Dear DCS Community: Based on observations and feedback regarding the “Remote Learning Day” called on Dec. 17, we have decided on some important updates intended to improve our snow day protocols this year: In the event that conditions call for another weather closure, we will call a traditional snow day unless we reach a point …
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Dear DCS families: The Duanesburg Central School District was recently informed that a student in the High School and two students in the elementary school have tested positive for COVID-19. However, based on when the individuals were last in school, Schenectady County Public Health Services (SCPHS) has indicated that there is no need for contact …
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Dear DCS community: Today the Duanesburg Central School District was informed that a staff member of the Jr./Sr. High School has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was last in the building on Dec. 8. The district has taken immediate steps to notify Schenectady County Public Health Services (SCPHS). The district is working closely with …
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The Duanesburg Central School District has unveiled a three-year strategic plan for strengthening its educational program. Superintendent of Schools Dr. James Niedermeier presented “DCS Forward” during a virtual community forum on Dec. 10. The plan features long-term goals and the work that is being done to achieve them. The plan focuses on bolstering academic achievement, …
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Dear DCS Community Member: Today, the district was informed of a positive COVID-19 test for a student who attends Duanesburg Elementary School. The student was last in the building on Dec. 1. The district took immediate steps to isolate the situation, limit exposure, and notify the Schenectady County Department of Health. We have been working …
Dear DCS Community: I am reaching out to you today to ask for your help in keeping our schools open. We had previously shared with youinformation about the state’s strategy to combat COVID-19 through a color-coded system known as the Micro-Cluster Initiative. This is a system of designating certain areas as a Yellow, Orange or …
Dear DCS Community Member: Today, the district was informed of an additional positive COVID-19 test for a staff member who works in the Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School. The individual was last in the building on Nov. 30. Schenectady County Public Health Services contact tracing has determined the need to quarantine only one individual, who has …
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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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