June 2021

• 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: South Colonie set to celebrate seniors on Thursday, June 24 at the Times Union Center;  New graduation details available now
• 16: Second Grade Virtual Academy students participate in fun lip dub
• 16: South Colonie shares budget exit survey responses
• 15: CCHS Senior Ms. Deeg shares parent perspective
• 15: APRA-ESSER Funding Plan- Call for Public Comment
• 14: Job Alert: Account Clerk I – Provisional 12 Month Full-Time
• 14: UPK Fall 2021 Parent Information
• 10: CCHS to offer virtual version of High School Driver Education program
• 10: Transition Information for Virtual Academy Fifth Grade Families
• 10: Transition Information for Fourth Grade Families
• 10: Locker Orientation Information – Letter to Families
• 10: CCHS senior headed to compete for Cornell Big Red
• 10: South Colonie to launch new communication platform to facilitate stronger school-home connection
• 9: Kindergarten and first grade English Language Learners (ELL) students receive letter from President Biden
• 9: South Colonie 2.0 reopening task force continues planning; Provides update on plans for 2021-22 school year
• 8: Colonie Athletics Fall Sports 2021-22 Season Update
• 8: Student brings smiles to Shaker Road as ‘Principal for the day’
• 8: End of year update for Virtual Academy Families
• 8: VIDEO: CCHS recognized students at awards night 
• 8: CCHS announces top five students from Class of 2021
• 8: South Colonie students, employees and visitors can remove masks outdoors
• 7: Private and parochial school textbook drop-off information
• 7: Video: 10/11 String Orchestra
• 7: Video: 9th Grade Concert Orchestra
• 6: School mask requirements remain unchanged at this time
• 2: CCHS senior making waves to The College of St. Rose
• 1: BOCES bringing career excitement to CCHS student
• 1: 6/1: A message from Superintendent Perry

May 2021

• 27: Alumni Series: CCHS graduate making gains in chemical engineering
• 26: Vaccination clinic at Shaker Middle School for North and South Colonie students ages 12 and up set for Tuesday, June 1
• 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
• 15: Students plant a flowering pear tree at Shaker Road Elementary
• 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
• 3: VIDEO:  Character First at South Colonie Schools
• 3: Teacher Appreciation Week – A Message from Dr. Perry, Superintendent

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
• 28: How one South Colonie family celebrates Ramadan
• 28: iCARE celebrates mental health awareness month with Raiderfest event on May 15; Proceeds to benefit Northern Rivers
• 28: Budget vote absentee ballot applications available
• 28: Board adopts $108 million spending plan; Budget hearing set for May 4
• 27: CCHS graduation task force kicks-off Class of 2021 student celebrations
• 27: CCHS hosts inaugural Careers in the Humanities Forum
• 26: VIDEO: Wellness at South Colonie Schools
• 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
• 20: VIDEO: Academics at South Colonie Schools
• 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
• 13: Transition Information for Fourth Grade Families
• 12: VIDEO: Superintendent Perry highlights the four pillars of South Colonie Schools
• 12: CCHS Spring Choral Concert
• 12: A message for the class of 2022 Students and Families
• 8: CCHS student looking to go deep on latest CTE project
• 1: Colonie Athletics Spring Sports Registration – Begins March 29

March 2021

• 30: 10/11 String Orchestra March Performance
• 30: 9th Grade Concert Orchestra March Performance
• 29: South Colonie 2021-22 Kindergarten Registration Information
• 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
• 22: Roessleville celebrates One School, Six Books
• 19: District leaders present first draft of proposed 2021-22 budget; Projects revenue shortfall
• 19: South Colonie to adopt recommendations for music performing groups
• 17: South Colonie 2021-2022 Attendance Calendar
• 17: South Colonie continues work around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Welcomes three members to committee
• 10: CCHS students compete virtually in Regional Science Bowl
• 8: New York State assessments set for spring; Details to follow
• 8: What’s Cookin’ in Colonie? Featuring Pinto Thai
• 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: Colonie Central High School staff recognized by New York State Athletic Trainers’ Association
• 10: South Colonie Board of Education to hold special meeting on Friday, Feb. 12; BOE set to vote on wrestling
• 10: CCHS students talk mental health with Senator Breslin
• 9: South Colonie Board of Education approves plan for high-risk winter sports; Season set to begin Wednesday
• 9: South Colonie District Office and Saddlewood Elementary precautionary lockout lifted
• 9: Kindergarten and first grade English Language Learners (ELL) students learn about democracy; Write letters to President Biden
• 2: SC Alumni Series Rolls On: Meet Gabby Fisher
• 1: Governor Cuomo outlines 2021-22 school aid plan boosted by federal aid; South Colonie braces for funding shortfall

