The DCS Drama Club will host a fundraiser talent show at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 10 in Joe Bena Hall. DCS students in grades K-12 are welcome to participate, along with DCS staff, families, and community members! Each skit must include a current K-12 Duanesburg DCS student, and students can only participate in one …
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The deadline to receive completed pre-K applications is quickly approaching. Completed materials must be received by the district registrar (Joanne Boyd) by FRIDAY, MARCH 14. Only a small fraction of the applications that the district sent to families have been returned. In order to make sure the district has the appropriate amount of PK classrooms, …
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“Flying on the Wings of our Words” “It was a cold day in November the morning we left Potenza to come to America…” So began the narrative that visiting teaching artist, Laurie McIntosh (aka Story Laurie) recently shared with sixth grade classes at Duanesburg Elementary, as part of a two-day arts-in-education residency. The 30-minute story …
Join the conversation and help shape the future of DCS! The Duanesburg Central School District would like to invite all stakeholders to join district administrators and members of the Board of Education from 6:30-8:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025 for an evening of Interactive Community Roundtable Discussions on important topics that will help shape …
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Schenectady County Sheriff’s Deputy David Smith joined the Duanesburg Central School District in December to serve as the district’s second school resource officer. He will be stationed at Duanesburg Elementary School, while Deputy Eric Reyell will continue to be based out of the Jr.-Sr. High School building. Smith has been with the Schenectady County Sheriff’s …
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Superintendent Ross emphasizes culture, connection, and community Kimberly Ross was named Duanesburg’s new superintendent of schools in March 2024. She brings extensive experience to the role, having served as superintendent of the Green Island Union Free School District from 2019-2024. Before that, she held leadership positions as the director of student support services for the …
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Superintendent of Schools Kimberly Ross shared the following information with staff, students, and families today. Dear DCS Students & Families: As we wrap up the fall sports season and turn our attention to winter athletics, I would like to let our community know of an upcoming leadership change in the district’s athletic department. Ms. Catie …
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Congratulations to the following DCS juniors and seniors who were recently recognized by College Board for various awards! These prestigious national accolades are handed to top students who apply and meet a number of criteria, including scoring in the top 10% of PSAT test takers from the state, and earning a cumulative GPA of B+ …
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Today was “Opening Day” for employees of the Duanesburg Central School District. As part of their first Superintendent’s Conference Day of the 2024-2025 school year, all DCS employees gathered in the high school cafeteria this morning for breakfast prepared by DCS’ Food Services Director Dan Silva and his Food Services team. Staff then made their …
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Are you passionate about education and looking for a flexible way to make a difference in our community? DCS is actively seeking enthusiastic community members to join our network of substitute teachers. We are ALWAYS in need of dedicated substitutes. The best part? You get to create your own schedule! Whether you can commit to …
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