News Archives
Wondering what news you may have missed? News items previously posted on the district's homepage are archived below.
For more information on any of these stories, contact the district's communications specialist at 518-895-5350, ext. 236.
January 2012
>
Nearly 150 attend
Long-Term Planning Forum, provide input
> Board
agrees to apply for feasibility grant with other districts
> Discuss the
future of DCS, Jan. 24
> Congratulations to Jacob James
December 2011
>
Congratulations to DEC poster contest winner Zach McKeeby
> Toys for Tots
campaign a success
>
DCS, Schalmont hold joint board workshop
> Student visit AIDS Memorial Quilt
display, make a quilt for contribution
> Spelling Bee
winner Wyeth McKinley goes on to Capital Region Bee
>
DCS MS named SINI
November 2011
> Music
for the Holidays broadcast schedule, DVD information
> Students continue
classroom art lesson at MMOA
>
Sixth-graders give whole new meaning to the phrase "acting out in class"
>
Leo Club helps prepare Thanksgiving Day feast
> Leo Club
collects 52 units of blood
>
Duanesburg Day, March 3
>
FBLA creates First New York Federal Credit Union
"Eagles" branch in school
October 2011
> DES embraces fire
safety week
>
Go Pink!
DCS collects money for breast cancer awareness
> Archaeology
students learn from Project Lead the Way students
> New budget season, new tax levy
cap legislation
>
National
School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 17-21
>
DCS supports Education Speaks blog
September 2011
>
Leo club provides
Hurricane Irene relief
> Follow Athletic Direction on Twitter
> Middle School Principal launches
a blog
>
DCS welcomes new staff
>
DCS is now on
Facebook
August 2011
> NYS to reinstate January Regents
July 2011
> NYS property tax cap is official
June 2011
- > Robotics Club available to DCS High School students
- > Capital Project Planning Forums yielded good questions, positive feedback
- > June 2011 Regents Exam Schedule
May 2011
- > Select Choir wins "gold" award
- > Science class receives grant, plants trees
- > 14 inducted into National Honor Society
- > Duanesburg students win regional Envirothon competition
- > Meet-the-Board-Candidate Night video available
- > More flexible honors/accelerated program at DCS
APRIL 2011
- > Duanesburg student takes third place in SkillsUSA competition
- > Duanesburg teacher and student receive award
- > Safety efforts earn DCS safety excellence award
- > Board adopts proposed 2011-12 school budget
MARCH 2011
- > District launches first-ever student portal
- > Board to consider using additional fund balance savings
- > Grade 5 Student Musical, Treasure Island
- > Student-created quilt on display at QS library
- > District shares Level I cuts, new budget figures
- > Blood drive a success
- > Duanesburg seeks cost saving initiatives
- > Second budget work session recap
- > Proctors Acting Camp
FEBRUARY 2011
- > First budget work session recap
- > Duanesburg students visit with students from China
- > Capital Project Planning Forums, May 31 & June 4
- > Governor's proposed state budget calls for reduced education aid
- > Duanesburg Day, March 5
- > College-Information Survey
JANUARY 2011
- > Three win Poetry Out Loud competition
- > Gov. Cuomo appoints team to cut unfunded school mandates
- > Fifth graders wins school spelling bee
- > Kindergarten Registration information
DECEMBER 2010
- > DES donates to Make-A-Wish
- > DCS HS students learn about, demonstrate tolerance and acceptance
- > Mastermind team gears up for competitions
- > DCS Choir students participate in Music Festival
- > NY 4 films "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" at DCS
- > ES teachers hone "techie" skills in training course
- > Students use words to reach out to military service members
- > Leo Club donates to local food pantry
- > Raffle ticket and cookie tray sales fundraisers
- > DCS Supports Toys For Tots Campaign
NOVEMBER 2010
- > DCS January 2011 Regents Exam Schedule
- > DCS Senior receives athletic scholarship from Binghamton University
- > District conducts information gathering survey
- > District's first-ever virtual field trip a hit
OCTOBER 2010
- > Fourth graders flourish with flowers
- > Go Pink Day at the Elementary School
- > Fire Department Visit Elementary School
- > DCS students named Commended Students in the 2011 National Merit Scholarship Program
- > ES students meet Helen Keller's great grand niece
- > Butterfly display case draws "wow" from students
SEPTEMBER 2010
AUGUST 2010
- > Penny Hardenstine named new middle school principal
- > Board adopts 2010 tax rate
- > State retains January 2011 Regents, other state exams cut
JULY 2010
- > New state standards result in lower test scores, not lower achievement
- > Cyber crime, stolen money situation still being investigated
- > Board to decide on future graduation ceremonies
- > SED changes test scoring procedures, districts will be impacted
JUNE 2010
- > Staff recognized for dedication and hard work
