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 …
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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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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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 …
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Duanesburg Drama Club presents the spring musical, “Once Upon A Mattress” this weekend! Performances are Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 8th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and staff. Tickets will be available at the door or can be pre-ordered online …
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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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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 …