January 2021

• 29: South Colonie continues COVID testing for staff; Announces new procedures for COVID notifications 
• 29: Longtime elementary educator bids farewell
• 28: 1/28 State of the District Community Presentation
• 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

• 28: Colonie Athletic Hall of Fame nominations postponed until January 2022
• 23: South Colonie Teacher Feature: Sarah Pendergast
• 21: Blackboard Connect Frequently Asked Questions
• 21: CCHS Chorus Winter Concert; Longtime tradition of “Hallelujah Chorus” continues
• 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: Saddlewood teacher wins $5K for classroom supplies from Staples during national #ThankATeacher campaign
• 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
• 13: USDA extends free meals for kids through end of the school year
• 7: South Colonie Teacher Feature: Lexi Cuomo

September 2020

• 21: UPK program delivers promise for tomorrow’s students
• 21: Mrs Dollard’s third grade class learns from and connects with inspiring 9-year-old
• 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

July 2020

• 31: South Colonie releases reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year

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: South Colonie Art Show goes virtual
• 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: Saddlewood 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
• 25: 5300-code-of-conduct-boe-8-20-19
• 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
• 8: 2019 Summer School Information/Bus Routes
• 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
• 8: South Colonie Multicultural Festival Photo Gallery
• 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: South Colonie’s Music Ed Program Earns National Recognition for 7th year
• 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
• 13: Be Part of the April 5 South Colonie Multicultural Festival
• 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: Saddlewood Stuffs the Bus with Toys for Tots
• 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
• 10: ENL Changes For New School Year
• 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
• 23: South Colonie’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
• 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
• 1: Veeder Stuffs the Bus with Toys for Tots
• 1: Roessleville Stuffs the Bus with Toys for Tots
• 1: Veeder Hosts Camp Read S’More Literacy Night
• 1: Board of Education Cuts Ribbon on New CCHS Art, Music and Technology Wing

November 2017

• 30: Veeder Shines at Regional Food Bank
• 30: CCHS Molas Art Gallery – Benanto
• 30: Veeder Art Work – Starry Night and Lake George
• 30: CCHS Wrestling Action
• 29: Veeder Kindergarteners Celebrate 50 Day of School
• 29: Sand Creek 8th Graders Share ‘E Pluribus Unum’ Potluck Lunch
• 22: Veeder Shines at Thanksgiving at Glen Eddy
• 22: CCHS Bowling Alum Named NEC Rookie of the Week
• 20: Veeder Third Graders Hold Annual Thanksgiving Meal
• 20: CCHS Actors Stage Murders in the Heir
• 19: Shaker Road Celebrates Power of Nice’s 8th Birthday
• 16: Colonie High Hoop Highlights
• 15: South Colonie Voters Approve Capital Project/Capital Reserve Propositions
• 14: Sand Creek Teachers Attend State Science Conference
• 9: Forest Park Honors Veterans
• 7: Lisha Kill Holds Fifth Grade Invention Fair
• 2: Albany Mayor Proclaims ‘Share The Sparkle Day’ in Honor of Lisha Kill Fifth Grader
• 2: Saddlewood Elementary Halloween Parade
• 1: Roessleville Halloween Parade

