Dear DCS Community: Schools in New York have received new guidance about how the state is tracking COVID-19 infection rates. The state has implemented a color-coding system as a means to identify “hotspot” areas. We want to share information about how this color-coding system may impact our schools. Please note that at this time, there …
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Duanesburg Elementary School celebrated World Kindness Day on Friday, Nov. 13. Each grade level wrote thank you letters that were mailed to local community groups and service organizations. It was a great opportunity for students learn about people in their community and how simple actions of kindness can impact the world. Letters, cards and pictures …
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Duanesburg Elementary School wasn’t able to hold its traditional Veterans Day Ceremony, but students and staff persevered and found a way to make it happen. Local veterans were honored in a drive-through car parade on Tuesday, Nov. 10 as the entire student body waved and cheered from the sidewalk holding handmade signs. DES was able …
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Students and staff at the Duanesburg Elementary School celebrated the day before Halloween by dressing up as their favorite book characters. The school held virtual assemblies to share in the celebration. UPK-Gr. 2 Presentation Gr. 3-6 Presentation
Duanesburg faculty are trailblazing new teaching methods as education is reimagined under hybrid learning. They are working harder than ever to teach in multiple classrooms, while also teaching students remotely through live streams — all at the same time. Some faculty are teaching up to 50 students at once. They lead students in their classrooms …
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The Duanesburg Central School District is committed to as much transparency and information sharing as possible with regard to COVID-19 in our school community. Although there are no cases of COVID-19 in the district at this time, we want to share information about how you would be informed if there is a positive case. We …
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The USDA is providing grant funding to all public school districts, including Duanesburg, to cover the cost of meals for students through December 31, or until the funding runs out. This includes breakfast and lunch, either at school or via parent pickup (home menu). Read more.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to apply for the confidential Free & Reduced Price Meals program, which provides free meals for all qualifying children. This program also benefits students beyond nutritious meals: participation may also provide them with fee waivers for tests, applications, scholarships and programs, including College in the High School courses. A tuition …
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Transportation Director Daniel McConnelee sent this important email to DCS parents and guardians on July 28, 2020. Please note the August 20 deadline for Child Care/Parent Transportation forms and how buses will be transporting students during the upcoming school year. Dear Duanesburg Families, Every area of our lives has been impacted by COVID-19. School bus …
Whether they were being inspired by a daily video message from Principal Andrea Conover, working with their teachers remotely in Google Classroom, or viewing how to bubble paint via a Facebook video by their art teacher, Duanesburg Elementary students never stopped learning and growing this school year, despite a global pandemic. Just like in the …
