DCS Jr./Sr. High School Virtual Art Gallery
Music education hasn’t skipped a beat at DCS
Chorus divided by health and safety measures, united by recording software to produce audio track Music education hasn’t skipped a beat at DCS, even in a time of virtual learning and strict health and safety measures. The faculty are trailblazing unique teaching methods and using technology tools to help students create music in a new …
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New health examination form requirements
There is a new health examination form for schools that may be filled out electronically. Schools can no longer accept the health exam if it is not on the required form or the required health record equivalent. Education Law requires all New York state public school students to have a health exam when they are …
DCS budget development is underway
District leaders have begun developing the 2021-22 school budget. DCS is planning for the potential impact of ongoing school aid cuts while maintaining the integrity of our school programs. Superintendent Dr. James Niedermeier and Assistant Superintendent Jeffrey Rivenburg gave a presentation to the Board of Education during its regular meeting on Jan. 26. They outlined …
Sign up to receive a prekindergarten/kindergarten registration packet
Parents of preschool-aged children who are new to the district are asked to complete a census form and return it to our registrar at Duanesburg Elementary School, 165 Chadwick Road, Delanson NY 12053. You will then be placed on our mailing list to receive a registration packet. DCS will hold kindergarten screening in the spring …
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Superintendent advocating for expansion of broadband internet
It is estimated that 15% of students in the Capital Region — more than 11,000 students — have no internet access. That’s according to a recent survey of the school superintendents in the Capital Region BOCES. The issue has far reaching effects for school districts in rural areas like Duanesburg Central School District, heightened in …
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Water testing results
In compliance with state laws, the Duanesburg Central School District recently completed testing its water sources for lead. The law requires school districts to sample all water outlets currently or potentially used for drinking or cooking purposes in buildings that may be occupied by students and to submit those samples to a state-approved lab for …
Hundreds of toys donated for drive
The Duanesburg Central School District would like to thank its students, staff, families and community members for their support in the annual Toys for Tots drive. Lori Galea, who coordinates the drive at DCS, said 230 toys were donated to the cause. Your support helped spread holiday cheer during a challenging time for many students. …
Elementary School Holiday Band and Choir Performances
Happy Holidays from DES! Please enjoy these virtual performances by our elementary school band and chorus groups. Gr. 6 Band Embedded YouTube video of sixth grade band performance Duanesburg Elementary 6th Grade Band performs “March Across the Seas” by Bruce Pearson and Ryan Nowlin. Recorded at Duanesburg High School, Dec. 21, 2020. Gr. 4-6 Choir …
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Students treated to toy giveaway
Community partners helped spread holiday cheer at DES on Dec. 21 with a toy giveaway for all students. The Schenectady County Sheriff’s Department and School Resource Officer Eric Reyell coordinated the effort, working with the Marines’ Toys for Tots. They brought 1,000 gifts, enough for each child to receive two presents each. “It’s overwhelming to …