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.
May 2013
- > Guest speaker discusses hydrofracking with UHS Science students
- > Superintendent's statement regarding the cancellation of the Organic Chemistry at Duanesburg High School
- > DES collects more than $900 for Pennies for Patients
APRIL 2013
- > DCS Varsity baseball and softball coaches earn 300th win
- > Board adopts 2013-14 proposed budget to go before voters May 21
- > State tests to reflect new Common Core State Standards
- > One set of Eagles has its wing, Daily Gazette
- > Delightful Diners
- > Free Verse Poem takes center stage
MARCH 2013
- > Understanding the NY State's 2% Tax Levy Cap in its second Year
- > Mischievous leprechaun leaves tricks and treats, but not himself
- > DCS high school students win at SkillsUSA Regionals
- > Anti-bullying message delivered through song and dance
- > How Suburban vehicles are used at DCS
- > Getting the most out of DCS buses
- > For the love of math
- > 2013-14 Budget Forum Recap
FEBRUARY 2013
- > Random Acts of Kindness at DCS HS
- > HS students sew for smiles
- > A colorful (and sweet) math lesson
- > A call to action encourages residents to advocate for their schools
- > 2013-14 budget development discussions continue, community forum on Feb. 28
- > Board VP steps down to fulfill senatorial duties
- > Follow up advocacy forum with a call to action
- > Advocacy for education forum successful
- > A colorful (and tasty) math lesson
JANUARY 2013
- > State executive budget continues to put school districts in financial hole
- > APPR: A comprehensive look at the new mandate
- > Advocacy Outreach: School leaders and the Duanesburg Board are asking you to support education
- > Snowflake project for Newtown, CT
DECEMBER 2012
- > Changes to school lunches, new menus
- > Dealing with the Newtown school tragedy
- > DCS 2013-14 budget development underway
- > Approved teachers' contract to save district on health insurance costs
NOVEMBER 2012
- > Second graders use turkeys in math
- > Students don mustaches for "No-Shave November" charity
- > Leo Club talks turkey
- > You can make your cake and eat it too!
- > Students decide fate of witch in Salem, MA
- > Education Advocacy: Board urges residents to get involved
- > Board passed two resolutions
OCTOBER 2012
- > Hoops to help basketball tournament, Nov. 3-4
- > PTSO needs your help with Halloween Bash, Oct. 27
- > Fourth-graders recreate Native American living
- > District receives efficiency grant for school reorganization, denied two others
- > DES first-graders’ "Reading, Writing and Rhyming" song airs on WGNA, Oct. 12
- > Bus Safety: Drop off location reminder
- > DCS teachers collaborate with other districts on SLO training
- > Art teacher highlights students' artwork on Facebook Fan Page
- > An apple a day...
- > Governor proclaims October as Principals Month in New York
- > Wiring, equipping DCS for 21st century education
- > Weighted grading for AP, Honors, and UHS courses
SEPTEMBER 2012
- > Transportation changes for the 2013-14 school year
- > Book Fair coming to a school near you
- > Up, up and away in science class
- > DES kindergartners talk like pirates
- > Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) in effect at DCS
- > First day of school
JUNE 2012
MAY 2012
- > Record runs in the family (Times Union Article)
- > District proposes 0% tax impact capital improvement project vote, July 2
- > DCS athletes break school's 1984 track record set by mothers and aunts
- > How Suburban vehicles are used in Duanesburg
APRIL 2012
- > Board adopts 2012-13 budget proposal
- > DCS students take first and second place in art show
- > Walk for Schoharie Flood Relief, May 6
- > Board continue to develop 2012-13 budget
- > Board approves free football pilot program
MARCH 2012
- > Board appoints Conover as ES principal
- > BOE sends advocacy letter to Gov. Cuomo
- > 2012-13 Budget News: Community provides input at budget planning meeting
- > Mr. D's students demonstrate the "power of persuasion"
- > DCS Annual Talent Show
- > DCS HS Creates Hall of Fame
FEBRUARY 2012
- > DCS bids fond farewell to ES principal
- > Proposed 2012-13 budget eliminations presented to board
- > Long-term Planning Forum community input available
JANUARY 2012
- > Nearly 150 attend Long-Term Planning Forum, provide input
- > Breaking down Gov.'s proposed increase in state aid
- > 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
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