UPDATE – Thursday, December 8 (9:30 p.m.): Residents of the Duanesburg Central School District approved the district’s proposed $28 million Centennial Capital Project Thursday by a vote of 184-115. Stay tuned for details on the design phase of the project, which will provide another opportunity for community input. Residents of the Duanesburg Central School District …
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Congratulations to our elementary students who were recognized at a recent PBIS assembly! Staff and students at Duanesburg Elementary School have been focusing on the trait of THANKFULNESS throughout the month of November. Each homeroom teacher, PK through grade 5, as well as our art, music and P.E. teachers at DES, nominated one student from …
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It’s an annual tradition like no other ….. Duanesburg staff and students hosted a beautiful ceremony last week to honor and recognize our local veterans! More than two dozen local veterans attended the ceremony, which was organized by elementary music teacher Mary-Clare Waltz and art teacher Amanda Chovan. Members of DES’ Student Council also participated …
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With October almost over and November just around the corner, it is a good time to let our families know the procedures in place at DCS, should we have to delay or close school because of inclement weather or any other reason. Decisions about school delays and closures are made by the Superintendent, after consulting …
Mark Your Calendars: Public Hearing – 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 (Joe Bena Hall) Community Vote – 1-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 (Jr.-Sr. HS Media Center) About a dozen community members attended a Centennial Capital Project facilities walk through on Thursday, October 6, to view areas intended to be part of Duanesburg Central …
Last Friday, PK-5 students at Duanesburg Elementary School were treated to an interactive laser light program sponsored by the school’s PBIS team. The assembly helped kick off DES’ theme for the 2022-23 school year, “Glowing With Kindness.” During the presentation, students learned about three very important values: self-awareness, empathy, and compassion. The program was coordinated …
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Superintendent Announces Guided Campus Tour for Public for 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 At Tuesday evening’s regularly scheduled monthly Board of Education meeting, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jim Niedermeier presented an update on an upcoming proposed $28 million Centennial Capital Project which will be voted on by the community on December 8, 2022. The …
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Check out the latest Superintendent’s Update which details COVID guidance for the start of the 2022-23 school year at DCS.
More than 40 DCS students in grades 1-11 will join professional actors from Missoula Children’s Theatre, for a production of “The Little Mermaid” on Saturday, August 6 in Joe Bena Auditorium at Duanesburg Jr.-Sr. High School. There will be two performances – one at 3 p.m. and one at 6:30 p.m. Tickets will be available …
Dear DCS Community: As was released on Friday (July 8), Schenectady County is considering a purchase of the YMCA building and donating the facility back to the school district. Among other things, the school district would use the facility to expand its prekindergarten programming and enhance its athletic programs while reopening for community wellness use …
