Superintendent’s Update 7/22/22 Dear DCS Community, We have heard both excitement and concerns from the community over Schenectady County’s recent announcement about their potential purchase of the local YMCA, and consequent donation of the facility back to the school district. While I think we are all eager for the facility to once again reopen for …
Students in grades 6-9 are having fun this summer with some hands-on learning at DCS’ free three-week camp focused around STEAM topics (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math). The first week of camp was “Survivor” themed – this current week is themed around “Medieval Times” – and the final week will take a deep dive …
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On Aug. 9, 2022, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the sale of two buildings. BOCES programs located at the current Career and Technical School, Albany Campus and Maywood School are moving to new, state-of-the-art facilities constructed …
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Dear DCS Community: As was released on Friday (July 8), Schenectady County is considering a purchase of the YMCA building and donating the facility back to the school district. Among other things, the school district would use the facility to expand its prekindergarten programming and enhance its athletic programs while reopening for community wellness use …
County would donate facility back to the Duanesburg Central School District This is a reprint of a press release that was distributed by Schenectady County on Friday, July 8, 2022. The Schenectady County Legislature will consider a resolution to purchase the Duanesburg YMCA, located at 221 Victoria Drive in Delanson, for $1.8 million. Once purchased …
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