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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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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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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DCS juniors Josivi DeCarlo, Drew Palluti and Brianna Bailey showcased the skills they have developed in their respective fields of study through the Capital Region BOCES Career & Technical Education (CTE) program at this week’s regional SkillsUSA competition in Albany. The 2026 Area III SkillsUSA Competition featured more than 400 students from dozens of schools …
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Four junior student-athletes from DCS recently had the opportunity to participate in the 11th Annual Student-Athlete Leadership Conference at the Clark Sports Center in Cooperstown. The event, hosted by Cooperstown Central School District, gathered 420 students from 64 school districts, representing Sections II, III, and IV. Duanesburg representatives included Helen Kosier, Natalie Tilton, Andrew Palluti, …
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DCS junior Ella Whitehead, who is currently studying Diesel Technology through the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, was recently selected to speak on a panel with other female students and professionals during Capital Region BOCES’ Women in the Trades event held March 5 BOCES Albany CTE campus. The fifth annual event …
