May 27, 2021 Dear DCS Community Member: Today, the district was informed of a positive COVID-19 test for a staff member who works in the Duanesburg Elementary School. The individual was last in the building on May 26 and public health department contact tracing has determined that four additional staff members must also be quarantined. …
Families of students who will be in sixth grade for the 2021-22 school year are invited to participate in a virtual forum at 6:30 p.m. on June 16. The forum will give parents and caregivers an opportunity to ask questions about some of the program enhancements planned for sixth grade. Google Meet joining info Video …
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The Duanesburg Central School District is proud to announce the top students of the Class of 2021. Abigael O’Donnell has been named the valedictorian and Alanna Mitchell is the salutatorian. Abigael O’Donnell, Valedictorian Abigael O’Donnell, the daughter of Jarrett and Dawn O’Donnell, is the valedictorian of the Class of 2021. Abigael will attend Carnegie Mellon …
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Duanesburg voters approved a $17,885,000 budget by a vote of 217-65, a margin of 77%. The spending plan will enhance academic programs and supports the district’s strategic plan with a 1.82% year-to-year spending increase and a property tax levy of 1.95%, which is below the district’s state-calculated limit, or “cap.” The budget also continues athletic …
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The Duanesburg Elementary yearbook is now for sale! The book captures the memories of this unprecedented school year and is one you won’t want to miss! Each softcover yearbook is $15 and can be ordered through this link. The price will increase to $20 in June.
Duanesburg High School was ranked as one of the best high schools in America. The recognition was announced by the U.S. News & World Report in its 2021 Best High Schools rankings. The rankings identify the top-performing public high schools at the national and state level and include published data on more than 17,800 schools. …
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Proposal provides support for students while staying under the tax levy limit Voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 18 to consider a proposed $17.885 million budget. The plan enhances the district’s academic programs and supports its strategic plan with a 1.82% year-to-year spending increase and a tax levy under the district’s limit. …
District residents will vote on May 18 to fill four seats on the Duanesburg Central School District Board of Education. Three candidates will serve three-year terms beginning July 1. The seats are currently held by Shayne Mitchell, Teresa Wood-Irvin and Betsy Wright, whose terms expire June 30. One candidate will serve until June 30, 2023, …
