Month: May 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) cancelled the June 2020 and August 2020 Regents exams and made some temporary changes to requirements for students to earn high school diplomas and graduate. Below is a summary of what students and parents need to know. Regents exams All Regents exams …

Continue reading “Update June 1: Cancellation of June/August Regents exams, temporary changes in graduation requirements and other education modifications: What students and parents need to know”

Dear Duanesburg Central School District Community Member: Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that New York school facilities will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The Governor will make a decision about summer school by the end of May. As we look to the future, we must think about what a return …

Continue reading “Update May 18: Thought Exchange survey about return to school buildings”

The last day of instruction for Duanesburg Central School District will be June 18, 2020. The Friday before the Memorial Day weekend will be a regular day of instruction. Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, and as a federal holiday, it is a day off for students and staff and not an instructional day. The …

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Dear Elementary and High School Students and Families: As the end of the year is upon us, we are making arrangements for you to collect your belongings from the school. Teachers will be putting all student items in bags which will be handed out to families in the school parking lot  at both the Elementary …

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District residents will vote via absentee ballot to fill vacancies on the Board of Education for terms beginning July 1, 2020 for: two 3-year terms for seats currently held by Camille Siano Enders and Jennifer Sexton, and one 1-year term for the seat currently filled by Henry “Dirk” Felton due to the resignation of Henrietta …

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Dear Class of 2020 and Families, During this very uncertain time we want to assure you, as a district we are taking all circumstances surrounding graduation and other events under advisement based upon the executive orders issued from Governor Cuomo. Currently, he is not allowing any large gatherings.  Please know, our decision to begin the …

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SUNY will be offering their first ever virtual college fairs on Thursday, May 14, and Saturday, May 16. The fair will include representatives from nearly every SUNY campus. Students will be able to chat with reps using text and video chat. Register at the following link: https://www.suny.edu/attend/events/virtual-college-fair/