Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on April 16 that schools and nonessential businesses will stay closed through May 15, due to the ongoing Covid-19/Coronavirus situation. Our teachers continue to lead instruction throughout the closure, and our food service continues to provide meals to all who need them. Requests may be made at any time by reaching …
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Congratulations to the 12 members of Duanesburg’s varsity wrestling team who’ve been named to the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) 2019-20 All-Star Team. First team selections include Austin Lints, Jeremy Rehberg, Shayne Chiofalo, Francis Milos III, Cadan Landauer, and Jacob Suits. Second team All-Stars include Scott Nicolella, Daniel Stealey, Mahmoud Esa, Sean Rickert, Tyler Lloyd, and …
Dear Parents or guardians, As you may know, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently announced that schools in New York State will remain closed through April 29. It is clear that the governor’s announcement stipulated that all schools will continue to operate as they have and must use all snow days and vacation days in order to …
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Despite a disappointing senior year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the senior class at Duanesburg Jr/.Sr. High School voted to donate $4,000 of their senior fund to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to help local people in need. Duanesburg Class of 2020 Treasurer Andrew Drescher and Student Council Vice President Paul Munson …
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The Duanesburg Board of Education informed district residents on Tuesday morning, April 7, that it would appoint Dr. James Niedermeier at that evening’s board meeting. The Board’s announcement, sent via email to all parents and guardians read as follows: Dear Community Members: We are pleased to announce that after a competitive search process, the Board …
During the period of school closures due to COVID -19, parents/guardians and minors can complete the appropriate application form and email to: mhundley@duanesburg.org. Fillable PDF versions of the AT-17 Application for Employment Certificate and AT-22 Application for Employment Permit can be accessed by clicking on the links. These forms allow digital signatures. Once received, Mrs. …
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Child care scholarships are available April 24, 2020 New York State is using a portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds to provide child care to income eligible essential workers at no cost. Essential workers who must work outside of the home and who are using a regulated …
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March 25, 2020 update If you are a parent or caregiver who needs child care, please complete this New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) parent need for child care survey. Based on the information you provide about your job, employer, number of children, and financial need, OCFS may be able to …
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As part of the COVID-19 response effort, the superintendents and school districts of the Capital Region BOCES are working with the Capital District YMCA to bring child care resources to the families of emergency personnel in local communities. Starting Monday, March 23, 2020, YMCA branch locations throughout the Capital Region will be offering school-age child …
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You can’t keep Eagle spirit down! Duanesburg Jr./Sr. High School students will celebrate Virtual School Spirit Week beginning April 6. Students are asked to take photos of themselves participating in the week’s special activities and send them to lkuhl@duanesburg.org or mlongo@duanesburg.org. DCS will share them out here and on the district’s Facebook page. Here are …