- > Congratulations Class of 2010
- > District bids fond farewell to retiring bus drivers
- > NYS testing cuts on the horizon
- > Senior Ben Gigandet receiveds 2010 Student of the Year Award
- > Freshman breaks 32-year-old track record
- > District launches new Web site
- > Auditorium Committee to hold alumni concert Saturday, June 5
- > Softball teams wraps up perfect season, wins WAC Cup
MAY 2010
- > Voters approve district budget
- > High school students fulfill civic duty during budget vote
- > High school students participate in worldwide community service movement
- > Duanesburg wins regional Envirothon competition
- > Committee continues to raise funds for auditorium building project
- > PTSO President Tina Gamache recognized for volunteerism
- > Students express creativity in bus safety poster contest
- > Incumbents to run unopposed for three seats on the school board
- > Students participate in worldwide community service movement
- > Duanesburg wins regional Envirothon competition
APRIL 2010
- > Graduate to help promote non-traditional careers
- > Board adopts 2010-11 budget proposal
- > Arts & Crafts Fest set for May 1
- > Board of Education to vote on budget proposal April 13
- > AP English students head to the south sea; Class to attend live performance at Proctor's Theatre
- > Duanesburg honored with Safety Excellence Award
- > Duanesburg to participate in Operation Safe Stop
- > Students take part in Proctor's Theatre media project
MARCH 2010
- > Duanesburg opposes proposal to reassign school resource officers
- > Three students compete at regional Poetry Out Loud competition
- > First-ever Compassion Week raises funds for those in need, explores disabilities
- > Bus drivers visit elementary classrooms, promote safety
- > Seventh annual Duanesburg Day is a success
- > Three seats up for election on May 18; Board petitions now available
- > Residents, district staff brainstorm solutions to budget gap
- > District continues efforts to recover stolen funds
- > Spring continuing education brochure now online
FEBRUARY 2010
- > Duanesburg Day set for Saturday, Feb. 27
- > District launches online parent and student information system
- > Congratulations varsity wrestlers, modified basketball teams
- > Second annual blood drive is a success
- > Feedback sought during budget development process
JANUARY 2010
- > Duanesburg middle schoolers raise funds for Haiti
- > Donations sought to help fund graduation at Proctors
- > Kindergarten registration materials to be mailed in early February
- > Three million in district funds stolen; $2.5 million recovered
- > Students participate in snowman building competition
DECEMBER 2009
- > District prepares for challenging budget season
- > School cafeteria serves healthy, well-balanced and affordable meals daily
- > Visitation Day provides parents an opportunity to witness school life
NOVEMBER 2009
- > School district pays tribute to local veterans
- > Students embrace the holiday spirit, give back to others
- > Toys for Tots campaign underway
- > Middle schoolers challenge social boundaries—“Mix It Up” at lunch
- > Fourth-graders bring history to life: Students share knowledge of Native Americans
- > Schenectady County to hold vaccination clinic in Duanesburg
- > Youngest learners to receive more focused attention
- > Second annual in-service day teaches students strategies to become better learners PHOTO
OCTOBER 2009
- > Science students participate in environmental study
- > Board welcomes new staff
- > Duanesburg joins the fight against breast cancer
- > Duanesburg recognizes National School Bus Safety Week
- > District celebrates School Board Recognition Week
- > Leo club members find satisfaction helping others
- > College representatives visit Duanesburg: Students gain insight about potential colleges
- > Board of Education fills vacancy—Henry “Gus” Geidel to hold eight-month term of office
- > Drama club to present Oklahoma!
- >
Sports
highlight: Aaron Casper heads to sectionals for varsity golf
SEPTEMBER 2009
- > KidzArt after school art program to be offered for elementary students
- > Sports highlight: Duanesburg varsity soccer team beats Sharon Springs
- > District conducts emergency evacuation drill
- > Guest speaker invokes excitement about the year ahead
- > Sports highlights: Varsity soccer - Duanesburg vs. BKW
- > District welcomes new teachers
- > Don't forget to update your SNN notifications
- > Kindergartners get glimpse of elementary school during orientation program
AUGUST 2009
- > Class of 2010 to graduate from Proctor's Theatre
- > District awarded $10,000 Arts-in-Education grant
- > Meal prices to rise this fall
- > Nationally recognized instructional program to help prevent learning problems before they escalate
- > District announces free and reduced-price meal policy: Applications now available online
- > Superintendent Crowley spearheads effort to increase shared transportation services
JULY 2009
