The Capital Region BOCES fourth annual “Elevating Student Voices” (ESV) Youth Summit was held at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, NY, on April 29 with approximately 100 students from 21 school districts from across the Capital Region in attendance. Three DCS students participated in this year’s summit – Lucy McTiernan, Lilly Kline and Santino Bailey. Senior …
The Board of Education approved the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year at its regular business meeting on April 21, 2026. The calendar can be found on the DCS website: https://www.duanesburg.org/calendar/.
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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, …
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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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