DCS 8th grader and Student Council representative Breeanna Moss established a Giving Tree in the main high school office to help the Albany Ronald McDonald House and the Schoharie Valley Animal Shelter, causes that are dear to her. In a short video, Breeanna explains why. All are invited during school hours to take an ornament …
Students in Duanesburg’s chapter of the National Honor Society are making the holidays happier for a local family in need after a successful fundraising effort. “NHS members really pulled through this year,” said chapter advisor Lisa Della Rocco. “Together, the 17 students and their families donated $220 and purchased pots and pans, a hoodie, a …
Rick’s Feed & Fuel, 8413 Western Turnpike, Delanson, has donated $1,412.75 to DCS following their successful Citgo Spirit Pump fundraiser. A portion of gasoline purchases made this fall at the designated pump were dedicated to the district. Richard Peterson of Rick’s Feed & Fuel said, “It was our pleasure to support Duanesburg CSD.” Marilyn Peterson and …
More than 20 Duanesburg High School wrestling alumni cheered on Duanesburg’s varsity team as they defeated Canajoharie-Fort Plain 69-17 on Thursday, Dec. 12. The team was back in action all day Saturday at Duanesburg’s Doc Davis Memorial Tournament, defeating Ellenville (84-6), Albany (81-12), Our Lady of Lourdes (66-21), and Schuylerville (60-22) on their way to …
Congratulations to the girls basketball team for winning the Delhi tournament the weekend of Dec. 7. They are 3-0 and off to a great start this season.
A partnership with a local tattoo artist is bringing ancient, complex societies and traditions to life for DES 5th graders, who recently learned how to paint vibrant, colorful, sugar skull images during a gray, winter day. “In my 22 years of teaching, this has to be one of the best partnerships that I have brought …
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