Recent changes to the New York State Education Law require that body mass index (BMI) and weight status group are to be included as part of a student’s school health examination. BMI is calculated by weighing a student and measuring their height. BMI helps a doctor or nurse determine whether a student’s weight is within a healthy range or is too …
The girls varsity basketball team became repeat champions on Dec. 1 at the Schenevus tournament. Coach Herron reported, “The Eagles were led by 7th grader Allison O’Hanlon, who was a tournament all-star, and freshman Madison Meyer, who was the MVP of the tournament. The team celebrated with dinner at Brook’s House of BBQ.” The team is off to a 2-0 start and begins …
Interested in a rewarding job with great hours? Duanesburg Central School District is holding a School Bus Driver Job Fair on Saturday, Dec. 15, from 9-11 a.m. at Duanesburg Elementary School, 165 Chadwick Road, Delanson. The fair provides an opportunity for anyone interested in driving a school bus to get behind the wheel for a …
Our Toys for Tots drive is going great! Thank you to all who bought Tot Tickets at Friday’s PTA family night. The Tot Ticket walls at the high school and elementary school are filling up, and those funds and donations of unwrapped toys at both schools and the bus garage will be put to …
Olivia Harris and Valerie Schaeffer have been recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Section 2 for their achievements in girls soccer. Olivia was recognized with first team honors and named an overall Section 2 All-Star for Class C. Val was honored as Section 2 league second team All-Star. Congratulations to Olivia and Val and to Coach …
At the end of each sports season, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) honors those teams who excel academically. To achieve Scholar-Athlete recognition, the average of a team’s Grade Point Average (GPA) for 75 percent of the roster must be greater than or equal to 90.00. Congratulations to the following DCS teams for qualifying as fall season …
The Duanesburg girls cross country team ran to a 5th place finish and boys team member Andrew Drescher represented DCS well among a crowded field at the New York State Cross Country Championship Meet at Sunken Meadow State Park, Long Island, on Nov. 10, capping off an incredible season. Coach Deann Lynch reports: “The team was led by Elaine Atanasova – 14th place, who ended …
“Connecting with your tweens and teens is tough, but rewarding” is the focus of a new Parent Today e-newsletter article that talks about just how to do that in today’s device-dominated age. Parent Today readers will also find helpful articles about civics education and tutoring in November issue. It’s free to subscribe to Parent Today, and personal information …
Duanesburg H.S. students had a capital learning experience when they recently visited Washington, DC. “We had a great time at the nation’s capital,” said social studies teacher Christopher Herron. “We visited Ford’s Theatre, the U.S. Capitol, the White House and many memorials.”
As part of the district’s effort to communicate better and faster, DCS is now using the One Call Now mass notification/emergency all call system to text and call all parents/guardians about matters of importance to current K-12 students. This web-based messaging system automatically integrates contact information from the district’s student management system, E-School Data, for parents/guardians of …
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