October 2017

• 31: CCHS Hosts Halloween High For Elementary Kids
• 31: Forest Park Halloween Parade
• 31: Forest Park Students Honored for Showing Respect and Responsibility
• 30: Veeder Food Bank Visit
• 28: Roessleville Students Earn October PAWS Awards
• 28: Meet the Roessleville Elementary School Running Club
• 27: Veeder First Graders Sign Their Class Constitution
• 27: Forest Park Unveils New Falcon Mascot
• 27: Veeder Second Graders Shine For Halloween at Glen Eddy
• 25: More Veeder Student Artwork – Teacher Ryan
• 24: More Than 1,400 Take South Colonie Community Survey
• 18: Roessleville Wears Pink and Raises $240 to Fight Breast Cancer
• 18: Roessleville Elementary Holds Annual Fall Fun Run
• 18: Middle School Teachers Learn From NY Times Best-Selling Author Lehman
• 17: Sand Creek Helps Houston Hurricane Victims
• 17: Boys Volleyball Fights Breast Cancer
• 16: CCHS iCARE Helps Local Rotary Club
• 13: Lisha Kill Learns Fire Safety From Midway Fire Department
• 13: Lisha Kill Spanish Classes Collect For Mexico and Puerto Rican Victims
• 13: Shaker Road ENL Night at Colonie Town Library
• 11: Colonie Trainer Brunelle Featured in Magazine
• 11: Veeder Art Gallery – Teacher Ryan
• 11: Bus Driver Receives President’s Spotlight Award
• 11: Veeder Heroes Raise Money for Florida Hurricane Victims
• 6: Lisha Kill Collects Books For Houston
• 6: Lisha Kill Evacuation Drill
• 5: Roessleville Kindergarten Reading Workshops
• 5: CCHS iCARE Volunteers at Regional Food Bank Farm
• 4: Sand Creek Holds Walk/Bike to School Event
• 4: Roessleville Students Show Respect
• 3: Lisha Kill Pep Rally and Pillar Parade

September 2017

• 29: Veeder First Graders Taste Test Apples
• 24: Lisha Kill Middle School Fun Run
• 22: Two Named Commended Students in National Merit Scholarship Program
• 21: Shaker Road Principal For a Day Showcases Her Love of Reading
• 21: Roessleville Students Receive Just Run Medals
• 19: Veeder Community Helps Children in Africa and Peru
• 19: Shaker Road Third Graders Grow Huge Cabbage
• 19: iCARE Hometown Heroes Olympics Raises $2,200
• 18: CCHS Boys Varsity Football Action vs Columbia High School
• 18: CCHS Boys Varsity Soccer September Photos
• 18: CCHS Recognizes 2017 Raider Scholars
• 18: CCHS Graduate Featured as Upcoming Engineer at GE
• 13: CCHS Host 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony
• 13: Cheeran Named 2018 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
• 12: Goodbye Common Core: New York’s New English, Math Standards Are Here
• 11: Shaker Road Green Team Spruce Up
• 9: CCHS Technology Graduates Finding Success at Clarkson University
• 9: South Colonie Students Return to School Photo Gallery
• 8: Roessleville Students Meet Their New Teachers
• 7: CCHS Girls Running Coach Myers Notches 300th Win

August 2017

• 30: Crandall Named Interim Sand Creek Associate Principal
• 30: Board Approves 2017-18 School Tax Rates, Rate Drops For Majority of Property Owners
• 29: New Third Graders Meet Their Veeder Teacher at Colonie Library
• 29: South Colonie Summer Library Construction
• 28: Veeder Shines for the Troops
• 27: Sand Creek Science Teacher Attends Summer G-Camp
• 21: Veeder Summer Pen Pals Get Together
• 18: Sand Creek Hosts 2017 Multicultural Festival
• 11: CCHS Graduate Acts on Broadway
• 11: Students Enjoy Special Ed Summer School Experience
• 10: Letter to Parents About Upcoming Sand Creek Administrative Changes

June 2017

• 23: Congratulations CCHS Class of 2017
• 15: CMOST Teaches Veeder Third Graders How to Make Ice Cream

November 2016

• 22: Veeder Thanksgiving
• 15: Veeder Students Volunteer at Food Bank

October 2016

• 15: Lisha Kill Welcomes Sweethearts and Heroes Anti-Bullying Academy