowmen Art – Jesmain
• 26: Veeder Elementary Art Gallery – Ryan
• 24: Lisha Kill Establishes Scholarship For Teacher Marra
• 24: Veeder Kindergarten Coders
• 22: Veeder 3rd and 4th Grade Artwork – Ryan
• 22: Students Honored For Showing Kindness
• 22: Students Honored For Showing Thankfulness
• 22: Unstoppable Yoga Training for Youth
• 22: CCHS 4th Annual Chili Cook-Off Winners
• 19: Lisha Kill DARE Graduation
• 19: CCHS Students Learn About Apprenticeship Opportunities
• 18: Governor Unveils Executive Budget; South Colonie Aid Increase Proposed at 0.5 Percent
• 18: Celebrating Aliya Wright’s 1,000th Point
• 18: Sand Creek Receives U.S. Flag Donation
• 16: Forest Park Third Grader Named 2018 Winning Kid for Epilepsy
• 13: Celebrating Isaiah Moll’s 1,000th Point
• 10: Roessleville 2nd Graders Work on Problem Solving in Science
• 9: New Forest Park Library Project
• 8: Moving day at the Roessleville Elementary School library
• 5: Sand Creek Kindness Rock Project
• 5: Veeder Kindergarteners Usher in the New Year
• 4: Veeder Kindergarteners Learn About Hibernation
• 2: Sand Creek 8th Grade Band Performs at Forest Park

December 2017

• 27: CCHS’ Goldberg Joins List of New York State Master Teachers
• 20: Sand Creek Super Heroes and Villains Science
• 19: Middle School Compete at First Lego League Robotics Event
• 15: Sand Creek Principal Honored With RACK Bag
• 15: CCHS Senior Hunt Earns Citizenship Award
• 14: Wranesh-Roberts Returns to South Colonie as New Saddlewood Principal
• 13: Sand Creek Science Students Use Periodic Table to Escape
• 13: Sand Creek Social Studies Holds Colonial Tea
• 13: CCHS Lady Raiders JV Basketball Action
• 13: Colonie High Hockey Action
• 12: Veeder Sings Holiday Carols at the Glen Eddy
• 12: Sand Creek Actors Stage Charlie Brown Musical
• 11: Sand Creek 8th Grade Band Ensemble Performs at PTA Barnes and Noble Book Fair
• 8: Veeder First Graders Research Their Favorite Animals
• 8: South Colonie Honors Assemblyman Steck For Securing CCHS Bleacher Funding
• 6: Veeder Students Experience Hour of Code
• 6: Forest Park Library Formally Dedicated by Board of Education
• 5: South Colonie Fall Athletic All Stars Named
• 5: Sand Creek Students Celebrate Antarctica Day with South Pole Video Conference