The DCS Athletics Department is proud to announce the fall season scholar-athlete teams as recognized by the NYSPHSAA. To receive scholar-athlete team recognition with a certificate, the team’s average GPA for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90. Congratulations to everyone for all of their hard work! Girls cross-country …
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Dear DCS Community Member: Today, the district was informed of an additional positive test for COVID-19 for a student of the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School. However, based on when the individual was last in school, public health has indicated that there is no need for contact tracing from the school setting or for any other …
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Nov. 21, 2020 Dear DCS Community Member: Today, the district was informed of a positive test for COVID-19 for a student of the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School; however, based on when the individual was last in school, public health has indicated that there is no need for contact tracing from the school setting or for …
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Dear DCS Community Member: Today, the district was informed of a positive test for COVID-19 for a student of the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School. The student was only in the building on Tuesday this week. We have been working with the Schenectady County Department of Public Health to help officials implement their contact tracing protocols. …
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Dear DCS Community: Schools in New York have received new guidance about how the state is tracking COVID-19 infection rates. The state has implemented a color-coding system as a means to identify “hotspot” areas. We want to share information about how this color-coding system may impact our schools. Please note that at this time, there …
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Duanesburg Elementary School celebrated World Kindness Day on Friday, Nov. 13. Each grade level wrote thank you letters that were mailed to local community groups and service organizations. It was a great opportunity for students learn about people in their community and how simple actions of kindness can impact the world. Letters, cards and pictures …
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Duanesburg Elementary School wasn’t able to hold its traditional Veterans Day Ceremony, but students and staff persevered and found a way to make it happen. Local veterans were honored in a drive-through car parade on Tuesday, Nov. 10 as the entire student body waved and cheered from the sidewalk holding handmade signs. DES was able …
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We’ve seen a lot of changes and challenges in recent months. It can create a lot of stress and uncertainty for children and young adults. But we want our families to know we’ve got their backs. DCS has a network of staff members and resources to support the social and emotional well-being of our students. …
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