Niya Schroeder is a senior at DCS and a second-year student in BOCES’ Entertainment Technology program, where students have the opportunity to learn about the fields of theater and film production on-site at the historic Proctors Theatre in Schenectady. Students in the program study art and design interpretation, scenery construction and painting techniques, sound and …
Congratulations to the following teams on earning the title of “NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Team” for the 2022 fall sports season. To qualify, an athletic team’s average GPA of 75% of their roster must be 90 or above. Girls Cross Country – 100 Girls Soccer – 98.07 Golf – 96.71 Swim – 95.88 Boys Cross Country – …
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UPDATE – Thursday, December 8 (9:30 p.m.): Residents of the Duanesburg Central School District approved the district’s proposed $28 million Centennial Capital Project Thursday by a vote of 184-115. Stay tuned for details on the design phase of the project, which will provide another opportunity for community input. Residents of the Duanesburg Central School District …
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Congratulations to our elementary students who were recognized at a recent PBIS assembly! Staff and students at Duanesburg Elementary School have been focusing on the trait of THANKFULNESS throughout the month of November. Each homeroom teacher, PK through grade 5, as well as our art, music and P.E. teachers at DES, nominated one student from …
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Duanesburg’s Junior-Senior High School Principal Jodi Marvin recently announced High Honor Roll and Honor Roll recipients for the first quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Congratulations to the following students: High Honor Roll (90+) Grade 7 Franklyn Acevedo, Jasmine Acosta, Abigail Campbell, Hailey Davis, Kennadee Dawson, Zoey DeAngelis, Guenevere Evans, Nathan Geidel, Eric Goldschmidt, Alexa …
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DCS Drama Club raised just over $900 on their recent fundraiser show, “Duanesburg Sings Broadway!” Proceeds from the fundraiser will go towards their spring production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” Enchanted Edition, to help offset the costs of hiring musicians, a choreographer and renting costumes for the cast, among other things. Mark your calendar to …
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It’s an annual tradition like no other ….. Duanesburg staff and students hosted a beautiful ceremony last week to honor and recognize our local veterans! More than two dozen local veterans attended the ceremony, which was organized by elementary music teacher Mary-Clare Waltz and art teacher Amanda Chovan. Members of DES’ Student Council also participated …
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All 53 members of Duanesburg’s Class of 2023 now have the opportunity to become a SUNY Schenectady Royal next year, after this morning’s “Instant Admit” ceremony held at the Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Niedermeier opened the ceremony by listing successful actors, athletes and chefs who all attended community colleges, including …
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Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School English teacher Kendra Shedina was a presenter at the annual NYS English Council (NYSEC) conference, which was held October 20-21 at the Albany Marriott. Over 300 English educators from across New York were in attendance at the annual conference, which is the largest gathering of New York State English educators, PK-16. …
With October almost over and November just around the corner, it is a good time to let our families know the procedures in place at DCS, should we have to delay or close school because of inclement weather or any other reason. Decisions about school delays and closures are made by the Superintendent, after consulting …
