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Fifth Graders Bring Their Stories to Life with Story Laurie

Fifth grade students in Mr. Falco’s and Mr. Danapilis’ classrooms enjoyed a special visit from storyteller, songwriter, and singer “Story Laurie” just before break. She spent the day working with both classes in two engaging sessions. During the morning session, Story Laurie guided students in writing a short story, encouraging them to incorporate their own …

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Improving the Culture at DCS

This March, Superintendent of Schools Ms. Kimberly Ross will mark her two-year anniversary at DCS. When she was hired in 2024, the Board of Education charged her with improving the overall culture at Duanesburg, based on feedback gathered through community surveys where residents identified areas in need of the new superintendent’s attention. Ross described her …

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Simpson earns 100th career win as DCS head basketball coach

Congratulations to DCS Athletic Coordinator and Boys Varsity Head Coach Brett Simpson on earning his 100th career victory at Duanesburg! He reached this milestone last Friday with a 72–47 road win over Mayfield, as the Eagles delivered a strong team performance. Coach Simpson achieved this remarkable accomplishment in record time – just six basketball seasons. …

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DCS Announces First Quarter High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for Grades 6-12

High Honor Roll and Honor Roll recipients for Duanesburg’s Junior-Senior High School were named for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.  Students with total GPAs of 90.0+ are named to the high honor roll.  Students with total GPAs of 80-89.9 are named to the honor roll.  Any student who has a 70 or …

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DCS Community Approves $6.9 Million Tax Neutral Phase III Centennial Capital Project

Community members in the Duanesburg Central School District approved a $6.9 million, tax-neutral capital project at the polls Tuesday evening by a vote of 103 in favor and 68 opposed.  The project is an extension of the current Centennial Capital Project, named in honor of the 100th anniversary of Delanson High School—a building that continues …

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Phase III Centennial Capital Project Community Referendum Tuesday, Dec. 16 2-9 p.m. at Jr.-Sr. High School

The Duanesburg Central School District has worked diligently to provide the community with multiple opportunities to learn about its proposed $6.9 million, tax-neutral capital project, known as Phase III of the Centennial Initiative. This phase includes several “wish list” items that could not be completed during Phases I and II. The vote will take place …

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DCS Senior Standouts Harlee Manus and Estella Hyde Commit to Division I Athletics

Signing ceremony set for 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19 Two senior student-athletes from the Duanesburg Central School District will formally commit to Division I athletics during a signing ceremony at Duanesburg High School at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. Harlee Manus will continue her athletic and academic career at Mercyhurst University in …

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DCS Proposes Tax-Neutral $6.9 Million Capital Project for December 16 Vote

Guided Facility Tour and Public Hearing set for December 2 The Duanesburg Central School District is proposing a tax-neutral $6.9 million capital project that will go before voters in a community referendum on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. Voting will take place from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the Library Media Center at the Jr.-Sr. High …

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Hands-On Science: DCS Students Explore the Mohawk River Ecosystem for Statewide Study

DCS students in UHS Environmental and AP Biology classes recently had the opportunity to participate in “A Day in the Life of the Mohawk River Watershed” event with Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Hildenbrandt. As part of the event, students from across New York state collect scientific information to create snapshots of the river at dozens …

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Shedina Takes the Leap from Classroom Teacher to Dean of Students

Longtime DCS English teacher Ms. Kendra Shedina has taken on a new role at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School this year as the Dean of Students for grades 6–12. In this position, she will work closely with Principal Jodi Marvin to support student success, foster a positive school climate, and help align academic and behavioral expectations …

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