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Nov. 20: Notice of positive case, remote learning at the jr./sr. high school

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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Explaining color-coded zones for COVID-19 ‘microclusters’

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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Students pen letters to community organizations for Kindness Day

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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DES honors veterans with car parade and collection for soldiers

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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Social/emotional support services and resources are available to families

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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DES celebrates literacy for Halloween activities

Students and staff at the Duanesburg Elementary School celebrated the day before Halloween by dressing up as their favorite book characters. The school held virtual assemblies to share in the celebration.  UPK-Gr.  2 Presentation Gr. 3-6 Presentation

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DCS golfer takes medal at WAC championships

Congratulations to Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School senior John Grant. He won medalist honors for lowest score at the Western Athletic Conference golf championship. This is the second time in three years that he’s earned this achievement. Grant competed alongside teammates Matt Coons, Cormac Marz and Shane Wetherington. The team placed second.  Related: Daily Gazette article …

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Teachers find new ways to teach in-class and remote

Duanesburg faculty are trailblazing new teaching methods as education is reimagined under hybrid learning. They are working harder than ever to teach in multiple classrooms, while also teaching students remotely through live streams — all at the same time.  Some faculty are teaching up to 50 students at once. They lead students in their classrooms …

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COVID-19 Transparency & Notification Protocols

The Duanesburg Central School District is committed to as much transparency and information sharing as possible with regard to COVID-19 in our school community. Although there are no cases of COVID-19 in the district at this time, we want to share information about how you would be informed if there is a positive case. We …

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Information about spectators at fall athletics events

The Western Athletic Conference has announced that spectators will not be allowed at athletics events for the fall sports season. The WAC and the public health departments of Fulton, Montgomery, and Schoharie counties, have determined that fall 2020 athletics competitions will take place without spectators, a release says. “This difficult decision was made in an …

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