Pre-K applications for 2026-2027 school year due Friday, May 1

Give your child a joyful start to their learning journey at DCS! Duanesburg offers a free, full-day prekindergarten program (8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.) at Duanesburg Elementary School. Children who reside in the district and will be four years old on or before December 1, 2026 are eligible for the 2026–2027 school year. Designed to …

Paige Kropp named valedictorian; Declan O’Connor salutatorian for DCS’ Class of 2026

Paige Kropp, 2026 Valedictorian Paige Kropp, daughter of Stacy and Thomas Kropp, is the Valedictorian for Duanesburg’s graduating class of 2026. This fall, she plans to attend the University of Rochester where she will study biomedical engineering and continue her athletic career as a member of the women’s swim team. Paige aspires to pursue a …

DCPTA hosts “Meet the Candidates” night Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, May 19, the community will vote on the district’s proposed spending plan for the 2026-27 school year. They will also elect two candidates to serve on the board of education for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2026. The Duanesburg Community PTA (DCPTA) will once again host “Meet the Candidates” night to give the …

DCS families and community members invited to Code of Conduct feedback session April 27 at 6:30 p.m.

A message from Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Kimberly Ross: We would like to invite our families and community members to a feedback session on the Code of Conduct on Monday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Joe Bena Hall. This work is strongest when we shape it together, and your voice is an important part …

DCS BOE adopts proposed budget for 2026-2027 school year

The DCS Board of Education adopted the proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year at its meeting Tuesday, April 21. The meeting was livestreamed and is available to watch on demand on the District’s YouTube channel. The budget presentation begins at the 1:01:15 mark. The budget presentation slides are available here and are also included …

From the Classroom to ValleyCats Clubhouse

Students Gain Hands-On Experience and Explore Careers with the ValleyCats  Students in Colleen Nieminski’s Sports Management class recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the Tri-City ValleyCats facility at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, NY. The field trip offered students a unique perspective that went beyond the game of baseball. They gained firsthand insight …

DCS Budget Vote & BOE Election Tuesday, May 19

When community members vote on Tuesday, May 19, on the district’s proposed budget for the 2026–2027 school year, they will also elect two members to the Board of Education. The three-year terms of current board members Toni Amorosi and Alyssa Craig expire on June 30, 2026. The two candidates elected to new three-year terms will …

Deputies Gomez and Leary join DCS community as new SROs

Sending a warm Eagle Pride welcome to our two new School Resource Officers! Deputy Jean Gomez is assigned to the elementary school, and Deputy Zachary Leary will be stationed at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School. Deputy Leary has been a police officer for seven years and has served with the Sheriff’s Office for the past three. …

DCS community powers success of annual DES Career Fair

What do YOU want to be when you grow up? Thanks to the incredible support of the DCS community – including parents, relatives, neighbors, friends, and alumni – students at DES enjoyed an engaging and interactive career fair that brought a wide range of professions to life. Volunteers shared their experiences, tools of the trade, …

DES Read-A-Thon Benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities

All throughout the month of March Duanesburg Elementary School (DES) students have been raising funds to support the work of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region by reading as many books as possible and seeking donations through the Read for Ronald McDonald House initiative. There are only a few days left to …

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